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Question 1

Who is responsible for discipline in the police department?

Answer 1

All members are responsible for discipline.

Question 2

What are the disciplinary options for officers?

Answer 2

Written reprimand Demotion Suspension and Termination

Question 3

How are suspensions calculated?

Answer 3

In hours days weeks or months based on a 40 hr work week

Question 4

When do suspensions < 40 hours begin?

Answer 4

Within 14 days of council approval.

Question 5

When do suspensions > 40 hours begin?

Answer 5

Within 30 days of council approval.

Question 6

Can officers work during a suspension?

Answer 6

No work permitted except for court appearances.

Question 7

How should a suspension of 40 hours or less be served?

Answer 7

All hours within the same calendar week.

Question 8

How should a suspension of 40 hours or more be served?

Answer 8

Starts with the service of a complete 40

Question 9

What happens to complaints after 5 years?

Answer 9

They cannot be used as the basis for subsequent discipline.

Question 10

How are informal complaints initiated?

Answer 10

Supervisor initiates an informal investigation within 7 days of receipt.

Question 11

How are formal complaints initiated?

Answer 11

Any member may initiate a complaint with PIU on a 111.

Question 12

What happens if a citizens declines to file a signed sworn statement?

Answer 12

Reduces the complaint to an informal complaint

Question 13

What is the role of the Disciplinary Review Board?

Answer 13

To consider all available evidence and make written recommendations to the Chief concerning disciplinary actions.

Question 14

How are records of formal complaints maintained by PIU handled?

Answer 14

Destroyed after five years after termination unless Chief requests longer file.

Question 15

How are records of informal complaints maintained by PIU handled?

Answer 15

Maintained for two years or longer if Chief requests.

Question 16

What is the Chief’s discretion regarding internal investigations during pending civil litigation?

Answer 16

Internal investigations will be held in abeyance unless the Chief believes it’s necessary to preserve evidence.

Question 17

What can be requested consistent with CBA?

Answer 17

Polygraph, lab tests, etc consistent with CBA

Question 18

What does PREA require for officers accused of sexual abuse?

Answer 18

Officers accused of sexual abuse should not be in contact with detainees.

Question 19

Who conducts monthly vehicle inspections?

Answer 19

Supervisors and/or Lieutenants.

Question 20

Who has final authority to approve or deny civilian vehicles?

Answer 20

The Chief of Police.

Question 21

What happens with parking citations?

Answer 21

They shall be forwarded to Traffic Section for supervisor remediation.

Question 22

What is the procedure for leave greater than two weeks?

Answer 22

Turn in the vehicle and keys.

Question 23

What is the responsibility of the TSU supervisor regarding pool vehicles?

Answer 23

The TSU supervisor is responsible for coordinating check out check in a tracking new vehicle eligibility

Question 24

What are special purpose vehicles?

Answer 24

Vehicles other than marked cruisers or unmarked traffic cars that may require special training.

Question 25

What is the process for civilians to utilize department vehicles?

Answer 25

Civilians must fill out an authorization form and receive training from the TSU supervisor.

Question 26

Who ensures that all equipment meets department standards?

Answer 26

The Chief and TSU commander.

Question 27

What are the requirements for emergency lights and sirens?

Answer 27

Emergency lights must be visible at 500 feet 360 degrees and a multifunction siren/PA system

Question 28

Who serves as the bicycle coordinator?

Answer 28

The BOSO Assistant Chief designates an officer to serve as the bicycle coordinator.

Question 29

What is the span of control for line supervisors?

Answer 29

No more than 10 subordinates.

Question 30

Who is included in the Command Staff?

Answer 30

Chief of Police, AC, CMDRs, and the Chiefs executive officer

Question 31

What is the primary authority based on?

Answer 31

Rank except in specific situations

Question 32

What is the role of the Office of the Chief?

Answer 32

Includes the Chief and Executive Officer and responsible for various administrative functions

Question 33

Who are the LGBTQ Community Liaisons authorized to report to?

Answer 33

The Chief.

Question 34

What are the responsibilities of the Bureau of Administration?

Answer 34

Various administrative functions including personnel records, technical services, CIS, P&E, Central records, P&A, accredidation and more

Question 35

What are the responsibilities of the Training section?

Answer 35

Includes range, FTO prorgram, Recruitment and Academy, health services facility, mentoring program, inservice

Question 36

What are the subdivisions of the Bureau of Investigation?

Answer 36

Public Integrity, Criminal Investigations, and Special Investigations

Question 37

What units are part of the Public Integrity Unit?

Answer 37

Commander, Inspector, and Court Liason

Question 38

What units are part of the Criminal Investigations

Answer 38

Property crimes, Personal Crimes, Special Victims section, Crime reduction section

Question 39

What units are part of the Special Investigations section?

Answer 39

Narcotics unit, Prescription fraud unit, Intel, FBI, DEA, Marshalls, ATF

Question 40

What is the responsibility of BOI Supervisors regarding unsolved cases?

Answer 40

They will meet with their assigned detectives annually to review unsolved cases.

Question 41

What units are part of the Bureau of Patrol?

Answer 41

Patrol officers in the three sectors, Community policing officers, Mentor program

Question 42

What units are part of the Bureau of Special Operations

Answer 42

Operational support - K9, Air support, Mounted, Community services unit

Question 43

What is the procedure for handling conflicting orders?

Answer 43

Officers should obey the last order given.

Question 44

Who is responsible for compliance with CALEA and KACP?

Answer 44

The police department.

Question 45

What is Signal 5 and when can it be requested?

Answer 45

Signal 5 shall not exceed 30 minutes and shall not be requested during the 1st hour or the last 1.5 hours of the shift.

Question 46

What is a "silent hit"?

Answer 46

Collecting information, but not a reason to stop or arrest by itself

Question 47

How are recordings of E911 telephone lines and radio traffic handled?

Answer 47

They are kept for 60 days and officers can make written requests to access them

Question 48

What is the process for serving arrest warrants?

Answer 48

Confirm information on the warrant, check extradition for outside warrants and request fax to jail

Question 49

What happens if a detainee must be released due to a deputy holding the warrant?

Answer 49

Document the release and send it through the chain.

Question 50

How are warrants served outside the county?

Answer 50

Contact Central Records and request they send a teletype for an attempt to pick up to the other county.

Question 51

What is the procedure for serving summonses?

Answer 51

If a summons is served update it to served on ewarrants and print and sign turn it in

Question 52

How are criminal complaints by citizens handled?

Answer 52

They are taken by the Fayette County attorney caseworkers (8:30am

Question 53

Can citizens obtain felony warrants without a report?

Answer 53

No, they need a report for felony warrants

Question 54

When can an officer file for a search warrant?

Answer 54

Between 0900 & 1600 M

Question 55

What is the process for obtaining a warrant in emergency situations?

Answer 55

The clerk will contact the duty judge.

Question 56

Who is responsible for serving subpoenas on officers?

Answer 56

The department is responsible and central records tracks them

Question 57

What is the process for serving warrants outside the county?

Answer 57

Contact Central Records to send a teletype for an attempt to pick up to the other county.

Question 58

How is a summons issued?

Answer 58

A citation with charges, court case number and time in court is issued