General Orders for the Public

Written Directives: Circulars
In order to comply with DC Official Code § 2-536 (2001), the MPD has posted the written directives that include Statements of Policy and Interpretations of Policy approved to date for release. As additional General Orders are brought up to date, they will be posted here. For additional information, the Policy Development Branch can be contacted in writing at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20001.

Circulars
Circular Number	Date	Title
CIR-01-03	2/28/2001	Landlord Self-Help Evictions
CIR-03-03	8/15/2003	Omnibus Anti-Terrorism Act of 2002
CIR-03-15	10/29/2003	Searches of Prisoners
CIR-03-16	12/03/2003	Clergy Response Teams
CIR-04-06	5/28/2004	Excessive Idling of Vehicles
CIR-04-10	8/4/2004	Arrest Guidelines for Failing to Make One’s Identity Known to Police
CIR-07-04	6/6/2007	Civil Infractions for Moving, Parking, and Hack Violations
CIR-07-05	6/28/2007	People First Respectful Language Modernization Act of 2006
CIR-07-10	12/24/2007	Hypothermia Guidelines
CIR-08-02	7/17/2008	Designation of the Office of Disability Rights as the EEO Counselor for Employees with Disabilities
CIR-08-04	9/5/2008	Announcement of the 2008 Master Patrol Officer Selection Process
CIR-08-05	9/5/2008	Announcement of the 2008 Desk Sergeant Selection Process
CIR-09-01	5/1/2009	Announcement of the 2009 Promotional Process for Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain
CIR-09-03	6/1/2009	Hazardous Materials Information
CIR-09-08	11/18/2009	New D.C. Vehicle Registration & New Car Inspection Stickers
CIR-10-01	3/26/2010	The Hatch Act (Permitted and Prohibited Political Activities)
CIR-10-03	6/1/2010	Changes to Title 18, DCMR, Chapter 26 (Civil Fines for Motor Vehicle Moving Infractions)
CIR-10-04	11/10/2010	New D.C. Dealer Identification Tag
CIR-11-01	1/21/2011	Disorderly Conduct
CIR-11-03	9/23/2011	Miranda Warnings to Juveniles
CIR-11-05	11/10/2011	Pedicab Regulation Enforcement
CIR-12-01	1/3/2012	Barring Notices
CIR-12-03	3/15/2012	Search Warrants for Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
CIR-12-04	3/27/2012	"Identifying and Handling Cases of Bias and Hate Crimes" Pocket Guide
CIR-12-06	5/17/2012	New Procedures for Emergency No Parking Signs
CIR-12-08	6/4/2012	DMV Temporary Hard Tags
CIR-12-09	6/7/2012	Administrative Warrants in NCIC
CIR-12-10	6/13/2012	Neighborhood Space Permitting Process for Neighborhood Block Parties
CIR-12-11	6/25/2012	Motor Vehicle Crash Report for Property Damage Only
CIR-12-13	9/13/2012	Visitor Parking Pass Program Update
CIR-12-14	9/21/2012	Comprehensive Impaired Driving Act of 2012
CIR-12-16	10/19/2012	Announcement of the 2012 Investigator Selection Process
CIR-12-17	12/3/12	Changes to Title 18, DCMR, Chapter 26 (Civil Fines for Motor Vehicle Moving Infractions)
CIR-13-02	1/17/2013	Omnibus Criminal Code Amendments Emergency Amendment Act of 2012
CIR-13-16	8/23/2013	Barring Notices
CIR-13-18	10/8/2013	Index of Published Directives