Conference and Discipline Flashcards

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When problem solution needs support of the staff, it is appropriate for

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the Chief to have a conference regarding the problem of his staff. *Same for lower ranking supervisors

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2
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In a group discussion agenda, place CONTROVERSIAL topic near the

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middle of the conference following the topics on which you expect easy aggreement.

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3
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Most common error made by new boss concerning conference

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Possible answers include:
Failing to control
or
Exerting control when not needed

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4
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*A good way to get conference participation is to have

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conferees help plan

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5
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When conducting a STAFF CONFERENCE you should

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introduce important matters first and then have a discussion

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6
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At a BRAINSTORMING session, remember that

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No one’s suggestion should be criticized

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7
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A DISADVANTAGE of group PROBLEM SOLVING may occur when the group becomes more

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concerned with reaching agreements than with solving the problem

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8
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Leaders can use conferences to

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disseminate information

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9
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In a disciplinary setting, don’t tell subordinates that

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decision will have to be made by higher authority

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10
Q

Negative discipline is proper when

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positive discipline fails to work

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11
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All employees don’t have to be treated

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equally, but you should document derelictions in the file *first time late documented - 100th time late documented

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12
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What should you do if cops come in from tour early?

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tell them to stop or else

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13
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Primary purpose of discipline is to change

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Behavior

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14
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Discipline requires that subordinates conform to

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policies and procedures. You can accomplish this by changing behavior

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15
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To be most effective, __________ must be certain.

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Punishment - *It must also be swift, fair, and impartial

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16
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Informal rules and regulations are not conducive to

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good discipline

17
Q

If one of your subordinates misbehaved 2 months ago and you dealt with it, current behavior is

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today’s problem

18
Q

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?

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ADMINISTRATIVE

19
Q

What happens when your chief handles ALL discipline in a department?

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Supervisors will become less effective

20
Q

What is a method to change behavior

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Discipline

21
Q

When a subordinate is disruptive during a briefing, you should

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firmly and politely tell him to stop

22
Q

Discipline should be in what amount?

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The amount necessary to prevent recurrence (aka change behavior)

23
Q

What is a requisite of punishment?

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SWIFTNESS

24
Q

A good reason to document an officer’s alcohol problem is

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to server as a basis for future corrective action if needed

25
Q

Boss must be consistent in

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his/her enforcement of the rules

26
Q

Correct officer mistakes immediately to

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protect both the department and the officer

27
Q

If your subordinate has an excuse for being late, but it keeps happening, you should

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counsel him. *At some point you may have to use formal discipline