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Policies & Procedures

This page provides access to the agency’s official policies and procedures, which guide our operations and ensure consistent, lawful, and ethical practices. These documents reflect current standards, responsibilities, and internal processes used by our personnel. By making these materials available, we aim to support transparency and strengthen public understanding of how our agency conducts its work.

Department Policy Manuals

Law enforcement policies and procedures are crucial for setting operational standards, ensuring service consistency, accountability, and transparency. Below are the policy manuals for our two primary public safety missions. 

Policy Manual: Click here to view our Policy Manual

Custody Manual: Click here to view our Custody Manual


SB-978: Policies and Procedures

According to legal mandate Senate Bill 978 (SB978), commencing on January 1, 2020, all local law enforcement agencies, are required to “conspicuously post on their Internet Web sites, all current standards, policies, practices, procedures, and education and training materials that would otherwise be available to the public if a request was made pursuant the California Pubic Records Act (Chapter 3.5, commencing with Section 6250 of the Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.”  Below you will find that information.  The policies and procedures for the Monterey County Sheriff's Office are listed.  Some polices have been rescinded and/or not displayed here due to the fact they could jeopardize the safety and security of our operations.

POLICY 208 - TRAINING: Click here to view Policy 208 - Training

POLICY 300 - USE OF FORCE: Click here to view policy 300 - Use of Force

POLICY 312 - FIREARMS: Click here to view policy 312 - Firearms

POLICY 316 - DEPUTY RESPONSE TO CALLS: Click here to view Policy 316 - Deputy Response to Calls

POLICY 408 - CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT: Click here to view Policy 408 - Crisis Response Unit

POLICY 416 - RESPONSE TO BOMB CALLS: Click here to view Policy 416 - Response to Bomb Calls

POLICY 613 - UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS: Click here to view Policy 613 - Unmanned Aerial Systems

POLICY 709 - MILITARY EQUIPMENT: Click here to view Policy 709 - Military Equipment

POLICY 1020 - PERSONNEL COMPLAINTS: Click here to view Policy 1020 - Personnel Complaints

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