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Savannah Beach, Georgia
October 4, 1972
A Special Meeting of Council was held on October 4, 1972 at 7 :30
P.M. for the purpose of:
1. Amending that section of the City's Code of
Ordinances pertaining to the sale of alcoholic
beverages, so as to re- define the times that
alcoholic beverages or distilled spirits for
beverage purposes by the drink may be sold by
persons or businesses having licenses issued
by the municipality.
2. To adopt a new set of Rules and Regulations for
officers and employees of the Savannah Beach
Police Department.
3. AND. FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The Meeting was presided over by Mayor William Allen Hendrix and
the following Councilmen were in attendance: Edward Jung, Earl
Anderson, Walter Parker, Edward Towns and Ernest Hosti. City
Attorney Bart Shea was also in attendance. Councilman Perry
Zittrauer was absent from the Meeting.
After opening the Meeting, Mayor Hendrix requested Attorney Shea
to read the Ordinance amending our present ORDINANCE GOVERNING
THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Councilman Parker moved for
unanimous consent to waive the second reading of this Ordinance.
This motion was seconded by Councilman Hosti and unanimously
carried. A second reading was, therefore, not necessary for the
adoption of the Ordinance. Councilman Parker then moved the
adoption of this Ordinance on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Hosti and unanimously carried.
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE
City Attorney Bart Shea informed Council that a new set of Rules
and Regulations for the Savannah Beach Police Department had
been approved by the Police Committee and was now ready for some
action by Council. Police Commissioner Walter Parker moved that
Council adopt these new Rules and Regulations. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Jung and unanimously carried.
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
City Attorney Shea informed Council that he was in receipt of a
petition, resolution and quit claim deed on behalf of Mr. John H.
Crawford, Jr., in which he requested the City to quit claim back
to him property at Savannah Beach known as Lot 28, Fort Ward,
Savannah Beach which was offered for sale under Fi Fas to satisfy
City of Savannah Beach taxes for the year 1967, which property was
subsequently bought in by the City of Savannah Beach and the Tax
Deed duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of Supreme Court of
Chatham County. Mr. Crawford's petition states that all taxes,
interest and charges due the City of Savannah Beach have been paid.
Councilman Towns moved that the Resolution be adopted and the Mayor
be authorized to execute the quit claim deed to Mr. Crawford. The
motion was seconded and unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the
next regular or special called meeting.
CLERK OF COUNCIL
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AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE I, SECTION 3-1 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND,
GEORGIA, PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BUSINESS HOURS,
SO AS TO RE- DEFINE THE TIMES THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR
DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR BEVERAGE PURPOSES BY THE DRINK MAY
BE SOLD BY PERSONS OR BUSINESSES HAVING LICENSES ISSUED BY
THE MUNICIPALITY; TO SET FORTH WHO SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS
SECTION; TO PRESCRIBE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING ANY OF SUCH
PROVISIONS; TO REPEAL ANY AND ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR
PROVISIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in council duly assembled,
and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same that Chapter 3,
Article I, Section 3 -1(a) pertaining to Alcoholic beverages and
any and all subsections thereunder, and Sections 3 -1(b), 3 -2 and
3 -3 be struck in their entirety and insert in lieu thereof the
following:
°SECTION 3 -1. BUSINESS HOURS - SPECIFIED; AND
RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE.
(a) The following rules and regulations shall apply
for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages, distilled
spirits or spirituous liquors for beverage purposes
by the drink, such sales to be for consumption on the
premises only;
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person or business
to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic beverages,
distilled spirits, or spirituous liquors for
beverage purposes by the drink for consumption
on the premises, as such terms are defined by
Georgia Code Section 58 -1011 during the following
times:
(2)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
12:01
2:01
2:01
2:01
2:01
2:01
12:01
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
to
to
to
to
to
to
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9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
12:01 a.m.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Monday
Said businesses will close and shall not open and
operate between the hours of twelve midnight on
Saturday and 9:00 a.m. on Monday of each week.
(3) Said businesses shall not be allowed to open,
operate or do business during the hours herein
specified, notwithstanding that said businesses
may possess a restaurant or food license.
(b) The owner, operator and employee of each such place
of business shall be responsible for complying with the
provisions, rules and regulations of this Section.
SECTION 3 -2. PUNISHMENT FOR VIOLATIONS:
Any person violating any of the provisions, rules or
regulations of Section 3 -1(a) or subsections (1)
through (3), or Section 3 -1(b) shall be subject to
revocation of license, and upon conviction shall be
subject to punishment as provided in Section 1 -8
of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia.
SECTION 3 -3. DISPENSING ON ELECTION DAYS:
It shall be unlawful for any person or business to sell
or offer for sale any alcoholic beverages, distilled
spirits or spirituous liquors for beverage purposes
by the drink for consumption on the premises only as
such terms are defined by George Code Section 58 -1011
on days of election whether National, State, County,
Municipal or primary elections, from one hour prior
to the opening of the polls and ending one hour after
the closing of such election polls."
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
ARE REPEALED.
ADOPTED in open council meeting this 4th day of October
1972.
ATTEST:
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CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GA.
BY f,e�p
Mayor
Clerk of Council
(SEAL)
First Reading: October 4, 1972
Second Reading: October 4, 1972
Adopted: October 4, 1972
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
100. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
101. STANDARD OF CONDUCT. Members and employees shall conduct
their private and professional lives in such a manner
as to avoid bringing the Department into disrepute.
102. LOYALTY. Loyalty to the Department and to associates is
an important factor in departmental morale and efficiency.
Members and employees shall maintain a loyalty to the
Department and their associates as is consistent with
the law and personal ethics.
103. COOPERATION. Cooperation between the ranks and units of
the Department is essential to effective law enforcement.
Therefore, all members are strictly charged with
establishing and maintaining a high spirit of cooperation
within the Department.
104. ASSISTANCE. All members are required to take appropriate
police action toward aiding a fellow peace officer
exposed to danger or in a situation where danger might
be impending.
105. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES. Within the City, members shall
at all times take appropriate action to:
*Protect life and property.
*Preserve the peace.
*Prevent crime.
*Detect and arrest violators of the law.
*Enforce all Federal, State, and local
laws and ordinances coming within
departmental jurisdiction.
166. DUTY RESPONSIBILITIES. Members of the Department are
always subject to duty although periodically relieved
of its routine performance. They shall, at all times,
respond to the lawful orders of superior officers and
other proper authorities as well as calls for police
assistance from citizens. Proper police action must be
taken whenever required. The administrative delegation
of the enforcement of certain laws and ordinances to
particular units of the Department does not relieve
members of other units from the responsibility of
taking prompt, effective police action within the scope
of those laws and ordinances when the occasion so re-
quires. Members assigned to special duties are not
relieved from taking proper action outside the scope of
their specialized assignment when necessary.
107. INSUBORDINATION. Failure or deliberate refusal of any
member or employee to obey a lawful order given by a
superior officer shall be insubordination. Rediculing
a superior officer or his orders, whether in or out of
his presence is also insubordination.
108. QUESTIONS REGARDING ASSIGNMENT. Members and employees in
doubt as to the nature or detail of their assignments
shall seek such information from their supervisors.
109. KNOWLEDGE OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Every member is re-
quired to establish and maintain a working knowledge
of laws and ordinances in force in the City, the rules
and policies of the Department. In the event of
improper action or breach of discipline it will be
presumed that the member was familiar with the law,
rule or policy in question.
110. PERFORMANCE OF DUTY. All members and employees shall
perform their duties as required or directed by law,
rule, policy or order, or by order of a superior
officer. All lawful duties required by competent
authority shall be performed as directed, notwithstanding
the general assignment of duties and responsibilities.
111. OBEDIENCE TO LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Members and employees
shall observe and obey all laws and ordinances, all
rules and regulations of the Department and all
General or Special Orders of the Department.
112. CONDUCT TOWARD SUPERIOR AND SUBORDINATE OFFICERS AND
ASSOCIATES. Members and employees shall treat superior
officers, subordinates and associates with respect.
They shall be courteous and civil at all times in their
relationships with one another. When on duty and
particularly in the presence of other members, employees
or the public, officers should be referred to by rank.
113. CRITICISM OF ORDERS. Members and employees shall not
publicly criticize instructions or orders they have
received.
114. MANNER OF ISSUING ORDERS. Orders from superior to sub-
ordinate shall be in clear and understandable language,
civil in tone and issued in pursuit of departmental
business.
UNLAWFUL ORDERS. No command or supervisory officer shall
knowingly issue an order which is in violation of any
law or ordinance or departmental rules.
II 116. OBEDIENCE TO UNLAWFUL ORDERS. Obedience to an unlawful
order is never a defense for an unlawful action;
therefore, no member or employee is required to obey
any order which is contrary to Federal or State law
or local ordinance. Responsibility for refusal to
obey rests with the member. He shall be strictly
required to justify his action.
117. OBEDIENCE TO UNJUST OR IMPROPER ORDERS. Members or
employees who are given orders they feel to be unjust
or contrary to rules and regulations, must first obey
the order to the best of their ability and then may
proceed to appeal as provided below.
118. CONFLICTING ORDERS. Upon receipt of an order conflicting
with any previous order or instruction, the member
affected will advise the person issuing the second
order of this fact. Responsibility for countermanding
the original instruction then rests with the individual
issuing the second order. If so directed, the latter
command shall be obeyed first. Orders will be counter-
manded or conflicting orders will be issued only when
reasonably necessary for the good of the Department.
119. REPORTS AND APPEALS. Unlawful, Unjust, Improper Orders.
A member or employee receiving an unlawful, unjust or
improper order, shall, at first opportunity, report in
writing to the Chief of Police through official channels.
This report shall contain the facts of the incident and
the action taken. Appeals for relief from such orders
may be made at the same time. Action regarding such
an appeal shall be conducted through the office of the
Chief of Police.
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120. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS, GRATUITIES, FEES, LOANS, ETC..
Members and employees shall not accept either directly
or indirectly any gift, gratuity, loan, fee or any
other thing of value arising from or offered because of
police employment or any activity connected with said
employment. Members and employees shall not accept
any gift, gratuity, loan, fee or other thing of value,
the acceptance of which might tend to influence directly
or indirectly the actions of said member or employee
or any other member or employee in any matter of police
business; or which might tend to cast an adverse
reflection on the Department or any member or employee
thereof. No member or employee of the Department shall
receive any gift or gratuity from other members or
employees junior in rank without the express permission
of the Chief of Police.
121. OTHER TRANSACTIONS. Every member and employee is prohibited
from buying or selling anything of value from or to any
complainant, suspect, witness, defendant, prisoner, or
other person involved in any case which has come to
his attention or which arose out of his departmental
employment except as may be specifically authorized by
the Chief of Police.
122. REWARDS. Members and employees shall not accept any gift,
gratuity or reward in money or other consideration for
services rendered in the line of duty to the community
or to any person, business or agency except lawful salary
and that which may be authorized by the law.
123. DISPOSITION OF UNAUTHORIZED GIFTS, GRATUITIES, ETC.. Any
unauthorized gift, gratuity, loan, fee, reward or other
thing falling into any of these categories coming into
the possession of any member or employee shall be
forwarded to the office of the Chief of Police together
with a written report explaining the circumstances
connected therewith.
124. DEBTS - INCURRING AND PAYMENT. Members and employees shall
pay all just debts and legal liabilities incurred by
them.
125. GENERAL CONDUCT ON DUTY.
126. PROHIBITED ACTIVITY ON DUTY. Members and employees are
prohibited from engaging in the following activities
while on duty with the exceptions as noted:
*Sleeping, loafing, idling.
*Conduct of private business.
*Carrying of newspapers or other
articles (except in the performance
of police duty).
*Drinking intoxicating beverages
(except in performance of police
duty, and then, only with the
specific consent of a commanding
officer and never in uniform).
127. LOITERING. All members on duty in uniform shall not enter
taverns, theatres or other public places except to
perform a police task. Loitering and unnecessary
conversation in such locations is forbidden. Frequenting
an establishment which has a liquor license is expressly
prohibited.
II 128. MILITARY COURTESY. When meeting in public, officers shall
conform to normal courtesy standards and refer to each
other by rank.
129. NATIONAL COLORS AND ANTHEM. Uniformed members will render
full military honors to the National Colors and Anthem
at appropriate times. Members and employees in civilian
dress shall render proper civilian honors to the National
Colors and Anthem at appropriate times.
130. REPORTING. Members and employees shall promptly submit
such reports as are required by the performance of their
duties or by competent authority.
131. TRAINING. All members shall attend in- service training
in the theory and practice of law enforcement at the
direction of the Chief of Police or Commanding Officer.
Such attendance is considered a duty assignment.
132. PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR DUTY. All members of the Department
shall maintain good physical condition so they can
handle the strenuous physical contacts often required
of a law enforcement officer.
II 133. CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICANTS. Members and employees shall
not consume intoxicants while off duty to the extent
that evidence of such consumption is apparent when
reporting for duty, or to the extent that ability to
perform duty is impaired. Members shall not consume
intoxicants while on duty.
134. INTOXICATION. Members and employees shall not at any time
be intoxicated while on duty. They shall not at any
time, on or off duty, be intoxicated in public view.
135. INTOXICANTS ON DEPARTMENTAL PREMISES. Members and employees
shall not bring into or keep any intoxicating liquor on
departmental premises excepts
*When necessary in the performance
of a police task.
*Packaged goods for temporary
storage in designated place,
when the seals are unbroken.
Liquor brought into departmental premises in the
furtherance of a police task shall be properly
identified and stored according to current policy.
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136. SMOKING WHILE ON DUTY. Members and employees shall not smoke
on duty while in direct contact with the public in the
pursuit of any police incident (interviewing, directing
of traffic, answering of a citizen's complaint, etc.).
137. ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Immediately upon reporting
for duty, members and employees shall record their
correct residence addresses and telephone numbers with
the Commanding Officer. Members and employees are required
to have telephones in the places where they reside.
Changes in address or telephone number shall be reported
to the Chief of Police within 24 hours of the change.
138. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT. All members of the Department shall
maintain in good order a regulation uniform. All articles
of uniform shall conform to the departmental uniform
regulations. Civilian clothing will not be worn with any
distinguishable part of the uniform. Members shall not
wear the uniform off duty.
139. WEARING THE UNIFORM. Uniforms shall be kept neat, clean,
and well pressed at all times. While wearing the uniform,
members shall maintain a military bearing avoiding mannerisms
such as slouching, shuffling, and hands -in- the - pockets.
The uniform headgear shall be worn whenever out of doors,
unless otherwise directed by competent authority.
140. MANNER OF DRESS ON DUTY. Normally members will wear the duty
uniform on a tour of duty; however, Commanding Officers
may prescribe other clothing as required by the nature of
the duty to which a particular member is assigned.
141. EQUIPMENT. All equipment must be clean, in working order
and conform to Department specifications.
142. REGISTERING EQUIPMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT. Members are
required to register with the Department the description
and serial numbers of all personal police equipment
they may own or carry.
143. FIREARMS - DISPLAY AND DISCHARGE. Members shall never
display firearms unnecessarily or draw them in any public
place except for inspection or official use. Members are
required to report any deliberate or accidental discharge
of firearms (except routine target practice). Members
shall exhaust every other means of apprehension before
resorting to the use of firearms.
144. UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE CLAIM. Any claims for damage
to clothing, equipment, and eyeglasses caused by
performance of duty shall be made in accordance with
current departmental directives.
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145. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER DAMAGES SUSTAINED ON DUTY. Members
and employees shall not seek in any way nor shall they
accept from any person money or other compensation for
damages sustained or expenses incurred by them in the
line of duty without first notifying the Chief of Police
in writing.
146. DEPARTMENT PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT. Members and employees
are responsible for the proper care of Department
property and equipment assigned to them. Damaged or
lost property may subject the responsible individual to
reimbursement charges and appropriate disciplinary action.
147. DAMAGED - INOPERATIVE PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT. Members and
employees shall immediately report to their Commanding
Officer on designated forms any loss or damage to depart-
mental property assigned to or used by them. The
immediate superior will be notified of any defects or
hazardous conditions existing in any Department equipment
or property.
148. SURRENDER OF DEPARTMENT PROPERTY. Members and employees
are required to surrender all Department property in
their possession upon separation from the service.
Failure to return non - expendable items. may cause the
person to reimburse the Department for the fair market
value of the article(s).
149. DEPARTMENT VEHICLES, USE. Members shall not use any
department vehicle without permission. Departmental
vehicles shall never be used for personal business or
pleasure.
150. REPORTING ACCIDENTS. Accidents involving City personnel,
property and /or equipment must be reported in accordance
with adopted procedures.
151. PRESUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY. In the event that City
property is found bearing evidence of damage which has
not been reported it shall be prima facie evidence that
the last person using the property or vehicle was
responsible.
152. DEATH AND INJURY NOTIFICATION.
153. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. When a member is killed or
seriously injured on or off duty, immediate verbal
notification will be made to the Chief of Police or the
officer acting in the Chief's absence. This will be
followed by a written report no later than the following
work day. Information shall include the date, location,
cause, extent of injuries and property damage. Serious
injury in this instance means an injury which could result
in death or disability.
II 154. NON - SERIOUS INJURY. In cases where the injuries are other
than of a serious nature, a written report will be
submitted on the first work day following the incident
including all information required above. These reports
are in addition to those accident and sick reports other-
wise required.
155. DEATH OF MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE. Any member or employee receiving
notice of the death of any member, employee or retired
member, during all business hours shall notify the Chief
of Police.
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156. NOTIFICATION OF FAMILY. The family of a member or employee
injured or dying on duty shall be notified immediately.
157. INVESTIGATIONS, ARRESTS AND DETENTIONS.
158. COMMAND OF SCENE. At the scene of any crime, accident or
other police incident, the ranking officer present shall
assume command and direction of police personnel in a
manner to assure the most orderly and efficient accom-
plishment of the police task. When two or more officers
of the same rank are present and one of these is assigned
to the investigation detail that will follow up the
investigation, that ranking officer will be in charge.
This provision is intended to provide for the coordination
of the efforts of the several subordinate members who
may be assigned to the incident; therefore it is incumbent
upon the ranking officer assuming such control to become
acquainted with the facts and insure that appropriate
action is being taken or is initiated.
159. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS AT CRIME SCENE. The
first member to arrive at the scene of a crime or other
police incident is responsible for the following actions
as they may apply to the situation;
*Summoning of medical assistance and
the administration of first aid as
required to prevent further injury
or loss of life.
*Arrest of violator(s).
*Security of the scene.
160. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSIGNED MEMBER AT CRIME SCENE. The
members officially assigned to perform the preliminary
or other investigation of an alleged crime or other
incident are responsible for the duties enumerated in
Section 370.10 as they may be necessary, and the completion
of the preliminary or other investigation as directed.
This shall include but is not necessarily limited to the
securing of statements and other information which will aid
in the successful completion of the investigation and
locating, collecting and preserving physical evidence
material to the issue.
161. RELIEF OF MEMBER CONDUCTING PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION. Upon
completion of the preliminary investigation, the assigned
officer shall stand relieve unless otherwise directed by
a superior.
162. IDENTIFICATION AS POLICE OFFICER. Except when impractical
or unfeasible, or where the identy is obvious, officers
shall identify themselves by displaying the official
badge or identification card before taking police action.
163. ARRESTS. In making arrests members shall strictly observe
the laws of arrest and the following provisions:
*Only necessary restraint to assure
safe custody and the safety of the
officer shall be employed.
*The arresting officer is responsible
for the safety and protection of the
arrested person while in his custody.
*The arresting officer is responsible
for the security of the personal
property in the possession of the
arrested person or under his control
at the time of arrest.
164. TRANSPORTATION OF PRISONERS. Officers transporting prisoners
shall do so in accordance with departmental policy.
*Prisoners requiring medical attention
shall be delivered to the appropriate
emergency hospital and the transporting
officers shall be responsible for the
security of the prisoner until properly
relieved by a guard officer unless
otherwise directed by a superior officer.
*Prisoners and their property shall be
surrendered at the jail to custodial
officers or as otherwise directed by
competent authority.
*Any prisoner transported to a hospital
in a private ambulance shall be accom-
panied and guarded by an officer unless
police exigencies dictate otherwise.
In the latter case a guard will be
arranged for the prisoner as soon as
possible.
165. USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE. Malicious assaults or batteries com-
mitted by members constitute gross misconduct. The use of
physical force shall be restricted to circumstances specified
by law when necessary to accomplish a police task success-
fully. Whenever a member, on or off duty, is required to
strike or use considerable physical force against another
person, he immediately shall call a superior officer to the
scene, or, if not practicable, contact him as soon as
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possible following the incident and submit a written
report to the Chief of Police via normal channels.
166. REPORTS AND BOOKINGS. No member or employee shall knowingly
falsify any official report or enter or cause to be
entered, erase or withdraw any inaccurate, false or
improper information on the books, records or registers
of the Department.
167. PRESS RELATIONS AT CRIME SCENES. Insofar as is consistent
with sound police practice, members in control of a crime
scene shall grant access and supply information regarding
the incident to the working press. Whenever a member
feels that release of information or access to the scene
is contrary to sound police practice, he shall refer the
press to his immediate supervisor for further decision.
168. SECURITY OF DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS. Members and employees
shall not reveal police information outside the Department
except as provided elsewhere in this Manual or as required
by law or competent authority. Specifically, information
contained in police records, other information ordinarily
accessible only to members and employees and names of
informants, complainants, witnesses and other persons
known to the police are considered confidential. Silence
shall be employed to safeguard confidential information.
Violation of the security of this type of information
reflects gross misconduct.
169. COMPROMISING CRIMINAL CASES. Members and employees shall
not interfere with the proper administration of criminal
justice.
*They shall not attempt to interrupt
legal process except where a manifest
injustice might otherwise occur, nor
participate in, or be concerned with
any activity which might interfere
with the process of law.
*They shall not attempt to have any
traffic citation or notice to appear
reduced, voided or stricken from the
calendar, unless approval is first
obtained from the Judge of Recorder's
Court.
*Any member or employee having know-
ledge of such action and failing to
inform his superior officers thereof
shall be subject to charges.
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170. ASSISTING CRIMINALS. Members and employees shall not
communicate in any manner, directly, or indirectly, any
information which might assist persons guilty of criminal
or quasi- criminal acts to escape arrest or punishment or
which may enable them to dispose of or secrete evidence
of unlawful activity or money, merchandise or other
property unlawfully obtained.
171. RECOMMENDING ATTORNEYS AND BAIL BOND BROKERS PROHIBITED.
Members and employees shall not suggest, recommend,
advise, or otherwise counsel the retention of any attorney
or bail bond broker to any person coming to their attention
as a result of police business.
*This does not apply when a relative
of the member seeks such service.
*In no case may such advice be given
where a fee, gratuity, or reward is
solicited, offered or accepted from
the attorney or bail bondsman.
*Running or capping for an attorney
or bail bondsman is gross misconduct.
172. ACTING AS BAILOR PROHIBITED. Members and employees cannot
act as bailors for any person in custody except relatives,
and in no case where any fee, gratuity, or reward is
solicited or accepted.
173. PUBLIC ACTIVITIES.
174. PUBLICITY. Members and employees shall not seek personal
publicity in the course of their employment.
175. PUBLIC APPEARANCE REQUESTS. All requests for public speeches,
demonstrations, et cetera, will be routed to the Chief of
Police for approval and processing. Members and employees
directly approached for this purpose shall suggest that
the party submit his request to the Chief of Police.
176. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. Prior to engaging in any outside
business or employment, the member or employee shall
submit a request for a permit to do so to the Chief of
Police via channels in the approved form.
177. MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS. Except for the Armed Forces
Reserve components, members and employees shall not
affiliate themselves with any organization or group, the
constitution or by -laws of which in any way exacts prior
consideration or which would prevent its members from
rendering proper and efficient service to the Department.
II 178. SUBVERSIVE ORGANIZATIONS. No member or employee shall
knowingly become a member or connected with any sub-
versive organization, except when necessary in the
performance of duty and then only under the direction
of the Chief of Police.
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179. POLITICAL ACTIVITY. Members and employees of the
Department shall not engage in any political activity
whatsoever, and shall be governed by the provisions
of the Hatch Act covering governmental employees.
180. CONDUCT TOWARD THE PUBLIC. Members and employees shall
be courteous and orderly in their dealings with the
public. They shall perform their duties quietly,
avoiding harsh, violent, profane or insolent language
and always remain calm regardless of provocation to do
otherwise. Upon request they are required to supply
their names and badge number or serial numbers in a
gentlemanly manner. They shall attend to requests from
the public quickly and accurately, avoiding unnecessary
referral to other parts of the Department.
181. IMPARTIAL ATTITUDE. All members, while charged with
vigorous and unrelenting enforcement of the law must
remain completely impartial toward all persons coming
to the attention of the Department. Violations of the
law are against the people of the State and not against
the individual officer. All citizens are guaranteed
equal protection under law. Exhibiting partiality for
or against ,a person because of race, creed or influence
is unofficerlike conduct. Similarly, unwarranted inter-
ference in the private business of others when not in
the interest of justice is unofficerlike conduct.
182. AVAILABILITY WHEN ON DUTY. Members on duty shall not conceal
themselves except for some police purpose. They shall be
immediately and readily available to the public during
duty hours.
183. RESPONDING TO CALLS. Members of the Department shall
respond without delay to all calls for police assistance
from citizens or other members. Emergency calls take
precedence; however, all calls shall be answered as soon
as possible consistent with normal safety precautions
and vehicle laws. Failure to answer a call for police
assistance promptly, without justification, is misconduct.
Except under the most extraordinary circumstances, or
when otherwise directed by competent authority, no member
shall fail to answer any landwire or radio call directed
to him. Radio will be informed when leaving the air.
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184. JUDICIAL AND INVESTIGATIVE ACTIONS, APPEARANCES AND
TESTIFYING.
185. COURT APPEARANCES. Attendance at a court or quasi - judicial
hearing as required by subpoena is an official duty
assignment. Permission to omit this duty must be
obtained from the Judge of the Recorder's Court or the
Chief of Police. When appearing in court, either the
official uniform or clothing conforming to standards
imposed on officers working in plainclothes shall be
worn. Weapons will not be displayed unless wearing
the uniform. Members shall present a neat and clean
appearance avoiding any mannerism which might imply
disrespect to the court, such as gum chewing and
smoking.
186. REFUSAL TO TESTIFY. Any member or employee appearing as
a witness before a
*Any competent investigative
*A judicial tribunal
*A hearing 'Board
*A person authorized to take
body
testimony
who invokes his constitutional privilege and refuses to
testify shall be subject to disciplinary action.
187. DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATION - TESTIFYING. Members or
employees are required to answer questions by or
render material and relevant statements to a competent
authority in a departmental personnel investigation
when so directed.
188. TRUTHFULNESS. Members and employees are required to be
truthful at all times whether under oath or not.
189. CIVIL ACTION, COURT APPEARANCES - SUBPOENAS. A member
or employee shall not volunteer to testify in civil
actions and shall not testify unless legally subpoenaed.
Members and employees will accept all subpoenas legally
served. If the subpoena arises out of departmental
employment or if the member or employee is informed
that he is a party to a civil action arising out of
departmental employment, he shall immediately notify
the Chief of Police.
190. CIVIL CASES. Members shall not serve civil process or
assist in civil cases except as required by law or where
they may be personally involved. They shall avoid
entering into civil disputes particularly while performing
their police duties, but shall prevent or abate a breach
of the peace or crime in such cases.
191. DEPARTMENTAL DISCIPLINE.
192. WHO IS SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Any member or
employee violating his oath and trust by committing
an offense punishable under the laws or statutes of
the United States, the State of Georgia, or local
ordinances, or who violates any provision of the Rules
and Regulations of the Department, or who disobeys any
lawful order, or who is incompetent to perform his
duties is subject to appropriated disciplinary action.
193. PENALTIES. The following penalties may be assessed
against any member or employee of the Department as
disciplinary actions
*Oral reprimand.
*Written reprimand.
*Voluntary surrender of time off
in lieu of other action.
*Suspension.
*Fine.
*Dismissal from the Department.
194. DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORITY TO DISCIPLINE. Final departmental
disciplinary authority and responsibility rest with
the Chief of Police. Immediate written notice of any
such fine or suspension must be given to the Chief of
Police. If the individual involved feels aggrieved
he may apply to the Chief of Police and the City of
Savannah Beach Police Committee for a hearing. In the
event that a member or employee of the Department is
dismissed from the Department, he shall be afforded a
hearing prior to dismissal before the governing body
of the Municipality as set forth in Section 14 -3 of
the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, Georgia.
195. INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED MISCONDUCT. The person assigned
the investigation of an alleged act of misconduct on
the part of a member or employee of the Department shall
conduct a thorough and accurate investigation.
Such investigation shall include formal statements
from all parties concerned, when necessary and pertinent,
the gathering and preservation of physical evidence
pertaining to the case, and all other information bearing
on the matter.
196. REPORTS OF INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED ACTS OF MISCONDUCT.
Alleged acts of misconduct must be investigated and the
results of the investigation must be reduced to a written
report.
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The investigating person shall summarize the pertinent
facts including:
*An abstract (summary) of the Complaint
or alleged act of misconduct.
*Pertinent portions of the statement
of all parties to the incident.
*A description of the incident, physical
evidence and other evidence important
to the case.
*The observation and conclusions of the
investigation officer.
197. FINDINGS. One of the findings listed below will be included
in the report of investigation of an alleged act of
misconduct.
*UNFOUNDED: The investigation indicates
that the act or acts complained of did
not occur or failed to involve police
personnel.
*EXONERATED: Acts did occur but were
justified, lawful and proper.
*NOT SUSTAINED: Investigation fails to
discover sufficient evidence to clearly
prove or disprove the allegations made
in the complaint.
*SUSTAINED: The investigation disclosed
sufficient evidence to clearly prove
the allegations made in the complaint.
*NOT INVOLVED: Investigation establishes
that the individual receiving this
"Report of Findings" was not involved
in the alleged incident.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of December 1968, the Chief of
Police of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island conveyed to
the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island certain property known as Lot Twenty -eight (28), Fort
Ward, in the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Chatham County,
Georgia for past due taxes due the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island for the year 1967; and
WHEREAS, the rightful owner, JOHN H. CRAWFORD, JR. has
redeemed said property by paying all taxes due to the City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island for said years and all other taxes
due through the year 1973, together with all costs attendant to
said tax sale; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of said redemption, the said owner has
petitioned the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island to quit -claim said property to said JOHN H. CRAWFORD,
JR. as the rightful owner thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN
OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, IN COUNCIL ASSEMBLED,
THAT said property known as Lot Twenty -eight (28), Fort Ward in
the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia,
is hereby quit- claimed to JOHN H. CRAWFORD, JR. as the rightful
owner thereof and the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, is hereby authorized and directed to execute
a quit -claim deed to said JOHN H. CRAWFORD, JR. to carry out the
purpose of this Resolution.
ADOPTED in Open Council this 4th Day of October, 1972.
Cd4m
Mayor
Clerk of Council