Internal Discipline Flashcards
What is performing a required and lawful task in an unacceptable, inappropriate or unprofessional manner
Misfeasance
Loyalty brotherhood and an us against them attitude ( otherwise known as a ________ mentality) help protect those who have become morally bankrupt
garrison
What is Malfeasance
wrongdoing related to the misuse of legitimate authority
The most effective means of fighting deviance and corruption within the police department is
to build a strong supervisory structure
If, during the normal course of supervision, the sergeant observes a minor infraction, what course of action should normally be taken
Discuss the situation with the employee, issue an on the spot warning record the incident for future reference or follow up
What is the best recommendation for supervisor regarding social media friendships with subordinates
Refrain from being friends with subordinates on social media
What must be handled with the greatest care and utmost discretion because of the impact they might have on the morale of the employees involved
Anonymous complaints
What is the first step in a personnel investigation
Interview the complainant
Regarding the classification of personnel complaint dispositions, which of the following denotes that the alleged act or omission occurred but was, in fact, legal, proper and necessary
Exonerated
_______ _______ means that the allegation was true, but the action of agency or the officer was not inconsistent with agency policy
Policy Failure
The chief executive officer should contact the ______ before making a final disposition in the case because, all things being equal, that person is in the best overall position to assess the accused officers job performance, professional conduct and value as a human resource
Sergeant
What should decisions at the trial board be based on
A preponderance of evidence
