What are interim orders?

What are interim orders?

• A. Announcement and implementation of new department procedures. May be used to temp amend or suspend PG procedures. Can be revoked by a permanent amendment to PG, another interim order or finest message
• B. Temporary personnel assignments
• C. Budget announcements
• D. Rule changes that are permanent

Answer: (A)

Interim orders are temporary directives that implement or suspend department procedures for a limited time while permanent changes are being prepared. They let command staff address urgent needs and clarify how procedures should be applied in the interim. A defining feature is that they can be revoked or superseded by a permanent amendment to the Patrol Guide, by issuing another interim order, or by a Finest Message. They are not about temporary personnel assignments, budget announcements, or permanent rule changes.

Interim orders are temporary directives that implement or suspend department procedures for a limited time while permanent changes are being prepared. They let command staff address urgent needs and clarify how procedures should be applied in the interim. A defining feature is that they can be revoked or superseded by a permanent amendment to the Patrol Guide, by issuing another interim order, or by a Finest Message. They are not about temporary personnel assignments, budget announcements, or permanent rule changes.