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Oath of office will _______, _________,_______ and ________ the _________ , _________ and ___________
Who can administer the Oath? 1. 2.
What Directive is Law Enforcement Role and Authority.
Swear, affirm, obey and defend the Constitution of the US, Constitution and Laws of PA and ordinances of Lower Makefield
Chairman of the board of Supervisors or the District Magistrate
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LMTPD Mission Statement
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- Maintain Highly Motivated, well trained officers
- Build partnerships by seeking the talents and input of all citizens who share concern for the welfare of our community
- Goal is to provide the highest level or service by working to together to build a true township of neighbors
- Service is our mandate
- Honesty and integrity is our commitment
- Satisfaction is the measure of our success.
What Directive is Chain Of Command
The Chief of Police is the ___ ______ _____
Command Structure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
If an employee who receives an order that conflicts with any previous order shall
Responsibilities for countermanding the orginal order rest with
In the vent neither issuing supervisor can be readily advised,
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Chief Executive Officer
Chief Of Police, Deputy Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant (time in grade), Corporal/Detective (Time in grade), Patrolman (Most Senior)
Advise the supervisor or person who issued the second order.
The supervisor who issued the second order
The employee will carry out the most recent order and advise a supervisor of the conflict as soon as possible
What Directives number are the Written Directives?
Directive
Special Order
Memos
Where will hard copies or the directives be kept 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Issued to establish policy, rules and procedures affecting more than 1 organizational component
An order affecting only a specific segment of the organization or a statement of policy or procedure regarding a specific circumstance or event that is temporary in nature
An announcement or change in the statue of personnel such as transfer or promotion
Office of Chief of Police, Office of the Capt, Accreditation Mangers Office, Patrol Sgt Office
What Directive Number is Memos and other written material
A type of written material is an informal, written document that is used to disseminate information which does not constitute an order; generally it is used to clarify, inform or inquire
Format
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Memo
Memo Format
- To/From/Date/Subject
- Body
- Enclosures or attachments
- Copies.
- Initials
Written Communications for the dissemination of information both within and to outside agencies.
Format
Correspondence from a member of the Dept with anyone other than Township of Lower Makefield Employees
All personal below the rank of Capt will…
Other name for email
Reports
Letter
Get approval to use the department’s letterhead
Electronic information
What Directive is the Accounting Directive
Civilian Staff are authorized the receive cash,check or money orders for the following reasons:
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An Expenditure from petty cash may exceed ____ with proper approval from the chief
Who are authorized to accept cash
Who can distribute cash
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- Animal Control Costs
- Towing Fees.
- Fines
- Police and Accident Reports.
- Solicitor Permits
- Fingerprinting.
- Alarm Company License and Alarm Registration Fees
- Parking Tickets- In person or through the mail
$25
Police, administrative personnel
Administrative or management employees
What Directive is Outside Employment
The provision of a service whether or not in exchange for a fee or other service. This does not include charity work
Sworn Officer many ONLY engage in extra off duty employment with
Outside employee not shall not
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Employment
The written authorization from the chief of police or designee
Conflict with the duties and responsibilities of officer or the interests of LMTPD
Any injury, disability or illness incurred during outside employment must be reported immediately to an on duty supervisor. What is next?
Who is responsible for the coordination of extra on duty employment opportunities
The supervisor shall submit a detailed memorandum to the chief of police via the chain of command
Lieutenant
What Directive Covers Sickness/Wellness
When an absence due to illness is more than ______ days or when requested by the employer, the employee may be required to file a physician certificate with the department head
Absence from duty due to disability compensated under ________ _________ ____ of the Commonwealth of PA shall ______
Sick time shall be charged on an _______ basis. If an officer reports off duty due to sickness before they complete their tour of duty, the employee shall be charged for the remainder of his normal tour of duty
When employee calls of sick they, ___________, who will then notify the shift supervisor.
As a condition of continued employment the department shall provide an officer with a mental health evaluation for PTSD when
1. 2. 3.
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3 work days
Workman’s Compensation Act / not be deemed sick leave
Hourly
Notify the Bucks County Communication Dispatcher
- Upon request of the officer
- Union recommendations of the Chief or another supervisor
- Within 30 days an incident of the use of deadly (lethal) force during their duties
Which Directive covers official commendations and recognition
Types of Official Commendations
- Commendation of Valor
- Commendation for Bravery
- Commendation for Heroism
- Commendation of Merit
- Life Saving Award
- Commendatory Letter
- Distinguished Unit Citation
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- Purple Ribbon. Worn above badge closet to the heart. For acts of courage, without regard to personal safety while engaged in actual combat with an armed and dangerous adversary.
- Red Ribbon. Worn above badge to the left of Valor. For an outstanding arrest where the officers effort is met by an armed/dangerous adver
- Green Ribbon. Above badge left of bravery. Acts of courage without regard to personal safety that places the officer in imminent danger is his efforts to rescue or save a life.
- Blue Ribbon Worn above badge to the left of bravery. For highly intelligent/valuable police service which demonstrates special initiative and perseverance in police duties
- White/Red worn center above all the other ribbons. For actions resulting in life saving (CPR, AED, First Aid)
- Blue/Gold. Left of bravery . For an arrest or any police service showing exceptional courage, intelligence in performance of duties
- Yellow/Blue/White Stripe. Left of bravery. For outstanding accomplishments as a result of a team effort
For additional awards for the same type of category an additional ribbon will not be issued. Instead the officer shall receive _________.
For a sixth award in the same category the officer will replace the ____ with a _______
Who is on the Award Comittee
How will an accommodations be submitted?
Header
Body
Attach
A small gold star
Small star/ large star
Chief of police/Detective Sgt/PBA Offical.
A memo through the chain of command containing the following
Header - To/From LMT IR #
Body- Date of incident, officer/officers (badge # and squad), The facts that make it commendable actions, The defendants and charges if applicable
Attach all investigation/incident reports
Which Directive Cover Performance Eval and Professional Development
Evals for Patrol/Corporal will be completed no later than
Officers receiving _________ or _________ in the average of category ratings will be rated __________ from the last rating
Officers receiving _________ will be rated again in _____
Officers that permanently switch squads within a year
Directive 110
Nov 30 of each year
Needs Improvement or Unacceptable 6 Months
Unacceptable. 6 Months
Will be rated by the supervisor with whom the officer spent the majority of the year with
Appeal is ……
After the Probationary Officer finishes FTO the sergeant will
Categories for preformance reveiw
When an employee received an _____________ or _________ rating, the rate must in the comment section or the rating report outline the specific course of conduct to justify the rating
Intended to be a short of a formal grievance process and beyond the review of the immediate supervisor. The Chief decision is final.
Rate the employee in their squad on a monthly basis using the same FTO evaluation sheets and submit them to the Captain. The last month report prior to the employees anniversary date will be the final probationary report
Superior/Above Average/Acceptable/Needs Improvement/Unacceptable. Corporal will also be rated on ability to lead
Superior/ Unacceptable
Rating Supervisor will: 1. 2. 3.
In the even an employee receives an unacceptable rating in any one category a meeting between _________, __________, _______and is mandatory
Employees Performance Eval will be consider for the follow (4)
- Discuss rating with subordinates
- Provide information and training to assist the officer improve
- Informs the officer their right to request a meeting with the reviewing commander
Employee, rating supervisor and appropriate commander (Captain or Lieutenant)
Job Assignments
Training Requests
Special Units
Chiefs Eval
How many categories for Patrol, Corporal and Detectives
How many categories for Detective, Sgt and Detective Sgts
What are the different ratings (5)
Each Supervisor will have a folder for the employees they rate that can be accessed by who else?
What happens when the officers evaluation is complete
Who Rates who? Who Reviews Them?
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Superior (7), Above Average (5 or 6), Acceptable (4), Needs Improvement (2 or 3), Un-Acceptable (1)
Capt
Save and rename the file as that year’s evaluation (ex Evaluation A Squad 2025), then print out 3 copies (1 for supervisor, one for officer and one for appropriate commander
Patrol/ Corporals rated by their Sgt/ Sgt rated by LT, Det rated by Det Sgt, Det Sgt by Capt. The LT will review patrol/Corporals, Capt will review Sgt and Detectives
Once evals are completed who retrieves the files?
What boxes are you to NOT type in
When must a supervisors comment in officers ratings
When can changes be made
Evaluations Tendencies
Halo Effect
Leniency
Strict Tendency
Average Tendency
Capt and placed into a master file maintained by the Capt and Chief of Police
Darker blue boxes which adds up the ratings
Not Acceptable or Superior
After a review and only with the approval of the Capt and Chief of Police
Halo- Rating performance all good or bad based on experience of knowledge involving one trait or dimension
Leniency- rate all person outstanding or above average
Strict Tendency- rates person below average-over critical
Average- rate all people as average
6 Categories on Eval for Officers
What other categories does Corporals get rated
Appearance
Attitude
Initiative and Contact
Knowledge, Application and Adherence
Field Preformance
Safety
Supervisor duties - conducts roll call/supervise subordinates
What Directive is Promotions
The Chief do police will maintain primary responsibility for section positions of __________ and above
How many members on the Oral Board
What do you wear to the oral board?’
Candidates may review their test questions within ____ days of the release of the scores
Can you lateral entry into the department?
The eligibility list will remain in effect for how long?
How long is the probationary period for position of high rank
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Lieutenant
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Uniform of the dat or business suit
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No
2 years
1 year
What Directive is Discipline
Disciplinary System (3)
Counseling shall be provided to employees by their immediate supervisor or the LT when the conduct is observed to be unsatisfactory and involves (2)
Who should conduct a minor counseling issue?
Counseling when conducted by a supervisor shall be submitted to the LT by
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Rewarding employees, training as a function of discipline, counseling as a function of discipline
1A minor procedural error,
2 An action based up inappropriate judgement which is minor in nature
Immediate supervisor/Lieutenant
Memorandum. It shall not be placed in their personnel file but remain as supplemental information
Discipline will generally be administered in a progressive fashion based upon (5)
If it is apparent that the employee is guilty of a rule violations and disciplinary action is appropriate it will be administrated as follows (3)
- Seriousness of incident
- Circumstances surrounding the incident
3.The employees past work performance
4. The over all negative impact the incident might have caused Lower Makefield PD
5. Prognosis for future problems
- Counseling/Training
2 Written Repreimand - Suspension/ Demotion
Written Reprimands will contain
Will written reprimands be placed in the employee personnel file?
What constitutes a suspension/demotion
Classes of disposition for discipline (4)
True/False If you are suspended without pay you may be required to turn in all weapons, badges and identification cards
- Charges (What rules have been broken) and specifications (description of the conduct that constituted the rule violations)
Yes
When employees conduct is serious or is part of the continuing patter of behavior or involves repeated serious misconduct
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Exonerated - The alleged act occurred but was justified, legal and proper
2 Sustained the accused employee committed al or part of the alleged acts of misconducted -
Not Sustained The investigation failed to produce sufficient evidence to prove clearly or disprove the allegation
4 Unfounded The alleged act did not occur
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Supervisory Role in Disciplinary Process (5)
If the misconduct is minor such as a minor mistake, departure from procedure, or the exercise of inappropriate judgement the supervisor will…..
If the supervisor believes the nature of the misconduct warrants more serve disciplinary action
If the misconduct is major (I.E an indictable crime has been committed or the employe reported to work under the influence…
If the violations involves reporting for duty under the influence alcohol/drugs or is an indictable offense
What is the reckoning period for all violations of the Conde of Conduct
- To observe the conduct and appearance of the LMTPD and detected instances when commendations are warranted
2.**. ** when disciplinary actions is warranted - To investigate allegations of employees misconduct
- To recommend the most effective methods of discipline knowing the personality traits/behavior history
- To initiate disciplinary actions through the chain of command
The supervisor may take immediate corrective action in the form of counseling and does not enter the employees personnel file
The supervisor should submit a memorandum detailing the alleged misconducted through the chain of command
The supervisor is authorized to restrict the employee from preforming their official duties and require them to report to a Command Officer at the start of the next working day where the command officer is scheduled. Command staff (LT,Capt, Chief) will be notified
The supervior shall seize the the employees duty weapon and turn over to command.
1 year
What Directive is Internal Affairs
Types of Investigations or Inquires
1.Examples: Allegations of Violations of the law, allegations of brutality, serious violations of rules and policies
2.Examples: slow no no response to calls for service, failure to take proper police action, poor demeanor
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Formal Complaint
Informal Complaint
Inquires External
Inquires Internal
What is an external inquiry
When a citizen questions the action of a LMT Police officer and the officer acted within policy the matter will be handled as an inquiry. The supervisor will do what
What happens if the citizen decline to file a Citizens Complaint against police form
What shall the memo include
If the citizen is not satisfied with explanation the can.
If the citizens opts to file a Citizens Complaint against police form then the supervisor will
A citizens contacts the LMTPD with questions about policy, procedure or tactic
Obtain all pertinent details of employees actions, explain to citizen the policy/procedure. Give the citizen an opportunity to file a complaint on a Citizens- Complaint against the policy form.
An informal memorandum shall notify the chief of police up the chain of command including that the citizens declined the file a written complaint
Nature of inquiry and response to the citizens
Follow up with a commander or Chief of police
Forward the investigation to the Chief of Police who will determine if it will be handled as a formal or informal investigation
What is an internal Inquiry
What is something you have to notify the complainants when filing a complaint
Upon receiving a complaint the supervisor will
How long should an internal investigation be completed in
When there is indications an employee is on duty under the influence they
An employee may be required to submit to blood or urine test if
After receiving a Use of Force Report or other reports where forced was used, the Captain will conduct an initial inquiry and forward it to the Chief.
Title 18 4904/4906 False Reports and unsworn falsification
Notify the Cheif via written communication which can be in an email
Within 30 days
Will be required to submit to field sobriety and BAC tests
There is suspicion that are using illegal drugs or controlled substances on or off duty
If an employee is ordered to submit to a polygraph test
Any Supervisor or Command officer shall have the authority to impose an emergency admin leave until the next business day if…
The employee receiving an emergency admin leave shall be required to report to the Chief on the next business day at ____. The command or supervisor imposing recommending sentence shal;
The information gained cannot be used against the employee in any further criminal procedures
- Employees conduct personally observed by the supervisor is serious in nature that it creates actual or potential harm to the officer or others
- The employee is unfit for duty to physical or psychological reasons
9 Am. Submit a written report detailing the action and deliver it prior to 9 AM.
Conclusion of the Facts
At the end of the report the investigator shall state a conclusion of fact for EACH of the allegation of misconduct from the following dispositions:
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- Proper Conduct- officer acted within Dept Policy
- Sustained - Allegation is true
- Allegation not sustained- insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation
- Unfounded Compliant - allegation false or no credible evidence to support it 9ii
What Policy Covers Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment Definition
Example of Sexual harassment
- Sexual Comments of a provocative or suggestive nature
2.Jokes for and directed at another employee - Creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment
- Making acceptance of unwelcome sexual conduct or advances or request for sexual favors of any nature a condition of employment or continued employed.
Sexual Harassment reporting procedures.
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Deliberate or repeated behavior of a sexual nature by one employee to another that is unwelcome, unasked for or rebuked by the other employee that can be verbal or physical
Contact their immediate supervisor and submit a memo to the Chief detailing the circumstances of the sexual harassment. The chief will then notify the township manager.
What Policy Covers Patrol Equipment- Uniforms and Body Armour
Sergeants will
No Secondary patrol until shall be used for primary, general and emergency patrol functioning unless
Which vehicles does not have VASCAR
Vehicles utilized for surveillance activities shall be considered
Supervisor vehicles shall be equipped with the following other items (5)
Who is responsible for compliance of the use of occupant restraining devices
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Conduct regular inspections and they will be accountable for deficiencies discovered during their tours of supervision
The operator is equipped with an operational portable radio capable of receiving the same channels a the mobile radio.
Supervisors
Non-Patrol transportation
- Scene tape to mark crime scenes
- Cell Phone
- Lock out tools
- Battery Jumper (which can be kept at HQ)
- Evidence collection/latent fingerprint kits
The ranking officer or driver
Who is responsible for the uniform of the day
Summer Uniforms Will be worn between
Winter Uniforms will worn between
Military Style Sweater and or turtle neck can be work between
Who can authorize modifications to the issued pistol
1 Service Strip =
The badge shall be worn on the
Lieutenant
April 15- Oct 15 or date set by the Capt
Oct 16 to April 14 or date set by the Capt
Nov 1 to March 31
Lieutenant or Senior Firearms Instructed
5 years of service and worn on long sleeve uniforms and coat
Outermost garment over the left breast pocket
When a badge or police ID is lost or stolen
When a portable radio is lost or stolen
When a duty weapon is lost or stolen
Duties of a supervisor for above situations….
All other issued equipment lost or stolen
The officer will report it to the on duty shift supervisor immediately. Prepare an incident describing the manner it was lost or stolen and submit a memo to the capt requesting a temporary replacement
Report it to the on duty shift supervisor and report the loss to the Bucks County Communication on duty supervisor. Prepare an incident report describing the manner it was lost or stolen. Submit a memo to the Capt requesting a temporary replacement
Report the incident to the on duty supervisor immediately. Prepare an incident report describing the manner it was lost or stolen. Submit a memo to the Capt requesting a temp replacement
Notify the captain. Complete a preliminary investigation regarding the loss and forward the report the the Captain and Detective Division. Enter the item lost/stolen into NCIC
Shall be reported to the officers squad or unit supervisor. Officer will complete an internal memo to the the Capt describing the loss requesting a replacement
Release of information is which directive
Many police reports are not considered
Supervisors may release the following information
The following information will NOT be released (8)
Personnel will not deliberately pose the accused for __________ at or near the scene of a crime or in _______ which connect him with the scene of the crime
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Public Documents
Name of arrested persons (adults only), identity of investigation, circumstance surround an arrest (time, place, pursuit etc)
Statement or confessions of the accused, prior criminal records, any inflammatory statements, possibility of a guilty plea, photos of arrested person, home address of officers, victims, witnesses, information that would interfere with the investigation, child under the age of 18, deceased person before their relatives have been notified
Photographs
Directive 118- personal Computers and information Systems
Employees have…
Supervisor Responsibilities
No expectation of privacy relative to the use of personal computers
Submit a memo to the Captain listing the name, rank of all personnel requiring training or evaluation
What Directive Covers Maintenance, service and repair of police vehicles
All police vehicle will be checked
When the vehicle is refueled the assigned operator will check the
The Mecanic will check
When a defect is observed or equipment is missing
The supervisor shall
Every _________ each vehicle will be inspected by the patrol Sgt/Cpl and the assigned officer
The _______ will prepare a Vehicle Inspection Form and will be signed by ______ and _____ and forwarded to the LT
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Each tour of duty
Oil level, battery, radiator recovery tank level and transmission fuel level
The pressure cooling system
A Vehicle Inspection and Damage Form will be completed and submitted to the immediate supervisor.
Review the report, check the vehicle to verify the defect and submit it to the commanding officer
Sunday 0700-1900
Police officer. The supervisor and police officer
Urgent repairs …..
Car Wash..
Patrol Sgt Will
Prepare a Vehicle Inspection/Damage Form and send copies to the mechanic and patrol LT
All police vehicles will be washed at least once a week on the day tour.
Ensure that all vehicle assigned to his officer are clean and the cars are washed when staffing is sufficient and at non-critical times (avoid busy times)
What Directive covers protected information?
A computer or other internally programmed device capable of automatically accepting and processing data, include computer programs, data communication links, input and output data and data storage devices
A court, with criminal jurisdiction or any other governmental agency specifically authorized to preform as its principal functions the administration of criminal justice. IE state and municipal police departments, local detention facilities, local county or state correctional facilities, probation agencies, district attorneys or parole boards
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Automated Systems
Criminal Justice agency
Three types of protects information
Any location in which criminal history record information is collected, compiled, maintained and disseminated by a criminal justice agency
The Pennsylvania State Police is the ________________. The central location for collection, complication, maintenance and dissemination of criminal history record information
Intelligence- information concerning the habits, practices, characteristics, possessions, associations or financial status of any individual complied in an effort to anticipate, prevent, monitor, investigate criminal activity (this would be used for selling a controlled substance)
Investigative- information assembled as a result of performance of any inquiry, formal or informal, into a criminal incident or an allegation of criminal wrongdoing and may include modus operandi information
Treatment- information concerning medical, psychiatric, psychological or other rehabilitative treatment provided, or prescribed for any individual charged with or convicted of a crime
Repository
Central Repository-
Who is Lower Makefield Intelligence Officer?
Three levels of storage of protected information
The Detective Sergeant and will be responsible for all protected information
Level 1- information received from a reliable source and is substantiated
Level 2- information received from a reliable source but is unsubstantiated
Level 3- Information received from an unreliable source and cannot be substantiated
What Directive Covers Police Motorcycles
What classification of license do you need to operate a motorcycle
Highway Patrol Officers must wear _______ and ______. The windshield of a motorcycle will not finish the requirement’s.
A minimum of ____ or more motorcycles will be deployed at a time for legitimate law enforcement activities.
Motorcycles may be deployed on all shifts expect for
Motorcycle will not be used in high speed pursuits. Instead they will
Who authorizes motorcycle use for special events such as parades, escorts, funerals or details
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Approved protected head gear and eye protection devises
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Night shift (dusk-dawn)
Identify the fleeing vehicle and shall terminate their active participation once a regular patrol vehicle is engaged in the pursuit
Captain
