GM 306-310

Question 1

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The _____________ identifies unacceptable behavioral traits in officers before those behavioral traits develop into disciplinary problems for the officer and the Department.

Answer 1

Officer Concern Program

Question 2

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

There are three (3) methods for referring officers who are identified as having unacceptable behavioral traits to the Officer Concern Program. The three (3) methods for referrals are:

Answer 2

Referrals by the Chief of Police
Referrals by Supervisors
Computer-Generated Referrals

Question 3

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

__________________ may initiate a referral by submitting a written report through the chain of command to the respective Division Commander.

Answer 3

Immediate and intermediate supervisors

Question 4

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Officer Concern Program Board, hereafter referred to as the Board, is comprised of ___________ voting members appointed by the Chief of Police.

Answer 4

seven (7)

Question 5

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Officer Concern members are of the following ranks:

Answer 5

1. A Division Commander who serves as the chairperson;
2. A Captain;
3. A Lieutenant;
4. A Sergeant;
5. A Detective-Investigator; and
6. Two (2) Police Officers.

Question 6

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

Board members must have a minimum of __________ seniority with the Department and must not have incurred a suspension during the previous ______________.

Answer 6

five (5) years

twelve (12) months

Question 7

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

Board members serve _______ month terms

Answer 7

six (6)

Question 8

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

______ Board members must be present to conduct a hearing.

Answer 8

Five (5)

Question 9

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Preliminary Review Panel is comprised of ______ officers of any rank from the existing Board.

Answer 9

three (3)

Question 10

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM/ PRELIMINARY REVIEW PANEL

_______ members are appointed by the Chief of Police.

Answer 10

Two (2)

Question 11

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM/ PRELIMINARY REVIEW PANEL

All three (3) Preliminary Review Panel members must be present to conduct a preliminary review of an officer case study. The subject officer __________ appear before the Preliminary Review Panel.

Answer 11

does not

Question 12

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM/ PRELIMINARY REVIEW PANEL

The Preliminary Review Panel only reviews officer case studies where the recommendations for the majority of the complaints which caused the referrals are either _______________ for formal complaints or no disciplinary action for line complaints.

Answer 12

unfounded

Question 13

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM/ PRELIMINARY REVIEW PANEL

In cases not forwarded to the OFFICER CONCERN Board, an officer will again become a candidate for the program if an additional complaint is received within _______________ of the original complaint which caused the referral.

Answer 13

eighteen (18) months

Question 14

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Officer Concern Program Board Chairperson notifies the officer as to the date and time his/her presence is required at a Board hearing.
The officer’s presence at the Board hearing is _______________.

Answer 14

mandatory

Question 15

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Officer Concern Program Board Chairperson notifies the officer as to the date and time his/her presence is required at a Board hearing. The officer may have a supervisory officer present, but the supervisor’s presence is _____________________.

Answer 15

optional and voluntary

Question 16

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

If the Chief of Police approves the Plan of Action, a meeting is called by the Officer Concern Program Board Chairperson and includes the following persons:

Answer 16

a. Chairperson;
b. Officer (candidate);
c. The officer’s immediate supervisor;
d. The officer’s Division Commander;
e. A Board member holding the same rank as the officer; and
f. If temporary reassignment is part of the Plan of Action, the supervisor responsible for supervision of the officer during the temporary reassignment.

Question 17

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The officer’s immediate supervisor monitors the officer’s progress while assigned to a Plan of Action and reports his findings to the Board Chairperson, the officer’s Captain, and the Officer Concern Program Coordinator on a _________ basis.

Answer 17

weekly

Question 18

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Officer Concern Program Coordinator will complete an annual written evaluation of the Officer Concern Program to determine the Program’s effectiveness and to recommend any modifications which need to be made. The annual evaluation will be presented to the Chief of Police, and at a minimum, will include the following:

Answer 18

1. Number of officers referred to the Officer Concern Program during the calendar year
2. Most common method of referral;
3. Most common remedial action taken; and
4. The effectiveness of the Officer Concern Program.

Question 19

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

It is the policy of the San Antonio Police Department to establish and maintain an open and cooperative environment in which members of the media and public may obtain _________________ on all matters of community interest in a manner which does not jeopardize police operations or the rights of citizens, complainants, witnesses, and persons in custody.

Answer 19

timely and accurate information

Question 20

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The ranking officer at the scene of an incident has the following responsibilities:

Answer 20

1. Releasing to the media, as soon as practical, any factual information listed under Subsection .05A;
2. Designating a press area;
3. Allowing access to crime scenes as soon as practical;
4. Protecting the interests of owners or agents on whose private property a crime scene exists; and
5. Delegating the responsibility for the release of information under Subsection .05A.

Question 21

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

Any officer may release information listed under Subsection .05A on a police incident which does not require the presence of a Supervisory Officer?

Answer 21

major accidents, fires

Question 22

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The Police Media Services Detail has the responsibility to coordinate media activities involving the various official functions of the Department at scenes of _________________.

Answer 22

major police incidents

Question 23

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DETAIL responsibilities include the following:

Answer 23

1. Limiting media personnel to those areas which will not interfere with operational functions and access to the
   location;
2. Establishing and marking an information dissemination point or press area;
3. Arranging interviews with appropriate personnel if and when feasible; and
4. Preparing a written news release, if necessary.

Question 24

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The following information may be released regarding a police incident:

Answer 24

a. Location of the offense/incident;
b. Premises involved;
c. Time of occurrence;
d. A brief summary of the offense/incident;
e. Identification and description of a complainant (note exceptions in Section .06);
f. General description of a suspect (note exceptions in Section .06);
g. General description and/or license number of a suspect’s vehicle may be released if it does not compromise
the investigation;
h. General description of the property involved. Avoid descriptions which detail the evidence and which
hinder the investigation; and/or
i. Identification of investigating officers, without compromising an undercover operation

Question 25

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The Officer delegated the responsibility of releasing information consults with a ______________ before
releasing information not covered by this procedure.

Answer 25

Supervisory Officer

Question 26

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The release of information at major crime scenes or incidents is coordinated with the ________________ to
ensure crime scene integrity.

Answer 26

proper investigative unit

Question 27

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

Information regarding internal investigations is released through the ______________ or a
representative designated by the Chief of Police.

Answer 27

Police Media Services Detail

Question 28

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

Information regarding Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) citywide statistics is released only through the ____________________.

Answer 28

Police Media Services Detail

Question 29

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The following information in connection with police incidents is not released:

Answer 29

a. The name of a complainant or victim who is deceased or seriously injured, until a surviving relative has been notified;
b. The name of a complainant who has been involved in any type of sexual offense;
c. The name of a suspect, until the suspect has been booked in a jail facility or formal charges have been filed;
d. Identification and description of witnesses;
e. The existence or contents of statements, oral admissions, or oral confessions made by a suspect or apprehended person;
f. Personal opinions about the suspect and/or information on evidence;
g. Statements concerning the testimony or the truthfulness of witnesses; and
h. Photographs of any person who is a suspect or arrested person which are taken for purposes of investigatory or criminal history record information in an ongoing investigation.

Question 30

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

Requests from the public or media for release of the home address or phone number of any member of the Department are referred to the ________________.

Answer 30

Police Media Services Detail

Question 31

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

Any requests from outside the Department for release of information from departmental administrative or field files are referred to the ____________________.

Answer 31

Accounting and Personnel Office

Question 32

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

Members of the media requesting to ride in a police vehicle to a police incident shall make the request through the ______________________, with final approval obtained through the Office of the Chief of Police.

Answer 32

Police Media Services Detail

Question 33

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

Officers _____________ restrict the movement of media personnel unless their actions clearly and directly interfere with police operations or investigations.

Answer 33

should not

Question 34

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

Officers ____ restrict the use of flash or bright lighting when their use may hinder police operations.

Answer 34

may

Question 35

GM 309 WEAPONS

Officers working inside a police facility ____ store their firearms in a secure area instead of carrying the firearms on their person,

Answer 35

may

Question 36

GM 309 WEAPONS

Department-issued rifles and shotguns are assigned to the ______________ the officer works.

Answer 36

duty station

Question 37

GM 309 WEAPONS

Suppressors (also called silencers) or any type of device attached to, or part of the barrel of a firearm, which reduces the amount of noise generated by the discharge of a firearm are prohibited from being used on all Department issued and personally-owned ____________, authorized to be carried, on- or off-duty by officers.

Answer 37

handguns and shotguns

Question 38

GM 309 WEAPONS

Once authorized and prior to deploying/using their/a suppressor Officers shall provide a copy of their approved ______________________________ for the specific suppressor they will be utilizing, to the armorer/FPCO or designee for review, inspection, and final approval.

Answer 38

“ATF Form 4 (5320. 4) Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm”

Question 39

GM 309 WEAPONS

Access into all areas of the Ready Room is restricted to personnel assigned to the __________________________________. In case of an emergency, a supervisor may obtain a key for the Ready Room at the ___________, which is located at Police Headquarters.

Answer 39

Armory and Supply Office and Unit/Shift Directors and/or their designees

Security Desk

Question 40

GM 309 WEAPONS

Officers assigned to the Special Operations Unit may receive approval from their ___________________ to carry another approved handgun as their primary handgun.

Answer 40

Division Commander

Question 41

GM 309 WEAPONS

Officers of the rank of Captain or above—while wearing a __________—will carry in an approved holster either the City issued S&W M& or an optional primary handgun.

Answer 41

garrison belt

Question 42

GM 309 WEAPONS

With ___________ approval, officers under this section may carry their primary weapon either on their person or in a container such as a purse, briefcase, fanny pack, carrying bag, etc.

Answer 42

supervisory

Question 43

GM 309 WEAPONS

Handguns carried in containers are not required to be in a holster when such containers are designed to secure the handgun in a manner which would prevent:

Answer 43

1. The handgun from becoming readily accessible to unauthorized persons;
2. Accidental discharges; and
3. Exposure of the handgun to the public

Question 44

GM 309 WEAPONS/ UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENTS

On-duty officers working in these assignments are authorized to deviate from the Causal Dress carry requirements only when part of an active investigation (not to include an arrest warrant) in an operational role with __________________________________.

Answer 44

supervisory approval and a supervisory approved operational plan

Question 45

GM 309 WEAPONS/ UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENTS

Officers carrying an approved handgun other than the Department issued S&W M&P9 as their primary weapon shall do so in accordance with Section .08 of this procedure and shall have prior written authorization though their _____________________________.

Answer 45

chain of command, from the Office of the Chief of Police or his designee

Question 46

GM 309 WEAPONS/ UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENTS

Shoulder weapons, whether issued by the Department or personally owned, will only be carried by an officer who has received written approval from their chain of command, including his _____________________ and ____________.

Answer 46

Division Commander

the FPCO

Question 47

GM 309 WEAPONS/ UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENTS

The Chief of Police or his designee (_____________) may authorize, in writing, officers working undercover assignments to carry an authorized weapon in a manner other than in an approved holster or approved case.

Answer 47

supervisory officer

Question 48

GM 309 WEAPONS/ UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENTS

The Unit/Shift Director or their designee (supervisory officer) ______ authorize officers working undercover assignments not to carry a firearm for a specific assignment which may place the officer in greater danger than being armed.

Answer 48

may

Question 49

GM 309 WEAPONS

Having a_______________ does not relieve officers from complying with the WEAPONS procedure.

Answer 49

Handgun License (HL)

Question 50

GM 309 WEAPONS

The _________________ shall determine the types of firearms, ammunition, holsters, and shoulder weapon cases officers are approved to carry both on- and off-duty, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police.

Answer 50

Training Academy Commander or his designee

Question 51

GM 309 WEAPONS

Officers approved to carry an optional handgun as a primary weapon must carry the handgun in a holster designed for the make and model of the firearm that provides at least ______ mechanical, retention device and makes the firearm readily available. Shoulder holsters must be in a ___________ carry configuration.

Answer 51

one

vertical

Question 52

GM 309 WEAPONS

A semi-automatic handgun with a caliber designation not less than _____________, nor more than _________, with a minimum magazine capacity of _______ rounds of ammunition.

Answer 52

.380 caliber

.45 caliber

five (5)

Question 53

GM 309 WEAPONS

A 12-gauge pump shotgun with a barrel length of __________ with a minimum five (5) round magazine tube and a manual-of-arms matching to the department-issued patrol shotgun.

Answer 53

18 to 20 inches

Question 54

GM 309 WEAPONS

Officers may utilize personally owned/purchased Short Barreled Rifles (SBR) with a barrel length less than ____ but no less than ________ upon receiving approval from their chain of command.

Answer 54

16”

11.5”

Question 55

GM 309 WEAPONS

PATROL RIFLE Must have a factory unaltered trigger press weight of not less than ___________.

Answer 55

4 pounds

Question 56

GM 309 WEAPONS

Any additional ammunition officers choose to carry in emergency response equipment designed for primary weapons or shoulder weapons must be new, non-reloaded ammunition of the same manufacturer, brand, caliber, weight, and velocity as __________________.

Answer 56

Department issued duty ammunition

Question 57

GM 309 WEAPONS

Uniformed officers shall utilize the ______________ Duty Holster to carry the S&W M&P9.

Answer 57

Safariland Model 6360 RDS

Question 58

GM 309 WEAPONS

For a handgun weapon-mounted light to be considered for approval it must:

Answer 58

a. Provide LED illumination of at least 120 lumens
b. Manufactured to fit the officer’s approved duty weapon.
c. Designated by Safariland to fit the light bearing version of the Model 6360 RDS Duty Holster.
d. May be operated by either toggle switch or pressure pad.

Question 59

GM 309 WEAPONS

Officers carrying a handgun mounted weaponlight ______ carry a separate hand-held utility light, in working order, as their primary illumination tool.

Answer 59

shall

Question 60

GM 309 WEAPONS

The FPCO (supervisor) or the supervisor notified of a stolen firearm will ensure an offense report is written regarding the stolen firearm. The original report will be routed to the __________ and copies will be forwarded to the _______________________________.

Answer 60

Records Office

follow-up unit, the officer’s division commander, and the Office of the Chief.

Question 61

GM 309 WEAPONS

The FPCO (supervisor) or another supervisor will ensure the officer in possession of a stolen firearm writes a report indicating the circumstances of his __________________.

Answer 61

possession of the firearm

Question 62

GM 309 WEAPONS

Prior to firing Less-Than-Lethal rounds from either a designated 12-gauge shotgun or 37mm or 40mm launcher, officers shall:

Answer 62

1. Unload all ammunition from the weapon;
2. Visually and manually inspect the breech and magazine or cylinder of the weapon to ensure that all ammunition has been removed from the weapon;
3. Load the Less-Than-Lethal munitions into the weapon, visually inspecting each round prior to insertion, ensuring that the ammunition which is being loaded is the correct Less-Than-Lethal munitions; and
4. Whenever possible, a second officer shall observe and verify all stages of the unloading of the weapon and the loading of all Less-Than-Lethal munitions.

Question 63

GM 309 WEAPONS

When deploying Less-Than-Lethal munitions, the preferred target areas are the __________________________ of the subject. The operator should not intentionally target the ____________________ of the subject.

Answer 63

arms, shoulders, thighs, knees, or shins

head/neck, thorax, heart, groin, or spine

Question 64

GM 309 WEAPONS

The less-lethal shotgun will be stored at the substation in a ___________________. It will be unloaded and equipped with an ________ and less than lethal rounds.

Answer 64

designated area

ammo pouch

Question 65

GM 309 WEAPONS

The ___________ will be responsible for identifying and distributing the less-lethal shotguns prior to the start of each shift and ensuring they are returned.

Answer 65

unit director

Question 66

GM 309 WEAPONS/Failure to Qualify with a Department Issued Handgun

The FPCO shall immediately notify the ___________________ when an officer fails to qualify after two attempts with his Department issued handgun.

Answer 66

Training Academy Commander

Question 67

GM 309 WEAPONS/Failure to Qualify with a Department Issued Handgun

In the event an officer fails to qualify after the fourth attempt, the Training Academy Commander contacts the _____________________ to place the officer on special assignment to the Training Academy. The officer will attend a ____________ hour firearm remediation course at the Training Academy.

Answer 67

Office of the Chief of Police

sixteen (16)

Question 68

GM 309 WEAPONS/Failure to Qualify with a Department Issued Handgun

All officers who are assigned to the remediation course shall be required to attend _____________ remedial firearms training.

Answer 68

quarterly

Question 69

GM 309 WEAPONS/ Failure to Qualify with a Shoulder Weapon

Officers failing to qualify on any Departmental qualification courses with a shoulder weapon after two (2) attempts shall not be authorized to carry a shoulder weapon. The FPCO will issue the officer and ___________ a written notification on SAPD Form #60-RCF, Request to Carry Firearm, advising the officer he is not authorized to carry a shoulder weapon.

Answer 69

their supervisor

Question 70

GM 309 WEAPONS/ Failure to Qualify with a Shoulder Weapon

The officer’s _______________ will be notified by the FPCO when an officer fails to qualify after two (2) attempts with a shoulder weapon.

Answer 70

division commander

Question 71

GM 309 WEAPONS

Verify information on any approved firearms checked in or out of the Ready Room by officers is properly entered into the _________________.

Answer 71

weapon’s logbook

Question 72

GM 309 WEAPONS

If the Armory is closed, a supervisor shall accompany the officer to the Ready Room to obtain a spare firearm or ECD to replace the damaged or inoperative department-issued firearm or ECD. A written report listing the malfunction or damage shall be attached to the firearm or ECD and a copy of the report is routed through the __________________________________.

Answer 72

officer’s chain of command to his Division Commander

Question 73

GM 309 WEAPONS

The loss or theft of a Department-issued or personally-owned approved firearm shall immediately be reported to the _______________________________.

Answer 73

FPCO or his designee, Department Armorer, and a supervisory officer

Question 74

GM 309 WEAPONS

Any officer discharging a firearm accidentally or intentionally, except while training on a shooting range or while lawfully hunting wild game, shall immediately notify an _______________ and report the incident in writing, through his chain of command, to the Division Commander

Answer 74

on-duty supervisor

Question 75

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Command and Honor Guard uniform specifications are determined by the ______________.

Answer 75

Chief of Police

Question 76

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Deviation from any regulation in this UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES procedure is allowed only by permission of a member’s Division Commander when necessitated by a _________________.

Answer 76

specialized or undercover duty assignment

Question 77

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

The awards are worn above the nameplate on the right side of the regulation uniform shirt. The number of awards worn is limited to _____ awards.

Answer 77

six (6)

Question 78

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

The formal uniform, including the regulation hat, shall be worn by all officers to all formal police functions (i.e., funerals, Police Officer Memorial Day events, formal inspections, etc.) and when directed by the ________________________.

Answer 78

Chief of Police or the officer’s Division Commander

Question 79

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Unless otherwise directed by the ______________, officers working Fiesta Events will do so in Formal or Regulation Uniform.

Answer 79

Fiesta Commander

Question 80

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

__________ inspections are made in accordance with GM Procedure 315, Line Inspections, by supervisory officers to ensure subordinates are in compliance with this procedure.

Answer 80

Monthly

Question 81

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Trousers are no shorter than ____ inch above the juncture of the heel-sole and the upper part of the shoe or boot.

Answer 81

one (1)

Question 82

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

During the period of _______________________, with the approval of the Division Commander, officers may wear the authorized uniform shorts.

Answer 82

April 1st through September 30th

Question 83

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

The nametag is worn centered ______________ above the right shirt pocket seam.

Answer 83

one-fourth (1/4) inch

Question 84

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

If worn, the United States Flag Pin will be worn on the __________ of the uniform. The United States Flag Pin will be professionally displayed, will not be larger than _________ in size, and will not include any other images, opinions, descriptions, statements, or representations.

Answer 84

left epaulet

1” X 1”

Question 85

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

The shoulder patch is worn _______________ inch below the shoulder seam on each sleeve of all regulation uniform shirts and jackets.

Answer 85

one-half (1/2)

Question 86

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

The insignia of rank for a Sergeant and Detective Investigator is worn ___________ inch below each shoulder patch on the uniform shirt and uniform jacket.

Answer 86

one-half (1/2)

Question 87

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Lieutenants and above may choose to wear the Command Uniform Shirt (_____) while in regulation uniform

Answer 87

white

Question 88

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Officers requesting new body armor shall submit a written report, along with their current issue of body armor, if applicable, to their ______________________ for inspection and written approval to order new body armor.

Answer 88

Section and Division Commanders

Question 89

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

The Rifle Rated External Body Armor shall be marked in the following fashion.

Answer 89

Front: Agency Identification Patch (Minimum 3 inch)
Badge Patch
Name Tab (Minimum 3/8 inch lettering)

Back “POLICE” Patch (Minimum 3 inch)

Question 90

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Officers requesting reimbursement for destroyed, damaged or lost uniforms, accessories, or plainclothes must Submit a request for reimbursement on an Incident Report Form 65, Interoffice Memo together with a copy of the report on the police incident where the item was destroyed, damaged, or lost to his ______________________.

Answer 90

Division Commander through his chain of command

Question 91

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Officers requesting reimbursement for destroyed, damaged or lost uniforms, accessories, or plainclothes must SUBMIT The request within ____________ days from the date of the incident or from the date the officer returns to duty, if the officer is on injury leave.

Answer 91

thirty (30)

Question 92

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

The Division Commander, upon inspection of the damaged item, determines the dollar amount to be reimbursed or the replacement cost of a lost item in accordance with the schedule on file in the __________________________.

Answer 92

Accounting and Personnel Office

Question 93

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

If reimbursement is approved by the Division Commander, the officer, after replacing the destroyed, damaged, or lost item, submits the signed request for payment form or petty cash voucher with the ______________ to the Accounting and Personnel Office for reimbursement.

Answer 93

receipt of purchase

Question 94

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Field apparel, determined by ____________, may consist of any and all clothing necessary to perform job functions.

Answer 94

Unit Directors

Question 95

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Members assigned to field duties are authorized to wear field apparel. Field duties include, but are not limited to, duties in any of the following job functions:

Answer 95

a. Maintenance or inspection of equipment;
b. Surveillance;
c. Execution of arrest or search warrants;
d. Duties involving strong physical exertion or activities; and
e. Any undercover assignment.

Question 96

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Natural Beard - Also referred to as a full set. This style of facial hair shall be worn with a mustache, shall cover the complete jaw line, the cheeks shall be shaved on and above the cheekbone, and the neck shall be no more than inch below the jaw line.

Answer 96

one (1”)

Question 97

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

The growth period for beards and goatees shall be as follows:

Answer 97

a. Fall growth period – November 18th through December 15th of each year
b. Spring growth period – March 1st through April 15th of each year.

Question 98

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

It is important to note that the grooming standards will be strictly enforced, and beards/goatees will NOT be allowed to be less than ____ in length AND not more than _____ inch in length.

Answer 98

¼”

½”

Question 99

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

If an officer’s beard/goatee is not in compliance and they are ordered by a supervisor to shave, the affected officer will be required to shave before reporting to their ______ after the order is given.

Answer 99

next shift

Question 100

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Supervisors are to ensure that employees conform to an approved style of facial hair, and Commanders SHALL conduct ___________ inspections to ensure employee’s in their respective command are in compliance with this policy.

Answer 100

regular

Question 101

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Female Officers Hair ornaments which are _________________ in color.

Answer 101

black, dark navy blue, clear or tortoise shell

Question 102

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES

Members who believe that for religious reasons they should be allowed to deviate from policy may request authorization from the ______________, for exemptions to the SAPD uniforms and dress codes procedure in order to wear articles of faith while on-duty or observe religious grooming customs. Such request shall be in writing through SAPD Form 310-RF0 and shall include the employee’s name, present assignment, and the reason why an accommodation is being requested.

Answer 102

Chief of Police, or his/her designee