Section 270-RICR-10-00-4.4 - LeadershipA. Organizational Mission 1. The organizational mission of the Rhode Island Capitol Police is distributed among its officers.2. The primary duties of the Rhode Island Capitol Police are to provide basic protection for life and property, enforce all laws and ordinances, maintain order at demonstrations and public events, prevent and repress crime, detect violations of the law, and apprehend violators at the Rhode Island State Capitol and annexes, properties contained therein, and the other state buildings, grounds and premises where they maintain security responsibilities.3. While the Rhode Island Capitol Police is a civilian police force, proficiency in operation demands that its form and organization be quasi-military. It must have a chain of command properly suited to its own unique demands and for the proper execution of its mission.B. Chief 1. The head of the Capitol Police shall be the Chief who shall be a qualified police administrator. The Director of Public Safety shall appoint the Chief.2. The primary duties of the Chief are to plan, develop, direct, supervise, and administer the operation of the Capitol Police force, which is responsible for the policing and protection of the State Capitol and annexes, properties contained therein, and the other buildings, grounds and premises where they maintain security responsibilities, against the ordinary hazards of trespass, theft, fire, and damage, and to do related work as required.3. The Chief works under the general direction of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The Chief plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of a staff consisting of Capitol Police Lieutenants, Sergeants, Officers, and other personnel assigned to assist.C. Duties and Responsibilities of the Chief 1. The Chief shall be personally and directly responsible to the Director of Public Safety for the execution of the Capitol Police mission and for the discipline, structure, efficiency and morale of the force. 2. The Chief will promulgate and administer directives and standard operating procedures to effectively administer the Capitol Police functions and activities.3. The Chief will assist with the determination and development of departmental policy and implement such policies, rules, and regulations to be utilized by staff. The Chief shall supervise, review, and evaluate staff performance and reports, and if necessary take corrective action for unsatisfactory performance.4. The Chief will review security systems and recommend changes as necessary. At the time of a heightened alert level under the Homeland Security procedures, the Chief shall direct and administer law enforcement activities involving building security and patrol duties to secure background information and provide threat assessments regarding high-risk locations, safety of persons or property, and/or biological or physical threats.5. The Chief will supervise confidential and/or criminal investigations of violations of state laws and/or agency regulations.6. The Chief shall work with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as needed to ensure proper coordination of law enforcement procedures and regulations.7. The Chief shall be responsible for developing and coordinating a staff-training program, and for planning for long range staffing, operating supplies, and equipment needs. The Chief shall be responsible for recommending the purchases of police equipment and to maintain pertinent records of equipment and supplies.8. The Chief shall be responsible for monitoring the communication system, compiling and maintaining accurate records and reports, and preparing regular and special reports.D. Appointment and Removal of Members 1. The Director of Public Safety shall appoint qualified persons to act as members of the Rhode Island Capitol Police. Upon appointment of an officer, the Director shall issue to the person a license to act as a Capitol Police officer.E. Superior Officers 1. A superior officer, who shall be the rank of sergeant or higher, shall conduct personal inspections at suitable intervals to determine that all assignments are performed as ordered; anticipated results are attained; department resources are fully employed for the accomplishment of the Capitol Police mission; and that any apparent needs or operational deficiencies of the department are revealed.2. A superior officer shall supervise and allocate responsibilities to subordinate officers, maintain discipline, and enforce department rules, regulations, policies and procedures. A superior officer plans, supervises, and reviews the work of all Capitol Police personnel and reports all to their commanding officer.3. A superior officer shall make an immediate, impartial report to his/her commanding officer relating any incident that he/she is aware of that involves a violation of the rules and regulations of the department by any subordinate officer of the department. He/She shall similarly bring to the attention of his/her commanding officer any complaint lodged against any member or employee by another person.4. A superior officer shall not abuse those under his/her command by disrespect of their dignity as human beings.5. A superior shall inspire confidence and industriousness in his/her subordinates by the use of tact in giving orders and by constructively correcting mistakes.6. A superior officer shall avoid, as far as circumstances may permit, the censuring of a subordinate in the presence of others, and he/she shall be fair and impersonal in evaluating the work of subordinates.7. A superior officer shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of proper professional attitudes of his/her subordinates in their dealings with the public.8. Upon assignment, a superior officer shall assist at, be present for, or conduct shift briefings in accordance with specific orders of his/her commanding officer. He/She shall be responsible that all special duty assignments, orders or instructions necessary for the proper performance of the Capitol Police mission are carried out.9. A superior officer shall be familiar with the video technology used by the Capitol Police in the execution of their duty to provide security for the state capitol and other state buildings.270 R.I. Code R. 270-RICR-10-00-4.4