General Orders Flashcards
What are the six primary parts of JSO
- Administration
- Dept. of Patrol and Enforcement
- Dept. of Investigation and Homeland Security
- Dept. of Police Services
- Dept. of Personnel and Prof. Standards
- Dept. of Corrections
What 8 staff/units report directly to the sheriff and under-sheriff?
- All Directors
- The Division Chiefs
- A/C’s
- Unit Commanders
- Legal Unit
- Public Information Unit
- Integrity/SIU
- Internal Audit Unit
What divisions fall under the patrol and enforcement division?
- Patrol Divisions
2. Community Affairs/Special Events
What division is responsible for training and supervision of the school crossing guards?
The safety education officers under community affairs and special events
The investigations division is broken into 2 sections. Crimes against person and crimes against property. Where does victim services fall?
Persons
The investigations division is broken into 2 sections. Crimes against person and crimes against property. Where does crime scene fall?
Property
The investigations division is broken into 2 sections. Crimes against person and crimes against property. Where does inter-agency fall?
Property
The investigations division is broken into 2 sections. Crimes against person and crimes against property. Where does photo lab fall?
Property
The special events division contains what four units?
- special events unit
- secondary employment unit
- vehicle storage and recovery unit
- marine unit
What two groups form the inter-agency group?
General Counsel Unit
State Attorney Unit
What unit does the Mayor’s Liaison investigator fall under?
Intelligence Unit
The aviation unit and dive team fall under what division?
Homeland Security and Special Enforcement
What section are the computer forensic investigation unit (CFIU), technical support unit, covert warehouse, and forfeiture unit under?
Narcotics and Vice section
The internal affairs unit fall within what department and what division?
Dept of Personnel and Professional Standards
Professional Standards Division
This is a one stop shop whereby ex-offenders returning from local, state, or federal incarceration can be provided assistance for successful reentry into our community, provide on site felony registration.
“Portal of Entry”
The JSO legal advisor will meet with the SAO how often?
At least quarterly
The chief of investigations or a designee will meet with judges in Duval county how often?
monthly
Copies of all meeting minutes, agendas, and reports shall be forwarded to what unit?
The Accreditation unit
Commanding officers shall keep or cause to be kept, a record of each members: (5 things)
attendance overtime time off awards sick leave
Who is responsible for proper preparation and presentation of cases in court by members or their command?
Commanding officers
The responsibility for presenting officers with Anniversary Pins is handled at what level up to the 20th year. Employees with 20 year anniversaries and above will receive pins from the sheriff.
How often do members get an anniversary pin?
Division Level—every 5 years
What are the frequency of meetings for Executive Officers of Dept. and Divisions?
weekly
What are the frequency of meetings for Division, Sections, and Unit Supervisors?
as needed
Upon assuming or relinquishing command of their unit, commanding officer will review all inventory, processes, and documentation in their unit within how long?
90 days
Supervisory review is a function of who, and is intended to ensure that each assignment has been satisfactory completed and reported.
first line supervisor
Unless specified otherwise, the number of employees under the immediate control of any supervisor should be?
No more than 12
When a supervisor gives an order requiring a subordinate not under his command to leave his regular post or assignment, the supervisor giving the command shall do what?
As soon as practical, inform the commanding officer of the subordinate of the action taken.
What is the order of precedence in absence of sheriff?
- Undersheriff
- Dir. Patrol and Enforcement
- Dir. of Investigations and Homeland Security
- Dir. Personnel and Professional Standards
- Dir. of Corrections
- Dir. of Police Services
- Chief of Patrol East
- Chief of Patrol West
- Chief of Community Affairs and Special Events
Who is the chairperson of the meritorious awards review board?
Other Members?
Chairperson: Dir. of Patrol and Enforcement
Members: All Chiefs
Nominations will not be accepted by the meritorious award review board on an incident if is is how long from the incident initial occurrence?
After 1 year
Requests or recommendation for an award may be received from who?
Any reliable persons (employees, supervisors, commanding officers, members of the community)
Name the 3 medals that JSO awards from the highest honor down?
- Medal of Honor
- Medal of Valor
- Medal of Merit
When the Medal of Honor is presented what will occur?
Vehicle # and ID # are permanently retired
Awarded Posthumously to family
Highest JSO Honor/Award
Recipients of the Medal of Valor will receive what type of breast bar/medallion?
Red, White, Blue breast bar
Under what condition given is the Medal of Valor given?
Members who distinguish themselves by conspicuous acts of gallantry or extraordinary heroism. Must be voluntary in excess of normal demands, with imminent threat to safety. Above and beyond call of duty at risk to life.
Recipients of the Medal of Merit will receive what type of medallion/breast bar?
White and Blue breast bar
Under what conditions is a Medal of Merit given?
Awarded for exceptional meritorious action by demonstrating exceptional courage by performing a voluntary course of action in an extremely dangerous situation.
The recipient of a lifesaving award will receive what type breast bar/medallion?
When??
Red, White, Red
Intervention in a life threatening situation which directly results in saving a human life.
What does the purple heart award breast bar look like?
When awarded??
Solid Purple breast bar
Any serious injury inflicted while performing official duties and by criminal means or friendly weapon fire
Employee of the Year for Police for police, corrections officer, civilian reserve officer, police supervisor, corrections supervisor, and civilian supervisor will receive what type of breast bar?
Navy Breast Bar with Star
“Of the Month” award recipients receive how much annual leave as a reward?
“Of the Year”?
Month: 1 day
Year: 4 days
Which board is responsible for determining whether a crash, pursuit, or any other incident, resulting in personal injury or property damage was caused by a violation of Sheriff’s Office procedures, negligence or lack of good judgement?
JSO Safety Board
Who reviews incidents involving the use of PIT?
Response to Resistance Board
Who is the JSO Safety Board Coordinator?
FTO Unit Commander
Who is the JSO Safety Board Chairperson?
Chief of Patrol East (on even years)
Chief of Patrol West (on odd years)
Who is the JSO Safety Board members?
Other Chief of Patrol
Academy Training Director
Chief of Professional Standards
Chief of Investigations
All points of chargeable acts assigned by the safety board shall remain on the employees record for how long?
Points are cumulative
5 years from the date assigned
Vehicle Operation Violations:
Careless driving-how many points?
1-4 points
Vehicle Operation Violations:
Willful Violation of Traffic Laws-how many points?
5-8 points
Vehicle Operation Violations:
Reckless Driving-how many points?
9-12 points
Speeding in an Sheriff's Office Vehicle: MPH Over posted: 5-9: 10-19: 20-29: 30+:
5-9 - Max informal
10-19 - Formal, up to 10 days loss of car
20-29 - Level 1, up to 20 days loss of car
30+ - Level 1, up to 30 days loss of car
Who is the Chairperson of the Response to Resistance Board?
Director of Investigations and Homeland Security
The Response to Resistance Board will review what type of cases?
- all discharge of firearm cases
- any R.T.R incident that results in death or great bodily harm
- Recommendation by any staff member of incident when other types of force were used
The chairperson (director of investigation and homeland security) has the authority to excuse members from appearing before the board if they discharged their firearm under what circumstance?
- on command of a supervising officer during a swat call out
- to kill an animal
What are the 3 potential recommendations of findings by RTR Board?
- No further action
- Further training required +/or
- Administrative review.investigation by internal affairs
Once the Sheriff has rendered a decision in a RTR Board Review, the commanding officer of the affected employee will have how many days to implement the Sheriff’s decision?
90 days ( he will send email to RTR coordinator within 10 days of completion)
The five members of the Disciplinary Review Board membership consists of who?
2 selected by administration
2 selected by charged employee
1 selected by 4 others
If the decision rendered by the Sheriff after review by the disciplinary review board he has how many days to appeal?? To who??
Within 10 days
To the Civil Service Review Board
When is the Medal of Honor awarded and who is it awarded to?
Posthumously to the family of the officer
All members are required to notify who and by what means if they are arrested or cited for a criminal violation within _________ hours of the members return to work following the incident.
Sheriff in writing within 24 hours
At a minimum employees shall receive ethics training how often?
Biennially
Members shall obey the lawful orders of supervisors, including those relayed from a superior by an employee of the same or lesser rank unless.
The orders are known to be unlawful
obedience to an order known to be unlawful is no defense against legal or disciplinary action
When requested by the public members shall identify themselves by what?
Name, ID and Division
What is the proper method of addressing the national anthem when outside or inside, in uniform and covered?
Formal Salute at first note
What is the proper method of addressing the national anthem when outside or inside, in uniform and uncovered?
Stand at Attention
What is the proper method of addressing the national anthem present but not in uniform?
Right hand over heart
What is the proper method of addressing the national anthem present but not in uniform and covered?
Remove hat, place right hand over heart (at over left shoulder)
What is the proper method of addressing the national flag when present, in uniform and covered?
Salute the Flag
What is the proper method of addressing the national flag when present, in uniform and uncovered?
Stand at Attention
What is the proper method of addressing the national flag when present, in civilian clothing and covered?
Uncover, right hand over heart, hat over left shoulder
What is the proper method of addressing the national flag when present, in civilian clothing and uncovered?
Hand over heart
Members must first obtain permission from who prior to publishing articles as an official representative?
Sheriff
When taking medication or using therapeutic treatment that could impair the member’s performance, members shall immediately notify who, by what means?
Their supervisor by Form-4.
Supervisor will forward it to the Personnel Division to be placed in the employee’s medical file
When a supervisor is informed that a subordinate is taking medication or using therapeutic treatment that could impair the member’s performance, the supervisor will do what?
Observe the employee and determine if the employees performance is satisfactory
If a member is served with process for conduct arising in the course and scope of their employment, the employee must immediately notify who?
Office of the General Counsel
Members who have a damage suit brought against them by reason of the acts performed by the officer in the line of duty, shall immediately notify who?
Their Commanding Officer - Forwarded to Risk Management
Members shall furnish notification in writing, of their intent to file suit arising out of their official duties in an court of law to who and when?
Their supervisor, not less than 5 days before the actual filing date. It is forwarded to the Office of the General Counsel.
If an injunction is filed against a member, the member must notify who, by what means?
Their Commanding Officer in writing. Forwarded to Internal Affairs
No member shall, while wearing a uniform required for employment, take an active part in management of what?
a political campaign
No member shall engage in any political activity during the hours of employment, nor shall any person solicit political contributions from employees of the city or independent agency during the hours of employment or where?
In any city facility
No member shall give testimonials or permit their names or photos to be used for advertising while inferring employment with JSO unless what is obtained, from who?
Written permission is obtained from the Sheriff
All requests for employees to speak to any public or private group as a representative of JSO are referred to the PIO so the PIO will complete a speakers bureau form. What JSO employees are exempt from this rule?
Sheriff’s Administration and Staff, Community Affairs and PAL Officers (during normal on-duty assignments)
Members may accept a reward with the written approval of who?
Division Chief or Higher
A member shall notify who in what means if they are going to testify as a character witness on behalf of a defendant in a criminal case?
Undersheriff in writing
Shall not wear JSO uniform while testifying
The officers discretion to choose an alternative course of action instead of arrest is explicitly recognized and encouraged unless what 3 factors dictate otherwise?
- JSO directives require arrest
- Orders of a Supervisor
- Orders of another competent authority
Who is responsible for reporting suspected, observed or is informed of misconduct by an employee?
Any JSO member sworn or civilian
The information will be reported to a supervisor or Internal Affairs
If criminal/potentially criminal violation - reported directly to Integrity
What are the 2 classification of Misconduct?
Minor and Serious
Minor misconduct is conduct which does not require a ___________ and if sustained may result in informal counseling, remedial training or minor disciplinary action handled by the Watch or Unit Commander.
Formal Internal Investigation
Serious misconduct is conduct which warrant a detailed investigation by Internal Affairs, which if sustained could lead to _________, _______ or ________.
suspension, demotion or dismissal
Supervisors receiving complaints in person at the PMB during normal work hours shall do what?
Escort the complainant to the Internal Affairs Unit
Supervisors receiving complaints in person at the PMB after normal work hours shall do what?
Notify the Appropriate Watch Commander who will respond and investigate
Supervisors receiving complaints in person while in the field during normal work hours shall do what?
Obtain complainant information and call Internal Affairs
Supervisors receiving complaints in person while in the field after normal work hours shall do what?
Call the Watch Commander
Supervisors receiving complaints by phone shall refer complainants to where during normal work hours or who after normal work hours?
Internal Affairs
Communications Watch Commander
Supervisors receiving complaints by phone shall obtain what from the complainant and ensure what is provided to the complainant by mail, fax or e-mail.
Complainants name and phone number
Complaint form is mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to them
Can an anonymous complainant make a complaint against an officer? How do they receive a complaint form?
Yes
On the JSO website
The Integrity Unit will be notified immediately where there are reported cases of misconduct involving violations of local, state or federal laws that are ________.
In progress
When an allegation of misconduct is serious in nature who must be notified?
Internal Affairs
Investigations of misconduct must be completed within _________ after the allegation is received by a person authorized to investigate the misconduct (Lieutenant or Higher)?
180 days or no discipline shall be undertaken
Who is authorized to initiate an investigation into an allegation of misconduct?
Lieutenant or higher authority
During an investigation of misconduct, if the accused employee is a police or correctional officer, he will be advised of what before an interview?
Law Enforcement Officers/CO Bill of Rights and any other rights.
Must be placed under oath
During an investigation of misconduct, if the accused employee is a police or correctional officer, he will be allowed to do what before an interview?
Review the complaint, all evidence, statements, interview videos, etc.
With regard to misconduct investigations, placing an officer under oath only applies to what type investigation.
Formal Investigation requiring a summation
What are the 6 possible disposition classifications of Internal Affairs Investigations?
- Unfounded
- Exonerated
- Not Sustained
- Sustained
- Policy Revision
- Misconduct not based on original complaint
If an allegation is sustained and warrants a formal counseling, supervisors will document the action on what form? It will be maintained where?
Employee Improvement Form (P-0646)
In the employee’s supervisor’s file
Complaints relating to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require Internal Affairs notify who with the disposition of the complaint?
The city’s ADA Coordinator
Supervisors who receive reports of misconduct from a subordinate shall do what?
complete an employee complaint for (P-0235) and route it in a sealed envelope as the form directs
If an employee directly observes another JSO employee violating local, state or federal laws he shall do what?
Immediately notify the appropriate Watch Commander or the Integrity Unit
A formal investigation will not be classified as completed until what occurs?
Not until the highest ranking authority has reviewed, dated and signed the Disciplinary Actions Recommendation Form (P-0129)
A formal counseling is documented outside an employees personnel file on an Employee Improvement Form (P-0646). The form will be maintained where?
The original is kept in the Employee’s Supervisor’s File
A copy is given to the employee
Training, Informal Counseling and Formal Counseling are not considered what?
Disciplinary Action
A Written Reprimand Level 2 shall document all Formal Counseling received within the prior _________ months.
12 months
Written Reprimand Level 1 and 2 are considered discipline and are filed where?
Internal Affairs
Upon completion of a staff review, a Written Reprimand Level 2 shall be documented on Office of the Sheriff Letterhead and administered by who?
The employees Unit Commander or higher authority
Who has the authority to suspend, reduce pay, cause forfeiture of leave time, demote or dismiss an employee?
Only the Sheriff or his designee
Who has the authority to impose an emergency suspension without pay?
Any commanding officer. Must be an extraordinary situation. The commanding officer will notify the Chief of Professional Standards
When an employee is placed on an emergency suspension, what will be taken from the suspended employee?
ID card, Badges, All issued weapons, city vehicle
What disciplinary action is associated with Step 1 discipline?
Written Reprimand Level 1
What disciplinary action is associated with Step 2 discipline?
Written Reprimand Level 2
What disciplinary action is associated with Step 3 discipline?
Suspension without pay, Reduction of pay, Demotion
What disciplinary action is associated with Step 4 discipline?
Dismissal
Failure to attend wellness of cancel the appointment prior to 24 hours of the appointment could result in a formal counseling and what?
Loss of take home vehicle for 2 weeks
can’t borrow vehicle for 10-60
Information relating to an active Internal Affairs investigation will not be release to anyone without the approval of who?
Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs or
The Undersheriff
The Undersheriff of his designee may temporarily reassign or suspend a member in what cases?
Allegations of Serious Misconduct
and/or Substance Abuse
__________ are allegations which if proven true could result in the employee being suspended, demoted or terminated and require an extensive Internal Affairs Investigation.
Serious Allegations
_______ are allegations of misconduct which are investigated at the supervisory level and not in Internal Affairs.
Minor Allegations
Internal Affairs cases where the classification is determined to be exonerated, not sustained, unfounded, or sustained with a recommendation of disciplinary action of a Written Reprimand Level 2 or less, require the case packet be approved by who?
Department Director
In cases of a highly sensitive nature or where allegations are sustained with a recommendation of suspension, demotion or dismissal will be reviewed and approved by who?
The Undersheriff
All investigations sent to the employees chain of command for supervisory investigation shall be completed within ___________ days?
within 60 calendar days from the date the complaint is sent to the employees chain of command
All investigations conducted by Internal Affairs will be completed within ___________.
120 calendar days
Members of the JSO who are the principal of an Internal Investigation will be advised of what 3 things prior to the interview?
- They are part of an Administrative Investigation
- Florida LEO / CO Bill of Rights
- Administrative Proceedings Rights Form
(Also, allowed to review all statements, reports, evidence, etc with counsel and representative of their choice)
Internal Affairs is responsible for drug testing under what circumstances?
When there is a reasonable suspicion that the member has used, is found in possession of or has been identified as using a drug, alcohol, or controlled substance in violation of JSO directives, rules or regulations
If an employee is suspected of substance/alcohol abuse and is on-duty and involved in a crash/incident and the employees behavior can not be explained, the Internal Affairs Investigator shall contact _________ to seek approval for immediate drug/alcohol testing?
Employee’s Division Chief
Can results of an administrative chemical breath test be used in criminal prosecution?
No
If a member is placed on leave without pay subsequent to a failed chemical test, he may be immediately transferred if during normal business hours. If after normal business hours he will be told to do what?
Report to his Division Chief the following working day at 0900.
Who has the authority to counsel or require additional training for an employee without prior approval?
First Line Supervisor
The sale, purchase, transfer, use or possession of illegal drugs or drugs obtained illegally is a violation of law and will result in what?
Dismissal
JSO requires that all members while in any other state or country, shall not sell, purchase, transfer, use or possess any drug which would be __________.
illegal in the state of Florida
Based on General Order XV.7 Drug Screening Program, an employee is considered to be “under the influence” if he has a breath test result of over _______.
.000
Any JSO member using legal, over-the-counter, non-prescribed drugs which in any way impair or affect their job performance are responsible for bringing this fact to the attention of who?
Their Immediate Supervisor and the Personnel Medical Section Designee on a Form-4
If an employee ingests a drug in the performance of their duties, he will immediately do what?
Notify the supervisor on duty. The supervisor will document the incident on a Form-4.
If an employee is subject to passive inhalation of drugs during the performance of their duties, he will do what?
Notify the supervisor on duty via Form-4. (include type of drug, duration of exposure and necessity of exposure)
Which section of JSO is responsible for drug testing of applicants and basic recruit training?
Professional Standards Division
Which section of JSO is responsible for drug testing of probationary police/corrections, transfers in and out of drug units, random drug screening and fit for duty tests?
Personnel Division
Which section of JSO is responsible for drug testing of employees suspected of drug use and/or found in possession of drugs?
Internal Affairs Unit
Which section of JSO is responsible for drug testing of employees with prior disciplinary proceedings related to drugs?
Internal Affairs Unit
When an employee is notified by their Division Chief or designee of their selection to be drug tested, they shall do what?
Report directly to one of the 3 testing locations
If an employee selected for random drug screening is off work for a short duration (____ days or less), what shall occur?
14 calendar days or less
The employee will be sent when he returns to work
If an employee selected for random drug screening is off work for a long absence (14 calendar days or more), what shall occur?
A Form 4 will be sent to the Chief of Personnel explaining why the employee was not sent
In computing time limits of each step in the grievance process, what days will not be counted?
Regular Scheduled Days Off
Holidays and Weekends
A copy of all grievance reports will be forwarded to what 2 places/person once a final disposition has been reached?
Internal Affairs Unit and
Chief of Personnel
Who is responsible for ensuring attendance is accurate on a daily basis?
Supervisor or designee
If an employee is reported to be Absent without Leave (AWL), documentation stating the reason for carrying the employee in that status will be submitted where?
The Personnel Division
Who can initiate the IOD roll call attendance code?
Roll Call Supervisor
All employees shall be reported on the roll call at the actual work assignment regardless of duration of the assignment, with the exception of __________.
Academy Classes
Who initiates a transfer in EIS?
The employee’s current roll call supervisor
The new roll call supervisor is responsible for reviewing and approving the transfer
In both the Patrol and Investigations Division, if a roll call assignment or attendance status changes after the beginning of a shift, who will notify the communications center watch commander and update EIS?
The roll call supervisor or higher authority
How often will supervisors sign off on the previous weeks time sheet for the assigned roll calls? When is this done?
On a weekly basis
First day back after regular days off
What attendance code is to be used only when an employee is out of town on JSO business, and is not to be used for when he is away from his regular duty station such as at in-service training or at the range?
Special Duty (SD)
An individual convicted of a _________, any ___________ , or with an __________ will not be allowed to participate in the Observer Program.
- Convicted of a Felony Crime against a person
- Convicted of a Felony Drug Charge
- Outstanding Warrant
In the Civilian Observer Program, an individual convicted of a felony crime against property, misdemeanor drug charges, morals charge, or persons with any pending criminal charges will not be permitted to ride for a period of ______ years from the last conviction.
5 years
In the Civilian Observer Program, an individual convicted of any other misdemeanor charge(s) will not be permitted to ride for a period of _______from the last conviction.
1 year
Civilian Observers are required to submit their observer program request/release form (P-0596) to their appropriate sub station how many days prior to the date they wish to ride?
3 days prior
Civilian Observers, once approved, are permitted to ride one time within any 2 week period, unless otherwise approved by a Chief of Patrol or higher. The approval is valid for how long?
a 14 day period
How old must individuals be to participate in the Civilian Observer Program?
At least 16 (if under 18 - must have parent/guardian notarized written consent)
If an officer is initiating a request for an observer, it shall be submitted by when?
At least 24 hours prior to the requested ride along
If an officer is initiating a request for an observer, it shall be submitted at least 24 hours before the requested ride along, if not submitted 24 hours prior to the ride along, it requires whose approval?
Watch Commander
Prior to allowing the Civilian Observer to begin the ride along, the assigned officer shall do what?
Verify the observer’s identity via government issued photo ID against the observer applicant
Observer program request/release forms will be maintained for how long?
Four anniversary years after the ride along
Employees who are going to be on annual/personal or military leave for more than 30 calendar days shall do what?
Return their assigned vehicle to the fleet coordinators office. Must leave vehicle card in the vehicle.
Sick leave will be initiated each day in EIS unless the illness is extended past _________ days, at which time it can be input in work cycle increments.
10 days
If carried as sick leave on an EIS roll call, employees are expected to be found where during normal duty hours, unless they have permission from their commanding officer or an authorized representative.
Home, Physicians office, hospital or enroute to/from one of these locations
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to provide 12 weeks of paid (use of leave) or unpaid job-protected leave for medical reasons. To be eligible an employee must have worked for JSO/city for ______ months and _________ hours.
at least 12 months and 1250 hours
A Temporary Limited Duty is a duty assignment required by a medical, physical or psychological impairment, which debilitates an employee and a medical provider states in writing, the employee can not perform the duties of his job for a limited duration and is treatable. How long is the limited duration as defined by this law?
not more than one year
Requests for temporary limited duty are generally initiated by the employee. They are routed to the Assistant Chief and up the chain of command. Who makes the final determination on a temporary limited duty assignment?
Director
Are employees on temporary limited duty authorized to carry a firearm?
Yes, if concealed and current on firearms certification
Are employees on temporary limited duty authorized to have a take home vehicle?
No, they are only allowed to drive city vehicles during work hours with the approval of a Chief or higher authority.
Are employees on temporary limited duty authorized to work off duty?
No, if it involves the exercise of police authority
Are employees on temporary limited duty authorized to work overtime?
No, also no overtime is permitted for medical appointments related to workers compensation
Is overtime authorized for attendance at medical appointments related to workers compensation?
No
What is required to return to full duty after a temporary limited duty assignment? Who is it provided to?
A physicians release statement
Provided to the Personnel Division Medical Designee
Corrections and Police Military Reservists may not exceed 240 training hours per ____________ ?
Fiscal Year
Civilian Reservists may not exceed 240 training hours per ____________ ?
Calendar Year
Reservists activated for deployment will be transferred to a personnel division active duty roll call. Upon return the employee will complete the military return checklist and furnish a DD-214 to the personnel division within ________ days.
60 days
A leave of absence without pay may be granted for personal reasons for up to ______ days in a calendar year?
10 work days
A leave of absence without pay may be granted if the leave is not personal and deemed beneficial to the service of the city for how long in a calendar year?
6 months initially and extended an additional 6 months
If an employee is activated to active duty for more than ______ days he must turn in his issued equipment. If less than ______ days he may keep the equipment. (excluding assigned vehicle which must be turned in if leave is over 30 days)
45 days
Any officer whose actions result in a death or serious bodily harm shall be removed from the line of duty assignment and placed on Administrative Leave by who?
A/C of Crimes Against Persons or higher
Employees on limited duty status due to a critical incident shall not do what 4 things while on the ADL status?
- Wear a uniform
- Drive a take home vehicle
- Use police powers
- Work off-duty
According to IOD, “on duty” refers to an employee engaged in their primary duty of enforcing criminal, traffic or penal laws in primary or authorized secondary employment. Employees are also covered while coming and going to work in an official Law Enforcement vehicle, except when?
A distinct deviation for a non-essential personal errand
Are reserve officers performing a police function covered by workers compensation?
Yes, when activated by the Sheriff
Are authorized volunteers of JSO covered by workers compensation?
Yes, if in performance of duty
Are police explorers covered by workers compensation?
No
When supervisors become aware of an injury on duty they are required to complete “the supervisors investigation report of employee injury or illness” and the Florida Dept of Labor and Employment Security “First Report of Injury or Illness” forms within _______ hours.
24 hours
Overtime requests are not authorized for medical appointments relating to worker compensation injuries except what 2 situations?
- The employee is receiving initial treatment that goes beyond the end of his shift
- Employee must be seen by the workers compensation treating physician the following day which falls on a RDO.
Any request for overtime must be approved by ________ or_________ when seeking treatment for an IOD.
Director of Personnel and Professional Standards or the Chief of Personnel
The police officer whose name appears on the arrest report as the arresting officer is required to file charges with the SAO promptly within _________ hours if scheduled to work the next day or within ________ if not scheduled to work the next day.
24 hours
120 hours
An exception to the requirement of officers to file within 24 hours if working the next day or 120 hours if not working the next day is what?
Detectives with prior approval of their supervisor
All sworn officers, except who, shall file on duty unless exigent circumstances and prior approval of a supervisor.
Midnight Shift Officers
Witness fees are a function of the court system and not JSO, employees are entitled to a witness fee if they are __________ and under __________.
they are not on duty and under subpoena of the SAO or PD office
If an officer is placed on “telephone standby” by the SAO, PD or Private Attorney, he will notify the Court Liaison and provide what to the Court Liaison?
his location and a telephone number to reach him at
Officers shall appear for depositions without a subpoena, upon written notice of taking depositions delivered at the address of the law enforcement agency _________ days before the date of the deposition.
5 days prior
If it is necessary that a telephone conversation with a defense attorney be conducted off duty, the employee will be entitled to _________, up to a maximum of __________.
Straight time for 1 hour for any portion of an hour
Up to a maximum of 2 hours (documented as pager standby in EIS)
Any member changing their name or requiring a marital status change is required within ___________ days after the change, to report to the Personnel Division in person with the proper documentation.
30 calendar days
For emergency and recall purposes, all members are required to have a contact number during off duty hours. Cell phones are suitable as long as they are not ____________.
a prepaid account
Employees shall update any change of address or contact telephone # in the EIS within ________ of their return to duty after the change.
24 hours
The Tele Serv Sergeant is authorized to give the contact number of an employee to another employee of the JSO who has properly identified by what?
Name, home phone # and agency ID number
Who is responsible for ensuring that a phase III test of the emergency recall plan is conducted on a JSO wide basis at least every 6 months, or at the request of the Sheriff?
Director of Investigations and Homeland Security
What phase of employee recall involves the use of on-duty personnel from the patrol division and/or the hold over of on-duty shift of the patrol division? It is done by the authority of who?
Phase I
On Duty Patrol Watch Commander or higher
What phase of employee recall involves the call up of oncoming shift of the patrol division and the hold over of on-duty personnel? It is done by the authority of who?
Phase II
Zone Commander or higher
Zone Commander notify Lts, Lts notify Sgts, Sgts notify officers
What phase of employee recall involves the use of all personnel necessary from the entire JSO? Activation is done by the authority of who?
Phase III
Director of Investigation and Homeland Security or higher
At a Phase III and IV employee recall, what is cancelled? Except what?
regular days and all other leave
except sick leave
What phase of recall involves the request for and utilization of outside agencies including, but not limited to, other law enforcement agencies and state and federal forces. Activation is done by the authority of who with whose assistance?
Phase IV
Sheriff or designee
Assistance of the Mayor
How often are phase III recall tests conducted at JSO?
every 6 months
For the purpose of obtaining assistance from the Florida National Guard, a state of emergency must be declared. Who has the authority to declare a state of emergency?
The Mayor
Who has the authority to order the National Guard to assist in emergency situations?
The governor
Uniformed members shall receive a new pair of boots/shoes every how often? Reserves?
Once a year
Once every 2 years
Loss of or damage to JSO issued uniform, clothing, insignia or equipment shall be reported by the employee to who, by what means?
e-mail to their Assistant Chief
Loss of a firearm, badge, portable radio, JSO ID card, or other equipment which has as serial number or unique number requires what?
General Offense Report
e-mail to their Assistant Chief
Once an officer is trained in the deployment of a CEW, the officer may choose whether or not to continue wearing his issued impact weapon on his duty belt.
If an officer chooses not to wear his impact weapon, he will have the weapon where?
in his assigned vehicle in a readily accessible area
Who can approve wearing of items other than regulation issued items of uniform clothing/shoes, body armor, insignia, brass and equipment?
Division Chief or higher
No visible jewelry other than __________, _________, and __________ will be worn by uniformed personnel
Rings, watches and bracelets (rings limited to 1 ring per hand - wedding set considered one)
Female employees may wear ear rings that are ________ and that are ____ in diameter or smaller (one matching in each ear).
round and 7mm or smaller
How many bracelets are officers allowed to wear? What type are not allowed?
One
Bangles or charm bracelets
The uniform, or any part of it, shall not be worn while an officer is what?
Under Suspension
The wearing of a uniform while in a limited duty status is only permitted with the approval of who?
Sheriff
Officers may wear a single or double magazine pouch, but not what? If a triple magazine pouch is worn officers will be responsible for what?
two singles
purchasing the magazine and pouch
Officers may wear what type of magazine pouch on their belt as long as it doesn’t interfere?
Rifle magazine
A black ribbon or black tape may be worn over the face of the badge upon notification of an officer’s death until when? It may also be worn when?
the completion of funeral service
During police memorial week
Senior police officers are officers with how many years of service?
Master police officers are officers with how many years of service?
senior - 8
master - 16
Senior and Master police officers shall wear what on which collar instead of JP.
Service Chevrons
Right collar point up
Senior police sergeants shall wear three service chevrons and what on each sleeve?
One Rocker