Police Department General Orders and Policies

Norfolk Police Department General Orders are written policies and procedures that guide the actions of police officers while on duty. They provide clear guidelines for how officers should handle different situations, such as making arrests, using force, interacting with the public, and conducting investigations. The following link leads to the official administrative and operational General Orders for the Norfolk Police Department, as well as the Police Officer's Manual. This information is provided for public access, to achieve transparency and understanding between the Norfolk Police Department and the citizens they serve. These General Orders combined with the Police Officer’s Manual set forth responsibilities and standards of conduct expected of all police officers. As new General Orders are added or updated, they will be included in this list of available scanned documents.