Blaine County Sheriffs Office SOP
  • LAW ENFORCEMENT & DEPARTMENT BASICS
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    • Introduction
    • Our Mission
    • Responsibilities
  • DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE
    • Rank Structure
    • Promotions
    • Disciplinary Procedure
  • Vehicle, Uniform and weapon policy
    • Department Vehicle Structure
    • Department Uniform Structure
    • Taser Deployment
    • Weapon Policy
    • Use Of Force
  • Policies and Guidelines
    • Probationary Deputy Rules
    • Off Duty Policy
    • Leave of Absence (OOC)
    • Conduct
  • Field Training Officers
    • Field Training Assistant
    • Field Training Officer
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  • Department Administration
  • Field & Area Command
  • Department Supervisors
  • Patrol Units
  1. DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE

Rank Structure

A chain of command is an organizational structure that documents how each member of a department reports to one another.

Chain Of Command is strictly enforced in BCSO, the department has supervisors and staff members in place to ensure the department runs in an efficient manner. If caught breaking or skipping the chain of command you will be suspended or removed from the department.

Department Administration

  • In charge of all field training program events

  • Ensures all field training officers meet requirements

  • Ensures all FTOs complete their duties at a high level

  • In charge of ensuring all subdivisions are fully operational.

  • FTO Oversight

  • Third in-command in the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office

  • Aid to the Under Sheriff, they ensure smooth running and operational compliance.

  • Manages Appeals and Grievances.

  • Powers of Suspension, Formal Disciplinary Action and Termination

  • Proactively identify opportunities for innovation

  • Human Resources Section

  • The Second most senior authority and team liaison

  • Leads innovation and leads the team of CoC

  • Responsible for day to day smooth operations in the absence of the Sheriff.

  • Assists the Sheriff in all duties

  • Powers of Suspension, Formal Disciplinary Action and Termination

  • Ultimate figure of authority and leader of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office

  • Preserves the values of the department and its growth with this in mind

  • Ambassador for Department relations internally & externally

  • Ensures the Department is operationally complaint with current legislation

  • Powers of Suspension, Formal Disciplinary Action and Termination

Field & Area Command

  • Supervisor

  • Mentor to Entry Level Ranks

  • Suitable for Field Training Officer

  • Experienced Supervisor

  • Unlocks Unmarked Vehicle Usage

  • Aware of everyday patrol

  • In charge of the Supervisors, ensuring that supervisors are performing their duties and are up to speed with our expectations Captains: In charge of the FTO Program, meant to ensure that we are performing trainings as much as possible and if needed will go to the Heads with recommendations for removal from FTO Program

  • Advanced Supervisor

  • Provides Assistance to Higher Command

  • Entry Level Command Member

  • Gives recommendations for Promotions to Sheriff’s

  • Expert Mentor for Sheriff’s

  • Mentor of Division

  • Assists the Subdivision heads, will help them with what they need to do, if they need something added/if they need anything. They will also remove subdivision leads if needed and can step into disputes if needed

Department Supervisors

  • Supervisor

  • Has shown Potential over time

  • Mentor for Newer Deputies

  • Unlocks Slick-top vehicles

  • Actively assisting newly hired Deputies

  • Taking Scene Command when needed

  • Responds to Supervisor Requests

  • Assists BCSO Patrol Units

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Patrol Units

  • Recently Hired in the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office

  • Full-time Blaine County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Unit

  • Experienced Deputy

  • Overseen by Supervisors

  • Has shown a lot of potential

  • Mentor for Newer Deputies

  • Has shown potential over time

  • Overseen by Department Supervisors

  • Dedicated to everyday Patrol’s

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The Chain Of Command MUST be followed at all times!

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