Based on the concepts presented in the text, write an order that requires all patrol officers to wear their body armor while on duty

Question

In doing so, select the best "Order Type" from the various types of orders that are used in most police departments.

Answer 1

Main points:
The best medium for communication would be through the department's standard operating procedure or "the Manual." As discussed, this document affects the department over a long period of time and there is no ending. You may wish to obtain a copy of how a department's presents each order – they vary by agency.
For class purposes, the order might look something like this:
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Title: Wearing of Soft Body Armor
Date Issued: (date of assignment)
Purpose: This policy shall establish parameters for the wearing of soft body armor
Directive:
It is the policy of the Police Department to maximize officer safety through the individual use of soft body armor vests. This policy provides guidelines for the wearing of these vests.
1. Soft body armor vests shall be issued to all sworn police officers.
2. All members assigned to uniformed functions and non-uniformed functions are required to wear department issued body armor while engaged in field activities or tasks that could place them in situations where they would be required to act in an enforcement role.
3. Each member will be responsible for the storage and daily inspection of their issued body armor. The cleaning of soft body armor must follow the manufacturer's directions.
4. Each member is responsible for reporting in writing any damage or wear to his/her supervisor.
5. Soft body armor shall be inspected once at year, generally at firearms training.
Authorized and approved
Chief of Police