1-4 Flashcards
True or false: A supervisor can make decisions for their rank and decisions for ranks beneath them (Lt make sgt decisions?)
True
Decisions regarding a supervisor should be made by…
A supervisor of at least the next higher rank.
What are decisions made by supervisors:
- Daily staffing
2.casual leave approvals - Unit transfers
- Tactical decisions for precinct
- Disciplinary matters
- Final determinations for use of force
What are tactical decisions made my sergeants?
- Vehicular pursuits
- Holding scenes
- EVO responses
- Gun runs
- Crime in progress responses
- Minor disturbances
- Directed patrols
What is the purpose of the Performance Evaluation System (PES)?
Provides feedback to sworn employees on how they can improve their performance and guides their professional development.
When are employees evaluated for PES?
Within 30 days of employee’s birthday
When does personnel notify the immediate supervisor of an employees birthday for evaluation?
120 days
How many days prior to an evaluation shall employees be given written notice?
At least 90 days prior
Are supervisors evaluated by their supervisor for the reviews they provide their subordinates?
Yes. Their supervisors goes over all of the reviews with them.
What is the primary goal of EARS?
To provide an in-depth look at the actions of personnel rather than just the number of incidents in which they have been involved.
Are EARS committee referrals basis for discipline?
No. The goal is to make personnel aware of their actions and redirect these actions as necessary.
The EARS committee reviews sworn personnel involved in the top —— % in certain categories.
5%
What categories of incidents does the EARS committee review?
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Citizen complaints
- Injuries to prisoners
How long does a supervisor have to fill out a EARS Plan after receiving a recommendation? And who do they forward it to
14 days to send it to the DC
What are the top 5 examples for courses of action for EARS recommendations?
- Technical skills development
- Employee assistance program
- Peer discussion
- Documented review of core values
- Training
