100s & 200s Flashcards
Accused employees have the option of having their _________________ present during interrogations regarding investigations of non-criminal misconduct.
immediate supervisor
When employees are notified that a civil or criminal action is pending against them described in Order 200-02, they shall notify _______________ in writing.
the chief of police
Employees shall not work more than _______ in any two-week period consisting of the current reporting period and the last reporting period.
168 hours
Under what circumstance could an on-duty employee attend an Employee Association meeting at an HPD facility?
the employee could use accrued leave or other leave time granted under the labor agreement
If an employee, whether on or off duty, is directly involved in an incident resulting in death or serious injury to another person, the employee shall contact the Psychological Services Division within ________ to schedule a post-critical incident intervention session.
2 business days
Within what time period is a newly transferred employee required to read the current SOP’s applicable to the new assignment?
two days
The department’s awards coordinator ensures the continuity of the awards process and is assigned to the _____________.
Office of Public Affairs
When making a request for a polygraph examination, what is the priority from highest to lowest?
IAD/criminal cases/Inspector General request
A civilian supervisor equivalent to the rank of assistant chief termed a:
Assistant Director
Employees shall not leave their personal vehicles parked in any of the department’s permit controlled parking lots for more than _________ unless otherwise authorized by their division commander
16 consecutive hours
There are eight major awards described in Order 200-20, of the eight awards what is the only award that does not go through the Awards Selection Committee?
Distinguished Command Award
The Academic Achievement Award is issued to personnel who have received a college degree from an accredited university and are eligible to receive educational incentive pay. What is the uniform device for a Doctorate Degree?
One single gold lamp device
In a crisis situation that is likely to attract significant media and public attention, what should employees do to ensure effective communication within the organization and with the Command Center Division?
Maintain effective communication through the chain of command and with the Command Center Division
The Academic Achievement Award is issued to personnel who have received a college degree from an accredited university and are eligible to receive educational incentive pay. What is the uniform device for a Master’s Degree?
one single silver lamp device
What would a Sergeant be required to do if a subordinate gave them a gift?
Approval from the Chief of Police would be needed to accept the gift
What are the 2 parts of the Employee Integrity and Verifications Report?
A review and verifications section 2. A reminders, notifications, and other information section
What is the maximum number of ribbons that may be displayed on an HPD uniform?
17
According to Order 200-02, when an employee is the subject of an arrest, who shall the employee notify:
the Command Center
When shall a supervisor complete a Significant Event Report?
at the conclusion of the event
Which of the following is NOT an approved protocol for the HPD Honor Guard during Full Department Honors funerals:
Motorcycle escort to and from funeral service
What should a supervisor do when a non witness third party wants to file a complaint against a police officer?
refer the third party non witness directly to Internal Affairs /Central Intake Office
What should a supervisor do when a phone-in complaint occurs for a non serious allegation of misconduct:
Advise the complainant to make the complaint in person in order that a notarized statement can be otained
When developing, compiling, and issuing SOP’s, Command Staff shall adhere to all of the following except:
Division and unit level SOP’s require review and approval by the concerned Commander
A civilian supervisor equivalent to the rank of Commander is termed a:
Manager
A civilian supervisor equivalent to the rank of Lieutenant is termed a:
Assistant Manager
SOP’s related to evacuations carry a retention period of _______. All other SOP’s carry a retention period of “until superseded plus five years.”
3 years
Which of the following are reimbursable travel expenses for HPD employees traveling for official business purposes:
tips for baggage handlers, meals & mileage, tips for cab drivers, taxi and limo expenses
What should a classified employee do if their assessment center report time is doing their scheduled shift?
the officer would be allowed to use time accrued to take the exam
Accused employees are not permitted to have counsel present during an interview regarding an investigation of _______________.
non-criminal misconduct
The employee’s immediate supervisor, classified or civilian, shall complete the Reminders, Notifications, and Other Information section of the EIVR. What are the 2 reminders a supervisor must address during the Employee Integrity and Verifications Report?
Tier designation and use of social media and the internet
A Significant Event Report must be generated whenever an outside agency requests non-routine assistance or an agency from outside Harris County requests assistance from which of the following HPD divisions, whether or not the assistance is granted?
Tactical Operations Division, Air Support Division and the Marine Unit
What is the immediate responsibility of an employee who becomes aware of a significant event, as per the Notification and Response Procedures?
Immediately notify an appropriate supervisor
Which of the following would be in violation of HPD Social Media Order 200-42?
Anything depicting or regarding an employee without permission from that person
With the exception of ________________, no employee shall accept collect telephone call.
the Command Center
Which of the following is considered a Significant Event?
True alarms, criminal activity, or fatalities at or near any City owned property
The standard workday for full-time, nonexempt employees is eight hours of performing job-related duties. Who is authorized to approve an exception to the standard workday?
Chief of Police
Why might a night commander respond to a significant event?
to ensure on-scene personnel handle the incident properly and maintain the integrity of the scene
Who is the Departmental ADA (American with Disabilities Act) coordinator?
Lieutenant of the department’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit
No employee, regardless of rank, assignment, or function, shall contact or interfere with IAD/CIO personnel or other department investigators regarding ongoing administrative or criminal investigations of any employee. Any inquiries regarding these matters shall be directed to:
the Professional Standards Command or Strategic Operations.
A Senior Police Officer is defined as an officer who is classified as a Grade ___ officer.
IV
Employees needing legal opinions from entities outside the department shall submit a written request via their chain of command to the Chief of Police. The request shall contain what information:
Background info and an analysis of the problem, possible solutions and expected result.
If travel is cancelled, the employee shall reimburse the City for any cash advance by submitting a personal check or money order in the amount of the cash advance within ____calendar days after becoming aware that the trip has been cancelled.
10
Who shall approve the publication and issuance of a Roll Call Training Bulletin? A request for the development of such bulletin may be initiated at any level within the department and shall be directed to the Training Division.
Chief of Police
What information shall be furnished to a citizen requesting to file a legal claim against HPD or the city of Houston:
The citizen may call the City Secretary’s Office of the City Legal Departments Claim Section for further information
The following are reimbursable travel expenses that require an original receipt
Gas, Air Travel, Registration Fees, Car Rentals, Parking, Lodging.
What criteria determine whether an event qualifies as a “significant event”?
The event’s likelihood to require additional administrative action or police resources
What should an officer do if he/she received an offer of a bribe for some type of police service?
Submit a letter to their Commander and generate an incident report
Any department approved written document used to articulate to employees certain expectations and restrictions to their duties, performance , and conduct is termed a:
Written Directive
What division shall send Significant Event Reports directly to the Office of the Chief of Police and the Command Center?
Homicide
Who shall Internal Affairs Division (IAD) send Significant Event Reports to?
directly to the Office of the Chief of Police
All commanders shall develop work schedules for all units, offices, and divisions under their direction and submit them to the chief of police. In executing this policy, all personnel shall comply with the ______________________.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Under what circumstances could an employee be interrogated at their home?
if the employee gave permission for the interrogation to occur at their home
When should a supervisor contact the Command Center after being notified by an employee about a significant event, according to the Notification and Response Procedures?
As soon as possible, regardless of whether they have complete information
What is the maximum amount of marked police vehicles that are allowed to eat at the same establishment at the same time?
2
The Academic Achievement Award is issued to personnel who have received a college degree from an accredited university and are eligible to receive educational incentive pay. What is the uniform device for a Bachelors Degree?
One single silver diamond device
Which of the following is NOT a type of disposition in reference to IAD complaints:
Unsustained
All command staff members shall conduct ___________ inspection of classified plainclothes personnel under their command to ensure they have a functional official uniform.
an annual
The following is not a guiding principle of HPD
appropriate supervision is essential for being accountable to the public.
Can an officer print the GO’s at a non-HPD facility?
Yes, because HPD does not provide employees with complete sets of the GO’s in hard copy.
Lt. Adam wants to revise GO’s to meet current standards and policies. After seeking and obtaining authorization through the chain of command from his assistant chief, what does Lt. Adam do next?
contact Inspections Division for instructions