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1
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Which U.S. Const. Amendment deals with self-incrimination and double jeopardy?

A

5th

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2
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Death leave is given for which family Members?

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Parent
parents-in-law
spouse
child
grandchildren
grandparents
siblings
any close relative living with the employee at time of death GO 15/2

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3
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By contract, when must annual vacation be submitted?

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January 21st GO 15/2

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4
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An employee may take a leave of absence (LOA) for 1 year for all reasons but extended vacation. T or F

A

True

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5
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As what level can a Deputy’s excused range qualifications based upon a documented medical reason be approved?

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The Division Commander

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6
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What forms are needed to report an on-duty injury? 4 items

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Casualty, OSHA, Supervisor’s Report of Injury, Claim for Worker’s Compensation

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7
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Minimum Jail Standards is defined in Penal Code?

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6030

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8
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Administrative Segregation of an inmate is used for?

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Prone to ascape
assaultive towards staff/other inmates
need protection from other inmates
Disrupts the operation of the jail

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9
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If an officer disagrees with an evaluation, they may take it to arbitration. T or F

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False

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10
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An officer has ___days to request a Skelly hearing?

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10

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11
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Per Title 15, inmates shall receive ____ meals in a 24 hour period? How many must be hot?

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3 and 1

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12
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All shooting by a peace officers, involving death or injury, within the County of Sacramento will be investigated by:

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Homicide (Commander or designee)

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13
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If CTO expires after one year, the employee will receive payment

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True

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14
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during a pursuit, a sergeant must consider the following when determining whether or not to terminate.

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The want, traffic conditions, speeds, known suspect

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15
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If a deputy is exonerated, it was found that?

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The officer committed the act but was justified, lawful and proper

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16
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When an employee is dismissed/suspended, excluding felony criminal complaints, the employee must surrender his firearm to whom?

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The employee’s Division Commander

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17
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Search protection amendment

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4th

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18
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Per GO’s, when wearing a firearm off-duty, the badge must be worn ____

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adjacent to the firearm

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19
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Which Amendment covers “right to Counsel”?

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6th

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20
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Which PC section gives authority to a designated, full time, employed deputy?

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PC 830.1

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21
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What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative
Judicial
Executive

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22
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When may a deputy be disciplined for off-duty actions/activities?

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  1. Discredit to the department
  2. Negatively impacts his ability to perform his duties
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23
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IA keeps records of complaints, investigations, and dispositions for how long?

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5 years

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24
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When is separation from service NOT considered the Third Phase of Progressive Discipline (Adverse Action)?

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  1. Probationary period
  2. “At Will” employee (Reserve)
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25
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Representation may be demanded during which event?

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Employee is under investigation, interrogation, which could lead to punitive/adverse actions

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26
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How long does the department have to hold a Skelly Hearing after being requested by the employee?

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30 Days

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27
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If an employee loses the Skelly Hearing and wants to pursue further legal challenges, what is the next step? Within what time frame?

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Appeal the decision to the Civil Service Commission, within 15 days

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28
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How long after receiving a Formal ORAL Reprimand may the employee have it removed? What is the process?

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6 months, IDC to Division Commander

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29
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Is a PIP considered an Adverse Action?

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No, it’s a Corrective Action

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30
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Who, within Sac Sheriff’s Department, does POBR apply?

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all employees (Sworn/non-sworn)

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31
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How much leave, paid or unpaid, are you entitled for pregnancy?

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4 months

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32
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Is a Written Reprimand considered an Adverse Action?

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yes

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33
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When will an inmate be medically assessed after placement in a safety cell?

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within 12 hours of placement or the next sick call. Whichevver is sooner

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34
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You’re being investigated by IA for stealing cash from an arrestee. Your IA investigator revealed your living outside of your financial means. Can the department compel you to provide your sources of other income? By what code?

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No, CA. Govt. Code 3308

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35
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How often will a medical assessment, FOR CONTINUED RETENTION, in a Safety Cell, be conducted?

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every 24 hours after initial review and shall be documented

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36
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How often must deputies check on inmates placed in a Prostraint Chair?

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every 15 minutes

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37
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A Restraint Device is used for what purpose?

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Behavior that results in destruction of property and/or revealed intent to do harm to self/others

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38
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Who can authorize an inmate to be placed in restraints?

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Facility Commander
Watch Commander
Designated Physician

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39
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What Penal Code permits law enforcement to request an HIV test?

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PC 7510

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40
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Per PC 7510, who must approve the request for HIV testing?

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Chief Medical Officer of the County

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41
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What are the 6 complaint dispositions?

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Sustained
Not Sustained
Exonerated
Unfounded as Frivolous
False Complaint
Non Cooperative Complainant

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42
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Do witnesses get a copy of the administrative admonishment form during an interview.

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no admonishment is not given

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43
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Do witnesses have the right to representation or an attorney during an IA interview?

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no

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44
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Who has the authority to immediately suspend an employee’s peace officer powers and place him on immediate admin leave?

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The Undersheriff

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45
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Corrective training is necessary when an employee does not possess what?

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Knowledge of skill to perform a particular task

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46
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As a supervisor, are you responsible for monitoring contractors to ensure they do not engage is sexual harassment behavior?

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Yes

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47
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Vacation seniority shall be based on the total length of service in classification, after how long in the work unit?

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6 months

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48
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What agency conducts bi-annual inspections of local facilities?

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Board of Corrections

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49
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What welfare and institution code section applies to habitual truants?

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W&I 601

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50
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In regard to the Prostraint Chair, when will physical force and restraints be used?

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As a last resort

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51
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Who must approve the use of the Prostraint Chair?

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A Sergeant

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52
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Who receives a Liberty Interest (Lubey) Hearing?

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Probationary employees and Reserve Officer

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53
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A medical evaluation of an inmate placed in a prostraint chair must be requested when?

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immediately, evaluation will be completed within 15 min

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54
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Who may receive a White Hearing?

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An officer facing “involuntary reassignment which results in loss of merit or specialized pay”

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55
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Which U.S. Const. Amendment deals with the right to counsel/speedy trial?

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6th

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Which U.S. Const. Amendment deals with self-incrimination and double jeopardy?

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5th

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57
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Inmates must be allowed to shower how often?

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every other day

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58
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Inmates received clothing exchange how often?

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once a week

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59
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Inmatees are required to receive how many hot meals a day?

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1

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60
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How many letters a week may indigent inmates send free of charge?

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two regular letters, unlimited legal mail

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61
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In Type II and III facilities, how many hours of rec time is required?

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3 hours within 7 days

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62
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What is PC 147?

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Inhumane Treatment of a Prisoner

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63
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How often do inmates receive an exchange of underwear and socks?

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Twice a week

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64
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How often do inmates receive a change of bedding and linen (sheets, mattress cover, towel)

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once a week

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65
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How often are inmates allowed to change blankets?

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once a month or more

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66
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Does a reinstated officer retain his seniority?

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Yes, they retain County service credit, less the period of absence

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67
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Who approves leaves of absence?

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The Sheriff up to 30 days, Director of Personnel Services beyond that to 1 year

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68
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In regard to Corrective Action, when is Motivational most effective?

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When given at irregular intervals and decreased as performance increases.

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69
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What Penal Code states a search warrant may be issued to test an accused person’s blood?

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PC 1524.1

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70
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Do reprimands become part of an employee’s personnel record ?

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Formal Oral - NO, (divisional file)
Written Reprimand - YES

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71
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What is the maximum number of hours an employee can work in a 24 hour period, less emergency events?

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16 hours(except in an emergency situation)

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72
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Sick leave is defined as what type of benefit?

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Conditional Benefit - to be reported a minimum of two hours before the start of shift

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73
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Adverse action is defined as what seven terms?

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Dismissal
Demotion
Suspension
Reduction in Salary
Written Reprimand
Formal Oral Reprimand
Other Forms of Discipline

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74
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Title 15 falls under what regulations?

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California Code of Regulations

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75
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Per Title 15, the following are forms of inmate discipline

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Loss of Privileges,
Extra work detail,
Short term lockdowns,
Removal from work details,
Forfeiture of Good Time,
Forfeiture of Work Time,
Disciplinary Isolation,
Disciplinary Diet

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76
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When an officer is subjected to OC, which of the following reports are required?

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Casualty,
OSHA,
D.O.J. Form (O.C. application form)

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77
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Which of the following could be considered sexual harassment?

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-Providing preferential treatment to an employee because of a sexual relationship,
-Sexually suggestive pictures, cartoons, texts. etc.

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78
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in order to prove guilt of conspiracy, it is necessary that?

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an overt act be committed toward the commission of the crime

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79
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What two elements must be present before Miranda advisement is necessary?

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Custody and Interrogation

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80
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Which of the following represents appropriate action of a supervisor toward an employee who has established a pattern of tardiness?

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  1. placing the employee on a PIP
  2. not approving the absences and docking the employee’s pay
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81
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Peace officers are exempted from the standards and requirements of the A.D.A.?. T or F

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False

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82
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Firearms held as evidence shall not be released or disposed prior to?

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-Written authorization from the courts
-the case involved has been completely adjudicated and SSD has received documentation
-Written authorization is received from the DA’s Office prior to the final dispo of the case

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83
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Regarding any non-injury shooting incident, the deputy involved must notify who?

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His on-duty supervisor, or Comm. Sgt. if immediate supervisor is not on duty

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84
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In any case where an employee is involved in a felony, where PC exists to believe the employee has committed the act, or if it is likely headed towards discipline/termination, who may confiscate the employee’s weapon, badge, and ID?

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the initial investigator, in concurrence of the investigator’s supervisor.

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85
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IA works under the direct supervision of whom?

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The Undersheriff

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86
Q

How many hours of Parental Leave are allowed for a new child?

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160 hours

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87
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RCCC is what type of facility?

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Type II

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88
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Per PC 1538, a Motion of Suppression of Evidence, may be granted when?

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  1. Search/seizure was unreasonable w/o a warrant.
  2. The search was unreasonalbe bcause of the following
    -The warrant was insufficient on its face
    -the property was not that described in the warrant
    -there was not probable cause for the warrant
    -the method of execution of the warrant violated standards
    -there were any other violations of standards
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89
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Family Sick Leave covers whom?

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-Spouse,
-Child,
-Parent,
-Grandparent,
-Close relative residing with you

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90
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Controlled Sick Leave covers who?

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Self

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91
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Does a warrant require the suspect’s last known address?

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no

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92
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Per Title 15 the Sacramento county Court House is what type of facility?

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Type 1 (detention of persons for not more thatn 96 hours)

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93
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The rules under gov code 3300 (POBR) relating to interrogations apply when a peace officer is under investigation which could lead to punitive action?

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True

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94
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Punitive action as defined by the POBR includes:

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Dismissal
Demotion
Suspension
Transfer for purpose of punishment
reduction in salary
written reprimand

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95
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When using a restraint device you must:

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Obtain medical clearance no later than 4 hours from the time of placement
inmate shall be medically cleared for continued retention every 6 hours thereafter

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96
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the provisions of gov. Code 1058 (use of restraint devices) do not applce to the use of handcufs, shackles, or other restraint devices to restrain inmates for security reasons. T or F

A

True

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97
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The need for continued retention of inmates placed in restraints shall occur how often?

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2 hours

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98
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Which U.S. Const. Amendment deals with the right to freedom of speech, religion, and peaceful assembly?

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1st

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99
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The Sheriff’s work release facility is what type of facility?

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IV

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100
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Minimum jail standards are designated by?

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State board of corrections

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101
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An officer must take immediate steps to notify the parent of a minor taken into custody

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true (WI 627)

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102
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A minor shall be advised he has the right to make two phone calls (1 parent/1 attorney) within one hour of being taken into custody. T or F

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True

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103
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Which U.S. Const. Amendment deals with self-incrimination and double jeopardy?

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5th

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104
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Which Amendment covers Due Process?

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5th and 14th

105
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Which U.S. Const. Amendment deals with cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail?

A

8th

106
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The fourteenth amendment covers:

A

No state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without Due Process
equal protection of laws

107
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A type 1 off-duty job is defined as a high action job using a vehicle. T or F

A

True

108
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A type 2 off-duty job is defined as little enforcement, likely a foot patrol. T or F

A

True

109
Q

What is the final step of the Grievance Process?

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binding arbitration

110
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Who writes the Letter of Proposed Discipline?

A

Legal Affairs Office

111
Q

In every case where discipline is recommended, who shall make a written recommendation as to the level of discipline?

A

The employee’s Division Commander

112
Q

If you enter a residence and arrest a subject sleeping on the couch, where may you search, incident to arrest?

A

the arrestee and his immediate surroundings

113
Q

Under what Penal Code mandates the Sheriff runs the jails?

A

PC 4000

114
Q

If an OIS occurs on the boundary of SPD/SSD, who investigates it?

A

The employing agency of the involved officer

115
Q

When a suspect is OC’d, what is the first aid procedure?

A

Apply cool water to the affected area w/n 30 minutes of the application

116
Q

All vehicle accidents must be reviewed by whom?

A

Vehicle Accident Review Board

117
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Do officers involved in OIS’s have an option to be placed on Admin or participate in a CISD before returning to duty?

A

no. both are mandatory

118
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Who is the HEARING OFFICER for a Skelly Hearing?

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The Undersheriff, or whomever he delegates in the event of a conflict of any kind

119
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If an employee is issued a department semi-auto weapon, must they carry it?

A

yes-as their primary weapon

120
Q

How often will range staff perform an inventory of all weapons

A

Annually

121
Q

Can an officer detain/question someone on school grounds because they don’t recognize them? T or F

A

True PC 626.8

122
Q

Per PC 626.8, you may arrest a person on school grounds, during school hours, if they do what? (does not apply to students, parent, or someone with written permission to be there)

A
  1. remain after being advised to leave by official/officer
  2. re-enters school within 7 days
  3. has otherwise established a pattern of unauthorized entry
123
Q

Which GO must be read at the range? How often

A

GO 2/05 (use of firearms), annually

124
Q

how often must you qualify with your backup weapon?

A

every qual period

125
Q

Can IA be present during the Homicide’s interview of an officer involved in a shooting?

A

no

126
Q

If an officer is involved in a shooting resulting in injury or death, is the officer allowed to consult an attorney/representative prior to being interviewed?

A

yes. for a reasonable amount of time regarding Procedural and Due Process rights

127
Q

The three phases of Progressive Discipline are?

A

Preventative, Corrective, Adverse Action

128
Q

Is an employee entitled to representation during a preventive or corrective phase of Progressive Discipline?

A

no. representation is only allowed in cases of potential adverse action.

129
Q

Can you, as a Sergeant, search the locker of an employee?

A

Yes

130
Q

where does POBR authority lie?

A

CA. GOVT. CODE 3300

131
Q

During an interrogation, the investigating officers may have how many investigators present at one time?

A

2

132
Q

Under which court will POBR violations be heard?

A

Superior Court

133
Q

If called in on a day off, other than court, how many hours of OT will they initially receive?

A

2

134
Q

If an officer is being interviewed as a witness, does he have the right to record the interview?

A

Yes

135
Q

are you entitled to representation when you receive a PIP?

A

no, a PIP is a corrective action

136
Q

Normally, unless approved by a sergeant, how many units can be involved in a pursuit at one time?

A

two plus one sergeant

137
Q

How many days in advance must an employee give before taking parental leave?

A

30 days

138
Q

When reporting Sexual Harassment, the victim MUST report the incident to her immediate supervisor

A

False

139
Q

Who has the authority to cancel any scheduled vacation for good cause resulting from the needs of the department?

A

The Division Commander

140
Q

An employee may file how many transfer requests at one time?

A

two

141
Q

Under CA. law, Penal Code 26, the following are not capable of committing a crime

A

mental/idiot
person operating under mistake of fact,
act made thru misfortune/accident,
committed act without being conscious therof
acts committed under threat & life was endangered (except murder)
child 14 or younger

142
Q

Suspsect B drives a car knowing suspect A is planning to steal and does steal. What is suspect B’s involvment?

A

Principal PC 31

143
Q

Requirements of a search warrant per PC 1523

A

Order in writing,
signed by judge,
directed to a peace officer,
commands a search,
commands evidence of search be brought before a judge,

144
Q

Per PC 1524, proper grounds for a search warrant will include

A

evidence of sexual exploitation,
evidence of stolen property

145
Q

Penal Code 1533 directs a search warrant to be served between what times?

A

Unless otherwise granted by a judge, between 0700-2200

146
Q

Per PC 1534, a search warrant must be

A

Served and returned within 10 days

147
Q

Per PC 836, an officer may NEVER make an arrest of a subject who has committed a misdemeanor outside the presence of that officer. T or F

A

false

148
Q

Per PC 837, a citizen may never arrest a subject for a felony, if that felony has not been committed. T or F

A

True
PC 837

149
Q

PC 840 says a suspect can be lawfully arrested for a misdemeanor when?

A
  1. at any time while in public
  2. between 0600-2200
  3. anytime the suspect is in custody for another offense
150
Q

It is a misdo to not allow an arrested subject three phone calls within three hours of his arrest. T or F

A

True

151
Q

For purposes of DV, a mother and son does not qualify as a domestic relationship. T or F

A

True

152
Q

Suspect A and B drive to a store, both are armed. Suspect A enters and robs the store. Suspect B stays in the car. Suspect B drives away after Suspect A committs the robbery. What are the charges for Suspect B?

A

PC 211 & PC 182

153
Q

After a lawful vehicle stop has been made, an officer may order the driver and all passengers out of the car. T or F

A

True

154
Q

A Records Officer has a death in the family of an uncle. Is the employee entitled to FDL?

A

no

155
Q

A defendant’s incriminating statement can never be used in court if the defendant did not waive his rights per Miranda.

A

False

156
Q

A Miranda Waiver must be_______, ______, and _______ in order to be admissible in court.

A
  1. knowing 2. voluntary 3. intelligent
157
Q

A search warrant shall only be issued upon?

A

Probable cause

158
Q

As a sergeant, can you deny an employee’s request for parental leave? if not, who can?

A

no, the Division Commander

159
Q

As the Comm Center Sgt, would you designate a report of a person’s elderly neighbor not being seen for two days while there is a car in the driveway a higher priority call for service?

A

yes

160
Q

Which of the follwoing crimes can you arrest someone for if the crime was not committed in your presence

A

PC 12031
CVC23152
PC 243.5
PC 836.1
PC 12025
PC 13700
crimes committed by juveniles

161
Q

When returning a search warrant, you must return it to the same magistrate. T or F

A

True

162
Q

If a Grand Jury hands down an Indictment, the criminal case proceeds to which court?

A

Superior Court

163
Q

Does a defendant have a right to a preliminary hearing if a Grand Jury indictment is handed down?

A

no (PC738)

164
Q

Plea bargaining is prohibited in Superior Court. T or F

A

False

165
Q

Minimum Jail Standards authority lies in which PC?

A

PC 6030

166
Q

Custodial officers must receive how many hours of training per year?

A

24 hours

167
Q

Which of the following inmates must be segregated according to Title 15?

A
  1. communicable diseases
  2. mentally disordered
  3. escape risks
168
Q

Safety cells are only used for?

A

5150s/bizarre behavior

169
Q

placement of a prisoner in a safety cell must be reviewed by a Watch Commander how often?

A

every 8 hours

170
Q

Placement of a prisoner in a Detox/Sobering cell must be observed by an officer how often?

A

every 30 minutes

171
Q

Prisoners are allowed to send how many letters in a week?

A

no limit

172
Q

Inmates must be allowed how much access to telephones in GP housing?

A

a reasonable amount

173
Q

WI 602 would mostly apply to a 16 year old arrested for stealing a car. T or F

A

True

174
Q

WI 625 allows a peace officer to take habitual truants and 16 year olds arrested for crimes.

A

a 16 yr old arrest for stealing a car
a habitual truant

175
Q

When a peace officer arrests a juvenile do you have to read them thier Miranda rights?

A

Yes

176
Q

Smoking is allowed in Sheriff’s Department buildings if it is a private office away from other employees. T or F

A

False

177
Q

On duty, non-uniformed sworn personnel shall carry a firearm under what circumstance?

A

when engaged in enforcement duties outside of sheriff’s department facilities

178
Q

Can firearms be discharged at misdemeanants?

A

no

179
Q

According to GO 2/07, do personnel who are witnesses to OIS’s involving death or injury have the right to representation or any other personnel during an interview by investigators?

A

no

180
Q

Who is the Step 1 designee for formal employee grievances?

A

The Division Commander

181
Q

Per CVC children under age of ____ shall be in a car seat

A

8 CVC 27360

182
Q

Employees named in a crime report as a suspect may be provided a copy of the report by SSD personnel

A

only with the approval of the Sheriff or Undersherif

183
Q

Under what condition can SSD personnel release a juvenile’s identity after an arrest

A

Upon a court order

184
Q

Are OFF-DUTY officers expressly prohibited from making misdemeanor traffic arrests per SSD GO’s?

A

True

185
Q

Within how many days must department personnel update their change of address, phone, emergency contacts, etc

A

5

186
Q

Are an employee’s parents eligible for the EAP?

A

no

187
Q

Performance evals for full time on-call Reserve Officers are required how often?

A

Annually (or within 1 month of maximum hours reached)

188
Q

Absence to provide personal care to an immediate family member who is ill is limited to how long?

A

the time reasonably required to make other arrangements for such care

189
Q

how many hours of sick leave usage is considered “average” by departmental standards?

A

6 hours or less per month

190
Q

When must a sergeant provide an employee with an Employee’s Claim for Worker’s Comp, following a work related injury

A

immediately

191
Q

fitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Amendment of 1972, give a pregnant employee AN ABSOLUTE RIGHT to continue working in a duty assignment. T or F

A

false

192
Q

Orienting new employees to rules and standards is most closely part of?

A

Preventive Action

193
Q

Changing an employee’s assignment might be an example of which phase of Progressive Discipline?

A

Corrective Action

194
Q

There must always be evidence of previously attempted corrective action and warnings before adverse action can be fairly implemented

A

false. There may be Just Cause for immediate Adverse Action

195
Q

motivation is an example of what level of action?

A

Preventive and Corrective Actions

196
Q

training materials are examples of what level of action?

A

Preventive Action

197
Q

Changing the system is an example of what level of action?

A

Corrective Action

198
Q

A Personal Improvement Plan is an example of?

A

Corrective Action

199
Q

Monitoring an employee is an example of what level of action?

A

Preventive and Corrective Action

200
Q

A formal oral reprimand is an example of ?

A

Adverse Action

201
Q

According to Sac County Civil Service rule 11.4, the following is specified for cause for which adverse action may be taken against an employee

A

Addiction to the use of narcotics or habit-forming drugs

202
Q

Signs of an alcohol problem may include?

A
  1. becoming a loner
  2. being argumentative
  3. declining quality of work
203
Q

an employee shall have how many days within which to file a written response to any adverse comment entered in his personnel file?

A

30 days

204
Q

According to SCDSA contract, OT shall be discouraged

A

True

205
Q

An employee ALWAYS has the right to determine whether OT shall be compensated with pay or CTO. T or F

A

False SCDSA 6.1

206
Q

Which two agencies might investigate sexual harassment?

A

the EEOC and the FEHA

207
Q

When an employee advises a sergeant of behavior which might constitute sexual harassment, the sergeant MUST initiate a FORMAL investigation

A

false (GO 3/05)

208
Q

All county employees who have _____ of continuous employment and have become a parent through either childbirth or adoption within the last _____ months are eligible for parental leave

A

one year, four months SCDSA 9.11

209
Q

ADA violations/standards can be enforced by ?

A

DOJ, Dept. of Labor, EEOC

210
Q

ADA defines a person having a disability as having

A

a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life function

211
Q

When persons with disabilities who are qualified for a job are allowed to work due to a modification, this is called a what?

A

a reasonable accomodation

212
Q

are drug users covered by the ADA?

A

no

213
Q

Does ADA cover people with AIDS?

A

yes

214
Q

An exertion of authority, less than arrest, but more than a simple contact is a ?

A

a detention

215
Q

when dealing with members of the public, the law will classify them as one of three things

A

a contact, a detention, or an arrest

216
Q

in order for an investigative stop or detention to be valid, you must have?

A

reasonable suspicion

217
Q

a suspect may lawfully resist arrest with force, if excessive force is being used upon him. T or F

A

true

218
Q

a suspect may lawfully resist arrest with force if the arrest is not lawful. T or F

A

False PC 934a

219
Q

For a felony, you may make an arrest with or without a warrant at any time, day or night. T or F

A

True PC 840

220
Q

After an adult arrest, there must be a judicial determination of PC not more than ____ hours after the actual arrest. (with the exception of weekends and holidays.

A

48 hours

221
Q

After a juvenile arrest, there must be a judicial determination of PC not more than ____ hours after the actual arrest.

A

72 hours

222
Q

A Ramey Warrant is what type of warrant?

A

an arrest warrant

223
Q

In absence of consent, and in cases of a felony which occurred at another location, in which of the following places do you need an arrest warrant?

A

To arrest someone inside their home (Ramey Warrant)

224
Q

Does an “automobile exception” to requiring a search warrant apply to motor homes and vans as well as automobiles?

A

yes

225
Q

Do you need PC, Reasonable Suspicion, or Probable Suspicion to conduct a parole or probation search before it is legally justified?

A

no

226
Q

Suspect A is on probation for robbery. While driving, he is stopped w/o reasonable suspicion of any criminal wrongdoing or knowledge of his probation status. The officer searches his vehicle without consent, PC, or knowledge of his probation status. Will any evidence as a result of the search be suppressed?

A

most likely not

227
Q

What is an officer’s role in a Civil Dispute?

A

to restore order

228
Q

When a Temporary Restraining Order is obtained without notice to the other side, this is known as ?

A

An Ex Parte Order

229
Q

Prop 8 (Victim’s Bill of Rights) prohibits plea bargaining in the Superior Court in cases involving a long list of serious felonies, unless

A
  1. there is insufficient evidence to prove the people’s case
  2. the testimony of witnesses cannot be obtained
  3. the bargain would not result in a substantial change in sentence
230
Q

The best legal way for a landlord to evict a tenant is by?

A

bringing an unlawful detainer

231
Q

following a 3 day notice to pay or quit, a tenant has how many days to correct the condition before the landlord can take further action?

A

3 days

232
Q

the judge’s standard for determining whether PC exists for the purposes of issuing a search warrant is best described as___________ that contraband or evidence of a crime will be found in a particular place.

A

A fair probability

233
Q

A reduction of one step in salary for a month is euivalent to a weeks suspension. T or F

A

False

234
Q

What may become necessary when the employee does not have the knowledge or skill to perform the particular task?

A

Corrective training

235
Q

Every person is motivated by _______, that is payoffs or that which results when a certain behavior is performed.

A

Contingencies

236
Q

A reduction in one step raise for one month is equivalent to a one day suspension. T or F

A

True

237
Q

A written reprimand will remain in an employee’s internal investigaations and personnel file for _____.

A

24 months

238
Q

A file with a “draft” written reprimand will be forwarded to the _______, Through appropriate Chief Deputy for approval prior to delivery.

A

Undersheriff

239
Q

An employee can be disciplined for merely being arrested. T or F

A

False

240
Q

Examples of preventive action are:

A

-set clearly written and realistic standards, objectives and policy and procedures
-extablish open communications-orient new employees
-orient all employees to new rules and standards
-monitor employee performance
-Encourage, train, set a good example
-resolve confilcts

241
Q

Examples of adverse action are:

A

-reprimand
-suspension without pay
-reduction of pay within the class
-demotion to a lower class
-dismissal from county service

242
Q

If an officer is involved in an arrest “off-duty” in another area, who should he notify?

A

Patrol services watch commander

243
Q

To modify a department issued firearm, who must you get approval from?

A

Division commander

244
Q

What penal code allows a detention of a person, if a peace officer believes a person has fiream or other deadly weapon on thier person?

A

PC 833.5

245
Q

_______ is required for adverse ation.

A

Just cause or good cause

246
Q

employees who have been served with a “notice of propsed discipline” have the following rights:

A

-To the discovery of information at a reasonable place and time
-To inspect all documents/evidence relied on in reaching the decision to take adverse action and which would be admissible at the hearing
-to interview other employees having knowledge of the acts or omissions upon which the action is based

247
Q

Administrative leave is only granted with the approval of:

A

Sheriff/undersheriff

248
Q

prior to placing an employee on administrative leave the alternatice of ____ should be considered.

A

temporarily reassigning

249
Q

monitoring an employee is an example of:

A

preventive and corrective action

250
Q

training materials are an example of:

A

Preventive and corrective action

251
Q

PC 4533

A

Officer aids an inmate escape

252
Q

Penal code for inhumane treatment of prisioner?

A

PC 147

253
Q

What are the 3 primary aproaches available to a supervisor in dealing with a behavior/emotional problem:

A

-Voluntary Psych Counseling
-Mandatory psych counseling
-pysch fitness for duty evaluation

254
Q

Vehicle code & business profession codes are examples of what?

A

Statutory law

255
Q

US vs Leon

A

Ditates evidence siezed during search warrant is admissable even if warrant is later found to be unsupported by PC

256
Q

Officer failing to take citizens arrest PC:

A

PC 142

257
Q

PC 4570

A

Unlawfully communicates with a prisioner

258
Q
A

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