Code of Conduct SOP 102.01 Flashcards
What is the effective date of 102.01?
03/01/2017
In what way is each member of the department expected to operate?
In a highly self disciplined manner and is responsible to regulate his/her own conduct in a positive, productive, and mature way.
Why are members of the department required to maintain certain standards of conduct?
So that functions of the department are carried out in an effective, efficient, fair, and impartial manner
True or False? It is the responsibility of each individual of the Denton Fire Department to observe the letter and spirit of the Code of Conduct on and off duty.
TRUE
What is expected of a member of the department who disagrees with the missions of the DFD or COD or the ethics statesments, organizational visions, SOPs, rules, regulations, and policies?
They will support them and abide by them
What are 16 reasons members may be removed or suspended?
- Convitiction of crime inviolving moral turpitude. Indictement, deferred adjudication, or conviction of a felony, Class A or B misdemeanor or other crime involving moral turpitude or violation of laws/ordinances of the US, Texas, or COD.
- Violations of COD municipal charter provision.
- Acts of incompetency or incompetence
- Neglect of Duty
- Discourtesy to the public or fellow employees
- Acts showing a lack of good moral character
- Drinking or using intoxicants while on duty or public intoxication or impairment off duty
- Conduct prejudicial to the good order of the COD or DFD
- Insubordination
- Refusal or neglect to pay COD taxes
- Refusal or neglect to pay just debts
- Absence without leave
- Shirking of duties
- Cowardice at fires or other emergencies
- Violation of an applicable FD rule or special order or any other SOP including rules and regulations of 143, COD civil service commission, and COD personnel
- Code of Ethics
Where in the COD civil service commission are the things for which a member may be removed or suspended?
Chapter D, 051
True or False? Every officer is only responsible for enforcing rules of the department or COD while on duty?
FALSE
In what 3 ways will members perform their duties?
- Efficient
- Cost-effective
- Meets the needs of the public
What 3 things are sufficient cause for disciplinary action for incompetence?
- Negligence
- Inefficiency
- Indifference in the performance of any of their duties
When will member use their training and capabilities to serve and protect the public?
Both on and off duty
Which of the following could be considered neglect of duty?
A. Not remaining informed to do job effectively and efficiently
B. Not keeping oneself physically fit
C. Not participating in drills and other Department training activities
All of the above
How will members treat the public, departmental personnel, and other city personnel and the employees of other organizations?
Fairly and equitably
Without regard to what (11 things) will members treat others fairly and equitably?
- Age
- Color
- Disability
- Ethnicity
- National origin
- Political affiliation
- Race
- Religion
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Any factor unrelated to department’s business
At what times (5) will a member be truthful?
ALL TIMES whether under oath or not
- Oral statements
- Written statements
- Giving testimony
- In connection with a legal official order received
- In connection with official duties
Can a member use his/her position in the department for personal gain or influence?
NO
List 10 in appropriate sexual activities members will not engage in while on duty?
- Physical sexual conduct
- Inappropriate kissing
- Inappropriate touching
- Keeping sexually offensive materials
- Reading sexually offensive materials
- Keeping sexually offensive videos
- Viewing sexually offensive videos
- Viewing sexually offensive TV
- Viewing sexually offensive movies
- Viewing sexually offensive materials on the computer
While on duty members will refrain from the use of what substances?
Alcohol beverages
Debilitating drugs
Any substance that could impair their physical or mental capacities while on duty
In what situation may an employee possess or use a controlled substance, narcotic, or hallucinogen?
When prescribed in the treatment of the employee by a physician or dentist
True or False? An employee will no consume intoxicating beverages while in uniform or on duty
TRUE
True or False. An employee may stay at a FD facility off duty while under the influence of intoxicants?
FALSE
A member who gets arrested for a DUI can expect to be disciplined up to and including what?
Indefinite suspension
To what extent will members refrain from consuming intoxicating beverages while off duty?
To the extent that it results in impairment, intoxication, or obnoxious or offensive behavior in public which discredits them or the FD, or renders the employee unfit to report for their next regular duty assignment.
Refusal to obey a lawful order is considered…?
Insubordination
In what situation should an employee not obey?
When the employee knows or should know that the order would require them to commit an illegal, immoral, unethical, or unsafe act
What should an employee first do in the case they are given an otherwise proper order which is in conflict with a previous order?
Respectfully inform the superior officer or supervisor issuing the order of the conflict
If after informing a superior officer of a conflict between his order and one previously given the officer does not alter or retract his/her order what should the member do?
Follow the order as it stands
When an officer has been informed the order they have given is in conflict with one previously given and they do no alter or retract the order to whom does the responsibility for the conflict stand?
The officer issuing the order that conflicted with one previous
Will an employee be held responsible for disobedience by following an order given that was in conflict with a previous order if he followed the proper procedure?
NO
Is obedience to an unlawful order ever a defense for an unlawful action?
NO
In what situation could a member leave duty prior to shift change?
Properly relieved or otherwise directed by their supervisors
Is cowardice at fires or other emergencies grounds for disciplinary action?
YES
What is presumed in the event of improper actions by a FD member?
That the individual was familiar with the law or directive in question
By what level of the FD can a member be given approval or an order to violate a rule, regulation, special order, or policy?
At no level
Members are expected to demonstrate the highest standard of what 4 things at all times?
Personal integrity
Truthfulness
Honesty
Fortitude
What 2 standards of performance will members maintain?
Qualitative
Quantitative
While being constantly mindful of the welfare and rights of others what 5 things are always considered wrong?
Exploitation Discrimination Abuse Harassment Insensitivity
In what 3 ways will members keep themselves fit?
Physically
Mentally
Morally
How will members regard their badges?
As a symbol of trust from their community and act accordingly and responsibly
