New Bedford Police Department policies

The New Bedford Police Department’s website does not have links to departmental policies for the public to read as recommended by a consulting firm. The Light has obtained several NBPD policies through past records requests, and we’ve shared them here starting on Aug. 23, 2024 for the public.

Guidance on ICE operations

Body-worn cameras

Organization of the police department

Position of appointment or rank

General positions of assignments

Duties and responsibilities of various divisions, units, and special assignment of the chief’s office

Department rules

Rules and regulations for specific officers

General order on use of deadly force

General order on use of tasers

Directive No. 20-89 — Standards of conduct

General order No. 14-06 — Custodial procedures

General order No. 13-06 — Use of department vehicles

General order No. 12-02 — Use of less-lethal force

General order No. 3-17 — Court appearances

General order No. 5-09 — Policy for law enforcement response to domestic violence

General order No. 3-03 — Complaint review policy

General order No. 2-13 — Computer usage policy

General order No. 5-02 — Confidential informant policy

General order No. 3-20 — Anti-discrimination/harassment