South Orange Police Department’s Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the hiring process like to become a South Orange Police Officer?
- What type of continuing education and or training does a South Orange Police Officer receive during their career?
- Why is the word PROUD written on the back of all of the department’s police vehicles?
- Do South Orange Police Officer’s currently wear body worn cameras?
- What is the Primary function of the Internal Affairs Unit at The South Orange Police Department?
- Does the South Orange Police Department have an early warning system which identifies problematic behavior or actions prior to them becoming a much larger issue?
- Can an anonymous person file a complaint against a South Orange Police Officer?
- Does the South Orange Police Department have a Use of Force policy?
- Are South Orange Police Officers trained to verbally de-escalate a situation before resorting to using force?
- Are there any circumstances where a South Orange Police Officer is permitted to use excessive force?
- Can a South Orange Police Officer shoot at or from a moving vehicle?
- Are South Orange Police Officers required to intervene if they witness another officer using excessive force?
- Are South Orange Police Officers required to report incidents where they have used force?
- What is the difference between a Use of Force Report and a complaint of excessive force?
- What use of force options are available to a South Orange Police Officer?
- Under what circumstances may a South Orange Police Officer use physical or mechanical force?
- Under what circumstances may a South Orange Police Officer use deadly force?
- Are South Orange Police Officers permitted to use chokeholds?
- If a South Orange Police Officer uses force during an encounter, are they trained to administer the necessary medical aid to the subject should it be required?
- Do the South Orange Police Department’s policies and procedures regarding Use of Force align with the “8 Can’t Wait” campaign?
- Does the South Orange Police Department have any options in place to redirect juvenile offenders out of the criminal justice system?
- What is the level of police involvement with youth and in schools (specifically, DARE, LEAD, SROs, and athletics)?
- Does the South Orange Police Department currently have a civilian review board?
- What types of calls for service does a South Orange Police Officer respond to? What other resources does South Orange have to reduce the number of calls to the police?
- Does the racial makeup of the South Orange Police Department reflect the community it serves?
- How can I obtain a copy of a police report?
- How do I apply for a firearms ID card and/or a handgun permit?
- Where I can I learn more about the South Orange Village Digital Video System?
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