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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XIV - General Powers and Duties › § 5–127.03. Duty to respect and obey Chief of Police

§ 5–127.03. Duty to respect and obey Chief of Police.
It shall be the duty of the police force to respect and obey the Chief of Police as the head and chief of the police force, subject to the rules, regulations, and general orders of the Council of the District of Columbia and the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
(R.S., D.C., § 344; June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 107, ch. 180, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-122.
1973 Ed., § 4-126.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see 1-632.03.
Editor's Notes
Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 5-105.01.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XIV - General Powers and Duties › § 5–127.04. Police to have power of constables; authorization to execute certain Superior Court orders

§ 5–127.04. Police to have power of constables; authorization to execute certain Superior Court orders.
(a) The Mayor of the District of Columbia, and the members of the police force, shall possess in every part of the District all the common-law powers of constables, except for the service of civil process and for the collection of strictly private debts, in which designation fines imposed for the breach of the ordinances in force in the District shall not be included.
(b) In addition to the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section, members of the Metropolitan Police Department shall execute orders of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued pursuant to § 16-1005.
(R.S., D.C., §§ 394, 1035; June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 107, ch. 180, § 6; Sept. 14, 1982, D.C. Law 4-144, § 8, 29 DCR 3131.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-136.
1973 Ed., § 4-136.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XIV - General Powers and Duties › § 5–127.05. Execution of warrants

§ 5–127.05. Execution of warrants.
Any warrant for search or arrest, issued by any judge of the District, may be executed in any part of the District by any member of the police force, without any backing or indorsement of the warrant, and according to the terms thereof; and all provisions of law in relation to bail in the District shall apply to this chapter.
(R.S., D.C., § 395.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-138.
1973 Ed., § 4-138.
Cross References
Arrests, officers pursuing fugitive into District, see § 23-901.
Search warrants, duties under, see § 23-523 et seq.
Search warrants, illegal alcoholic beverages, see § 25-803.
Search warrants, execution under Controlled Substances Act, see § 48-921.02.
Search warrants, time of execution, see § 23-523.
Service of process, Criminal Division of Superior Court, see § 16-703.
References in Text
Pursuant to the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970, “judge” was substituted for “magistrate” in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XV - Special Police › Part A - General › § 5–129.01. Crossings and intersections; penalty for failure to stop car. [Repealed]

§ 5–129.01. Crossings and intersections; penalty for failure to stop car. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 10, 1989, D.C. Law 7-231, § 14a, 36 DCR 492.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-113.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XV - Special Police › Part A - General › § 5–129.03. Appointment of special police without pay

§ 5–129.03. Appointment of special police without pay.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia may, upon any emergency of riot, pestilence, invasion, insurrection, or during any day of public election, ceremony, or celebration, appoint as many special privates without pay, from among the citizens, as he may deem advisable, and for a specified time. During the term of service of such special privates, they shall possess all the powers and privileges and perform all the duties of the privates of the standing police force of the District and such special privates shall wear an emblem to be presented by the Mayor.
(R.S., D.C., §§ 378, 379; June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 107, ch. 180, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-130.
1973 Ed., § 4-133.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 5-105.05.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority to the Chief of Police to Appoint Special Police Without Pay, see Mayor’s Order 2009-4, January 16, 2009 ( 56 DCR 2018).
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XV - Special Police › Part B - Security Officer Advisory Commission › § 5–129.21. Security Officer Advisory Commission. [Repealed]

§ 5–129.21. Security Officer Advisory Commission. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Nov. 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-187, § 101, 53 DCR 6722; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 253, 62 DCR 1884.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 253 of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 253 of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XV-A - Detective Advisers › § 5–129.31. Detective advisers. [Expired]

§ 5–129.31. Detective advisers. [Expired]
Expired.
(Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-194, § 1102, 51 DCR 9406.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 5-704.
Editor's Notes
Pursuant to subsec. (d), this section expired 2 years after September 30, 2004.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Mayor’s Rulemaking Authority Pursuant to the Detective Adviser Act of 2004 to the Chief, Metropolitan Police Department, see Mayor’s Order 2005-99, June 14, 2005 ( 52 DCR 8165).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XV-B - Reserve Corps › § 5–129.51. Metropolitan Police Department Reserve Corps

§ 5–129.51. Metropolitan Police Department Reserve Corps.
(a) The Mayor shall establish a Metropolitan Police Department Reserve Corps (“Reserve Corps”) in the District of Columbia. The purpose of the Reserve Corps shall be to assist full-time, sworn police personnel in both the day-to-day and emergency delivery of law enforcement services, consistent with applicable law.
(b) The Reserve Corps shall have as its membership a corps of unpaid volunteers who fulfill police duties and responsibilities as determined by the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department.
(c) The selection criteria required for and training provided to members of the Reserve Corps shall be similar to the selection criteria required for and training provided to full-time, sworn police personnel. When establishing the criteria, the Chief of Police shall review national standards, such as the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
(d) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section within 180 days of September 30, 2004. The rules shall:
(1) Prescribe the duties and responsibilities of Reserve Corps members;
(2) Define the scope of Reserve Corps members’ authority and discretion in carrying out their duties and responsibilities, including any limitations on or restrictions to their authority and discretion; and
(3) Delineate the supervision Reserve Corps members are to receive.
(Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-194, § 1002, 51 DCR 9406.)
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Mayor’s Rulemaking Authority Pursuant to the Metropolitan Police Department Reserve Corps Establishment Act of 2004 and the Volunteer Act of 1977 to the Chief, Metropolitan Police Department, see Mayor’s Order 2006-57, May 19, 2006 ( 53 DCR 5313).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XV-C - Police Escort Reimbursement › § 5–129.71. Reimbursable police escorts and other law enforcement services

§ 5–129.71. Reimbursable police escorts and other law enforcement services.
(a) The Chief of Police may charge and collect reimbursement fees, as set forth in the fee schedule established pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, for providing police escorts that are necessary to protect public health and safety. All reimbursement fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the fund established by § 47-2826(d).
(b) The Chief of Police, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules setting forth a reimbursement fee schedule.
(c) For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “police escort” shall include the assignment of law enforcement personnel and vehicles as necessary to ensure the preservation of public safety, typically either at a specified location or from a point of origin to a specified destination, in a manner consistent with the nature of the persons, material, and the threat posed by the movement or event.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 3002, 61 DCR 9990.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this subchapter, see § 3002 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696).
For temporary (90 days) addition of this subchapter, see § 3002 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188).
For temporary (90 days) addition of this subchapter, see § 3002 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI - Performing Police Band › § 5–131.01. Authorization; detail of local officers; employment and compensation of Director

§ 5–131.01. Authorization; detail of local officers; employment and compensation of Director.
There is hereby authorized to be established in the Metropolitan Police Department a band to perform at such municipal or civic functions and events as may be authorized by the Mayor of the District of Columbia. The Mayor is authorized in his discretion to detail officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force and the District of Columbia Fire Department to participate in the activities of such band. The said Mayor is authorized to employ, without reference to the civil service laws, 1 Director for such band with compensation at a rate not to exceed the rate of compensation to which a captain in the Metropolitan Police force is entitled.
(July 11, 1947, 61 Stat. 311, ch. 226, § 1; Aug. 14, 1957, 71 Stat. 345, Pub. L. 85-129, § 1; Aug. 16, 1971, 85 Stat. 343, Pub. L. 92-124, § 1(1).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-179.
1973 Ed., § 4-182.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI - Performing Police Band › § 5–131.02. Detail of federal officers

§ 5–131.02. Detail of federal officers.
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized in his discretion to detail officers and members of the United States Park Police force to participate in the activities of the band established by this subchapter, and the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized in his discretion to detail officers and members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division to participate in the activities of such band.
(July 11, 1947, ch. 226, § 2; Aug. 16, 1971, 85 Stat. 343, Pub. L. 92-124,§ 1(2); Nov. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 1371, Pub. L. 95-179.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-180.
1973 Ed., § 4-182a.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI - Performing Police Band › § 5–131.03. Retirement of Director — Conditions; annuities

§ 5–131.03. Retirement of Director — Conditions; annuities.
(a) Notwithstanding the limitations of existing law, the person who is the Director of the Metropolitan Police Force band may elect to retire after having served 10 or more years in such capacity and having attained the age of 70 years. Upon such retirement, whether for age and service or for disability, said Director and his surviving spouse or domestic partner, shall be entitled to receive annuities in amounts equivalent to, and under the conditions applicable to, the annuities which a captain in the Metropolitan Police force and his surviving spouse or domestic partner, may be entitled to receive after such captain has retired from said force for substantially the same reason as that for which said Director may retire, whether for age and service or for disability, as the case may be. If the said Director shall apply for retirement for disability, he shall not be eligible to retire under § 5-710, but he shall be eligible to apply for retirement under § 5-709, in like manner as if the said Director were an officer or member of the Metropolitan Police force. The annuities hereby authorized shall be in addition to any pension or retirement compensation which said Director may be entitled to receive from any other source, whether from the United States or otherwise. The annuities payable to said Director and his surviving spouse or domestic partner pursuant to this subchapter shall be payable from District of Columbia appropriations, but shall not be considered as annuities payable to an officer or member of the Metropolitan Police force or to the surviving spouse or domestic partner, of such officer or member. Appropriations for the operations of the Metropolitan Police Department are made available for this purpose. Annuities authorized by this section shall be computed on the basis of compensated service rendered after July 11, 1947.
(b) For the purposes of this section, the term “domestic partner” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-701(3).
(July 11, 1947, ch. 226, § 3; Sept. 22, 1959, 73 Stat. 640, Pub. L. 86-356; Aug. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 642, Pub. L. 92-410, title II, § 202(a); Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 14, 55 DCR 6758; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 37(a), 59 DCR 6190.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-181.
1973 Ed., § 4-183a.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-231 designated subsec. (a); in subsec. (a), substituted “spouse, domestic partner,” for “spouse”; and added subsec. (b).
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “spouse or domestic partner” for “spouse, domestic partner” throughout (a).
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI - Performing Police Band › § 5–131.04. Applicable statutory provisions; transfer of moneys from Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund

§ 5–131.04. Applicable statutory provisions; transfer of moneys from Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund.
The person who is the Director of the Metropolitan Police Force band shall, upon his retirement from such position, be retired under the provisions of this subchapter and not under subchapter III of Chapter 83 of Title 5, United States Code, and the moneys to his credit in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund created under the authority of such subchapter, on the date of such retirement, together with such moneys in such Fund as may have been contributed by the District of Columbia toward the cost of his annuity under such subchapter, shall be transferred to the credit of the general revenues of the District of Columbia.
(July 11, 1947, ch. 226, § 4; Sept. 22, 1959, 73 Stat. 641, Pub. L. 86-356; Aug. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 642, Pub. L. 92-410, title II, § 202(b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-182.
1973 Ed., § 4-183b.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
References in Text
“Subchapter III of Chapter 83 of Title 5, United States Code” is codified at 5 U.S.C. §§ 8331 to 8351.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI - Performing Police Band › § 5–131.05. Appropriations

§ 5–131.05. Appropriations.
Appropriations to carry out the purpose of this subchapter is hereby authorized.
(July 11, 1947, 61 Stat. 311, ch. 226, § 5; Sept. 22, 1959, 73 Stat. 641, Pub. L. 86-356; Aug. 16, 1971, 85 Stat. 343, Pub. L. 92-124, § 1(3).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-183.
1973 Ed., § 4-184.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI-A - Contracting Procedures for Public School Security › § 5–132.01. Definitions

§ 5–132.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
(1A) “DCPS” means the District of Columbia Public Schools.
(1B) "MOA" means the Memorandum of Agreement into which DCPS and MPD enter pursuant to § 5-132.04.
(2) “MPD” means the Metropolitan Police Department.
(2A) “Public charter schools” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 38-1800.02(29).
(3) "School resource officer" means a sworn MPD officer assigned to DCPS or public charter schools for the purpose of working in collaboration with DCPS, public charter schools, and community-based organizations to ensure that DCPS schools, public charter schools, and their grounds are safe environments for students, teachers, and staff through the use of culturally competent, developmentally-appropriate, and community-oriented policing strategies and practices.
(4) Repealed.
(5) "School security personnel" means individuals, including unarmed security guards, that DCPS hires or contracts to support safety in DCPS schools.
(5A) "Security-related contract" means any contract to provide physical or personal security services, including school security personnel, at DCPS schools.
(6) Repealed.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-350, § 101, 52 DCR 2005; Mar. 21, 2009, D.C. Law 17-320, § 2(a), 56 DCR 219; Oct. 2, 2010, D.C. Law 18-232, § 201(a), 57 DCR 4504; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 4102(a), 67 DCR 10493; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 3082(a), 68 DCR 010163.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-320 redesignated former par. (1) as par. (1A); and added par. (1).
D.C. Law 18-232 added par. (2A); in the lead-in language of par. (3), inserted “or public charter schools” and “, public charter schools,”; and, in par. (3)(C), substituted “DCPS schools and grounds and public charter schools and their grounds” for “DCPS schools and grounds”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3082(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of Metropolitan Police Department School Safety and Security Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-496, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8797).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-596, November 30, 2004, 51 DCR 11219).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-3, January 19, 2005, 52 DCR 2675).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-318, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI-A - Contracting Procedures for Public School Security › § 5–132.03. Training for school resource officers

§ 5–132.03. Training for school resource officers.
The School Safety Division shall develop a training curriculum for all school resource officers. The curriculum shall be focused on training supervisory and on-site personnel so that they will provide appropriate security procedures for the various socioeconomic conditions at each educational facility. The curriculum shall include training in the following areas:
(1) Child development;
(2) Effective communication skills;
(3) Behavior management;
(4) Conflict resolution;
(5) Substance abuse and its effect on youth;
(6) Availability of social services for youth;
(7) District of Columbia laws and regulations;
(8) Constitutional standards for searches and seizures conducted by school resource officers on school grounds; and
(9) Gang and crew violence prevention.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-350, § 103, 52 DCR 2005; Mar. 21, 2009, D.C. Law 17-320, § 2(c), 56 DCR 219; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 4102(c), 67 DCR 10493.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 5-132.06.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-320, in par. (7), deleted “and” from the end; in par. (8), substituted “ground; and” for “ground.”; and added par. (9).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 4 of Metropolitan Police Department School Safety and Security Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-496, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8797).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 4 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-596, November 30, 2004, 51 DCR 11219).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 4 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-3, January 19, 2005, 52 DCR 2675).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 4 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-318, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI-A - Contracting Procedures for Public School Security › § 5–132.03a. DCPS responsibilities for school security

§ 5–132.03a. DCPS responsibilities for school security.
(a) By October 1, 2020, DCPS shall be responsible for school security personnel within DCPS schools, and shall:
(1) Oversee the hiring or contracting of school security personnel for DCPS;
(2) Deploy school security personnel to DCPS schools;
(3) Provide oversight over school security personnel and be responsible for administering all disciplinary actions related to school security personnel, including termination;
(4) Execute, approve, administer, monitor, and provide oversight over any security-related contract for school security personnel; and
(5) Create and implement school building security and emergency operations plans, in consultation with MPD and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-350, § 103a; as added Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 4102(d), 67 DCR 10493.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI-A - Contracting Procedures for Public School Security › § 5–132.03b. Training for school security personnel

§ 5–132.03b. Training for school security personnel.
(a) For the school year beginning in 2020, DCPS may use the training curriculum adopted by MPD pursuant to § 5-132.03 to train its school security personnel.
(b) By the start of the school year beginning in 2021, DCPS shall adopt a school security personnel training curriculum based on the positive youth development philosophy. The curriculum shall focus on training supervisory and on-site personnel to provide security services responsive and appropriate to the student, staff, and family populations at each school building. At a minimum, the curriculum shall include training in the following areas, developed with advice from appropriate other District agencies:
(1) Child and adolescent development;
(2) Effective communication skills;
(3) Behavior management;
(4) Conflict resolution, including restorative justice practices;
(5) De-escalation techniques;
(6) Behavioral health issues for youth and families;
(7) Child sexual abuse and gender-based violence prevention, identification, and response;
(8) Availability of social services for youth;
(9) District of Columbia laws and regulations;
(10) Constitutional standards for searches and seizures conducted by school security personnel on school grounds; and
(11) Violence prevention, including gang and crew dynamics.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-350, § 103b; as added Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 4102(d), 67 DCR 10493.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI-A - Contracting Procedures for Public School Security › § 5–132.04. Coordination of school security efforts between DCPS and MPD

§ 5–132.04. Coordination of school security efforts between DCPS and MPD.
By October 1, 2020, DCPS and MPD shall enter into a MOA for the purpose of coordinating the agencies' respective security obligations at DCPS schools. The MOA shall:
(1) Reflect DCPS's role as the administrator of any security-related contract;
(2) Include provisions for effectuating the transfer of any personnel, property, funds, or records necessary to transfer responsibility for any existing security-related contract from MPD to DCPS;
(3) Delineate lines of authority, supervision, and communication between MPD and DCPS, including how school resource officers deployed at each school will provide security in coordination with the school's principal and school security personnel; provided, that during emergencies, incident command shall be consistent with the District of Columbia response plan, as defined by § 7-2301(1A);
(4) Include a process for resolving disagreements between DCPS and MPD at all levels; and
(5) Provide for MPD advice and consultation on DCPS school building security and emergency operations plans.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-350, § 104, 52 DCR 2005; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 4102(e), 67 DCR 10493.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 5-132.06.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5 of Metropolitan Police Department School Safety and Security Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-496, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8797).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-596, November 30, 2004, 51 DCR 11219).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-3, January 19, 2005, 52 DCR 2675).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 5 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-318, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI-A - Contracting Procedures for Public School Security › § 5–132.05. Authority to issue RFPs for school security-related contracts

§ 5–132.05. Authority to issue RFPs for school security-related contracts.
(a)(1) By October 1, 2020, DCPS shall be responsible for administering and funding any security-related contract effective during the 2020-2021 school year.
(2) MPD shall transfer to DCPS all personnel, property, funds, or records necessary for DCPS to administer and fund any security-related contract effective during the 2020-2021 school year.
(b) Responsibility for the issuance of a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for any security-related contract for DCPS for a contract term to begin June 30, 2021, or later shall transfer from the MPD to DCPS as of August 5, 2020. DCPS shall be responsible for awarding, executing, administering, and funding a contract resulting from an RFP issued under this subsection.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-350, § 105, 52 DCR 2005; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 4102(f), 67 DCR 10493.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6 of Metropolitan Police Department School Safety and Security Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-496, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8797).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-596, November 30, 2004, 51 DCR 11219).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2(a) of School Security Authority Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-728, January 13, 2005, 52 DCR 1954).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-3, January 19, 2005, 52 DCR 2675).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 6 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-318, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI-A - Contracting Procedures for Public School Security › § 5–132.06. Applicability of §§ 5-132.02 and 5-132.03

§ 5–132.06. Applicability of §§ 5-132.02 and 5-132.03.
Sections 5-132.02 and 5-132.03 shall apply as of the first day of October 1, 2005, or upon the submission by the Mayor to the Council of a supplemental budget to effect the transfer of funds from DCPS to the MPD, whichever occurs first, and Council approval pursuant to § 5-132.04(c).
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-350, § 106, 52 DCR 2005.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 7 of Metropolitan Police Department School Safety and Security Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-496, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8797).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 7 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-596, November 30, 2004, 51 DCR 11219).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 7 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-3, January 19, 2005, 52 DCR 2675).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 7 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-318, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVI-C - Community Policing › Part B - Community Policing Working Group › § 5–132.32. Metropolitan Police Department community policing working group

§ 5–132.32. Metropolitan Police Department community policing working group.
(a) The Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department ("MPD") shall convene a working group to examine national best practices in community policing and make recommendations.
(b) The working group shall be comprised of no fewer than 10 representatives appointed by the Chief of Police from the government, nonprofit and community organizations, and academic institutions.
(c) The working group shall issue a report of its recommendations on best practices in community policing for the MPD’s adoption to the Mayor and the Council no later than July 1, 2017, and biennially thereafter.
(June 30, 2016, D.C. Law 21-125, § 201, 63 DCR 4659.)
Applicability
Section 7014 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 901 of D.C. Law 21-125. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-125 have been implemented.
Section 3102(b) of D.C. Law 21-160 amended section 901(a) of D.C. Law 21-125, removing the subject to funding requirement. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-125 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-125: § 901 of D.C. Law 21-125 provided that the change made to this section by § 201 of D.C. Law 21-125 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 901 of D.C. Law 21-125, see § 7014 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 901 of D.C. Law 21-125, see § 7014 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVII - Miscellaneous › § 5–133.02. Allowance for use of private motor vehicles by inspectors

§ 5–133.02. Allowance for use of private motor vehicles by inspectors.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to pay to not more than 3 inspectors of the Metropolitan Police force who may be called upon to use privately-owned automobiles in the performance of official duties for each automobile an allowance not to exceed $480 per annum.
(June 25, 1947, 61 Stat. 179, ch. 145.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-110.
1973 Ed., § 4-108a.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVII - Miscellaneous › § 5–133.03. Detail of privates

§ 5–133.03. Detail of privates.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to detail from time to time from the privates of the police force such number of privates as may in his judgment be necessary for special service in the detection and prevention of crime, and while serving in such capacity they shall have the rank of sergeants in the force.
(Feb. 28, 1901, 31 Stat. 820, ch. 623, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-111.
1973 Ed., § 4-110.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVII - Miscellaneous › § 5–133.04. Watchmen at Municipal Building. [Repealed]

§ 5–133.04. Watchmen at Municipal Building. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1909, 35 Stat. 689, ch. 250; Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 3103, 51 DCR 8441.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-112.
1973 Ed., § 4-111.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 3103, 3104 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-486, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8236).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 3103, 3104 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of subtitle A of title III of D.C. Law 15-205: Section 3104 of D.C. Law 15-205 provided: “This subtitle shall apply as of the implementation date for transferring the Protective Services Division, and the functions performed by the Protective Services Division, from the Office of Property Management to the Metropolitan Police Department specified in a reorganization plan submitted by the Mayor to the Council pursuant to the Governmental Reorganization Procedures Act of 1981, effective October 17, 1981 (D.C. Law 4-42; D.C. Official Code § 1-315.01 et seq.), that has been approved by the Council.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVII - Miscellaneous › § 5–133.04a. Watchmen at Municipal Building

§ 5–133.04a. Watchmen at Municipal Building.
Policemen shall not be detailed for duty as watchmen at the Municipal Building.
(Mar. 3, 1909, 35 Stat. 689, ch. 250; as added June 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-127, § 2, 53 DCR 4712.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVII - Miscellaneous › § 5–133.05. Public buildings and grounds belonging to the United States

§ 5–133.05. Public buildings and grounds belonging to the United States.
The provisions of the several laws and regulations within the District of Columbia for the protection of public or private property and the preservation of peace and order are extended to all public buildings and public grounds belonging to the United States within the District of Columbia.
(July 29, 1892, 27 Stat. 325, ch. 320, § 15.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-116.
1973 Ed., § 4-120.
Cross References
Capitol Building and Grounds, jurisdiction and control, see § 10-503.01.
Public parks, playgrounds, and reservations, regulation and control, see § 10-101 et seq.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 802 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVII - Miscellaneous › § 5–133.07. Police surgeons. [Repealed]

§ 5–133.07. Police surgeons. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Sept. 10, 1992, D.C. Law 9-145, § 302(a), 39 DCR 4895.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-120.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary repeal of section, see § 302(a) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1992 (D.C. Act 9-203, April 29, 1992, 39 DCR 3219).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) repeal of section, see § 302(a) of Omnibus Budget Support Temporary Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-134, July 23, 1992, law notification 39 DCR 5815).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVII - Miscellaneous › § 5–133.08. Chief of Police to make quarterly reports

§ 5–133.08. Chief of Police to make quarterly reports.
The Chief of Police shall make to the Mayor quarterly reports in writing of the state of the Police District, with such statistics and suggestions as he may deem advisable for the improvement of the police government and discipline of said District.
(R.S., D.C., § 346; June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 107, ch. 180, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-123.
1973 Ed., § 4-127.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-63
Editor's Notes
Office of Major and Superintendent of Metropolitan Police abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 5-105.01.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 5 - Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences › Chapter 1 - Metropolitan Police › Subchapter XVII - Miscellaneous › § 5–133.09. Exemption from military or jury duty, civil arrest or process

§ 5–133.09. Exemption from military or jury duty, civil arrest or process.
No person holding office under this chapter shall be liable to military or jury duty, nor to arrest on civil process, nor to service of subpoenas from civil courts while actually on duty.
(R.S., D.C., § 353.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 4-124.
1973 Ed., § 4-128.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-632.03.
Cross References
Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
Military service, exemptions from, see § 49-402.