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GEN Flashcards

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GEN-01: Personal Appearance

What are the exceptions to the jewelry part of the policy?

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  • Wristwatch;
  • Medical alert bracelet;
  • Rings; and
  • Necklaces worn discreetly beneath the shift.

Note:

  • Plainclothes members can wear conservative earrings.
  • Some implants acceptable done by licensed medical practitioner.
  • Undercover members may display facial or body piercings with Division Commander approval.
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GEN-01: Personal Appearance

What are some cosmetics NOT approved for wear?

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  • No false eyelashes or unnaturally colored contact lenses.
  • No fingernail polish of any colors.
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GEN-01: Personal Appearance

What is the acceptable length of sideburns?

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No longer than midpoint of the tragus of the ear.

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GEN-01: Personal Appearance

What is the female in uniform standard for hair length?

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  • May be extended over but not below bottom of ear, nor more than 2 inches forward of the ear.
  • Ponytails, buns, etc…secured to the head.
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GEN-02: Uniforms

What pieces of equipment may the OIC at a riot or disturbance designate as optional?

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  • Necktie and clasp
  • Cross strap
  • Name tag
  • Badge of office
  • Whistle and chain
  • Gas mask
  • UOF equipment defined in UOF-04
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GEN-02: Uniforms

Key point of consideration for the SUMMER Class C uniform.

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If Armorskin and long sleeve base shirt are worn, a necktie without tie clasp shall be worn tucked underneath Armorskin without the cross-strap (p. 5 of 12).

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GEN-02: Uniforms

  1. Who must approve a member wearing his/her uniform at a social event?
  2. Who must approve a member to go to an undercover assignment while having not shaved?
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  1. Division Commander
  2. Unit/Section Commander
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GEN-02: Uniforms

Uniform part measurement details to remember.

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  • Collar insignia-Troop on LS and both 1 inch from leading edge.
  • Service chevrons-1 for every 2 years (1.5” above semicircular cuff edging-only for Troopers).
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GEN-02: Uniforms

Uniform part measurement details to remember for Commissioned Officers.

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  • Class B-rank insignia: centered between shoulder seam and shoulder strap.
  • Class C Super shirt- rank insignia: cut down to 1.5”x1.5” and placed 1/2” from the edge of the shoulder seam.
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GEN-02: Uniforms

What is the order of the whistle and accessories?

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Member’s right side: chain-key-whistle.

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GEN-02: Uniforms

What is the rank and gold braiding layout?

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All braiding is 1/2” wide 1/8” spacing (except major):

  • Colonel: 4 rows, 1/2” braiding, 1/8” spacing.
  • Lt. Colonel: 3 rows, 1/2” braiding, 1/8” spacing.
  • Major: 1 row 1/2” braiding (sandwiching) + 1 row 1/4” braiding + 1 row 1/2” braiding, 1/8” spacing.
  • Det. Captain: 2 rows, 1/2” braiding, 1/8” spacing.

Note: Detective Lieutenant/ Lieutenant will have the “appropriate gold braiding already affixed.”

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GEN-02: Uniforms

Who is the certifying agency for high visibility apparel (w/certified label affixed)?

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ANSI/ISEA

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GEN-02: Uniforms

While in Class B uniform, what ribbon SHALL members BE ALLOWED to wear over the left breast pocket once they have attained 10 years of service?

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Department Service Ribbon (blue/white/blue).

  • 1 gold start for each additional 5 years of service onto white section of ribbon.
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GEN-04: Military Courtesy

Key Points to Remember Regarding Salutes.

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  • When members are both in uniform and covered unless it would interfere with duty performance.
  • To Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Officers salute to superior rank.
  • Salute Governor, President, and VP.
  • Applicable to other police agencies and Armed Forces.
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GEN-04: Military Courtesy

In the “Attention Section,” list procedures when entering a superior officers office and the rank that this is applicable to.

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Upon entering the office of Major (and higher), a member shall remove their cover and stand at attention.

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GEN-04: Military Courtesy

Describe the procedure members SHALL take in uniform when the National Anthem is played.

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Stand at attention and salute:

  • Facing the music (unless the National Flag is displayed); and
  • Starting at first note and until last note.
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GEN-04: Military Courtesy

What is the distance when a member will render a salute for the National Flag?

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6 paces from and 6 paces beyond.

Note: Flags shall be flown at night if they are directly illuminated.

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GEN-04: Military Courtesy

When SHALL the flag of the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff?

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  • When National Flag is at half-staff;
  • Governor’s order; OR
  • Office of Superintendent order (does not say Colonel).

Note:

  • Memorial Day: until noon, then raised.
  • Flags are raised then lowered to half-staff at the onset.
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GEN-04A: Ceremonial Tributes

List the member LEO count for death tributes as determined by the Colonel.

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  • Line of Duty Death: 40 members minimum
  • Off-Duty Death: 20 members minimum
  • Death of Immediate Family Member of an Active Member: 4 members provided by Station/Section/Unit to cover calling hours, funeral, and procession.
  • Retired Members: 2 members from DFS.
  • Active Public Safety Officers: Colonel SHALL determine killed in the LOD.

Note: 40/20/4/2

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GEN-04A: Ceremonial Tributes

What is the number of members for details at funeral homes for the Honor Guard?

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4 members

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GEN-04A: Ceremonial Tributes

What is the length of time a badge shroud SHALL be worn?

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  • 30 days for active member who dies in the LOD.
  • Off-Duty Active: date of death notification to interment.
  • During appearance for funeral or memorial service for active or retired members.
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GEN-05: Communicable Diseases

What is the recommended time to wash affected area with hot running water and soap?

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At least 15 seconds.

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GEN-05: Communicable Diseases

What is the recommended cleaning solution concentration ration?

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  • 1 part bleach to 10 parts water; OR
  • A fungicide or a micro bacterial disinfectant.

Note:

  • Supplies section recommendation: disposable towelettes w/70% isopropyl alcohol.
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GEN-06: Drug Testing

Who SHALL a Supervisor notify when a member is required to use medication that has the potential to impair their job performance?

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  1. Internal memorandum to Division Commander/Manager; and
  2. Copy to Occupational Health Unit for review by SP Surgeon.
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GEN-06: Drug Testing

Who shall members notify when required to use medication that has the potential to impair their job performance. What will that person then do?

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  1. The member shall inform his/her supervisor of the known side effects of such medication and the prescribed period of use, and shall provide documentation of same;
  2. The supervisor shall document this information through the use of an internal memorandum to the appropriate Division Commander/Manager and shall send a copy to the Occupational Health Unit for review by the SP Surgeon.
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GEN-07: AED

Who SHALL have oversight of AED training, maintenance, and SOP creation?

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Supervisor of Health & Fitness Unit

  • Units are accounted for annually and monitored monthly for functionality.
  • SP 600 AED use form completed by end of shift.
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GEN-08: Ride Along/Observer

What must an observer do if they want to electronically record their observations?

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Obtain prior written approval from:

  1. Troop/Section/Unit Commander; and
  2. Media Relations.

Note:

  • Any media representatives will need to Media Relations Commander approval.
  • Carry a firearm only if LEO and Troop/Section/Unit Commander has approved it’s specific request.
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GEN-08: Ride Along/Observer

  1. Requests for ride-alongs with an on-duty sworn member shall be made in writing to who?
  2. Where shall accompanying forms be maintained?
A
  1. Troop/Section/Unit Commander.
  2. Division Commander’s Office.

MSP Policy & Procedure (To Be Updated) (10 decks)

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