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General Orders

The general orders outline the policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office.

A

  • A-1, Authority of the Sheriff, Command Structure
  • A-2, Code of Conduct
  • A-3, Written Directives
  • A-10, Daily Activity Report
  • A-11, Secondary Employment
  • A-16, Uniforms and Equipment
  • A-17, Internal Affairs
  • A-18, Blood-Borne Pathogens
  • A-19, General Discipline Procedures
  • A-20, Suspension Procedures
  • A-21, Service of Process

B

  • B-1, Use of Force Reporting—Discharge of Firearms
  • B-2, Property and Evidence
  • B-3, Prisoner Transportation
  • B-4, Agency Vehicle Operation
  • B-5, Departmental Accidents
  • B-6, First Amendment Activities
  • B-7, Radio Communications
  • B-8, Incident Report Writing
  • B-9, Firearms
  • B-10, Writs of Possession
  • B-11, Suspect Identification
  • B-12, Electronic Control Devices
  • B-13, Protective Orders
  • B-14, K-9 Operations
  • B-15, Automated External Defibrillation
  • B-16, Courtroom Security
  • B-17, Stun Cuff
  • B-18, PREA Standards
  • B-19, Desk Operations
  • B-20, Security of Circuit Court Building Entrances Policy
  • B-21, Emergency Alarm Response Policy
  • B-22, Positional Asphyxiation—Excited Delirium
  • B-23, Warrant Squad Operations
  • B-24, Sheriff's Sale
  • B-25, Enforcement by Citation
  • B-26, Response to Hostage and Barricade Incidents Policy

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County Courts Building
Ground Floor
401 Bosley Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204

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Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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sheriff@baltimorecountymd.gov

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410-887-3151

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