General Orders Flashcards
Civilian employees who are assigned to supervisory positions will exercise the same authority and responsibility over their work area as that of
a sworn supervisor in the same capacity
Police Training Interns are civilian employees and will be assigned to
a police officer or sergeant for supervision
Reserves are sworn voluntary personnel and will be assigned to
Sergeant for supervision.
To achieve effective direction, coordination, and control, the number of personnel under the immediate control of a supervisor will not be
excessive.
Employees will obey the lawful orders of a supervisor including any order relayed from a
supervisor by an employee of the same or lesser rank
When an employee receives an order that conflicts with federal, state, or local laws or a previously issued order, the employee will
inform the supervisor of the conflict.
The supervisor will then resolve the conflict in accordance with
all laws and Departmental or Divisional guidelines
________ will
1. Actively monitor, direct, and supervise employees of lesser rank to ensure the proper and efficient performance of their assigned duties.
2. Assume command of any situation coming to the supervisor’s attention that requires his involvement
3. Respond to emergencies as necessary. The first supervisor on the scene of an emergency will take charge and issue any commands necessary to bring the situation under control or containment as quickly as possible.
4. Ensure that subordinates make all required reports promptly, accurately and completely on proper forms.
5. Ensure proper maintenance and care of Departmental property.
6. Promptly obey orders of superiors and ensure that subordinates do the same.
7. With the exception of supervisors of the rank of sergeant, appoint a supervisor of the next lower rank to act in their place when they are absent from duty. A supervisor so appointed will have the same authority as the appointing supervisor.
8. When a supervisor appoints someone to act in his place he will designate an acting supervisor through a memorandum to his supervisor, for distribution to supervisors and affected employees and the Office of the Chief of Police
Police Supervisors
It shall be the duty of all ______, ______, and ________ to take corrective action and submit a written report to an immediate supervisor whenever they learn through personal observation or report, any violation of these General Orders, the Divisional Operating Procedures, the L.R.P.D. Rules and Regulations, the Civil Service Commissions Rules and Regulations, the ordinances of the City of Little Rock, and/or laws of the State of Arkansas or the United States by any employee of the Department.
commanders, supervisors, and officers
Should the violation involve an incident of a serious nature, the supervisor or commanding officer detecting or notified of the violation shall
-Relieve the offender from duty
-Take custody of any credentials and firearms issued by the Department
When a violation does not involve gross misconduct but could cause discredit to theDepartment or any member thereof, a report shall be made in writing setting out the
-known facts of the case and an investigation initiated to determine the nature and degree of the violation.
Minor violations which do not involve gross misconduct and which will not reflect discredit upon the Department, but which indicate a need for some form of discipline and/or training, may be handled by the
offender’s commander or supervisor
Pursuant to the authority granted by the legislative body of the City of Little Rock, the Chief of Police shall have the right to suspend any employee who may be under his jurisdiction and control for
-incompetence
-neglect of duty
-immorality
-drunkenness
- the improper use of any substance that modifies behavior to the extent that it is noticeable or affects job performance
-failure or refusal to obey orders given by proper authority or the Orders, Rules and Regulations and directives promulgated by the Chief of Police.
In cases where circumstances indicate a violation of Federal Law has been committed the appropriate _______ will be notified.
Federal Agency
For the purposes of protecting life and property, officers shall always be considered ______ while in the City of Little Rock and shall be prepared to act any time circumstances indicate their services are required.
on duty
All officers shall perform their duties as required or directed by
law, departmental rule, policy, directive, or by order from a supervisory officer.
Pursuant to ACA 5-73-104 and 5-73-120, a law enforcement officer may carry and use weapons,
which would otherwise be illegal.
Sworn personnel shall not perform their duties in any manner that shall cause a suspect to be _____ or _____ to a crime.
coerced to admit or involuntarily confess
Little Rock Police Department personnel shall not cause any _____________ in arraignment nor shall they fail to inform defendants of their rights against self-incrimination
unnecessary delay
Whenever a member of the Little Rock Police Department initiates a custodial interview of a suspect, the individual shall immediately be read _____ from the Little Rock Police Department form
“Miranda Warning”
What is: 1. You have the right to remain silent.2. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court.3. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him present with you while you are being questioned.4. If you can not afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning at no cost to you, if you wish.5. You can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements
Miranda rights
What is:I have read the above statement of my rights and fully understand each and every right. No promises or threats have been made to induce me into making this statement. With full knowledge of my rights, I hereby waive those rights and agree to answer questions concerning the offense which I am suspected of committing
“Waiver of Rights”
An officer lawfully present in any place may, in the performance of their duties, stop and detain any person who they reasonably suspect is committing, has committed, or is about to commit a felony or a misdemeanor involving danger of forcible injury to persons or of appropriation of or damage to property, if such action is _______ either to obtain or verify the identification of the person or to determine the lawfulness of his conduct.
reasonably necessary
Officers may use such _______ as may be reasonably necessary under the circumstances to stop and detain any person for the purpose authorized
non deadly force