General orders Flashcards
There is no such designation as Code 2. T or F
True
Sheriff’s radio cars shall be locked whenever it is left unattended, except during vehicle stops or when ready access to the shotgun, radio or other safety equipment. T or F
True
PIT not authorized, unless exigency on what type of vehicles
Any bus with passengers
Any vehicle laden with hazardous matericals
Motorcycles
mopeds
bicycles or similar vehicles
any vehicle that would pose an unusual hazard
patrol vehicls (class 122-) can PIT, the other vehicles are not authorized are:
Any K-9 unit
unmarked units
Van or non-patrol rated SUV
4 wheel drive vehicles
An officer, either on or off-duty in plain clothes, who wears a firearm which is visible to the public, shall also wear an authorized metal badge, which is plainly visible, adjacent to the firearm 4/04. T or F
True
Whenever department issued safety equipment is lost, stolen, or damaged, the employee who was issued the equipment shall immediately submit______ to their division commander: 406
A) IDC
B)Copy of a Crime Report if appropriate
D) A and B only*
If a weapon is lost or stolen, copies of the paperwork will be submitted to the Rangemast 4/06. T or F
True
Who is responsible for the replacement of badges, name plates, and hat pieces? 4/06
B) Administrative Division*
Training, Planning, and Research Division will be responsible for the replacement of all other safety equipment 4/06. T or F
True
All determinations regarding carelessness or negligence shall be made by: 4/06
D)Undersheriff**
Employees shall be permitted to work up to ______ hours in a 24-hour period, including those hours worked on-duty with the Sheriffs Department: 5/01
16
There are no restrictions on the number of hours an employee may work on their days off or while on HIL, CTO or vacation 5/01
False, still 16 hours in a 24-hour period
Citizens shall be transported in county vehicles only when necessary to accomplish a police purpose: 6/01
True
Off-duty officers shall not be transported in county vehicles except on department business or when authorized by a supervisor: 6/01
True
Employees who have been assigned county vehicles for overnight retention and who live outside a _____ mile radius must make arrangements for the secure parking of the vehicle inside the limited radius: 601
20 miles, additional eight (8) miles (approximately) north of the northern border so as to include all localities as far north as the northern city limits of Yuba City or Marysville, California
Drivers and passengers within county vehicles shall utilize seatbelts 6/01
True
The department shall authorize family death leave with pay for a regular employee, when needed, due to the death of his/her:
- parent
- spouse
- registered domestic partner
- child
- child of registered domestic partner
- grandchild
- grandparent
- brother
- brother-in-law
- brother of registered domestic partner
- sister
- sister-in-law
- sister of registered domestic partner
- mother-in-law
- father-in-law
- mother or father of registered domestic partner
- child or close relative who resided with the employee at the time of death
The maximum time off for FDL is:
40 hours
Internal Affairs Works under the direct supervision of the Undersheriff 3/01. T or F
True
IA can cross all lines of authority in order to get relevant information regarding an investigation 3/01. T or F
True
a complaint can be referred to outside agencies if there is a conflict of interest 3/01. T or F
True
during business hours where do complaints get referred 3/01?
IA
after business hours where do complaints get referred 3/01?
C. Watch Commander*
complaints are divided into how many categories 3/01
2
who investigates a category 1 complaint 3/01
IA
who investigates a category 2 complaint 3/01
Division Commander*
all category 1 complaints should be forwarded to Internal Affairs Within 3/01______
a) 5 days
list the types of complaints that fall under category 1 3/01
Force
arrest, discrimination
slur
criminal conduct
professional responsibility
list the types of complaints that fall under category 2 3/01
procedure, service, courtesy, conduct
investigations should be completed within how many days of receipt of the complaint 3/01
b) 75 days *
completed investigations by Internal Affairs shall be forwarded to whom for recommendations 3/01
C) chief deputy and division Commander **
The Commander’s and Chief’s disposition recommendations for the investigation should be completed in? 3/01
c) 15 days**
if an investigation is sustained, a proposed notice of discipline shall be served within how many days from the employees notification of the investigation?
30 days
what are the different types of dispositions of complaints? 3/01
sustained
not sustained
exonerated
unfounded as frivolous
false complaint
complainant non-cooperative
if the investigation discloses insufficient evidence to prove or disprove, clearly, the allegations made, the case is disposed as? 3/01
C) not sustained*
if the investigation indicates the act complained did not occur the case is disposed as 3/01
A) unfounded**
what is the penal code regarding false complaints of misconduct on an officer? 3/01
PC 148 .6 **
how long can Internal Affairs keep a file? 3/01
5 years **
who prepares a letter of proposed discipline? 3/01
A) legal affairs**
an IDC title “Documented Counseling” placed in an employee’s divisional file shall be removed at the employee’s request after ______ from the time of issuance, providing there has not been a reoccurrence 3/01
B) 6 months**
a written letter of reprimand placed in an employee’s IA file and personnel file shall be removed from their divisional file at the employees request and after blank from the time of issuance, providing there has not been a recurrence 3/01
D) two years **
a written reprimand may be removed from a divisional personnel file, but must then be sealed in the employees Master personnel file 3/01. T or F
True
a suspension without pay must be served consecutively 3/01. T or F
True
an employee has the right to work overtime or off duty during a suspension without pay 3/01. T or F
False
which three conditions must exist for the conversation to be considered an interrogation 3 / 0 2
-officer is under administrative investigation and
- officer is subject to an interrogation and
-interrogation could lead to punitive action*
under exigent circumstances an officer may be verbally ordered to receive a “notice of interrogation” 3 / 0 2
True
if an officer is notified of an emergency interrogation how much notice will be provided to secure representation 3 / 0 2
4 hours
employees have the right to representation regarding the collection of physical evidence (i.e. blood, breath, urine) 3/02
false
Prior to the interrogation, an employee can review the initital complaint? 3/02 T or F
True
prior to any interrogation, the individual being interrogated shall be given a copy of 3/02_____
C) administrative admonishment form**
Witnesses receive a copy of the administrative admonishment form 3/02. T or F
False
who is allowed to tape record any and all interrogations 3/02
- IA
-Witnesses - suspect officer
Witnesses have the right to representation or an attorney 3/02. T or F
False
who determines the status (suspect/witness) in an interrogation? 3/02
C) IA investigator conducting the interview
witnesses can be interviewed over the telephone 3/02. T or F
True
directed reports can be discussed openly with anyone 3/02. T or F
False
formal interviews voluntary? 3/02 T or F
False
interrogations are applicable only to Department Personnel under investigation for allegations of misconduct which, if found to be true, could lead to punitive or adverse action 3/02
True
Department Personnel preparing a directed report do not waive any of their constitutional rights to self-incrimination, nor shall any directed report be used in any subsequent criminal prosecution against the individual who prepares the report 3/02. T or F
True
employees are not permitted overtime compensation in preparing directed reports during their off-duty time 3/02. T or F
False
directed reports are not to be disclosed to any person or entity other than: 3/02
-ordering supervisor and his supervisor
-Internal Affairs and their supervisor
- employees representative
-all of the above**
unless the express consent of the ________ has been obtained, Department Personnel shall not be administratively interrogated by Internal Affairs whom are being investigated by the sheriff’s department or any other law enforcement agency for suspected criminal activity
-sheriff
-undersheriff
a supervisor and a lieutenant can make recommendations to the commander regarding divisional inquiries 3/03. T or F
True
how many days after being served with a proposed notice of discipline does an employee have to request a Skelly hearing? 3/03
B) 10 days**
if an employee does request a Skelly hearing, within how many days after the request should the hearing take place? 3/03
D) 30 days***
regarding the final order of disciplinary action, an employee can appeal the decision to the Civil Service Commission Within? 3/03
B) 15 days***
the complainant of perceived discrimination or sexual harassment is encouraged to talk to the offender in a positive and candid manner 3/05. T or F
True
even if you are not the direct recipient of discrimination or sexual harassment, you have a responsibility to address it 3/05. T or F
True
complaints of discrimination or sexual harassment are required to directly contact the offender 3/05. T or F
False
when filing a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment you must strictly adhere to the chain of command 3/05. T or F
false
a complaint of discrimination and sexual harassment can be made anonymously 3/05. T or F
True
who investigates Anonymous complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment? 3/05
B) Fair Employment officer***
in addition to, or in place of the departmental complaint procedure, a complainant may bring a complaint directly to 3/05
A) County Office of affirmative action and special employment
B) California Department of Fair Employment and housing
C) United States equal employment opportunity commission
D) all of the above**
when the department is notified that a complaint has been made to an outside agency, the Fair Employment officer will initiate an investigation in addition to the Outside Agency 3/05. T or F
True
each supervisor and manager who receives a complaint shell without delay, consult the Fair Employment officer regarding the most appropriate manner in which to address the complaint 3/05. T or F
True
when an investigation is warranted, it may not be handled at the divisional level 3/05. T or F
False
a manager or supervisor who receives a complaint or who acts to correct an observed incident of discrimination or sexual harassment shall prepare a ______to the Fair Employment Officer 3/05
IDC
a supervisor or manager who conducts an investigation at the division level shall contact the Fair Employment officer to obtain a case number within ________ following the initiation of such investigation 3/05
c) first business day***
information contained in Fair Employment files shall not be used for performance evaluations, transfers or assignments, promotability assessments or other personal purposes 3/05. T or F
True
the employee relations officer will be a lieutenant assigned to the administrative division 3/06. T or F
True