Disciplinary Action Guide Flashcards

1
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(XI) Absence without permission or legitimate illness.

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(XI) Accepting employment or engaging in any business, which interferes with the efficient performance of one’s regular police employment.

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(XI) Accepting fine money or money for a license fee or tax contrary to Sheriff’s Office policy.

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4
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(XI) Accepting or soliciting a bribe.

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(XI) Aiding or abetting the escape of a prisoner.

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(XI) Appropriating any found property or evidence to one’s own use.

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(XI) Becoming a bailor or recommending an attorney contrary to Sheriff’s Office policy.

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(XI) Commission of acts which evidence a violation of federal law, state law or Municipal Code.
(Sustained based upon prima facie evidence, a plea of nolo contendre or guilty or a judicial determination of guilt with or without adjudication.)

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9
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(XI) Communication of information, which may knowingly impede an investigation, delay an arrest, aid a person to escape, destroy evidence, or remove stolen goods.

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10
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(XI) Discourteous, unprofessional telephone demeanor.

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(XI) Disrespectful, mutinous, insolent or abusive language toward a supervisor.

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(XI) Engaging in controversies or making arrests in one’s own disputes contrary to Sheriff’s Office policy.

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13
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(XXVII) Exchange, alteration, or transfer of one’s badge not in accordance with Sheriff’s Office policy.

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14
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(XXIV) Failure to furnish changes in residence address and/or telephone number according to Sheriff’s Office policy.

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15
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(XI) Failure to communicate information of concern to the Sheriff’s Office.

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16
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(VII) Failure by a supervisor to ensure that subordinates make all required reports promptly, legibly, correctly, etc.

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17
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(9.1) Failure of an arresting officer to take a prisoner to Jail for booking, as promptly as is possible, after making an arrest and according to Sheriff’s Office policy.

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18
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(7.1) Failure to advise arrestees of their Constitutional Rights
(Only applies if they are questioned while in custody).

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19
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(XXIII) Failure to appear in court and have one’s case prepared in accordance with Sheriff’s Office policy.

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STEP 2

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20
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(LXXIII) Failure to carry an issued or approved weapon while on duty in accordance with Sheriff’s Office policy.

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21
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(XXVII) Failure to comply with personal appearance regulations.

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22
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(XI) Failure to comply with Sheriff’s Office policy concerning presents, loans, gratuities, privileges, or rewards.

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23
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(XI) Failure to comply with Sheriff’s Office policy on the use of alcohol/drugs.

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24
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(LXXII) Failure to comply with Sheriff’s Office policy on the use of force.

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25
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(XI) Failure to comply with Sheriff’s Office policy regarding involvement in civil cases.

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26
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(XXVII) Failure to conform to uniform wearing regulations dealing with the completeness and serviceability of the uniform and uniform equipment.

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27
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(XI) Failure to cooperate with and support other members of the Sheriff’s Office in the line of duty.

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28
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(XI) Failure to cooperate with any investigation consistent with one’s constitutional rights.

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STEP 3-4

29
Q

(XI) Failure to inform one’s supervisor when taking medication or using therapeutic treatments that could impair performance.

A

STEP 1-4

30
Q

(XI) Failure to maintain Sheriff’s Office records according to Sheriff’s Office Policy and State Law.

A

STEP 2

31
Q

(XI) Failure to maintain the confidentiality of official information according to policy.

A

STEP 2-4

32
Q

(XI) Failure to obey the lawful order of a superior.

A

STEP 2-4

33
Q

(XI) Failure to obtain permission from the Sheriff before publishing an article as an official representative of the Sheriff’s Office or acting as a correspondent to any news media.

A

STEP 2

34
Q

(XI) Failure to obtain written permission from the Sheriff before giving testimonials or permitting one’s photograph or name to be used for advertising purposes in which employment with the Sheriff’s Office is reflected or inferred.

A

STEP 1-2

35
Q

(XI) Failure to respond to the needs of the public by rendering prompt and courteous service.

A

STEP 2-3

36
Q

(1.5) Failure to set an example of good driving by conforming to all ordinances regulating traffic.

A

STEP 1

37
Q

(XI) Failure to take prompt action on reports or complaints by a private person or at situations or incidents according to Sheriff’s Office policy.

A

STEP 1-3

38
Q

(XI) Failure to treat victims, witnesses, suspects, arrested persons, etc., with appropriate respect.

A

STEP 1-3

39
Q

(XXVII) Failure to wear the complete uniform unless authorized otherwise.

A

STEP 1

40
Q

(XI) Falsifying Sheriff’s Office records, reports, or communications.

A

STEP 1-4

41
Q

(XI) Feigning sickness or injury to escape duty.

A

STEP 2-3

42
Q

(XI) Handling City or Sheriff’s Office property roughly, negligently, or carelessly.
(No substantial loss)
(Substantial loss)

A

STEP 2

STEP 3

43
Q

(XI) Failure to conform to work standards by demonstrating a lack of knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, directives, and/or the application of law required to be enforced.

A

STEP 2-4

44
Q

(XI) Failure to conform to work standards by demonstrating a record of repeated infractions of the rules, regulations, procedures, or directives.

A

STEP 3-4

45
Q

(XI) Incompetence coupled with repeated poor evaluations.

A

STEP 4

46
Q

(XI) Interfering with the ability of supervisors to maintain discipline.

A

STEP 2-3

47
Q

(XI) Intimidating persons for personal reason under color of authority.

A

STEP 3-4

48
Q

(XI) Impeding an Investigation.

A

STEP 2-4

49
Q

(XI) Mental or physical abuse of any prisoner in custody or the use of unnecessary force.

A

STEP 3-4

50
Q

(XI) Obtaining an attorney or bondsman for a prisoner.

A

STEP 2

51
Q

(XI) Participation in any sexual, immoral, indecent, lewd, or disorderly conduct while on duty.

A

STEP 2-4

52
Q

(XI) Improperly intervening in the issuance, processing or disposition of a traffic or misdemeanor citation.

A

STEP 2-3

53
Q

(XI) Public criticism of any official act, policy, program, or member of the Sheriff’s Office.

A

STEP 2-4

54
Q

(XI) Removal of Sheriff’s Office records contrary to Sheriff’s Office procedure.

A

STEP 2-4

55
Q

(LIII) Secondary Employment Violations:

  • Failure to report Secondary Employment.
  • Failure to obtain authorization.
  • Failure to pay Administrative Fee.
A

STEP 3-4
STEP 3
STEP 3-4

56
Q

(LXI) Improper email and internet use.

A

STEP 1-4

57
Q

(LXXVI) Violation of Social Media Policy.

A

STEP 1-4

58
Q

(XI) Sleeping while on duty.

A

STEP 3

59
Q

(XI) Speaking disparagingly about any other member, or defaming or demeaning the nationality, creed, race, or sex of any person.

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STEP 2-3

60
Q

(XI) Substantial unbecoming conduct or performing any acts or making any verbal or written statements, which may bring the Office of the Sheriff into disrepute or ridicule.

A

STEP 2-3

61
Q

(XI) Unnecessary absence from the member’s assigned tour or duty.

A

STEP 2-3

62
Q

(LXXII) Unnecessary drawing or display of one’s weapon. (No injury)

A

STEP 1-3

63
Q

(XI) Unnecessary interference with another member’s case, the operation of another Division or the courts, or with any lawful private enterprise.

A

STEP 2-4

64
Q

(LXXII) Using a weapon without the approval of one’s Commanding Officer and in a manner for which one has not been trained. (No injury)

A

STEP 2-3

65
Q

(XI) Using Sheriff’s Office property without authorization.

A

STEP 1-3

66
Q

(XXVII) Wearing of the uniform or any part of it while under suspension.

A

STEP 3

67
Q

(XI) Willfully departing from the truth.

A

STEP 4

68
Q

(XI) Failure to be wholly candid.

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STEP 3