501 Code of Conduct (V17)

Question 1

Members are required to notify the ___________________ if they are arrested or cited for a criminal violation in any jurisdiction or, if not arrested or criminally cited, when criminal charges are formally placed against the member (e.g., indictment, information filed, charging notice filed). The notification must be in writing and submitted to the member’s ______________________ within ______________ hours of the member’s return to work following the arrest or the issuance of the criminal citation.
A. Rank/Position
B. Rank
C. Time Frame

Answer 1

3. Members are required to notify the Sheriff if they are arrested or cited for a criminal violation in any jurisdiction or, if not arrested or criminally cited, when criminal charges are formally placed against the member (e.g., indictment, information filed, charging notice filed). The notification must be in writing and submitted to the member’s commanding officer within 24 hours of the member’s return to work following the arrest or the issuance of the criminal citation.

Question 2

(when an officer is arrest and returns to work)

Who will the member’s commanding officer notify and how?

Answer 2

The member’s commanding officer shall:
a. Immediately notify the Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs Unit; and
b. Forward the notification to the Sheriff via chain of command.

Question 3

Any member who observes, suspects, or is informed of misconduct committed by a member
shall report the alleged misconduct to a __________ or directly to the _________________. If the allegation specifically concerns a member committing a criminal violation, the notification should be made to the __________________________________.
A. Rank
B. Unit Specific
C. Unit Specific

Answer 3

3. Any member who observes, suspects, or is informed of misconduct committed by a member
   shall report the alleged misconduct to a supervisor or directly to the Internal Affairs Unit. If the allegation specifically concerns a member committing a criminal violation, the notification should be made to the Integrity & Special Investigations Unit (ISIU).

Question 4

Immediately notify ____________________ if police action must be taken against a member of
another agency.
A. Rank

Answer 4

9. Regarding members of other law enforcement agencies, members shall:
   c. Immediately notify their supervisor if police action must be taken against a member of
   another agency;

Question 5

Notify _____________________ if they have any concerns or complaints regarding a member of another agency so that the ___________________ can seek the most appropriate solution.
A./B. Rank

Answer 5

e. Notify their supervisor if they have any concerns or complaints regarding a member of another agency so that the supervisor can seek the most appropriate solution.

Question 6

When dealing with a T/GNC individual, how will they be listed in the report and notated in the narrative?

Answer 6

d. When referencing a T/GNC individual in a report, a member shall enter the individual’s
legal name in the primary name fields but shall enter the individual’s chosen name in parenthesis after the first reference of the individual in the narrative.

Question 7

Members shall remain at their place of assignment until properly relieved or dismissed
by a ___________________ or an assigned relief.
A. Rank

Answer 7

e. Members shall remain at their place of assignment until properly relieved or dismissed
by a supervisor or an assigned relief.

Question 8

Any member who necessarily incurs expense in connection with official duties shall promptly submit to his ___________________ an itemized account of such expenditures, together with all the required receipts.
A. Rank

Answer 8

h. Any member who necessarily incurs expense in connection with official duties shall promptly submit to his commanding officer an itemized account of such expenditures, together with all the required receipts.

Question 9

Members shall use proper care in the handling and maintenance of JSO property and shall
not misappropriate the use of JSO property or equipment. Upon learning that any JSO property or equipment is lost, damaged, or stolen, members shall promptly report the matter to ________________________ and complete all reporting requirements as outlined in policy.
A. Rank

Answer 9

5. Members shall use proper care in the handling and maintenance of JSO property and shall
   not misappropriate the use of JSO property or equipment. Upon learning that any JSO property or equipment is lost, damaged, or stolen, members shall promptly report the matter to their supervisor and complete all reporting requirements as outlined in policy.

Question 10

If in the course of your duties, a property owner’s property is damaged and they decline to have anything done, what is not required or required?

Answer 10

6. Members shall use proper care when handling evidence, others’ personal property, and found property and shall not misappropriate the use of such property. When any property is damaged or lost in connection with the performance of official duties, the member shall ensure the appropriate report is completed, even if the property owner does not request a report be completed.

Question 11

8. Members working in a secondary employment capacity are required to adhere to all policies
   and procedures that would apply when working their permanent assignment, as well as the provisions of Order 282 (Secondary Employment). Members who violate the provisions of Order 282 (Secondary Employment) shall receive the following sanctions, in addition to the appropriate disciplinary action:
   a. First violation – Loss of secondary employment privileges for ________ days.
   b. Second violation – Loss of secondary employment privileges for ________ days.
   c. Third violation – Loss of secondary employment privileges for __________ days.
   d. Fourth violation – Loss of secondary employment privileges for _______ days.
   e. Subsequent violation – Loss of secondary employment privileges, the duration of which
   shall be determined by the ____________________.
   A./B./C./D. Days
   E. Rank/Position

Answer 11

8. Members working in a secondary employment capacity are required to adhere to all policies
   and procedures that would apply when working their permanent assignment, as well as the provisions of Order 282 (Secondary Employment). Members who violate the provisions of Order 282 (Secondary Employment) shall receive the following sanctions, in addition to the appropriate disciplinary action:
   a. First violation – Loss of secondary employment privileges for two days.
   b. Second violation – Loss of secondary employment privileges for seven days.
   c. Third violation – Loss of secondary employment privileges for 14 days.
   d. Fourth violation – Loss of secondary employment privileges for 30 days.
   e. Subsequent violation – Loss of secondary employment privileges, the duration of which
   shall be determined by the Assistant Chief of Special Events.

Question 12

Members shall first obtain permission from the ____________________ before publishing articles or participating in any video productions as official representatives of JSO. No member shall act as a correspondent to any news media unless authorized by the ______________________.
A./B. Rank/Position

Answer 12

10. Members shall first obtain permission from the Sheriff before publishing articles or participating in any video productions as official representatives of JSO. No member shall act as a correspondent to any news media unless authorized by the Sheriff.

Question 13

What is the discipline for not canceling or amending your wellness appointment in a timely manner?

Answer 13

11. All police and corrections members shall attend their scheduled wellness appointments or
    cancel/amend their appointments in a timely manner, as established in Order 513
    (Compensation and Leave). Members who violate these provisions shall receive the following sanctions, in addition to the appropriate disciplinary action (usually a Formal Counseling for a first-time offense):
    a. For police members, loss of take-home vehicle privileges for 14 days;

Question 14

Members shall not do any of the following without who’s approval?
(1) Seek to dismiss the criminal case against someone who has been properly charged;
(2) Become involved in any promises or arrangements designed to reduce the potential
penalties being faced by someone charged with a crime; or
(3) Attempt to obtain a bond reduction or a “released on one’s own recognizance”
status for another person.
A. Rank/Position

Answer 14

c. Unless approved by a department director or higher authority, members shall not:
(1) Seek to dismiss the criminal case against someone who has been properly charged;
(2) Become involved in any promises or arrangements designed to reduce the potential
penalties being faced by someone charged with a crime; or
(3) Attempt to obtain a bond reduction or a “released on one’s own recognizance”
status for another person.

Question 15

Members shall not testify as character witnesses in criminal court proceedings while wearing any JSO insignia or JSO-authorized uniform. Should a member desire to testify as a character witness in a criminal court proceeding, he must first provide written notification to the ____________________ that includes the following information:
A. Rank/Position

Answer 15

g. Members shall not testify as character witnesses in criminal court proceedings while wearing any JSO insignia or JSO-authorized uniform. Should a member desire to testify as a character witness in a criminal court proceeding, he must first provide written notification to the Undersheriff that includes the following information:

Question 16

Members shall not impart official information of a confidential nature to anyone except those to whom it is intended or as directed by their __________________ or under due process of law. They shall not reveal the identity of a complainant or informant to any private person unless directed to do so by ______________________.
A. Rank
B. Rank

Answer 16

4. Disclosure of Restricted Information
   a. Members shall not impart official information of a confidential nature to anyone except those to whom it is intended or as directed by their commanding officer or under due process of law. They shall not reveal the identity of a complainant or informant to any private person unless directed to do so by higher authority.

Question 17

Members are required to perform assigned duties and tasks in a cooperative and
respectful manner and within time periods prescribed by a ________________ or policy.
A. Rank

Answer 17

5. Insubordination
   a. Members are required to perform assigned duties and tasks in a cooperative and
   respectful manner and within time periods prescribed by a supervisor or policy.

Question 18

Members shall not exhibit any form of defiant conduct towards a _______________, including being argumentative with the ____________ or exhibiting an unwillingness to carry out assigned duties and tasks.
A./B. Rank

Answer 18

b. Members shall not exhibit any form of defiant conduct towards a supervisor, including being argumentative with the supervisor or exhibiting an unwillingness to carry out assigned duties and tasks.

Question 19

Members shall not create or facilitate a workplace environment that could inhibit the ability of a ___________________ to carry out his duties.
A. Rank

Answer 19

c. Members shall not create or facilitate a workplace environment that could inhibit the
ability of a supervisor to carry out his duties.

Question 20

d. Members shall not interfere with the ability of ______________________ to maintain discipline.
A. Rank

Answer 20

d. Members shall not interfere with the ability of supervisors to maintain discipline.

Question 21

Members who have been served with an injunction for protection shall immediately notify their _________________________ and provide him with a copy of the injunction.
A. Rank

Answer 21

c. Members who have been served with an injunction for protection shall immediately
notify their commanding officer and provide him with a copy of the injunction. Upon
receiving this notification, the member’s commanding officer shall:

Question 22

-Injunction for Protection
Once a commanding officer is notified by one of his members, the commanding officer will notify who and will ensure what happens?
A. Rank/Position
B. Policy

Answer 22

c. Members who have been served with an injunction for protection shall immediately
notify their commanding officer and provide him with a copy of the injunction. Upon
receiving this notification, the member’s commanding officer shall:
(1) Immediately notify the Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs and provide him with a copy of the injunction; and
(2) Ensure the member adheres to all requirements established in the injunction.

Question 23

Members who have been served with civil process related to the performance of any official duties shall immediately notify their _____________________ and provide him with a copy of the process.
A. Rank

Answer 23

d. Members who have been served with civil process related to the performance of any
official duties shall immediately notify their commanding officer and provide him with a
copy of the process.

Question 24

A commanding officer, once they have been notified by one of their members having been served with civil process, shall contact who and do what?
A. Unit
B. Rank/Position

Answer 24

d. Members who have been served with civil process related to the performance of any
official duties shall immediately notify their commanding officer and provide him with a
copy of the process. Upon receiving this notification, the member’s commanding officer
shall:
(1) Immediately deliver a copy of the process to the Office of General Counsel (OGC); and
(2) Notify the Undersheriff via chain of command.

Question 25

How many days must a member give before filing a lawsuit for damages suffered while performing their official duties?

Additionally, who should be notified?
1.
2.

Answer 25

f. Members intending to file a lawsuit for damages suffered while performing their official
duties shall:
(1) No less than five days before the intended filing date, notify the Undersheriff and OGC via chain of command;
(2) Prior to accepting any payment or settlement, notify the Undersheriff and OGC of the proposed payment or settlement terms; and
(3) Not use the authority commensurate with their position and/or rank to influence
the outcome of the lawsuit.

Question 26

e. No member shall give testimonials or permit their names or photographs to be used for advertising or campaigning while inferring their employment with the JSO unless written permission is obtained from the _______________.
A. Rank/Position

Answer 26

e. No member shall give testimonials or permit their names or photographs to be used for
advertising or campaigning while inferring their employment with the JSO unless written
permission is obtained from the Sheriff.

Question 27

Who is JSO’s designated Department Ethics Officer (DEO) and serves as the liaison to the COJ Office of Ethics, Compliance, and OVersite (OECO).
A. Rank/Position

Answer 27

. Gifts and Gratuities Policy
1. The Chief of Professional Standards is JSO’s designated Department Ethics Officer (DEO) and
serves as the liaison to the COJ Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Oversite (OECO).

Question 28

Members shall not accept any gift worth more than $100, or any number of gifts collectively worth more than $___________ in a year, from someone doing business with the COJ, someone seeking to do business with the COJ, a lobbyist, or a lobbyist’s employer. Members who, as a result of their position or affiliation with JSO, are offered a gift from anyone else worth more than $_______ must obtain the approval of the ______________________ prior to accepting the gift.
A./B. Dollar Amount
C. Rank/Position

Answer 28

b. Members shall not accept any gift worth more than $100, or any number of gifts collectively worth more than $250 in a year, from someone doing business with the COJ, someone seeking to do business with the COJ, a lobbyist, or a lobbyist’s employer. Members who, as a result of their position or affiliation with JSO, are offered a gift from anyone else worth more than $100 must obtain the approval of the Chief of Professional
Standards prior to accepting the gift.

Question 29

Members may accept awards that have a monetary value (e.g., gift card, check) upon
the approval of the ________________________ or as part of JSO’s Meritorious Awards program.
A. Rank/Position

Answer 29

c. Members may accept awards that have a monetary value (e.g., gift card, check) upon
the approval of the Chief of Professional Standards or as part of JSO’s Meritorious
Awards program.

Question 30

Members may accept gifts on behalf of JSO that are not worth more than $____________ (e.g., baked goods donated to a zone substation) with no further approval needed.

Answer 30

3. Gifts to JSO
   a. Members may accept gifts on behalf of JSO that are not worth more than $100 (e.g., baked goods donated to a zone substation) with no further approval needed.

Question 31

Members may accept gifts on behalf of JSO worth more than $_____________ (e.g., an appreciation
meal donated to a Patrol zone, a police service dog ballistic vest donated to the Canine Unit) upon the approval of the __________________. All gifts to JSO worth more than $______________ must be recorded in the COJ Gift Disclosure Database by the ____________________________________.
A. Currency
B. Rank/Position
C. Currency
D. Rank/Position

Answer 31

b. Members may accept gifts on behalf of JSO worth more than $100 (e.g., an appreciation
meal donated to a Patrol zone, a police service dog ballistic vest donated to the Canine Unit) upon the approval of the Chief of Professional Standards. All gifts to JSO worth more than $100 must be recorded in the COJ Gift Disclosure Database by the Chief of Professional Standards.

Question 32

Under most circumstances, JSO-related travel and training expenses should be paid for by JSO and not by an external entity. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing by the _____________________________ and that approval must be attached to the Form P-0036e (Travel Request) prior to submission.
A. Rank/Position

Answer 32

4. Under most circumstances, JSO-related travel and training expenses should be paid for by
   JSO and not by an external entity. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing by the Chief of Professional Standards and that approval must be attached to the Form P-0036e (Travel Request) prior to submission.

Question 33

Members shall not make statements about the guilt or innocence of any suspect or detainee, or comments concerning pending investigations and/or prosecutions, nor post, transmit, or otherwise disseminate confidential information, including photographs or videos, related to JSO training, activities, or work-related assignments without written permission from the _____________ or the _____________ designee.
A./B. Rank/Position

Answer 33

3. Members shall not make statements about the guilt or innocence of any suspect or detainee, or comments concerning pending investigations and/or prosecutions, nor post, transmit, or otherwise disseminate confidential information, including photographs or videos, related to JSO training, activities, or work-related assignments without written permission from the Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee.

Question 34

When are member’s allowed to use any JSO equipment or resources to engage in social media activities?

Answer 34

4. Members shall not use any JSO equipment or resources to engage in social media activities,
   unless expressly allowed by a supervisor or policy in the discharge of official duties.

Question 35

Who handles the appropriate corrective actions for administrative investigation results in a sustained charge?

Answer 35

4. All allegations of misconduct shall be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the provisions of Order 571 (Internal Affairs) and the member’s collective bargaining agreement. If any administrative investigation results in a sustained charge, the member’s chain of command shall select the most appropriate corrective action(s) to address the violation(s).

Question 36

What three nondisciplinary actions are the first portion of the JSO Progressive Disciplinary System and are not considered disciplinary actions?
1.
2.
3.

Answer 36

5. Non-Disciplinary Actions: Training, informal counseling, and formal counseling sessions are
   the first portion of the JSO Progressive Disciplinary System and are not considered disciplinary actions. Instead, they are used to evaluate, track, and improve performance, hopefully preventing the need for disciplinary action in the future. References to remedial training and counseling sessions should be included on the member’s annual performance evaluation. [CALEA 35.1.6]

Question 37

__________________________: An oral communication between a supervisor and subordinate designed to correct a member’s performance or behavior. This action does not require the completion of any form, but a synopsis of the session should be documented in the member’s division file for future reference.
A. Term

Answer 37

Informal Counseling: An oral communication between a supervisor and subordinate designed to correct a member’s performance or behavior. This action does not require the completion of any form, but a synopsis of the session should be documented in the member’s division file for future reference.

Question 38

________________________: A written communication between a supervisor and subordinate designed to correct a member’s performance or behavior.
A. Term

Answer 38

c. Formal Counseling: A written communication between a supervisor and subordinate designed to correct a member’s performance or behavior.

Question 39

How long is a formal counseling stored in a member’s division file?

Answer 39

(4) A Form P-0646 (Formal Counseling) shall be stored in the member’s division file for one year following its issuance.

Question 40

Written Reprimand Level One (Step 1) – A formal reprimand that serves as the first disciplinary step of the JSO Progressive Disciplinary System and is used to address minor misconduct. A Form P-1711e (Written Reprimand Level One) is issued to a member by the member’s __________________ following the completion of an administrative
investigation.
A. Rank

Answer 40

a. Written Reprimand Level One (Step 1) – A formal reprimand that serves as the first disciplinary step of the JSO Progressive Disciplinary System and is used to address minor misconduct. A Form P-1711e (Written Reprimand Level One) is issued to a member by the member’s commanding officer following the completion of an administrative
investigation.

Question 41

b. Written Reprimand Level Two (Step 2) – A formal reprimand that serves as a more serious official censure of minor misconduct. This disciplinary action must be approved by the member’s _____________________ and is issued by the _________________ following the completion of a formal administrative investigation.
A. Rank/Position
B. Unit

Answer 41

b. Written Reprimand Level Two (Step 2) – A formal reprimand that serves as a more serious official censure of minor misconduct. This disciplinary action must be approved by the member’s department director and is issued by the Internal Affairs Unit following the completion of a formal administrative investigation.

Question 42

Written Reprimand Level Two with Loss of Pay (Step 3) – The first step used to address serious misconduct (or repeated minor misconduct) that includes a formal reprimand and some form of forfeited compensation. This disciplinary action must be approved by the ___________________ and is issued by the________________________ following the completion of a formal administrative investigation.
A. Rank/Position
B. Unit

Answer 42

c. Written Reprimand Level Two with Loss of Pay (Step 3) – The first step used to address serious misconduct (or repeated minor misconduct) that includes a formal reprimand and some form of forfeited compensation. This disciplinary action must be approved by the Undersheriff and is issued by the Internal Affairs Unit following the completion of a formal administrative investigation.

Question 43

Termination (Step 4) – Termination of the member’s employment, which requires the
approval of the __________________, is the final step of the JSO Progressive Disciplinary System and is used to address significant serious misconduct. The ___________________ facilitates the termination process following the completion of a formal administrative investigation.
A. Rank/Position
B. Unit

Answer 43

d. Termination (Step 4) – Termination of the member’s employment, which requires the
approval of the Undersheriff, is the final step of the JSO Progressive Disciplinary System and is used to address significant serious misconduct. The Internal Affairs Unit facilitates the termination process following the completion of a formal administrative investigation.

Question 44

Who will ensure non-disciplinary options have been exhausted prior to taking disciplinary action?
A. Rank/Position

Answer 44

b. Prior to taking disciplinary action, the member’s chain of command shall ensure non-disciplinary options have been exhausted, if appropriate for the type of violation. The severity of some violations will require disciplinary action, even if the member has no record of previous violations.

Question 45

What are dismissals for probationary employees and reversions for ranked probationary employees considered?
A. In the JSO Progressive Disciplinary System Realm

Answer 45

9. As a condition of their probationary status, probationary employees are subject to dismissal
   and ranked probationary employees are subject to reversion. These actions are linked to the unsuccessful completion of the member’s probationary period and are not considered steps
   in the JSO Progressive Disciplinary System.