General Policies

All of the following policies are guidelines for all operations.  While there may be circumstances where the policies are in conflict with the immediate needs of an emergency, one should exercise great caution before violating any of these policies.  If circumstances do warrant violating a policy, one should make every effort to consult with his/her supervisor beforehand. 

While any policy cannot address every situation, one must consider the intent of the policy, rather than the absolute language of the policy.  It is the intent that must be followed.  If one should encounter indecision about the intent of a policy and how it may apply to a given situation, one should error on the side of conservativeness.  It is strongly recommended a higher supervisor be consulted before any action.

Policy 1	All ARES/RACES members will act in a professional manner.
Policy 2	The laws of the United States and the State of Oregon will be followed.
Policy 3	The rules and regulations or the Federal Communications will be followed.
Policy 4	All directives of a higher supervisor will be followed.
Policy 5	All co-workers, clients, victims, and the public will be treated with respect and will be free from harassment and discrimination of any sort.
Policy 6	No alcohol or illegal drug will be tolerated at anytime.
Policy 7	No firearms are to be carried or used.
Policy 8	All members are responsible for their own safety and the safety of their co-workers.
Policy 9	All communications to which a staff member may become privy are confidential and are not to be divulged to others.
Policy 10	All property used will be treated with respect and not damaged in any willful manner.
Policy 11	All personnel information, both members and clients, are confidential.  Every attempt should made to keep such information secure.
Policy 12	If a member encounters another violating any of these policies, it is the members responsibility to immediately inform his/her supervisor.