FC 301 Disciplinary Process for Sworn Officers

Question 1

The procedures enumerated within this directive apply to ____ of misconduct against dept employees ___ and ___ duty

Answer 1

allegations; on; off

Question 2

A conclusion used to terminate an internal investigation that cannot proceed to a normal conclusion is a ___

Answer 2

Administrative Closure

Question 3

Removing an employee from the county service for just cause is ___

Answer 3

dismissal

Question 4

The incident did occur, but the actions of the involved employees were justified, lawful, and proper

Answer 4

exonerated

Question 5

The investigation failed to disclose sufficient evidence to prove or disprove allegation

Answer 5

Insufficient evidence

Question 6

A six member panel consisting of the four assistant chiefs, the IAD director, and the commander of the involved officers. Sustained charges are/ are not required to be sent to the Administrative Charging Committee.

Answer 6

Internal Investigative Review Panel; ARENT

Question 7

If a sworn officer is the subject of the Internal Investigative Review Panel, the panel will use the _____ to recommend discipline

Answer 7

Maryland Statewide Police Disciplinary Matrix

Question 8

One of the lowest levels of disciplinary action and is/ is not included in the employees personnel file

Answer 8

Letter of reprimand; IS

Question 9

An investigative finding that an incident did occur, but the applicable policy did not address the issue presented or was insufficient or ineffective

Answer 9

Policy Failure

Question 10

The placing of an employee on leave without pay status for an indefinite period pending investigation of charges or trial for job-related offenses.

Answer 10

suspension pending investigation of charges or trial

Question 11

The investigative disclosed sufficient evidence to prove an allegation of misconduct

Answer 11

sustained

Question 12

The complaint investigation reveals that the acts complained about did occur

Answer 12

unfounded

Question 13

It is preferred, but not necessary for a complaint to be submitted on an MCP___

Answer 13

Form 580, Compliment/ Complaint Form

Question 14

A person wishing to speak to a supervisor will be referred to the _____

Answer 14

highest ranking on duty supervisor

Question 15

Complaints can/cannot be taken by any employee

Answer 15

CAN

Question 16

A ___ or ___ will be given to the complainant as a receipt

Answer 16

electronic image or photocopy

Question 17

An LE under investigation will be notified at least ____ days upon completion of the investigation of any witnesses

Answer 17

30

Question 18

Form MCP 242, the _____, shall be issued to the officer before any interrogations.

Answer 18

Internal Investigation Notification

Question 19

An interrogation shall be suspended for a period of time not to exceed ___ days until representation is obtained. The ____ may extend that period within that time.

Answer 19

10

Question 20

After an investigation is complete, a copy of the interrogation shall be made available at least ___ days before a hearing

Answer 20

30

Question 21

Interrogations of officers should be conducted at the _____ of the investigating officer or at the office of ___ and conducted at a _____ hour or when the LE is _____

Answer 21

office of command; local precinct or police unit in which the incident occurred; reasonable; on duty

Question 22

The dept. may/may not require an officer to submit to tests such as blood breath urine polygraph or interrogations

Answer 22

may

Question 23

The dept is/ is not prevented from commencing any action that may lead to a punitive measure as a result of a LE officer’s refusal to submit after having been ordered to do so

Answer 23

is not

Question 24

If an officer is ordered to take a polygraph test the results are/ are not admissible in an admin hearing

Answer 24

ARE NOT

Question 25

During an investigation an investigator may/ may not order an LE to give a statement that relate to subject matter of investigation

Answer 25

may

Question 26

After an internal has concluded and found other than sustained, the employee will be notified within ___ business days by IAD director

Answer 26

7

Question 27

Internal investigation with a sustained finding the officer will be notified by the _____ of the IIRP or ACC’s findings

Answer 27

chief

Question 28

If a charge of misconduct has been sustained, the officer has requested a hearing board, the officer will be furnished with a copy of the investigative file excluding ___, ___ and not less than ___ days before hearing

Answer 28

id of witnesses; any non exculpatory info; 30

Question 29

IAD gets immediately notified for the following six incidents:

Answer 29

firearm discharge intentional or accidental except target practice and killing dangerous or injured animal; employee charged with criminal offense; dui; operator of county vehicle involved in fatal accident; employee violated dept substance abuse policy; any incident where executive officer feels investigation necessary

Question 30

Notification to IAD is made by ____

Answer 30

executive officer