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Politimanualen - Standard Operating Procedures

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A comprehensive manual and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for police services, covering administrative guidelines, ethics, HMS, and operative provisions. It includes detailed protocols for the use of firearms, searches, vehicle seizures, radio communication, witness and suspect interrogations, and the management of evidence storage.

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  1. Follow Health, Safety, and Environment (HMS) guidelines for Police personnel

    Police personnel must adhere to the fundamental Health, Safety, and Environment (HMS) requirements as mandated by the Working Environment Act (Arbeidsmiljøloven - aml) and other relevant regulations. Key responsibilities include:

    • Ensuring the safety of oneself and colleagues.
    • Proper use of protective equipment.
    • Reporting injuries and near-misses.
    • Managing stress and workload.
    • Following up after critical incidents.

  2. Navigate the SOP and Police Manual documentation structure

    The documentation is organized into the following categories:

    SOP Categories:

    • Revideringer: Overview of changes and updates.
    • 1 - Administrativt: Document control, purpose, scope, and legal anchoring.
    • 2 - Vakt: Checklist for tasks and conduct while on duty.
    • 3 - Operative prosedyre og retningslinjer: Guidelines for operational missions and situations.

    Police Manual Categories:

    • Revideringer: Overview of changes and updates.

  3. Procedure for interrogating witnesses and involved parties

    A witness or involved party is someone who has seen or heard something or knows details about a case. They generally have no right to insight into the case.

    Interrogation requirements:

    • Record the interrogation via audio (if relevant).
    • Clearly state the case/matter being questioned.
    • Exemptions: The witness does not need to testify about close family or answer specific questions that could lead to their own criminal prosecution.
    • Witness Responsibility: It is a punishable offense to consciously lie to the police as a witness.
    • Always ask if the person is willing to provide a statement.

  4. Understand the purpose of the Oslo Police SOP and Police Manual

    The documentation for the Oslo Police District is split into two primary resources:

    1. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Designed to ensure uniform and professional handling of all situations encountered during police service, covering everything from basic procedures to specialized operational guidelines.
    2. Police Manual (Politihåndboken): A reference handbook for individual police officers containing professional police material, instructions on who, what, where, and how to resolve tasks encountered in the district.

  5. Conduct the introduction phase of a victim interview

    During the introduction of the interview, the officer should:

    • Explain the purpose and process, emphasizing that the victim should explain events in their own words.
    • Manage expectations by clarifying that it is acceptable if they do not remember everything.
    • Briefly map out the relationship to the suspect, any relevant previous incidents, and any necessary security measures.

  6. Determine the ratio of civilian to uniformed police patrol vehicles

    When patrolling with civilian vehicles, the general rule is to maintain a ratio of one (1) civilian patrol for every five (5) uniformed patrols currently active in the field. Exceptions to this ratio require an order from a section leader (avsnittsleder) or a higher-ranking officer.

  7. Interview a witness

    When interviewing a witness, the focus is on preventing memory contamination and extracting objective observations.

    1. Preparation: Confirm the person is a witness (not a suspect). Check for 'contamination' (whether they have spoken to others or seen media reports).
    2. Introduction: Explain the purpose is to gather their own observations. Encourage them to say if they are unsure or do not remember.
    3. Free Narrative: Use the prompt: "Tell me everything you remember, in order, in your own words." Let the witness finish without interruption.
    4. Elaboration: Use sensory-based questioning (sight, sound, smell). Concrete details should include time, distance, lighting, position, and line of sight. Use "What/How" questions instead of leading questions.
    5. Control: Clarify the level of certainty. Distinguish between direct observations, assumptions, and hearsay. Do not suggest details or 'help' the witness with answers.
    6. Conclusion: Summarize points for correction, ask about additional evidence (video, messages), and inform them of potential future contact or witness obligations.

  8. Rights and interrogation procedure for victims (Fornærmet)

    A victim is the person who has been subjected to a crime. They have the right to insight into their own case, and police must provide updates on the process unless it negatively impacts the investigation.

    Interrogation requirements:

    • Record the interrogation via audio (if relevant).
    • Clearly state the case/matter being questioned.
    • Exemptions: No need to testify about close family or answer questions that could lead to their own criminal prosecution.
    • Witness Responsibility: It is a punishable offense to consciously lie to the police.
    • Legal Support: Right to a legal aid lawyer (bistandsadvokat) if conditions are met (contact prosecution) and the right to a support person (tiltroperson) if needed.
    • Always ask if the person is willing to provide a statement.

  9. Maintain professional ethical standards for police officers

    All police officers are required to maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism. The core requirements for conduct include:

    • Integrity and impartiality
    • Respectful treatment of the public
    • Confidentiality (duty of secrecy)
    • Equal treatment and non-discrimination
    • Zero tolerance for abuse of power

  10. Manage Police Work at the Scene (PPS) responsibilities

    The mission leader (oppdragets leder) is responsible for initiating Police Work at the Scene (PPS) and coordinating additional resources to execute relevant investigative steps.

    During the initial phase of an investigation, the Criminal Watch (kriminalvakten) holds the decision-making authority regarding the extent of PPS to be implemented. If the Criminal Watch is unavailable, this authority falls to the mission leader. For assistance in a case, contact the Criminal Watch via telephone or email.

  12. Find information within the Police documentation

    To locate specific information in the SOP or Police Manual:

    1. Use the navigation menu located on the left side of the page.
    2. Use the search function at the top of the page to find specific topics, as all documents are searchable.