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Newport News Police Department - Operational Manual
OPS-210 - SHIFT BRIEFING METHODS
[41.1.2]
Amends/Supersedes: OPS-210 (02/24/2014) Date of Issue: 10/04/2021
I. GENERAL
A. Precinct commanders will ensure that sworn personnel under their command are provided with updates
on current information related to unusual situations, criminal activities, safety and training issues,
scheduling and assignment changes, policy and procedural changes, and any other information
pertinent to safe, effective police service in their areas. [12.1.4]
B. Definitions
1. Briefing Documents - Informational documents, updates, bulletins, or alerts disseminated
electronically, handed out, presented, or displayed.
2. Briefing Book - A compilation of briefing documents maintained and accessible for all precinct
personnel.
3. Roll Call - A formal shift meeting provides up-to-date information to officers, supervisors, and
managers. This information reflects current issues, incidents, or safety and training concerns
affecting the precinct or the agency.
II. DAILY PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Field Assignment Information
Before starting a shift, the on-duty shift supervisor shall provide the Communications Division with
the field assignment information from the roster form (NNPD Form #41) daily. This will include:
1. Officer鈥檚 name/computer number.
2. Beat assigned.
3. Vehicle assigned.
4. Issued portable radio number and electronic serial number.
B. Shift briefing should include the following elements:
1. Assignment of work areas and vehicles when necessary;
NOTE: If an officer is assigned a different vehicle during their tour of duty, the change must be
reflected at the bottom of the duty roster showing the vehicle unit number of the newly
assigned vehicle and the time the officer changed vehicles.
2. Patrol checks, changes in the status of missing/wanted persons and stolen vehicles;
3. New or updated directives;
4. Special assignments in assigned area;
5. Updates on special investigations or crime patterns by other departmental units; [12.1.4; 40.1.1;]
6. Training/other comments and issues.
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