The DC Code: 5 Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences
- 5-101.01: Police District created.
- 5-101.02: Boundaries and subdivision of Police District.
- 5-101.03: General duties of Mayor.
- 5-101.04: Police Services Areas.
- 5-103.01: Publication authorized.
- 5-103.02: Legal effect.
- 5-105.01: Appointments; assignments; promotions; applicable civil service provisions; vacancies.
- 5-105.02: District of Columbia Chief of Police. [Repealed]
- 5-105.03: Oath of office.
- 5-105.04: Probation period.
- 5-105.05: Composition of force; duties of positions.
- 5-105.06: Assistant to inspector commanding detective bureau.
- 5-105.07: Age limits in original appointments.
- 5-105.08: Residence requirements for members of the Police and Fire Departments; waiver thereof; maintenance of telephone at residence. [Repealed]
- 5-105.09: Service of process.
- 5-107.01: Minimum standards for members of the Metropolitan Police Department.
- 5-107.01a: Obligated service.
- 5-107.02: Mandatory continuing education program for sworn members of the Metropolitan Police Department.
- 5-107.02a: Physical examinations and agility standards.
- 5-107.03: Establishment of District of Columbia Police Officers Standards and Training Board.
- 5-107.04: Duties of the Board; standards for applicants; continuing education program.
- 5-109.01: Cadet program authorized; purpose; preference for appointment; appropriations.
- 5-109.02: Rules.
- 5-111.01: Clothing--Rules of uniformity; failure to comply with rules.
- 5-111.02: Display of United States flag or colors.
- 5-111.03: Appropriations.
- 5-113.01: Records--Required.
- 5-113.02: Criminal offenses.
- 5-113.03: Reports by other police.
- 5-113.04: Participation of District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department in the National Crime Information System.
- 5-113.05: Notice of release of prisoners.
- 5-113.06: Records open to public inspection.
- 5-113.07: Preservation and destruction of records.
- 5-113.31: Definitions.
- 5-113.32: Retention of records and preservation of evidence from open homicide, sexual assault, and violent crime investigations.
- 5-113.33: Penalties; private right of action.
- 5-113.34: Records retention schedule.
- 5-114.01: Definitions.
- 5-114.02: Demand for proof of motor vehicle insurance.
- 5-114.03: Inclusion of insurance information on traffic accident reports.
- 5-114.04: Report on enforcement of compulsory insurance requirements.
- 5-115.01: Limitation on period of questioning; advisement of rights; release uncharged; admissibility of confessions.
- 5-115.02: Duty to make known; return notice.
- 5-115.03: Neglect to make for offense committed in presence.
- 5-115.04: Legal assistance for police in wrongful arrest cases.
- 5-115.05: Detention of witnesses.
- 5-115.06: Gaming and bawdy houses and sale of lottery tickets--Arrest of persons; seizure of implements.
- 5-115.07: Gaming and bawdy houses and sale of lottery tickets--Prosecution of persons; destruction of seized articles; closing of premises.
- 5-116.01: Procedures for electronic recording of interrogations.
- 5-116.02: Authority to establish additional procedures.
- 5-116.03: Evidentiary presumption.
- 5-117.01: Generally. [Repealed]
- 5-117.02: Examination of books and premises.
- 5-117.03: Examination of property pledged to pawnbroker.
- 5-117.04: Interference with police.
- 5-117.05: False or fictitious reports to Metropolitan Police.
- 5-119.01: Property Clerk office created; definitions.
- 5-119.02: Lost, stolen or abandoned property--Custody.
- 5-119.03: Registration record.
- 5-119.04: Powers of notaries public.
- 5-119.05: Administration of oaths; certification of depositions.
- 5-119.06: Property clerk--Return of property--General requirements; multiple claimants; immunity; property needed as evidence; notice to owner; disposition upon failure to claim.
- 5-119.07: Acquittal of accused.
- 5-119.08: Ownership claim by other than person arrested.
- 5-119.09: Property transmitted; deceased and incompetent persons; storage; fees; sale.
- 5-119.10: Sale at public auction; motor vehicle with lien of record; disposition of proceeds from sale.
- 5-119.11: Immunity from damages to property; exception; "gross negligence" defined.
- 5-119.12: Sale of unclaimed animals.
- 5-119.13: Sale of perishable property.
- 5-119.14: Property delivered to owner preceding trial--Generally.
- 5-119.15: Property delivered to owner preceding trial--Perishable property.
- 5-119.16: Property delivered to owner preceding trial--Large quantities of goods held for sale.
- 5-119.17: Use of property as evidence.
- 5-119.18: Property treated as abandoned.
- 5-119.19: Abandoned intangible personal property.
- 5-121.01: Bond required; conditions thereof; suits by injured parties.
- 5-121.02: Duty in making arrest.
- 5-121.03: Acting without compliance with law.
- 5-121.04: Applicable police provisions.
- 5-121.05: Compromise of felony; withholding information; receiving compensation from person arrested or liable to arrest; permitting escape.
- 5-123.01: Prohibitions; affiliation with organization advocating strikes; conspiracy to interfere with operation of police force by strike; notice of intention to resign.
- 5-123.02: Use of unnecessary or wanton force.
- 5-125.01: Intent of Council.
- 5-125.02: Definitions.
- 5-125.03: Trachea hold prohibited; carotid artery hold restricted.
- 5-127.01: Conduct of force; power to fine, suspend and dismiss; written charges; opportunity to be heard; removal without trial; amendment of charges.
- 5-127.02: Affirmations and oaths to depositions.
- 5-127.03: Duty to respect and obey Chief of Police.
- 5-127.04: Police to have power of constables; authorization to execute certain Superior Court orders.
- 5-127.05: Execution of warrants.
- 5-129.01: Crossings and intersections; penalty for failure to stop car. [Repealed]
- 5-129.02: Property of individual or corporation; compensation and regulation.
- 5-129.03: Appointment of special police without pay.
- 5-129.21: Security Officer Advisory Commission.
- 5-129.31: Detective advisers. [Expired]
- 5-129.51: Metropolitan Police Department Reserve Corps.
- 5-131.01: Authorization; detail of local officers; employment and compensation of Director.
- 5-131.02: Detail of federal officers.
- 5-131.03: Retirement of Director--Conditions; annuities.
- 5-131.04: Applicable statutory provisions; transfer of moneys from Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund.
- 5-131.05: Appropriations.
- 5-132.01: Definitions.
- 5-132.02: Establishment of the Metropolitan Police Department School Safety Division; functions of the School Safety Division.
- 5-132.03: Training for school security personnel.
- 5-132.04: Comprehensive plan on school security; Memorandum of Agreement.
- 5-132.05: Authority to issue RFP's for school security related contracts.
- 5-132.06: Applicability of §§ 5-132.02 and 5-132.03.
- 5-132.21: School safe passage emergency zones.
- 5-133.01: [Reserved]
- 5-133.02: Allowance for use of private motor vehicles by inspectors.
- 5-133.03: Detail of privates.
- 5-133.04: Watchmen at Municipal Building. [Repealed]
- 5-133.04a: Watchmen at Municipal Building.
- 5-133.05: Public buildings and grounds belonging to the United States.
- 5-133.06: Trial boards.
- 5-133.07: Police surgeons. [Repealed]
- 5-133.08: Chief of Police to make quarterly reports.
- 5-133.09: Exemption from military or jury duty, civil arrest or process.
- 5-133.10: Rewards, presents, fees or emoluments prohibited; exception; notice to Mayor required; failure to give notice.
- 5-133.11: Discriminating laws not to be enforced.
- 5-133.12: Bonds.
- 5-133.13: Mobile laboratory.
- 5-133.14: Expenditures for the prevention and detection of crime.
- 5-133.15: Attendance at pistol matches.
- 5-133.16: Transfer of ammunition feeding devices prohibited.
- 5-133.17: Cooperative agreements between federal agencies and Metropolitan Police Department.
- 5-133.18: Proceeds from sales of excess vehicles.
- 5-133.19: Regulations for use of video surveillance by Metropolitan Police Department.
- 5-133.20: Procedures for electronic recording of interrogations. [Repealed]
- 5-133.21: Motor vehicle theft prevention teams.
- 5-201: United States watchmen to be known as United States Park Police; powers and duties.
- 5-202: Organization.
- 5-203: Equipment; extra compensation.
- 5-204: Medical attendance.
- 5-205: Special police.
- 5-206: Arrests and execution of process on federal reservations in District.
- 5-207: Rules and regulations.
- 5-208: Environs of the District of Columbia defined.
- 5-301: Powers and duties of federal law enforcement officers when making arrests for nonfederal offenses.
- 5-302: Restrictions on powers and duties of federal law enforcement officers.
- 5-303: Public information program; priority at the scene.
- 5-331.01: Short title.
- 5-331.02: Definitions.
- 5-331.03: Policy on First Amendment assemblies.
- 5-331.04: Reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on First Amendment assemblies.
- 5-331.05: Notice and plan approval process for First Amendment assemblies -- generally.
- 5-331.06: Notice and plan approval process for First Amendment assemblies -- processing applications; appeals; rules.
- 5-331.07: Police handling and response to First Amendment assemblies.
- 5-331.08: Use of police lines.
- 5-331.09: Identification of MPD personnel policing First Amendment assemblies.
- 5-331.10: Documentation of arrests in connection with a First Amendment assembly.
- 5-331.11: Use of handcuffs, plastic cuffs, or other physical restraints on persons arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly.
- 5-331.12: Prompt release of persons arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly.
- 5-331.13: Notice to persons arrested in connection with a First Amendment assembly of their release options.
- 5-331.14: Police-media relations.
- 5-331.15: Training for handling of, and response to, First Amendment assemblies.
- 5-331.16: Use of riot gear and riot tactics at First Amendment assemblies.
- 5-331.17: Construction.
- 5-333.01: Short title.
- 5-333.02: Definitions.
- 5-333.03: Purpose; scope.
- 5-333.04: Policy on investigations and inquiries involving First Amendment activities.
- 5-333.05: Authorization for investigations involving First Amendment activities.
- 5-333.06: Authorization for preliminary inquiries involving First Amendment activities.
- 5-333.07: Techniques and procedures for investigations and preliminary inquiries.
- 5-333.08: Rules for investigations and preliminary inquiries.
- 5-333.09: Preliminary inquiries relating to First Amendment assemblies.
- 5-333.10: Authorized public activities.
- 5-333.11: Files and records.
- 5-333.12: Monitoring and auditing of investigations and preliminary inquiries.
- 5-333.13: Construction.
- 5-335.01: Enforcement of the post-and-forfeit procedure.
- 5-337.01: Police identifying information.
- 5-401: Area of service; division of District into fire companies; pre-hospital care and services; approval required for major changes in manner of fire protection.
- 5-401.01: State safety oversight agency for DC Streetcar.
- 5-402: Appointments and promotions covered by civil service; selection of Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs; original appointment and transfer of privates; vacancies.
- 5-403: Age limits in original appointments.
- 5-404: Composition; 2-platoon system; services of veterinary surgeon; attendance by police surgeon.
- 5-404.01: Medical Director.
- 5-405: Workweek established; hours of duty; days off duty; holidays.
- 5-406: Appropriations for uniforms and other equipment.
- 5-407: Resignation without notice; engaging in strike; conspiracy to obstruct operations of Department.
- 5-408: Firefighting Division--Recording annual and sick leave.
- 5-409: Firefighting Division--Accruement of annual leave; adjustment of accumulated leave; transfers; maximum accumulations.
- 5-409.01: Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Lateral Transfer to Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department.
- 5-410: Restrictions on leaving District; or being absent from duty.
- 5-411: Extra equipment authorized for volunteer fire organization.
- 5-412: Use of certain buildings granted.
- 5-413: Construction of apparatus.
- 5-414: Reciprocal agreements for mutual aid; availability of personnel and equipment to federal government; service performed in line of duty.
- 5-415: Services to District institutions located outside the District.
- 5-416: Emergency ambulance service fees.
- 5-417: Arson reporting.
- 5-417.01: Fire and arson investigation--Authority generally; authority to enter and examine; arrest and warrant powers.
- 5-418: Cadet program -- Authorized; purpose; preference for appointment; appropriations.
- 5-419: Cadet program--Rules.
- 5-431: Fire and Emergency Medical Services training for non-District of Columbia personnel.
- 5-432: Establishment of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Training Fund.
- 5-441: Fire and Emergency Medical Services education and training program; certification of firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians.
- 5-451: Physical examinations and agility standards.
- 5-501.01: Increase denied for unsatisfactory service; removal for inefficiency; additional compensation for outstanding efficiency.
- 5-501.02: Computation of rates of compensation.
- 5-521.01: Compensation for working on holidays.
- 5-521.02: "Holiday" defined.
- 5-521.03: Applicability of subchapter to United States Secret Service Uniformed Division and United States Park Police force.
- 5-541.01: Salary schedule; maximum compensation permitted.
- 5-542.01: Adjustments.
- 5-542.02: Additional compensation for helicopter pilot, bomb disposal, or scuba diving duty.
- 5-542.03: Classification of aide to Fire Marshal.
- 5-543.01: Minimum rate for original appointments; rates for reappointments.
- 5-543.02: Technicians' positions.
- 5-543.03: Service step adjustments.
- 5-543.04: Promotion or transfer.
- 5-543.05: Demotion.
- 5-544.01: Service longevity.
- 5-545.01: Basic compensation of officers and members of United States Park Police and United States Secret Service Uniformed Division.
- 5-545.02: [Reserved]
- 5-545.03: Subchapter not construed to decrease compensation; exception as to vacancy.
- 5-545.04: Council authorized to promulgate regulations.
- 5-545.05: Retroactive salary.
- 5-545.06: Delegation of powers and functions.
- 5-545.06a: Council authorized to change or suspend provisions.
- 5-561.01: Conversion to new salary schedule, 1997. [Repealed]
- 5-561.02: Conversion to new salary schedule, 2000.
- 5-563.01: Termination of existing special salary rates and adjustments.
- 5-563.02: Freeze of current rate for locality-based comparability adjustments.
- 5-601: Definitions.
- 5-602: Right of District to recover.
- 5-603: Enforcement of right.
- 5-604: Lien.
- 5-605: Promulgation of rules and regulations by Mayor.
- 5-606: Compromise, release or waiver of claim.
- 5-607: Effect of chapter on other rights of recovery.
- 5-608: Injuries or diseases received or contracted prior to enactment of chapter.
- 5-609: Appropriations authorized.
- 5-631: Definitions.
- 5-632: Limited duty.
- 5-633: Medical leave for performance of duty injuries and illnesses; referral for disability retirement.
- 5-634: Medical leave for non-performance-of-duty illnesses and injuries; referral for disability retirement.
- 5-635: Rules
- 5-701: Definitions.
- 5-702: Application of amendments to §§ 5-701 and 5-716.
- 5-703: United States Secret Service Division; transfer of civil service funds; credit for prior service with other police forces.
- 5-704: Creditable service.
- 5-705: Application of amendment to § 5-704.
- 5-706: Deductions, deposits, and refunds; order of persons entitled to refunds for deductions.
- 5-707: Payment of medical expenses--Active members.
- 5-708: Payment of medical expenses--Total disability retirees.
- 5-708.01: Processing claims of injuries allegedly sustained within the performance of duty.
- 5-709: Retirement for disability--Not incurred in performance of duty.
- 5-710: Retirement for disability--Incurred or aggravated in performance of duty.
- 5-711: Application of amendment to § 5-710.
- 5-712: Optional retirement.
- 5-713: Involuntary separation from service.
- 5-714: Recovery from disability; restoration to earning capacity; suspension or reduction of annuity.
- 5-715: Application of amendment to § 5-714.
- 5-716: Survivor benefits and annuities.
- 5-717: Deferred annuities; refund of deductions; redeposits and interest.
- 5-718: Cost-of-living adjustments of annuities.
- 5-719: Application of § 5-718.
- 5-720: Funeral expenses.
- 5-721: Duties of Mayor; proceedings related thereto; disability retiree to report employment and undergo medical examination; overpayments.
- 5-722: Police and Firemen's Retirement and Relief Board.
- 5-723: Accruement and payment of annuities; persons who may accept payment; waiver; reduction.
- 5-723.01: Maximum Amount of Benefits and Contributions.
- 5-723.02: Longevity Compensation.
- 5-724: Delegation of functions by Mayor; promulgation of rules and regulations by Mayor.
- 5-731: Existing relief and rights preserved.
- 5-732: Appropriations authorized.
- 5-733: Eligibility for benefits under federal law.
- 5-741: Payment and deposit of moneys.
- 5-742: Credit for active service in military or naval forces.
- 5-743: Board to determine amount of pension relief.
- 5-744: Equalization of pensions of widows and orphans granted prior to October 1, 1949.
- 5-745: Pension relief allowance or retirement compensation increase.
- 5-746: Computation of pension of certain retired officers.
- 5-747: Rights and relief of widows and children of deceased former members.
- 5-761: Retired police officer redeployment.
- 5-762: Retired police officer deployment as public school security personnel.
- 5-801: Definitions.
- 5-802: Completion of disciplinary investigations.
- 5-803: Conditional retirement.
- 5-804: Penalties in lieu of discipline for members in conditional retirement.
- 5-805: Payment of penalties.
- 5-806: Administrative review.
- 5-807: Applicability.
- 5-901: Annual awards for meritorious service.
- 5-902: Committee to make awards. [Repealed]
- 5-903: Preference in promotions.
- 5-904: Appropriation authorized.
- 5-1001: Attendance of witnesses--Issuance of subpoenas; fees.
- 5-1002: Attendance of witnesses--Wilful false swearing.
- 5-1003: Attendance of witnesses--Neglect or refusal to obey subpoena.
- 5-1011: Oath of members.
- 5-1021: Investigations of municipal matters; authority to administer oaths
- 5-1031: Commencement of corrective or adverse action.
- 5-1032: Report on misconduct allegations and grievances.
- 5-1101: Findings.
- 5-1102: Purpose.
- 5-1103: Definitions.
- 5-1104: Police Complaints Board.
- 5-1105: Office of Police Complaints establishment; appointment of Executive Director.
- 5-1106: Duties of the Executive Director.
- 5-1107: Authority of the Office and processing of complaint.
- 5-1108: Dismissal of complaint.
- 5-1109: Referral of complaint to the United States Attorney.
- 5-1110: Conciliation and mediation.
- 5-1111: Complaint investigation, findings, and determination.
- 5-1112: Action by the Metropolitan Police Department.
- 5-1113: Effect of order dismissing complaint.
- 5-1114: Metropolitan Police Department disciplinary authority.
- 5-1115: Funding and compensation.
- 5-1131: Established; purpose; authority to act. [Repealed]
- 5-1132: Recommendations. [Repealed]
- 5-1133: Adjudication of complaints; rules and regulations; action by Chief of Police. [Repealed]
- 5-1134: Composition; term of office; quorum; removal for cause. [Repealed]
- 5-1135: Hearings. [Repealed]
- 5-1136: Liability of Board members. [Repealed]
- 5-1137: Executive Director; staff. [Repealed]
- 5-1138: Funding. [Repealed]
- 5-1139: Miscellaneous provisions. [Repealed]
- 5-1140: Construction of chapter. [Repealed]
- 5-1201: Definitions.
- 5-1202: Registration; exception; certificates; civil fine; regulations; void and prohibited certificates.
- 5-1301: Memorial fountain to members of Metropolitan Police Department.
- 5-1302: Service in Armed Forces--Seniority rights.
- 5-1303: Service in Armed Forces--Rank or grade preserved; restriction on compensation.
- 5-1304: Basic workweek established; overtime; special assignments; court duty.
- 5-1305: Payment of certain tuition expenses.
- 5-1306: Protection of emergency 2-way radio communications--Definition.
- 5-1307: Protection of emergency 2-way radio communications--Unlawful acts.
- 5-1308: Protection of emergency 2-way radio communications--Penalties.
- 5-1309: Protection of emergency 2-way radio communications--Forfeiture of equipment.
- 5-1331: Establishment.
- 5-1332: Design and construction.
- 5-1333: Expenses.
- 5-1401: Definitions.
- 5-1402: Establishment of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner; appointments, qualifications, and compensation.
- 5-1403: Supporting services and facilities.
- 5-1404: Former duties of coroner; oaths; teaching; other duties.
- 5-1405: Deaths--determinations and investigations; cremations.
- 5-1406: Deaths--notification; penalties for noncompliance.
- 5-1407: Subpoena power for access to confidential medical records.
- 5-1408: Possession of evidence and property.
- 5-1409: Examination; further investigation and autopsy.
- 5-1410: Autopsy by pathologist other than a medical examiner.
- 5-1411: Delivery of body; expenses.
- 5-1412: Maintenance of records; annual report.
- 5-1413: Records as evidence.
- 5-1414: Autopsies performed under court order.
- 5-1415: Tissue transplants. [Repealed]
- 5-1416: Personnel, records, functions, and authority transferred.
- 5-1417: Regulations and fees.
- 5-1418: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Management Fund. [Repealed]
- 5-1501.01: Definitions.
- 5-1501.02: Establishment of the Department of Forensic Sciences..
- 5-1501.03: Director; appointment, qualifications, compensation, term.
- 5-1501.04: Duties of the Director.
- 5-1501.05: Personnel.
- 5-1501.06: Powers and duties of the Department.
- 5-1501.07: Testing of breath alcohol equipment.
- 5-1501.08: Transfer of personnel, records, functions, and authority.
- 5-1501.09: Reexamination by independent experts.
- 5-1501.10: Allegations of negligence, misconduct, or misidentification or other testing error.
- 5-1501.11: Science Advisory Board.
- 5-1501.12: Functions of the Board.
- 5-1501.13: Stakeholder Council.
- 5-1501.14: Functions of the Stakeholder Council.
- 5-1501.15: Rules.
- 5-1501.16: Continuity; regulations and rules.