How does a task force create a specific policy and procedure manual?
• There is no need to “reinvent the wheel.” In all likelihood, each of the contributing agencies has established protocols for most situations the task force might encounter. It is suggested that a task force obtain the established protocols from the contributing agencies and select those that best meet the needs of the task force. In the event a policy and procedure cannot be found that meets the task force need in a specific area, a new protocol should be developed. It is recommended that those who must work within the policy and procedure develop a draft copy. Management always has the power to veto it, but in most cases, the draft will meet the expectations of the task force. When the task force policy and procedure manual has been constructed, present it to the task force control board for approval and concurrence by the management of each participating agency.
There is no need to “reinvent the wheel.” In all likelihood, each of the contributing agencies has established protocols for most situations the task force might encounter. It is suggested that a task force obtain the established protocols from the contributing agencies and select those that best meet the needs of the task force. In the event a policy and procedure cannot be found that meets the task force need in a specific area, a new protocol should be developed. It is recommended that those who must work within the policy and procedure develop a draft copy. Management always has the power to veto it, but in most cases, the draft will meet the expectations of the task force. When the task force policy and procedure manual has been constructed, present it to the task force control board for approval and concurrence by the management of each participating agency.
