GM 923

Question 1

START

Any officer may be placed into the RTD program at the direction of—-

Answer 1

Chief of police

Question 2

The RTD program provides officer and his family ———-if necessary, to help the officer and his family cope and recover from any serious injuries or trauma

Answer 2

Supportive counseling services

Question 3

The return to duty program shall be coordinated by the office of the chief in conjunction with the ——– and the psychological services office

Answer 3

FTO program

Question 4

Who shall route all documentation pertaining to the officer/event to the RTD program coordinator in the office of the chief

Answer 4

Division commander

Question 5

After an officer is cleared medically to return to duty, who shall implement a plan designed to assist officers with returning to their police duty

Answer 5

FTO program Coordinator

Question 6

The first stage of training for the return to duty program will be conducted at the—–

Answer 6

Training academy and may include Penal Code, code of criminal procedures, department policy and procedures, physical training, tactics etc.

Question 7

The second stage of training for return to duty program shall consist of—-

Answer 7

Working in the field with an FTO

Question 8

Officers not assigned to patrol divisions who have successfully completed the first stage of training will be assigned to their previous units under the direction of—-

Answer 8

Their immediate supervisor for at least one week of evaluation

Question 9

Upon review of all documentation, the chief of police has the following options regarding the officer's status in the return to duty program
1) return to full duty
2)
3)
4) removal from Department

Answer 9

2) additional training

3) additional counseling

Question 10

Who maintains all documentation pertaining to an officer’s participation in the RTD program?

Answer 10

The RTD program coordinator

Question 11

Who conducts evaluations of officers in the RTD program and makes recommendations to the chief of police on an officer’s ability to return to police duties?

Answer 11

FTO program Coordinator

Question 12

Who makes recommendations to the FTO program coordinator regarding officers ability to return to full police duties?

Answer 12

FTO

Question 13

All voluntary and nonmandatory evaluations and counseling are confidential information, unless the staff psychologist determined an immediate threat exists to a member or other party or if ——-

Answer 13

Required by law or subpoenaed by a judge’s order

Question 14

Officers who sustained a serious traumatic injury, or who witnessed a violent traumatic incident involving death or serious bodily injury whether on or off duty or who have been away from the department more than ——–may be placed into the return to duty program. RTD

Answer 14

More than 90 consecutive calendar days

Question 15

F. The RTD Program process will ensure the highest degree of continuity and standardization in the reorientation of officers who have missed time from work due to:

1. A serious_______(whether on or off duty);
2. A serious ______(whether on or off duty);
3. Witnessing a violent, traumatic incident involving death or serious bodily injury;
4. Sick leave in excess of ninety (90) consecutive calendar days;
5. Military leave in excess of ninety (90) consecutive calendar days;
6. Any other circumstances where the officer has missed more than ninety (90) consecutive calendar days; or
7. At the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Answer 15

traumatic injury

bodily injury

Question 16

F. The RTD Program process will ensure the highest degree of continuity and standardization in the reorientation of officers who have missed time from work due to:

1. A serious traumatic injury (whether on or off duty);
2. A serious bodily injury (whether on or off duty);
3. Witnessing a violent, traumatic incident involving _____ or _____;
4. Sick leave in excess of ninety (90) consecutive calendar days;
5. Military leave in excess of ninety (90) consecutive calendar days;
6. Any other circumstances where the officer has missed more than ninety (90) consecutive calendar days; or
7. At the discretion of the _______.

Answer 16

death or serious bodily injury

Chief of Police

Question 17

F. The RTD Program process will ensure the highest degree of continuity and standardization in the reorientation of officers who have missed time from work due to:

1. A serious traumatic injury (whether on or off duty);
2. A serious bodily injury (whether on or off duty);
3. Witnessing a violent, traumatic incident involving death or serious bodily injury;
4. Sick leave in excess of _______days;
5. Military leave in excess of _______days;
6. Any other circumstances where the officer has missed more than _______days; or
7. At the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Answer 17

ninety (90) consecutive calendar
ninety (90) consecutive calendar
ninety (90) consecutive calendar

Question 18

.05 RETURN TO DUTY (RTD) PROGRAM
C. The officer’s ______, in conjunction with the ______, the _______Office, and the ______, shall review the documentation on the officer and determine if the officer is placed into the RTD Program.

Answer 18

Division Commander
RTD Program Coordinator
Psychological Services
Chief of Police

Question 19

.05 RETURN TO DUTY (RTD) PROGRAM
I. After an officer is cleared medically to return to duty, the FTO Program Coordinator shall implement a plan
designed to assist officers with returning to their police duties.
2. The first stage of training will be conducted at the Training Academy and may include, but not be limited to,
Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedures, Department policies and procedures, physical training, tactics,
firearms proficiency, and driving.

a. Training Academy Instructors shall document in writing all training provided to the officer, including
whether the officer passed or failed the curriculum.
b. The______shall review all documentation provided by Training Academy Instructors in determining an officer’s fitness to return to police duties.

Answer 19

FTO Program Coordinator

Question 20

.05 RETURN TO DUTY (RTD) PROGRAM
I. After an officer is cleared medically to return to duty, the FTO Program Coordinator shall implement a plan
designed to assist officers with returning to their police duties.
3. The second stage of training shall consist of working in the field with an FTO.
a. During the first week of “Field Work” with an FTO, the officer will not be _______, but should be on the same _____. The FTO will complete SAPD Form #37-DER, Daily Evaluation Report, each day the officer rides with the FTO.
b. At the end of the first week of “Field Work,” the FTO will complete SAPD Form #37-WER, Weekly
Evaluation Report, documenting whether the officer requires additional training or if the officer should
advance to the next step in training and to his assigned substation.
c. During the _______of “Field Work” with an FTO, the officer should be at his assigned station and
shift. The FTO will complete SAPD Form #37-DER each day the officer rides with the FTO.

Answer 20

at his assigned station
shift
second week

Question 21

.05 RETURN TO DUTY (RTD) PROGRAM
J. Officers not assigned to Patrol Divisions who have successfully completed the first stage of training:
1. Will be assigned to their previous units under the direction of their immediate supervisor for at least one week of evaluation.

2. The ______will then make a written recommendation to the _______, recommending whether the officer should return to full police duty status or if the officer requires additional training.

Answer 21

immediate supervisor

Return to Duty Program Coordinator

Question 22

.05 RETURN TO DUTY (RTD) PROGRAM
K. Upon an officer completing the RTD Program:
1. The ____and/or_____ shall review all documentation provided by the FTO or unit supervisor in determining an officer’s fitness to return to police duties.

Answer 22

FTO Program Coordinator and/or Return to Duty Coordinator