General Orders Flashcards
What does Corrective Action include (3 things)?
Counseling, Training, and Disciplinary Action
Are Performance Infractions considered discipline?
No
What is the minimum corrective action that is considered disciplinary
Written Warning
Who has the authority to impose an emergency suspension?
Bureau, Division, and/or Shift/Sector Commander
When can the Chief place an officer on Admin Duty or Admin Duty w/ Pay?
Eval for Fitness for Duty, Allegation of Criminal Nature, Allegation in which dismissal is a penalty
An officer SHALL/SHALL NOT be required to respond in writing to an anonymous complaint?
Shall Not
How is a Chronic Complainant identified?
3 or more unfounded/not sustained complaints w/in 2 yrs
What is the limit on performance infractions?
2 w/in 12mths and 3 w/in 36mths
What is the limit on Minor Offenses?
3 or more w/in 12mths or 4 or more w//in 36mths
Is Tardiness 3 times in a 30 day period a Major or Minor Offense?
Major
Who MAY be assigned preliminary inquires (IA) of minor violations that may result in corrective action, up to and including a written warning?
Line Supervisor
Who MAY be assigned preliminary inquires (IA) of minor violations that may result in corrective action up to and including an employee notice w/out suspension, demotion, or termination?
Bureau/Unit/Shift Commanders
Can a REDII be completed for demotion or termination?
No
How many days must the requesting employee submit the signed REDII to IA?
7 days
What are the 6 findings that an IA can be classified as?
Not Involved, Unfounded, Exonerated, Not Sustained, Sustained, Policy Failure
When is the Early Warning System(IA) alerted?
Officers who have received 3 or more complaints w/in 6mths (primarily used in Use-of-Force (or related incidents)
Who is responsible to ensuring the In-Car Video Systems are operational?
The Officer
What are some of the LEO functions that the video system should be used?
Traffic Stops, DUI’s, Pursuits, Calls for Service, Citizen Contacts, Detainees in Patrol Car, Monitoring Crime Scenes
When do Evidentiary tapes have to be submitted?
ASAP but no later than the end of shift
When do Non-Evidentiary tapes have to be submitted?
When the tape is full
With regards to Checkpoints: Can officers pursue and stop vehicles that make a u-turn or use an alternate route to avoid the checkpoint?
No, unless a violation of the law is observed.
How early does the PIO have to announce a traffic checkpoint?
At least 24hrs prior to the event
Can an officer issue a parking citation to a vehicle parked on private property?
No (G.O. 40.1.d.2)
When can an officer have a vehicle towed from private property?
When it is a dangerous vehicle (C.O. 26-139)
Who has administrative responsibility for abandoned vehicles?
PST Admin Supervisor
When is FHP requested to investigate traffic crashes involving GPD vehicle driven by officers?
Fatality, Serious bodily injury to officer or to another caused by an officer, results in criminal charge against officer, result of vehicle pursuit
What are the crash conditions that trigger Drug Free Work Place mandatory testing?
Accident involving death, injury to employee requiring medical treatment off site, issuance of a moving violation, and/or damage greater than $2500 when employee can’t be absolved of fault
What are the crash investigation responsibilities of the Supv.?
Blue Team entry, Accident Analysis form (if injured)
How many points is a Minor Crash?
1 point (under $2500 total damage)
How many points is an Enhanced Crash?
2 points (at or over $2500 total damage)
How many points is an Enhanced Crash w/injury or disabling damage?
3 points
How many points is a Major Crash?
4 points
How long do the points carry over?
36mths
