Conference and Discipline Flashcards
When problem solution needs support of the staff, it is appropriate for
the Chief to have a conference regarding the problem of his staff. *Same for lower ranking supervisors
In a group discussion agenda, place CONTROVERSIAL topic near the
middle of the conference following the topics on which you expect easy aggreement.
Most common error made by new boss concerning conference
Possible answers include:
Failing to control
or
Exerting control when not needed
*A good way to get conference participation is to have
conferees help plan
When conducting a STAFF CONFERENCE you should
introduce important matters first and then have a discussion
At a BRAINSTORMING session, remember that
No one’s suggestion should be criticized
A DISADVANTAGE of group PROBLEM SOLVING may occur when the group becomes more
concerned with reaching agreements than with solving the problem
Leaders can use conferences to
disseminate information
In a disciplinary setting, don’t tell subordinates that
decision will have to be made by higher authority
Negative discipline is proper when
positive discipline fails to work
All employees don’t have to be treated
equally, but you should document derelictions in the file *first time late documented - 100th time late documented
What should you do if cops come in from tour early?
tell them to stop or else
Primary purpose of discipline is to change
Behavior
Discipline requires that subordinates conform to
policies and procedures. You can accomplish this by changing behavior
To be most effective, __________ must be certain.
Punishment - *It must also be swift, fair, and impartial
Informal rules and regulations are not conducive to
good discipline
If one of your subordinates misbehaved 2 months ago and you dealt with it, current behavior is
today’s problem
What kind of action should be taken against an officer who drives through a red light without using lights or sirens and collides with another vehicle?
ADMINISTRATIVE
What happens when your chief handles ALL discipline in a department?
Supervisors will become less effective
What is a method to change behavior
Discipline
When a subordinate is disruptive during a briefing, you should
firmly and politely tell him to stop
Discipline should be in what amount?
The amount necessary to prevent recurrence (aka change behavior)
What is a requisite of punishment?
SWIFTNESS
A good reason to document an officer’s alcohol problem is
to server as a basis for future corrective action if needed
