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