GENERAL ORDERS LINCOLN POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PATROL OPERATIONS
TITLE: ROLL CALL
EFFECTIVE DATE: JUNE 1, 2025
REVISION DATE:
ACCREDITATION: ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (AACOP)
APPROVAL: CHIEF DARREN E. BRITTON
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ROLL CALL
402.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy discusses the activity of roll call and includes the tasks that should be accomplished during this short period.
402.2 POLICY
Roll call is intended to facilitate the accurate flow of information in order to enhance coordination of activities, improve performance and safety, and outline the expected actions of members.
402.3 ROLL CALL
All divisions and specialized units will conduct regular roll call to discuss, disseminate and exchange information among department members, work groups and other organizations. A supervisor generally will conduct the roll call. However, the supervisor may delegate this responsibility to a subordinate member in his/her absence or for training purposes. Roll call should include, but is not limited to:
(a) Providing members with information regarding daily activities, with particular attention given to changes in the status of:
1. Wanted persons.
2. Crime patterns.
3. Suspect descriptions.
4. Intelligence reports and photographs.
5. Community issues affecting law enforcement.
6. Major investigations.
(b) Notifying members of changes in schedules and assignments.
(c) Reviewing recent incidents for situational awareness and training purposes.
(d) Providing training on a variety of subjects.
(e) Conducting periodic personnel inspections.
Supervisors should also ensure that all members are informed about Administrative Orders and any recent policy changes.
402.3.1 RETENTION OF ROLL CALL TRAINING RECORDS
Roll call training materials and a curriculum or summary shall be forwarded to the Training Coordinator for inclusion in training records, as appropriate.
402.4 PREPARATION OF MATERIALS
The member conducting roll call is responsible for preparation of the materials necessary for a constructive roll call.
402.5 TRAINING
Roll call training should incorporate short segments on a variety of subjects or topics and may include:
(a) Review and discussion of new or updated policies.
(b) Presentation and discussion of the proper application of existing policy to routine daily activities.
(c) Presentation and discussion of the proper application of existing policy to unusual activities.
(d) Review of recent incidents for training purposes.
These policies and operating procedures are not designed to cover every possible scenario or situation in society, but rather to define standard operating procedures for members of the Lincoln Police Department. These guidelines are subject to past, present and future judicial review. These guidelines can be amended and or repealed by the Chief of Police as necessary. The policies and procedures herein provided supersede all previous policies and orders.
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