Articles 4-6 Organizational Values Flashcards
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How many organizational values are there?
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What are the value statements of the Massachusetts state police?
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- 1 Maintenance of the highest standards of integrity and ethics
- 2 Excellence and teamwork in the performance of duty
- 3 Protection of constitutional rights
- 4 Problem solving for continuous improvement
- 5 Continuous planning for the future
- 6 Performing public service in law enforcement tasks so as to provide leadership to the police profession.
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Article 4.0
What is the order of titles and ranks in Massachusetts State Police?
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Colonel/Superintendent Lieutenant Colonel/deputy superintendent Lieutenant Colonel Major Detective Captain Captain Detective Lt Lieutenant Sergeant Trooper
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In the event the Colonel/Superintendent elects to fill a vacancy he shall or she shall do what?
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He or she shall pronounce his/her intention to do so within 60 days.
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How long does the Colonel have to promote individuals in vacancies?
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60 days or if the Colonel issues a written order to the Division of Administrative Services within 60 days special specifying the reason that shall prevent them filling such vacancies.
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What are some reasons the Colonel may not be able to promote in a vacancy?
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1) The abolishment or consolidation of a section or unit of the MSP
2) Insufficient funding
3) The assignment, reassignment or transfer of any uniformed member within or among a division or divisions of the MSP and/or the staffing needs of any such Division or ongoing staffing study or any change in duty within a particular rank.
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4.0
No orders issued by the Colonel, unless the Colonel issued a new order to the Division of Administrative Services stating the reason for the extension of such order. shall continue in effect for how long?
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No orders issued shall continue in effect for more than 180 days.
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5.0
In the rules of conduct, under the violation of rules, members shall not commit nor caused to be committed what?
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Member shall not commit nor cause to be committed any acts or omit any acts which constitute a violation of any mass state police rule, regulation, policies, procedures, order, or directive.
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What is unbecoming conduct of a MSP member?
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Conduct unbecoming shall include that which brings a MSP member into disrepute or reflects discredit upon a person as a member of the MSP or which impairs operation, efficiency, or effectiveness of the MSP or the member.
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Who shall members not associate with unless in the performance of duty of official police business?
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Members shall not associate with individuals they know or should know are engaged in criminal activities.
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Where shall members not go if they are a member of the state police?
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Members shall not frequent or remain at any place where they know or should know criminal activity is occurring unless in the performance of their duties or upon official police business.
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5.0
Where shall the members of the MSP obey all laws?
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They shall obey all laws of the United States and of any country, state or local jurisdiction in which the members are present.
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5.0
What under the conformance of laws shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of the rules of conduct?
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A finding a responsible, continuance without a finding, or conviction due to alleged violations of any law even motor vehicle law shall be sufficient by itself (or prima facia evidence) of violation of this section, rules of conduct.
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5.4.3 What shall members do if they have been arrested or indicted, or whom a criminal complaint, restraining order, or warrant for arrest has been issued, and members who know or have reason to believe that they have been identified as a suspect in any criminal investigation??
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The member shall notify their duty assignment supervisor FORTHWITH of said incident or beliefs. Members are further required to provide a copy of any order modifying any such permanent or temporary order.
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5..4.4 Under rules of conduct what is necessary to know about the members license?
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Members must possess a valid unrestricted unless a correct of lenses requirement shall not be considered a restriction, must possess unrestricted Massachusetts drivers license.
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5.4.4. What shall members do if they know or believe that their drivers license has expired, or has been suspended, or revoked, or restricted?
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That member must shall notify their duty assignment supervisor FORTHWITH.
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5.8.2 What is unsatisfactory performance under the rules of conduct?
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1) Unsatisfactory performance may be demonstrated by a lack of knowledge of application of laws required to be enforced.
2) An unwillingness or inability to perform assigned tasks.
3) The failure to conform to work standards established for the members rank title or position.
4) The failure to take appropriate action on the occasion of a crime, disorder, or any condition deserving MSP attention.
5) Or Absent without leave/not reporting for duty
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5.8.3 What is another indicator of unsatisfactory performance?
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Repeated infractions of MSP rules, regulations, policy, procedures, orders, directives or any combination of shall be considered prima facia evidence of unsatisfactory performance.
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5.10 What shall members know about alcoholic beverages and drugs.
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1) Members shall not or shall not permit any person to store or bring any alcohol or drugs into a MSP facility or vehicle except which is held as evidence in the course of official duties and less authorized by the Colonel/superintendent.
2) Members shall not possess or use any controlled substance not prescribed.If prescribed the member must notify the duty assignment supervisor fourth with if it may impair the members ability to perform their official duties.
3) Member shall not consume alcoholic beverages while in uniform.
4) Member shall not consume alcohol beverages while on duty except in the performance of duty while acting under specific orders for my supervisor member.
5) Members shall not Appear for duty, or be on duty, while under the influence of alcoholic beverages to any degree whatsoever with an order of alcoholic beverages on their breath.
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5.12 What are three things that are considered insubordination?
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Insubordination would be if members did not do the following:
1) Promptly obey any lawful order conveyed to them by any senior member in writing or verbally.
2) Members shall not assault, strike, threaten, draw or lift up any weapon, or feign or fake violence against any employee of the MSP or civilian employee.
3) Members shall not use threatening or insulting language or behave in any insubordinate or disrespectful manner towards any employee of the MSP.
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5.13.3 Whenever there seems to be a conflict or doubt and the meaning of written MSP rule read policy procedure order a directive application shall be what?
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The application shall be made in writing through channels to the colonel/superintendent for an explanation or possible correction.
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5.14 What could happen if any member directly or indirectly receives a reward gift or gratuity on account of his official services?
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That member shall be subject to criminal sanctions and discharge from office.
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5.14 If a member is given an award of plaque citation or any other articles of appreciation recognizing meritorious service or accomplishment does that fall under a gratuity for award bribe or gift
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These awards have no significant monetary value and are not contemplated by this rule.
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5.15 What is considered an abuse of position?
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1) And official uses their position, identification card, or badge for personal gain
2) For obtaining privileges not otherwise available to them and less in the performance of duty
3) For avoiding consequences of illegal acts like speeding etc.
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5.15 What kind of class a violation is the abuse of position?
It is a Class A violation
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5.15.2 What shall members not authorize the use of?
Members shall not lend to another person there issued uniform parts, equipment, identification cards or badges, nor permit such identification cards and badges to be photographed or reproduced without specific approval of the Colonel/Superintendent.
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5.13.3 What are the six things every member shall not commit a violation against?
Shall not commit any acts against or a omit any acts which constitutes a violation of the MSP’s rules, regulations, policy, procedure, order or directive.
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5.5.1 In reporting for duty what shall constitute an order to report under the section?
A notice issued by any court shall constitute a report for duty under the section.
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5.5.3 Under the section when is a member allowed to leave their patrol or post?
A member assigned to a patrol or post shall not leave the patrol except for police necessity or personal necessity
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If a member is required to quit their post what shall they do?
A member Shall first received permission to leave from there duty assignment supervisor or proper authority.
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5.9 When is it OK to get employment outside of the department?
When you submit in a written request for after the employment through channels to the Colonel and you are approved prior to me starting the outside employment.
2) Such employment shall not create any conflict of interest or violate MGL 268A or any other law.
3) if the job renders the member unavailable for an emergency.
4) If the job physically or mentally exhausted member to the point that they can’t perform at work for the MSP
5) If the job job brings a member and or state police in to disrepute
6) If the jobs hours require special consideration for the scheduling of the MSP regular duty hours or court appearances.
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5.9.1 What is a limitation of employment outside of the department?
Outside employment shall not interfere with the members MSP employment.
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5.10 What is the basic rule about alcoholic beverages and drugs as a MSP member?
MSP member shall not bring booze into any state facility or alcoholic beverages into any state vehicle same goes for controlled substances or drugs and less in their official performance of duties. They never drink in uniform, smell like they have alcohol on their breath, and she’s not to appear for duty under the influence of alcohol.
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5.11 What are the basics of using tobacco tobacco gum and other foreign objects in your mouth
If hired after January 1, 1998 no member shell smoke or use any tobacco product. No member is allowed to smoke in any building or vehicle unless that vehicle is assigned to that member and they are alone. When in uniform members still not used tobacco chew gum or have any foreign objects in their mouth and the view of public or in formation.
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5.12 What are the basics of insubordination
Members and Shall obey any lawful order given to them by a senior member. Member is still not hit or threaten or feign violence or pull their weapon or be disrespectful to on any MSP member or civilian member of the MSP.
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5.13 What shall a member do if they are given conflicting or illegal orders by a supervisor?
They are responsible for pointing out the conflict to the senior member.It’s even after it is pointed out and they were still ordered to do that the responsibility lies solely on the senior member or person issuing the order.
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5.13.2 When Shall a member not follow a direct order
If they know that it would require them to commit an act in violation of any law.
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5.13.2 If a member is given an order that would require them to commit and act in violation of the law what shall they do?
They should inform the senior member, if still so ordered, they shall be allowed reasonable time to confer with a senior member within their division, if order is not overturned, and member still refuses to follow the order then they will then get in trouble and have to explain it in writing to the Colonel/Superintendent.
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5.13.3 What happens when there seems to be a conflict or doubt in the meaning of a written RRPPOD?
If this ever happens they shall put in writing an application to the Colonel/Superintendent ask asking for explanation or a possible correction.
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5.14 For gifts gratuities bribed a rewards any member who directly or indirectly receives a reward gift or gratuity of his official services shall be subject to what?
That member shall be subject to criminal sanctions and discharge from office.
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Made a member except awards a plaque citations or any articles of appreciation without being in trouble?
Towards blacks and citations or articles of appreciation have no significant monetary value in or not kind of played by the school.
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5.14 When me a member receive a gift?
Member shall not solicit or except any gift if it may be recently inferred that the person business or organization is trying to get benefit from it.
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5.24 When made a member of the MSP except gifts?
Member shall not except gifts of any kind if it may be recently inferred that the person is or business or organization is trying to seek influence action of an official nature or has an interest in which may be substantially affected directly or indirectly by the performance or not non-performance of an official duty.
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5.15 What is considered abuse of position for members?
When any member uses her position official identification card or badges for personal gain obtaining privileges or avoiding consequences of illegal acts.
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5.15.1 What kind of offense is the abuse of position by using your official position for personal gain?
It is a Class A Offense.
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5.15.2 May members lend another person their equipment, uniform, and identification or badges?
A member shall not lend any of their items given by the state police to any person including another member especially weapons.
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5.15.2 What is another thing a member may not do with their identification cards or badges?
May not allow them to be photographed or reproduced without specific approval by the colonel/superintendent.
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5.15.3 What should members remember not to do and connections with testimonials advertisements commercial enterprises or political purposes?
Members shall not authorize the use of their names, photographs, likenesses or official titles identifying them as a MSP member.
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5.15.5 What may members not do between criminals in their victims?
Members shall not become directly or indirectly involved with any arrangements, agreements, or compromises between criminals and the victims without first receiving permission from their duty assignment supervisor and consulting with the appropriate prosecuting attorney play all
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5.15.5 What other arrangements shall members not become directly involved in between criminals and any members involving?
May not be directly involved compromises involving restitution for lost wages, lost details or any other payments without permission.
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5.15.6 The abuse of position members shall not withhold information of any type what’s up or ever in order to what?
Shall not withhold any type of information to impede or hinder an ongoing investigation, or delay the start of such investigation.
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5.15.5 If a member is to become directly involved with criminals and any members involving restitution who they must say first received permission from
You must receive from ocean from their duty assignment supervisor AND consult with the appropriate prosecuting attorney
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5.16 May a member recommend or suggest any product, services charity or law assistance?
Member shall not in their official capacity recommend any product service charity or proposed law or regulation unless first authorized by the Colonel/superintendent.
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5.17.1 What do members have to give their names if I ask?
Yes member shell finish their name current duty assignment and identification number to any person requesting the information one on duty while acting in official capacity except if it’s necessary for the performance of duties.
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5.17.1 Do members have to carry their badges or ideas on them
Member shell carry their issue badge and photo identification cards at all times except when impractical are dangerous to their safety or investigation.
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5.17.2 What happens if a member suspended for five days or more?
That member must turn in their issued badge ID card and weapon to the division commander before the suspension.
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5.17.2 Remember suspended for 30 days or more what must they do?
Remember suspended 30 days or more must turn in all their issued equipment to supply before the suspension starts.
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5.17.2 What happens if a member is suspended?
Remember suspended they shall be deprived of all MSP powers in privileges and must not represent themselves as members of the MSP.
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5.17.3 May members have business cards?
No member shell produce possessed or just distribute any business card with the members title and MSP status unless for official law-enforcement purposes.
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5.17.5 Do non-sworn members of the MSP have to give their names?
As for members shell for surnames current assignment and identification number to any person requesting it while they’re on duty.
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5.18.2 When it comes to debt what is the members responsibility?
Member shall not take any financial obligation they are unable to meet, members shall pay all just debts meaning that’s recognized by the courts, and members shall provide necessary in adequate support of their immediate family and legal dependence.
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5.19 What are members prohibited from doing using the official capacity for political activity?
May not influence interfere or affect the results of any election for public office, assume active roles in management of campaigns,
- serve as officers of political party parties, serve as an elected public office or candidate of,
- organize selling tickets or actively participating in fundraising for political parties,
- addressing a political gathering in support of a candidate,
- engage in prohibited part partisan political activities or
- serve as election judge or clerks or clerk or judge of any board or registry
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5.20 What happens if a member decides to bring civil action against the person for damages or personal injuries occurring while on the job time?
That member Shall immediately notify the Colonel/superintendent through channels in writing and file with the Colonel/Superintendent any complaints or allegations in negotiations settlement as well as the final disposition of the action or negotiation.
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5.21 Do members have to live in Massachusetts?
Yes members shall reside within the Commonwealth of mass any change regarding a members address or mailing address I’ll be reported immediately in writing to the Director of Human Resources.
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5.22 Do members have to provide their telephone number to work?
Members Shall at all times provide their duty assignment supervisor a telephone number or numbers for direct access an immediate contact.
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What is the intent of the dissemination of information section of the rules and regs 5.23?
Purpose of explaining dissemination of information is to protect members of the MSP against wrongful dissemination of information.
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5.23.2 May members talk about official business of the MSP
Member Shall treat official business of the MSP as confidential.
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5.23.3 May members remove a copy official records of the MSP?
Yes members may remove or copy official records or reports of the MSP only in accordance with established Procedures.
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5.23.6 May members be interviewed about police business?
Members will not comment for publication nor be interviewed nor make public speeches on police business except with permission of the Colonel/superintendent.
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5.23.6 Who do requests for members to comment on police business go through?
The Colonel/Superintendent through the public information section.
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5.23.7 When a member make a records inquiry?
Member shall make a records inquiry orally, in writing, electronically, or through the computer unless it is official police business.
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5.23.7 Who shall a member share the results of record inquiries with?
Only law-enforcement personnel entity or in the conformance with law of the MSP policy and procedure.
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5.23.8 When it comes to dealing with the media what shall members not do
- Members shall not sick notoriety through the public media
- Member shall not directly or indirectly publicly criticize or ridicule official actions of the MSP or any member
- Member shall not directly or indirectly represent the MSP or identify themselves as a member when expressing opinions on matters outside the scope of their employment.
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5.24.2 May members take on an investigation that’s not immediately part of their regular duty assignments?
Numbers shall not investigate anything other than their official duties unless given permission by the immediate supervisor. Member she’ll not intervene in investigations handled by other members unless order to intervene by a supervisor.
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5.26 In the use of equipment, what shall members not do?
She’ll not utilize any MSP equipment for non-work purposes shall not neglect abuse damage or lose equipment, Shall not use telephones computers copiers cruisers or any other equipment except for official use.
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5.27 When shall MSP members be truthful?
She’ll be truthful at all times and shell truthfully answer all questions specifically directed in the scope of employment which may be asked of them. They may plead the fifth if necessary.
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5.29 When and who may members have intercede on their behalf
Member shell only have their duty assignment supervisor intercede on their behalf for transfer a retransfer assignment or promotion.
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ARTICLE 6
When shall a supervisor temporary relief a member from duty?
Supervisor Shall temporary really believe member from duty and place them on administrative leave for ***not more than 1 workday*** for any member who is unfit for duty.
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What is an example of unfit for duty?
Being unfit for duty may include physical, mental or emotional conditions that may render the member in capable of adequately performing their duties or which may embarrass her discredit the MSP or jeopardize the safety of himself or others people or property.
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If a member is temporary relieved of duty what must happen?
A written report shall be forwarded through channels to the ***Division Commander*** forthwith and a copy of the report shall be made available to the relieved member.
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What SHALL the supervisor do if they temporary relieve a member from duty?
The supervisor Shall secure any weapons, identification cards, and or any other equipment ***when necessary*** for the safety of the member or other persons.
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When members are placed on admin leave with what rule or policy and procedure for meeting medical or fitness standards what must happen?
Any member placed on admin leave with pay in accordance with rule 6.1.1 or policy and procedure U0F-03 ***when ordered by the to do so by the Colonel*** shall be examined or re-examined by the MSP surgeon to determine fitness for duty.
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When a member is Examined by the MSP surgeon regarding their fitness for duty what shall happen?
The MSP surgeon shall examine and recommend:
1) full duty,
2) no duty (may be placed on sick, vac, personal or other accrued leave, or
3) temporary modified duty
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If a member is getting in trouble by the following 5 things:
1)subject of a criminal invest, arrest or warrant issued,
2)internal investigation, 3)engage in a strike,
4)has failed to attend mandatory training
5) is ordered to refrain from abusing the family or household member
Then the Troop/Section/Unit commander may recommend what?
They may recommend to the Division Commander that the member be placed on administrative leave with pay for ***Not to exceed five work days***
***The power to issue this solely rest on the Division Commander’s approval with the approval of the Colonel/superintendent.***
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When may a duty status hearing about the members duty status convene?
Division Commander with the approval of the Colonel make convene the duty status if the following 5 things plus 1 happen:
are in trouble
1)arrest, a complaint, warrant,
2)internal invest,
3)strike,
4)failed to attend mandatory training or
5) abuse family
6) ***PLUS: Exceptional Circumstances ***
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If a person fails to attend and successfully complete compulsory training mandated by the Colonel what will happen?
They could be suspended for five days with pay.
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When a court proceeding tells the member to refrain from abusing a family or household member what shall happen to that member?
That member shall be placed on administrative leave with pay for a period NOT to exceed 5 workdays.
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6.2 When a different division commander convenes a duty status hearing how shall a board be conducted?
The board must consist of 3 staff and/or commissioned officers appointed by the Colonel.
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How may a person be permitted to take part in the duty status hearing?
No person shall be permitted to be present or take part without the **unanimous consent of the board***
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After the facts presented the duty status board Shall do what?
They shall recommend to the colonel/superintendent whether the member should be on one of four decisions :
1) full duty,
2) restricted duty,
3) suspended with pay, 4) suspended without pay.
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What may the board do to supplement its recommendation to the referral of the state police colonel?
The board may supplement it’s recommendation a referral to the MSP Surgeon and/or to the Employee Assistance Unit provided the referral is rationally related to the incident.
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After any trial board the division commander my order what?
The division commander may order that a Letter of Counseling be placed in the personnel file.
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What is a letter of counseling?
A formal document specifying the members deficiencies.
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What are the members rights when it comes to a letter of counseling being put in their personnel file?
The member shall be forwarded a copy of the letter of counseling, ***they may not appeal*** the letter of counseling but they ***shall be allowed to have placed in his/her personnel file a written response or counter statement*** to any letter of counseling. Counseling.
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How long shall letters of counseling be in your personal folder?
Notice of counseling shall expire ***1 year*** from date of issue **however the letter will remain*** if a member does not ***request*** its removal from the folder.
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When a second or subsequent letter is filed prior to the expiration date of any letter from member may request what
They may request of the letters on file be removed on the expiration date of the most recent letter.
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May members be charged and have a disposition without a hearing?
Troop/section/unit commanders may after investigation recommend through channels of the Divisions of Standards and Training that disciplinary action be brought against the member for violations of law and/or MSP RRPPOD.
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Who must review all requests that recommend to the Deputy Superintendent charges brought against a member if warranted?
I’ll request SHALL go through the division of the standards in training
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When charges and disposition without hearing are given to a member, such recommendations shall contain what?
The recommendations Shall contain a copy of the charge form
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When may a member be exonerated of charges?
Upon the recommendation of the lieutenant colonel/deputy superintendent a member may be exonerated by the colonel in writing may exonerate the member.
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What happens when a Troop/section/unit commander officers notified that the Colonel has approved the charges and recommend corrective or disciplinary action?
The troop/section plus/unit Commander shall serve a copy of the charge form and waiver if deemed appropriate, to the member the charges are against.
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What shall a charge form include?
A charge form shall include the particular article or articles that have been violated, the date or dates they occurred and a statement of the alleged acts or omissions.
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Where shall the original charge form be forwarded to?
The original charge form shall be forwarded through channels to the division of standards and training.
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Once a member is charged what will that member have the right to?
The member may waive the right to a hearing by a trial board and they except such discipline Colonel/Superintendent may offer prescribe including discharge.
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What happens if a member does not waive their right to a trial board?
Colonel shall issue a written order for disciplinary action and prescribe including discharge.
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Any member serving one year and has been formally charged shall be tried by a State Police trial board appointed by the kernel except when
Except when the member may request a hearing before the Colonel for their trial board. This hearing request shall be made in writing.
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For a trial board who shall appoint the prosecutor?
The lieutenant colonel/deputy superintendent Shall appoint a Commissioned Officer as a Department prosecutor.
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In a trial board what does the departmental prosecutor do?
The departmental prosecutor shall present evidence, call witnesses, and cross examine witnesses on the behalf of the department.
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What kind of cases Shall the State Police trial board hear?
They shall here cases regarding violations of RRPPO or D.
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What is a trial board hearing?
It shall be a formal Administrative proceeding.
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Who shall be in the trial board?
The trial board shall consist of 3 staff and/or commissioned officers appointed by the Colonel/Superintendent.
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Who shall the board be presided over by?
The board Shall be presided over by a president and the president Shall designate a member of the board to act as a secretary.
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Who shall designate the president of a trial board?
The president of the board is designated by the colonel/superintendent.
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May a member request a continuance of a trial board?
Remember may request a continuance in writing but it shall not be granted within 72 hours of the trial board and less extenuating circumstances are present.
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What are charged members entitled to have during a trial board?
The members are entitled to be represented by counsel but it shall not be provided by the MSP.
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What shall happen at a trial board?
A trial board shall be recorded. The charge member shall have the right to present evidence, call witnesses on his or her behalf, cross examined witnesses against him or her. Witnesses shell testify under oath. The trial board however is not bound to strict rules of evidence.
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At the end of a Trial Board, what must the trial board do?
The trial board by a majority vote and in writing Shall summarize the evidence and make findings of fact. They shall enter the determination of guilty or not guilty for each charge.
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What happens if a member is found not guilty?
In the event the members found not guilty guilty finding shall be final and conclusive except as otherwise provided by the law.
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Who reviews all trial board summaries and findings?
Upon receipt of the trail record, the Lieutenant Colonel/Deputy and Superintendent and Shall review all summaries, findings, reports and recommendations received.
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How long does the accused member have to file written objections to the Colonel?
They accuse member she’ll have seven days from receipt of the proposed decision to file written objections.
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What happens in the event the trial board finds a member not guilty?
The members are not guilty finding shall be final, conclusive and binding on all parties.
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What happens in the event the trial board find a member guilty of charges?
The members found guilty the colonel/superintendent finds material error to the procedure judgment or disciplinary recommendations of a trial board Colonel may order a new trial board or direct one or more charges against the keys be dismissed or impose discipline in accordance with the rules and rags.
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In section 5.9 of article five of rules and regulations if a member wants outside employment outside of the MSP what shall they do?
Shall refer to the outside employment guy located in the state police document management system and electronically submit a written request for off-duty employment through the channels to the Colonel/Superintendent who may approve or deny engaging in any such employment.
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What is prima facie evidence?
Sufficient by its self.
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**NEW 5.9.1members May engage in outside employment by doing what?
Members shall refer to the Outside Employment Guide located in the MSP document management system (power DMS) and electronically submit a written request for off duty employment through channels to the Colonel whose approval must be granted first prior to engaging in such employment.
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***what is the major difference between 5.13.1 and 5.13.2 under 5.13 Conflicting or Illegal orders?
5. 13.1 members given a order they think might violate RRPPOD. If this is the case they can bring it to that supervisors attention about the violation of policy. If the still give the order you will do it. The trouble will lend on them if it’s wrong. vs.
5. 13.2 member is given an order that violates law. I’m this case the member SHALL NOT follow this order. If pushed ask another supervisors for advice prior to following through on the order. If another supervisor say to follow it you will be accountable if you refuse the order.
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*** New in Identification 5.17 Civilian employees were issued an official department photo ID card what are their responsibilities?
Same as MSP personnel. They must furnish their name current assignment and identification number to any person requesting that information when they are on duty or while acting in official capacity. Except when withholding such information is necessary for the performance of Msp duties or as authorized by senior supervisory member or proper authorities.
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5.4 what do members have to know about their firearms license?
Members must posses a valid unrestricted firearms license. Members who know, have reason to believe that their firearms license is expired, suspended, revoked, or restricted shall notify their supervisor FORTHWITH
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5.4.6 New to Conformance to Laws
In accordance to M.G.L. c.265 s. 13H1/2 (a-e) members shall not commit acts prohibited against persons in their custody or control.
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5.5.1 How should members report for performance of duty?
-physically and mentally fit to perform their duties
-equipped, attired, cognizant of information required for the performance of duty (-reports needed for court in hand,roll call information)
-a notice for court shall constitute an order to report for duty
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5.5.1 How should members report for performance of duty?
-physically and mentally fit to perform their duties
-equipped, attired, cognizant of information required for the performance of duty (-reports needed for court in hand,roll call information)
-a notice for court shall constitute an order to report for duty
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5.6 what would be considered a neglect of duty?
Members shall not engage in activities or conduct any personal business or affairs which would cause them to neglect or inattentive to their duties.
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5.7 Explain what a fictitious illness or injury report.
Members shall not feign illness or injury, falsely report themselves ill or injured or attempt to deceive the MSP about the condition of their health.
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What is the definition of a letter of counseling?
A formal document specifying the members deficiencies. ***Document of deficiencies.***
