TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.pdf

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Appearance The Government requires a favorable image and considers it to be a major asset of a protective force. All contract employees are required to wear the complete contractor-prescribed uniform while on duty and maintain a professional appearance.

Negligence Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. Neglect includes sleeping on duty, conducting personal affairs on duty, talking on cellular telephones (for personal reasons), reading unauthorized material (books, newspapers, magazines), listening or watching any audio/video equipment (radio, tape or compact disk players, television, DVD player) while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of work site security.

Misuse of Weapons The lawful use or drawing of a firearm is permitted at the officer’s discretion in accordance with CG use of force policy outlined in COMDTINST M16247.1 (series).

Any other use of a firearm is unauthorized.

Excessive Force The use of force will be limited to the minimum amount of force reasonably necessary to ensure compliance. The use of any force in excess of the minimum amount is strictly prohibited. Only defensive tactics, methods, and techniques identified in the Contractor training plan are authorized. (See COMDTINST M16247.1 (series).

Disorderly Conduct Participation in disruptive activities, which interfere with normal and efficient government operations, such as abusive or offensive language, quarrelling, intimidation by words, actions or fighting will not be tolerated and are grounds for disciplinary action;

up to and including removal.

Intoxicants Any contractor employees that possess, sell, consume, or are under the influence of intoxicants, drugs, alcohol, or any other substance(s) that produce similar affects shall be immediately dismissed. 41 U.S.C. § 8102

Criminal Actions Contractor employees may be subject to criminal prosecution for any violation of the law while in a duty status or while on federal property. If the employee becomes involved in criminal activity or becomes the subject of an official criminal investigation while not on duty that directly affects the employee’s ability to perform duties or possess a firearm, the employee shall immediately report the incident to the employer and the COR/ACOR or when it is reasonable, but at no time less than 8 hours prior to next assigned shift.

Official Documents Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records is strictly prohibited.

Government Property Unauthorized use, theft, or vandalism of government property is strictly prohibited. See section E. Property of the PWS.

Immoral Conduct Sexual harassment, use of sexually explicit language or vulgarity, or the possession or display of sexually explicit material or any conduct of a sexual nature that is reasonably considered as offensive is strictly prohibited.

Unethical Behavior The solicitation or acceptance of gratuities, gifts or tips for duties performed in accordance with this contract is strictly prohibited.

Officious Behavior Improper use of official authority or credentials for any reason is strictly prohibited.

E-Cigarette, Vaping and Tobacco Use

The use of e-cigarettes, vaping products, cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, or other tobacco products is strictly prohibited in view of the public, while standing stationary posts or while conducting mobile patrols. Tobacco use is allowed in designated areas only.