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Ch3 Flashcards

1
Q

All employees are expected to maintain a neat, clean, and professional
image. Any disputes between the employee and supervisor related to this section will be
forwarded to the employee’s executive director for guidance. If a resolution cannot be
reached at the command level, the __________ will be consulted to provide
a final decision in the matter.

A

Human Resources director

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2
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Why was Uniform committee established?

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A Uniform Committee was established to maintain a professional appearance and
control the various uniforms.

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The Uniform Committee will meet when necessary and consists of representatives
from the following:

A
  1. Chair – Department of Administration
  2. Department of Law Enforcement
    3 Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services
  3. Department of Detention and Community Programs
  4. Central Supply
  5. Purchasing Division
  6. Bargaining unit representatives
  7. ICJS/Training Division
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The Uniform Committee’s recommendations will be sent to who?

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The Uniform Committee’s recommendations will be sent to the Undersheriff or
designee for review and approval or disapproval.

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MEN: Hair will be neat, clean, trimmed, and not extend more than __________ from the scalp. Hair will not cover more than one inch of the
ear from the top and any part of the collar. Beads, ornaments, and
ponytails are not permitted.

A

three
inches

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6
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Neatly trimmed mustaches may be worn but will not extend more
than___ beyond the corners of the mouth or extend over the upper
lip.

A

1/2”

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7
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Beards and goatees shall be neatly trimmed and shall not exceed
_____ in length. No employee shall wear a beard cut in the
shape of letters, numbers, designs, lines, or artwork

A

one quarter inch

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8
Q

For uniformed employees and employees who have direct contact with
patients and/or inmates, fingernails shall not extend beyond the fingertip for
males or exceed more than_____ from the end of the finger for females.

A

¼ inch

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9
Q

Jewelry that does not project a _____ such as numerous and
large rings or bulky bracelets will not be worn by on-duty employees.

A

positive business image

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10
Q

T or F?

Jewelry worn as neckwear by uniformed employees will not be visible to the public.

A

T

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11
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Earrings may not exceed ____ in
diameter.

A

six millimeters (mm) or a quarter inch

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12
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Employees are prohibited from having visible body alteration, modification,
or mutilation. This does not refer to commonly accepted cosmetic medical
procedures, such as a ____

A

“facelift.”

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13
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Permanent marks, brands, designs, or art made with pigments inserted
through the skin’s top layer.

A

Tattoos:

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14
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Visible tattoos that are compliant with policy and approved by a supervisor
must be

A

photographed and submitted to Human Resources for placement
in the employee’s file.

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15
Q

Court/Meeting Attire: The Class A or B uniform/______
(civilians) will be worn to all court-related appearances.

A

Business professional attire

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16
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Uniformed employees will wear the Class B uniform unless:

A

a. Their duty assignment requires or allows the Class A or Class C
uniform.
b. Directed by their supervisor to wear other clothing per unit SOP.
c. They are on a light duty or restricted status. In either of these
statuses the employee will wear business professional attire.

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17
Q

Deputies may purchase a black long-sleeve undergarment to be worn with
the uniform shirt during cold weather. The black undergarment will not have
any logos or brand names visible. The only allowable logo, if desired, is
“BSO” in gold block letters on the ___.

A

neckline

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18
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BSO-issued long-sleeve green shirt and long black tie or optional women’s petite
cross-over tie with the following:
1. Law enforcement or detention badge
2. BSO shoulder patches
3. Name tag
4. Rank insignia if applicable
5. Specialization emblems if applicable
6. __________
7. Bargaining unit emblems (optional)

A

Ribbon bars (optional)

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19
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Uniformed deputies will only wear holsters,
gun belts and accessories issued through ___

A

Central Supply.

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20
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Holsters having an index finger release are not authorized because of the
potential to cause _____

A

an unintentional discharge.

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21
Q

Shoulder holsters designed to ensure firearm retention and safety are
authorized for on-duty .

A

Aviation Unit Pilots and Tactical Flight Officers

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22
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Mandatory gun belt items are:

A

a. Gun Belt: Belts must be black basket weave and Velcro-backed.
b. Holster and Firearm
c. Magazine Pouch
d. Handcuffs and Case
e. Radio and Holder:
f. Less Than Lethal Weapon: All uniformed deputies will carry at least
one of the following:
(1) Expandable Baton and holder.
(2) OC spray and black basket-weave pouch
(3) Taser and holster
g. Tourniquet (TQ) and Tourniquet holder (DLE) (DOD where
applicable)

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23
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Expandable batons will be
BSO-issued. Deputies may purchase a _____ expandable
baton and black basket weave pouch. Additional expandable
batons purchased by a deputy must be from the same
manufacturer issued by BSO. A deputy may use an ASP,
Monadnock, or Peacekeeper expandable baton

A

21” or 26”

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24
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Knife and Pouch: Knives and pouches may be purchased by the
deputy and must be black basket weave. The maximum closed
length of the knife is not to exceed ____. Pouches, if worn, must
be black basket weave.

A

five inches

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25
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All rank insignia will be issued by BSO. It
is the employee’s responsibility to properly place insignia on their uniform. Rank
insignia will not be worn on the ____

A

Class C uniform.

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26
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Sergeant Chevrons: Chevrons will be worn centered on the sleeve of the uniform
shirt with the top point of the chevron _____ below the BSO patch.

A

2”

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27
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Shoulder patches will be worn on Class A/B uniform
shirts and the outer winter/cold weather jacket __below the shoulder seam.

A

1/4”

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28
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Ribbon Bars: Worn centered ___ above the top edge of the name tag. Ribbon bars
will be worn two abreast in descending order of precedence.

A

1/4”

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29
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Who will be issued badges.

A

Personnel assigned to the Department of Law Enforcement, Detention, or
Communications will be issued badges

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30
Q

Unauthorized Footwear: The following styles of footwear will not be worn with
Class A, B, and C uniforms:

A
  1. Moccasin-style shoes
  2. Stitched or canvas-style shoes
  3. Cowboy/Western style boots
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31
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Are protective vests MANDATORY for deputies assigned to field activities and
pre-planned or high-risk operations as defined by the Sheriff.

A

Yes

32
Q

Protective vests/body armor while on duty will be optional but must be kept readily
available when:

A
  1. Wearing civilian clothing.
  2. Wearing the Class C uniform.
  3. Involved in formal training sessions.
  4. Assigned to non-field activities.
33
Q

following items must be worn on the uniformed LBV:

A

a. The employee’s name tape in yellow.
b. One “Sheriff Broward County” identification velcro patch with letters
in yellow
c. One radio pouch
d. One medical / trauma pouch (IFAK)

34
Q

The following items are optional on the uniformed LBV:

A

a. One handgun reloading device pouch
b. One handcuff pouch
c. One flashlight pouch
d. Two side soft trauma plates

35
Q

Are Taser holsters are prohibited on the vest carrier

A

Yes

36
Q

T or F

No patches are allowed on the vest carrier other than the nametape and
“Sheriff Broward County”.

A

T

37
Q

The tactical LBV will be worn with the following:

A

a. Employee’s name tape
b. Sheriff’s star
c. “Sheriff” patches on the front and back
d. No other patches are allowed on the vest carrier unless approved by
command.

38
Q

___________________________: Continuation
of current group health plans to terminated, retired, or full-time reduced to
uncovered part-time employees and their dependents at employees and/or
dependents’ expense. For other provisions, contact Employee Benefits.

A

COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985)

39
Q

Employees will receive full pay during the first _________ they are out of
work.

A

60 working days

40
Q

Employees having automobile accidents where seat belts were not
worn may receive a _______ reduction in their benefits.

A

25%

41
Q

Whose responsibility is it to notify Risk Management/Worker’s Comp of an injury and within how long?

A

It is the responsibility of the employee’s home division to notify Risk
Management/Workers’ Compensation Section within 24 hours of the incident (via
approved form) of:

42
Q

It is the responsibility of the employee’s home division to notify Risk
Management/Workers’ Compensation Section within 24 hours of the incident (via
approved form) of:
1. Employee’s commencing date of absence from work
2. Employee’s return to full or part-time work
3. Amount of time lost due to treatment, doctor visits, etc.
4. ________________________________

A

All injuries (employees and residents) resulting in death

43
Q

When an accident, injury, or possible exposure to an infectious disease occurs,
affected employees will comply with the following procedures:
1. Employees will report to their supervisor any accident, injury, or possible
exposure to an infectious disease within _____ of the occurrence.

A

24 hours

44
Q

What form is completed if an employee is injured?

A

The Notice of Injury or Illness Form (DWC-1)

45
Q

Employees not eligible to receive supplemental disability payments may use their
sick or other paid leave to supplement the Workers’ Compensation payments up
to _____ of their regular base pay.

A

100%

46
Q

Employees must use accumulated __________, during their disability period.

A

annual leave, holiday leave, compensatory time
or sick time

47
Q

Non-probationary full-time employees with a serious health condition who are
physically unable to work for an extended period of time will be permitted to
maintain an employee/employer relationship for:
1. A maximum of ______ after exhausting all accruals.
2. A maximum of ______ after reaching permanent restrictions or maximum
medical improvement (MMI).

A

six months

90 days

48
Q

Employees who are temporarily unable to perform the essential functions of their
position due to a medical condition or injury may be temporarily re-assigned to a light-duty assignment for which they can perform the essential job functions. Any
such light-duty assignment will be at the direction of and in the sole discretion of
____________.

A

the Sheriff or designee.

49
Q

Employees refusing a light-duty assignment will forfeit their ______which they may have otherwise been entitled

A

sick leave and disability
benefits

50
Q

Supervisors will not schedule employees for a regular tour of duty without receipt
of the _______

A

Full Duty Release Form given by Employee Benefits.

51
Q

It is the __________responsibility to determine if proficiency or qualification
training may be required before an employee on light duty returns to full duty. This
concerns weapons qualifications and other items which may be a potential liability
or training problem.

A

supervisor’s

52
Q

Deputies who are victims of a battery while in the performance of their duty will
complete the ________. This
form is completed for all Battery on Law Enforcement Officer’s cases.

A

blue Uniform Crime Report’s Officer Assaulted/Killed Record

53
Q

Whose responsible for administering the promotional testing process?

A

The Human Resources Director or designee will be responsible for
administering the promotional testing process.

54
Q

is any dispute or disagreement relating to a term or condition of
employment including the interpretation and application of BSO policies and
procedures. However, this procedure is not available for the appeal of
disciplinary matters. Disciplinary matters will be processed exclusively through
the disciplinary review procedure contained in the Sheriff’s Policy Manual

A

a grievance

55
Q

Employees who believe they were aggrieved will present a written grievance
within _______ of the date he or she knew or could have reasonably
known of the events giving rise to the grievance including any applicable policies
and procedures at issue, as well as the remedy sought. Any documents
referenced in the grievance or necessary to a review of the grievance will be
attached.

A

10 calendar days

56
Q

Employees injured in an on-duty accident or while conducting BSO
business with a _______will forfeit medical and
indemnity benefits per Florida Workers’ Compensation and applicable
drug test rules.

A

“positive confirmed drug test”

57
Q

BSO recognizes the__________ role in
providing initial assessment and mental health referrals to employees and their
dependents.

A

Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP)

58
Q

In an attempt to ensure employees’ safety and fitness for duty, employees will not
work more than a combined total of ____ of overtime, extra duty, and/or
approved off-duty employment per week

A

52 hours

59
Q

The Employment Form “sunsets” or expires on an
_____ basis. A new form
will be submitted every December for the following calendar year. The form
expires on December 31st of each year. This does not preclude BSO
employees from submitting new forms when off-duty employment
conditions or information changes at any time during the year.

A

annual

60
Q

There are several ways employees can be referred to EAP:
___, _____, _______

A

voluntary, command recommended, or command directed

60
Q

Supervisor referrals for EAP will be based on observed and documented
deteriorating job performance or unusual behavior exhibited by an
employee. Supervisors should____________before
referral.

A

contact EAP to discuss options

61
Q

Commanders can authorize an employee to seek assistance on duty.
This type of referral is treated as ________. BSO retains the
right to stipulate a reasonable number of sessions to attend on duty

A

voluntary participation

62
Q

EAP Command referrals will
be conducted on BSO time, expense, and are not ______

A

confidential

63
Q

Command
referrals consist of the following two types of referrals:

A

Fitness for Duty Evaluations: motional distress
or impairment by substance use or abuse

Command Referral for Treatment: therapy to address or remedy the identified
issues

64
Q

Information provided due to any type of referral will be disclosed:

A
  1. When there is a clear and immediate probability of physical harm to the employee or others.
  2. When the employee makes an actual threat to physically harm an
    identifiable person.
  3. To comply with mandatory reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of
    disabled adults or elderly persons.
  4. To comply with Florida or federal laws and court orders
65
Q

Supervisors will immediately notify EAP if an employee inflicts, sustains, or
______ incidents involving use of deadly force or other severe jobrelated
incidents

A

witnesses traumatic

66
Q

CISD

A

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team

67
Q

EIP

A

Early Intervention Program

68
Q

Any situation which has such profound emotional impact
that it has the potential to interfere with an employee’s ability to function

A

Critical Incident

69
Q

Debriefing

A

confidential meeting between employees involved in a
critical incident and CISD Team usually following defusing. This meeting
can be on an individual or group basis. It is used to inform and educate
involved employees on stress-management techniques. It is not an
operational critique; rather the focus is on assisting the employee or group
with coping behaviors and techniques.

70
Q

A brief, confidential discussion between involved employees
and peer debriefer immediately following a critical incident. It is used to
restore involved employees’ cognitive functioning and prepare them for
future stress reactions resulting from the incident

A

Defusing

71
Q

A BSO member who has received a minimum of eight
hours of approved training, with bi-annual updates.

A

Peer Debriefer

72
Q

Performs administrative duties of the CISD Team and
manages its operation. This position is selected by the Sheriff and reports
directly to the Executive Director of the Department where the incident has
occurred performing CISD Team duties.

A

Team Coordinator

73
Q

T or F
Is the Chaplain part of the CSID Team?

A

T
Chaplain: The Chaplain will be considered a part of the CISD Team at the
request of the Team Coordinator and included in training and other
activities of the CISD Team.

74
Q

All CISD Team members will meet _____ to discuss
mutual issues and concerns, review CISD Team activities, and update training as
needed. The CISD Team Coordinator will facilitate this meeting

A

quarterly

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