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At the Leesburg Police Department, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and transparency. Our General Orders serve as the foundational policies and procedures that guide all department personnel in fulfilling our mission, vision, and core values.
These documents are living resources—regularly reviewed and updated to reflect evolving best practices in modern policing. We believe that by sharing these policies, we strengthen trust with the community we serve.
We encourage community members to review our General Orders and check back periodically for new additions or updates.
Important Notes:
- General Orders marked with an asterisk (*) are current as of June 5, 2024, but do not automatically update.
- In accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA) (§ 2.2-3700 et seq. of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended), some sections may be redacted to protect sensitive information that, if disclosed, could:
- Compromise officer or public safety, or
- Jeopardize ongoing operations
Our commitment to transparency means making as much of our operational policy as possible available to the public, while also balancing the need to maintain safety and security.
Section One - Administration
- Oath of Office / Code of Ethics
- Strategic Vision, Value, and Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives
- 103 Limits of Authority
- 104 Response to Threats / Resistance ("Use of Force")
- 105 Structure and System
- 106 Classification and Delineation of Duties and Responsibilities
- 107 Written Directives
- 108 Planning and Research
- 109 Crime Analysis
- 110 Leesburg Police Citizens Support Team
- 111 Agency Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid
- 112 Liaison with Other Agencies
- 113 Fiscal Management
- 114 Property and Evidence Control
- 115 Administrative Investigations ("Internal Affairs")
- 116 Inspection Services and Staff Evaluations
- 117 Crime Prevention and Community Relations
- Public Information
- 119 Victim / Witness Assistance
- 120 Uniforms, Equipment, General Attire, and Appearance
- 121 Search and Seizure
- 122 Take Home Vehicles
- 123 Honor Guard Team
- 124 Conducted Energy Weapons
- 125 Casualty Assistance Program
- 126 Less Lethal Projectile / Less Lethal Shotgun
- 127 Body Armor
- 128 Social Media
- 129 Grooming Standards
- 130 Less Lethal Weapons
- 131 Firearms
- 132 Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)
- 133 Lethality Assessment Program
- 134 Interactions with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
- 135 Responding to Persons Affected by Mental Illness or in Crisis
- 136 Employee Mental Health Services
- 137 Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- 138 Missing Persons with Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementias (AD/D)
- 139 Interactions with Victims & Suspects with Disabilities
Section Two - Operations
- Patrol*
- Canine Program*
- 203 Bicycle Patrol
- 204 Motorcycle Patrol
- 205 Pursuit of Motor Vehicles
- 206 Juvenile Operations
- Unusual Occurrences and Special Operations*
- Traffic*
- 209 DWI Enforcement
- Speed Measuring Devices / Use of Radar, Lidar*
- 211 Traffic Crash Investigation
- 212 Abandoned Towed Vehicles
- 213 Collection and Preservation of Evidence
- 214 Prisoner Transportation
- 215 Legal Process
- 216 Automated External Defibrillator
- 217 Domestic Violence
- Diplomatic Immunity and Foreign Nationals*
- Alarms*
- 220 Emotionally Disturbed Persons
- 221 Professional Police Contacts
- 222 Chaplain Policy
- Search Warrants*
- Special Purpose Vehicles*
- 225 Aggressive Animal Policy
- 226 Immigration Enforcement
- 227 In-Car Cameras
- 228 License Plate Recognition Equipment
- 229 Emergency Response Team
- 230 Foot Pursuits
- 231 Breaching
- 232 Body Worn Cameras
- 233 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
- 234 Substantial Risk Orders
- 235 Safety Officer Program
- 236 Administering Nasal Naloxone (Narcan)
- 237 Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU)
Section Three - Criminal Investigative Services
Section Four - Personnel
- 401 Recruitment
- 402 Selection
- 403 Compensation, Benefits, and Conditions of Work
- 404 Performance Evaluation
- 405 Promotion
- 406 Grievance Procedures
- 407 Awards System
- 408 Disciplinary Procedures
- 409 Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control
- 410 Fitness for Duty / Disability Policy
- 411 Shift Differential
- Wellness Program
