1000 Personnel Flashcards
Command discipline - A penalty imposed by department officers to sanction those members under their direct command with the purpose of correcting minor deficiencies and maintaining discipline within the command of the officer imposing the discipline. Command discipline does not include any formal charges.
1000
Formal discipline - A penalty that includes formal charges for violation of department policy or procedure.
1000
Supervisors may impose command discipline for infractions including but not limited to:
Tardiness.
Violation of uniform regulations.
Minor infractions involving conduct and behavior while on-duty.
Failure to display required knowledge, skills, abilities.
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Formal discipline may be imposed following the completion of an administrative investigation.
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Infractions that may result in formal discipline include but are not limited to:
Harassment of any kind.
Theft.
Insubordination.
Personnel complaints.
Criminal acts.
Violation of the oath of office.
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Disciplinary actions should follow the standards and requirements imposed by state law and regulations, employee agreements, collective bargaining agreements, and Human Resources department rules. Failure to provide the member due process may result in a reversal on appeal or other legal action.
1000
Sound personnel practices may prevent problems associated with member discipline. A supervisor seeking to discipline a member must clearly show what rule, policy, or standard was not met or what duty was breached.
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If the discipline arises from the possibility of some physical limitation in accordance with the Temporary Modified Duty Assignments and Return to Work policies, ensure a proper medical evaluation has been completed.
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A counseling session or conference is not considered a form of discipline and should be non-adversarial.
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All command and formal disciplinary actions should be documented in the member’s personnel file.
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A disciplinary report is documentation of an incident where a member has violated or is alleged to have violated a department policy or procedure.
1000
Reports relating to informal discipline such as an informal counseling may serve as records of the incident and may be the first step in progressive discipline.
1000
For incidents that may require formal discipline, members should refer to the Personnel Complaints Policy and any other applicable policies or procedures.
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Forms of progressive discipline include but are not limited to:
Informal counseling
Oral reprimand.
Written reprimand.
Loss of accrued paid time off.
Suspension, with or without pay.
Discharge.
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Personnel involved in discipline may need to consult the following procedures:
Administrative Investigations and Interviews
Personnel Complaints
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