Section 1. Collateral shall only be taken in the several Metropolitan Police precinct station houses, Traffic Division or Women's Bureau.

Section 2. Except in cases where the amount of collateral to be deposited for the appearance of a defendant in court is fixed by specific orders from the Chief, it shall be fixed by the Executive Officer, or in his absence by the officer in charge. In those cases in which the minimum amount of collateral to be deposited for forfeiture or appearance of the defendant in court has been approved by the Chief Judge of the Municipal Court, no amount of collateral less than the minimum specified will be accepted.

Section 3. There is established a minimum collateral list fixing the minimum collateral to be taken for the offenses listed; however, officers having authority to fix the amount of collateral to be

taken may fix a higher amount in cases where the circumstances are such that the minimum is not sufficient.

Section 4. Any United States Commissioner may, at his election, permit the forfeiture of collateral in accordance with the schedule of established minimum collateral, as published in the Federal Register; however, in most cases defendants are required to appear before the Commissioner following the commission of the offense and the case disposed of at that time.

Section 5. No member of the force shall, directly or indirectly, by inference or suggestion, or in any manner whatsoever, initiate a request for the services of a bondsman.

Section 6. When a prisoner makes a request for a bondsman, the provisions of the District of Columbia Code shall be strictly complied with.

Section 1. The uniformed head of the department of the United States Park Police is officially titled "Chief." He is responsible to the Superintendent of National Capital Parks for the good government and efficiency of operations of the police force.

Section 2. He reports daily to the Assistant Superintendent, and keeps him constantly advised of any unusual happenings which occur, and of any difficulties which arise in the administration of the force.

Section 3. From the Assistant Superintendent, the Chief receives orders and general direction in any matters relating to the administration and operations of the park police force.

Section 4. The Chief keeps the Assistant Superintendent advised of the broad outlines of his planning and his internal policies. He furnishes him daily with a morning report in writing which reviews and summarizes the activities of the police force for the previous day.

Section 5. As Chief of the United States Park Police of the Office of National Capital Parks, he is a member of the Superintendent's Staff, and is charged with the integration of the police activities of his command into the general activities of the park system.

Section 6. Cooperation with other divisions of the parks office is a principal duty of the Chief. He maintains effective contact and liaison with the chiefs of other divisions and assists them with their problems in such ways as are possible to him.

He shall also report on all nonpolice matters which would improve public service and increase the efficient operation of the park system.

Section 7. As the responsible head of the United States Park Police, the Chief is charged with six principal internal functions:

to handle budgeting and Personnel Management for all divisions, the Chief has the advantage of professional assistance in those functions. Close liaison is maintained with the Chief of Administrative Division in order that the Chief of park police may be fully aware at all times of the services in those lines which are performed for him. Any necessary or desirable activities along these lines which are not performed in the Administrative Division are accomplished in the Office of the Chief.

Section 8. To assist him in his planning, the Chief keeps in his office throughout the fiscal year a running balance of the amounts remaining from funds allocated for the operating expenses of his division.

Section 9. The Chief organizes his command according to the best available ideas and practices to achieve the greatest efficiency and the most economical operation. Rearrangement of existing organization is accomplished at such times and in such ways as may seem to be for the good of the force. With due regard for the general policies of the Superintendent, assignments to the various units of the police force, to hours of duty, and to types and locations of duty, lie within the province of the Chief for all persons subordinate to him in the police force. It may here be proper to affirm that the policies of the Superintendent envision no changes in assignment which affect the rate of pay of any individual except with the Superintendent's approval; and it is also noted that the Superintendent's policies require due concern for custom, tradition, justice, and equity, in making assignments.

Section 10. The planning activities of the Chief encompass every field of police administration and operation. A principal part of planning is to prepare the police force in advance of the need for efficient operation in times of stress, and to make preparation for conceivable emergencies which may arise.

Section 11. Budgeting consists both of estimating in advance the cost of personnel and equipment which will be needed at future dates, and of determining the best uses for funds which have been allocated and are available.

Section 12. Organization is the problem of using the personnel available in ways designed to produce the best and most efficient returns along desired lines.

Section 13. Personnel Management includes recruiting, morale, training, discipline, recreation, and inspiration. This function is probably the most difficult and the most vital of any with which the Chief is charged. It occupies a large part of his time and attention.

Section 14. Coordination is highly essential, and refers to the relation of the United States Park Police to other divisions, to the relation of park police force to other law-enforcement agencies, and, most important, to the effective smoothing of internal frictions which arise from time to time among units of the force.

Section 15. Statistical Reporting evaluates the work of the police force, justifies its budget, points out strengths and weaknesses in its organization, and provides a scale against which its efficiency can be measured. It is quite properly of prime importance to the Chief.

Section 16. The Chief ordinarily discharges his departmental functions through the medium of his Executive Officer. However, in times of unusual stress, in great emergencies, and on occasions of the staging of great events in the park system, he takes personal charge in the field.

Section 17. He personally reviews and recommends in all disciplinary processes before passing them up to the Superintendent. In unusual cases he personally initiates disciplinary actions against subordinates.

Section 18. The Chief makes regular weekly inspections of all police force property, installations, spaces, and facilities, and renders written reports of his findings, together with an account of corrective measures needed and ordered. Changes and improvements needed which are beyond his authority to order, are first requested of the proper minor officials, and if necessary then requested of the Superintendent.

Section 19. In the administration of the police force, the Chief will frequently find it necessary to issue written orders and directives of temporary nature. These are in the form of Directives. Rules and changes in operating procedure which are designed to have permanent effect are incorporated into the Manual.

Section 20. When the Chief is temporarily absent from duty, the Executive Officer assumes his responsibilities and acts in his place. When the Executive Officer is also absent from duty, the senior Lieutenant of the police force acts as Chief. Section 21. Since summary suspensions of park police personnel are prohibited by the rules of the United States Civil Service Commission, members of the police force who are unfit for duty for any reason may be placed on annual leave. Neither Officers or subordinate supervisors have the authority to relieve from the performance of duty and place on annual leave any member of the police force, except in the circumstances provided in Sections 11 and 12 of Chapter II. In all other cases, the Superintendent or the person acting in his behalf, must authorize the placing of any member of the police force on annual leave in disciplinary matters in accordance with the regulations and procedure of the United States Civil Service Commission.

Section 22. Although the Chief performs duties which are largely administrative in nature, he is still an officer sworn to preserve the public peace, to enforce the laws, and to perform the other basic duties of enforcement officers.

Section 23. Twice annually, in the months of May and October, the Chief is responsible for staging a full dress review and inspection of the entire police force. On these occasions all available personnel and equipment are paraded.

Section 24. The Chief performs the same number of hours of duty as required of other members of the force; and has the same number of working days each week. The schedule of his hours is at his discretion, if consistent with the policies of the Superintendent.

Section 25. The Chief keeps his headquarters informed at all times as to where he may be found, and when performing duty outside of headquarters contacts the officer left in charge as frequently as conditions permit.

Section 26. Whether on or off duty, the Chief arranges with his responsible subordinates to have them advise him, if possible, of any matters which arise that need his prompt attention.

Section 27. Formal consultations with his administrative staff, and occasionally with all supervising officers of the police force, are desirable, and the Chief arranges such meetings as circumstances permit.

Section 28. It shall be the duty of the Chief to notify the Superintendent promptly of all reports of capital crimes, such as felonies, serious charges against police personnel and matters of unusual interest to the press. If after normal working hours, every effort should be made to reach the Superintendent by telephone. In the absence of the Chief, this responsibility rests with the officer then in charge.