Police Department Safety Checklist

Stairs clear & handrails secure, stair treads in good repair?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Exits identified, emergency lights function, occupancy posted

• Yes
• No
• N / A

All transaction windows protected & duress alarms? Alarms tested annually?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fire doors kept closed, latches & automatic closures work

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Floors & aisles clean; slip, trip & fall hazards eliminated

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Interior lighting adequate? Check coverage of Emergency Lighting

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Grounds & walkways in good condition; Exterior lighting adequate

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Offices clean, adequate walking area, smooth floor, no hazardous chemicals

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Basement, clear access, adequate headroom, lighting

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Electrical/heater room, pressure relief piped to floor

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Records storage, evidence lockers & ammunition secured.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Lockers secured, no moisture damage, shower facilities provided

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Computers & radio equipment provided with surge protection?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Emergency lighting operational

• Yes
• No
• N / A

36 inches clearance in front of electrical panels? Arc-flash labeling in place?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

GFCI’s where needed within 6 foot of sinks?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Emergency generator exercised weekly, tested under load & log maintained?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fuel tanks are labeled with name, CAS # & NFPA Hazard codes?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Minimum of a 20 BC rated extinguisher is within 50 feet of tank?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

NO SMOKING signs posted, emergency fuel shut-off identified?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Usage rules for equipment posted

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Equipment visually inspected for defects

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Access to room is restricted to authorized people? Workstation Ergonomic issues?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Power cords & cables properly secured

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fire alarm and/or detection system, functional, inspected annually Y N

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fire suppression (sprinklers) system, functional, inspected annually

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fire extinguisher serviced annually & inspected monthly

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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Reference: https://www.camdenmunicpaljif.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Police-Dept-Checklist.pdf