General Orders - Rules of Conduct Flashcards
The purpose of rules of conduct is to alert employees to some of the more sensitive and often problematic matters
True
Rules of conduct guides employees in conducting themselves in a manner that reflects standards of department and professionalism as required of law enforcement officers and civilian personnel
True
Members who violate rules or regulation or are convicted in a court are subject to
Discipline up to dismissal
Existence of facts establishing a violation of law, ordinance, or rule is all that is required to
Support charges of such an allegation
A supervisor may suspend an officer when it is determined
for the preservation of good order, efficiency and discipline
After an immediate suspension the supervisor must relate in writing to the _______ ________ no later than ___________________
Police Commissioner
End of shift when discipline occurred
WPD officers will conduct themselves in a _______ manner consistent with the rules of conduct policy
Ethical
The fundamental duties of a police officer
Serving the community
safeguarding lives and property
Ensure the rights of liberty and the equality of justice
A police officer will use _________ with responsibility
Discretion
Consistent and wise use of discretion will
Preserve good relationships and retain the confidence of the public
Officers will cooperate with other agencies
True
Police officers will behave in a manner that does not bring ________ to the agency or themselves
Discredit
Officers shall not violate law or lawful order
True
Officers shall maintain sufficient competency to properly perform their duties
True
Unsatisfactory performance
Lack of knowledge of laws Unwillingness to perform Failure to take appropriate action Inattentive to duty Absence without leave
All complaints against any member of the department shall be received and handled in accordance with departmental policy
True
Complaints in any form will be taken in a
courteous and efficient manner
Officers are required to be _______ _______ ______ in all matters
Accurate, complete, truthful
Officers who are cited, investigated or arrested are required to
Notify a supervisor as soon as possible
Officers shall not use profane language or gestures
True
Officers shall not bring alcohol or drugs into the station unless for evidentiary purposes
True
When taking prescription medications that may impair an officer must notify
Their immediate supervisor
Smoking in the department, vehicles or in view of the public
Prohibited
Chewing tobacco
Prohibited while on duty
Off duty officers shall not arrest or issue citations or warnings to traffic violators on sight
True
Officers are prohibited from
Endorsements
Address gatherings or appear on TV
Utilize police equipment off duty
Maintain duplicate files
When an officer is suspended
Notify the officer being suspended
Suspension may occur now or at a future date
Any days in excess of 1 shall be consecutive and not in conjunction with leave or furlough
Who takes equipment from a suspended officer
Officers Bureau Captain
Who restores the officer to duty
Officers Bureau Captain
Officers must be able to articulate the reason for a violation of rules of conduct
True
