HPM 10.2

Question 1

Investigations shall be conducted in a manner which will ensure all applicable protections are afforded. Likewise, all employees will be treated professionally, with ___ and ___

Answer 1

dignity, respect

Question 2

All instances of alleged misconduct by departmental employees shall be investigated and, when appropriate, ___ ___ or rejection during probation initiated.

Answer 2

adverse action

Question 3

The ____ ____ contains the California law regarding discipline of represented state employees and managerial employees as well as authority to reject a probationary employee for to probationer’s qualifications, the good of the service, or failure to demonstrate merit, efficiency, fitness and ___ _____

Answer 3

Government Code, moral responsibility

Question 4

POBR stands for

Answer 4

Public Safety Officer Procedural Bill of Rights Act, California Government Code Sections 3300-3313

Question 5

By law POBR applies to all probationary and permanent departmental personnel who are peace officer, by policy the Department has extended POBR rights to all other employees with the exceptions of _____

Answer 5

cadets

Question 6

There are six forms of adverse action, they are:

Answer 6

1. formal written reprimand
2. suspension
3. reduction in salary
4. demotion
5. involuntary transfer
6. dismissal

Question 7

Government Code Section 19572 is the authority and specific charging section for taking ____ ____ against an employee.

Answer 7

adverse action

Question 8

An admonishment given in admin interrogations which advises the subjects of the interrogations that they do not have the right to refuse to answer admin questions. Failure to answer is insubordination. Any statement given can not be used in criminal proceeding.

Answer 8

lybarger admonishment

Question 9

Minor discipline involves a penalty consisting of a __ to ___ working days suspension or equivalent _______ in pay.

Answer 9

one, five, step-reduction

Question 10

Reassignment from a designated specialty pay position is appropriate when the employees performance has a direct relationship to the employee’s ability to perform that particular skilled assignment. When removing an employee from a specialty pay position prior approval from the appropriate ___ ___ is required.

Answer 10

assistant commissioner

Question 11

Formal counseling is considered a routine business communication and therefore is not subject to the ____ ____, nor is the employee entitled to _____.

Answer 11

grievance process, representation

Question 12

The primary difference between formal and informal counseling is the ________.

Answer 12

documentation

Question 13

Area and Division commanders shall ensure the investigation is _____ to OIA within ____ calendar days from the date the Area becomes area of the misconduct

Answer 13

forwarded, 60

Question 14

Whenever an employee learns they are subject to investigations from another department, the employee shall immediately notify a ____ or _____

Answer 14

manager, supervisor

Question 15

When criminal misconduct is identified, the commander shall ensure the appropriate division commander and ____ are notified. Commanders shall also notify, through channels, the office of the Commissioner prior to any contact with a ____ ____ regarding potential criminal misconduct by any departmental employee.

Answer 15

OIA, prosecuting authority

Question 16

page

Answer 16

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