Kandi's MOR 2017 Flashcards

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RESPONSIBILITY: The role of supervisors, especially _______ , is crucial to effective discipline within the Tampa Police Department

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first-line supervisors Old Tests

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The __________has the authority to initiate written reprimands for violations of department policy.

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immediate supervisor Old Tests

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An assessment of fees will be made for lost or damaged equipment due to negligence or
preventable traffic crashes up to the maximum amount agreed upon through Collective Bargaining. The payment will be assessed ______ There may be some instances where an assessment will be made on the first occurrence.

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on the second and subsequent occurrences.

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Gambling: Department employees shall not engage or participate in any form of gambling while on-duty, in uniform or otherwise on-duty or while in any
department facility. They shall not engage in any form of illegal gambling at any time except _________

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as required in the performance of duty and while acting under a proper and specific order from a supervisor.

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Department employees shall not use police authority to resolve personal matters nor the matters of friends, relatives, or neighbors except under circumstances as would justify them using self defense, preventing injury to another, or conducting an interview when a serious offense has been committed. Such matters involving a department employee action __________.

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shall be brought to the attention of the division/bureau commander or superior officer who shall then take the necessary

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Department employees shall not lend their identification card or badge to another person, or permit it to be photographed or reproduced ______

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without the approval of the Chief of Police.

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No department employee shall interfere with cases assigned to sworn members for investigation except _________, nor shall they interfere with the operation of any division, bureau, or unit.

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by order of a division/bureau commander

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Seeking or Accepting Gifts of Gratuities /Bribes An employee shall not receive, seek, ask for, or share in any fee, reward, or other reimbursement or gratuity for the performance of or failure to perform official duties _________,

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except as required in the line of duty or while acting under a proper and specific order from the Chief of Police.

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Department employees_________ any offer or attempt to offer any gift or gratuity which may be made in an effort to compromise their official conduct.

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shall immediately report to their supervisor

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Police officers may accept free or discounted apartments ________ In that instance, the rent reduction constitutes a payment for services and not a gratuity.

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providing the officer performs a service in return for the discount.

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Employees shall submit all required reports on a ______

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timely basis and in accordance with department procedures.

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Officers conducting official agency business in courthouse facilities must have proper identification and are permitted to carry agency-authorized weapons into the courthouse facilities. Officers are not permitted to carry weapons into courthouse facilities when they are appearing as a litigant or
witness in a personal matter, accompanying a friend or family member, conducting personal business, or conducting any business or activity other
than official law enforcement business __________

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If an officer is in doubt about carrying a weapon into courthouse facilities, the officer should contact his
or her supervisor or the Administrative Office of the Courts for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Any exception to this regulation must be at the direction of the Chief of Police or his designee.

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13
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Plainclothes officers must have the authorization of __________ .

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the division commander to wear beards and goatees

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When the wearing of a uniform is appropriate for a department employee’s assignment only departmentally issued and/or approved
uniforms shall be worn _________.

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Additional patches or decorative items shall not be attached to the uniform unless authorized by the Chief of Police

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Non-sworn employees that have been issued uniforms shall wear the uniform and comply with the dress code._______

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Exceptions must be authorized by the Chief of Police or the employees’ division commander

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Male employees shall not wear earrings while on duty unless approved

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by the employees’ division/bureau commander.

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Property shall only be used _______in the capacity for which it was designated.

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for official purposes

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Property shall not be loaned or permanently transferred to any employee without the explicit permission of _____________.

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the employee’s division/bureau commander.

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Department employees shall not tamper with or misuse the police radio. All police radio frequencies shall be __________

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used exclusively for official business.

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Use of Confiscated Property: Department employees shall not take or borrow any confiscated property for their personal use without authorization _________

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from the Chief of Police.

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Operation of Vehicles: Department employees shall _____________ .

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operate an official vehicle in a careful and prudent manner and shall comply with all laws of the state, county, and city and all department directives relating to such operation

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All sworn personnel are authorized to wear personally owned body armor. ____________

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Authorization is contingent upon approval of the Personnel & Training Unit. All such armor must meet or exceed current department specifications.

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23
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Response to Resistance: Department employees shall _________

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not use excessive force in making an arrest or in dealing with a prisoner or any other person.

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Response to resistance reports will be submitted _______.

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no later than the end of the shift in which the force was used.

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25
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Response to resistance incidents that occur in an extra-duty capacity _________.

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will be reported no later than the end of the extra-duty assignment

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Officers utilizing force in connection with an off duty

exercise of police authority_________

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will submit proper reports before returning to off-duty status.

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Officers ________as required any injury or complaint of injury that results from a response to resistance contact, to themselves or the suspect, __________

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shall immediately report and document

to their immediate supervisor.

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Area of Search: After an arrest, the arresting sworn employee______for weapons or evidence that may have been concealed, dropped, or thrown away by the accused.

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shall search the area of the arrest

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When transporting a prisoner, sworn operator(s) shall search the vehicle _____ , and _______ transport, for weapons, contraband, or other items.

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prior to transport

immediately after

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Transporting Prisoners: A department employee shall not transport, or cause to be transported, prisoners to their home, room, or elsewhere without the consent of a _____

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superior officer.

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While they can delegate authority and functions to

subordinates, supervisors _____

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cannot delegate responsibility.

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Commanding Officers: Commanding officers are majors, captains, lieutenants, or sergeants are _____

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designated by the chief of police to command a division, bureau, or unit.

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Subordinates: Supervisors who observe or are informed of improper action, willful neglect of duty or misconduct by a department employee, whether
assigned or not to their command, _____ and ____

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shall take immediate corrective action

provide verbal or written notification as deemed appropriate, to the employee’s immediate supervisor or bureau commander

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A superior officer holding the rank of _______ can immediately relieve a department employee from active duty with pay

A

at least lieutenant or a non-sworn supervisor, or any department employee acting in the capacity of
commanding officer on duty at that time,

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35
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Any such supervisor who so relieves a department employee of duty shall _______, who shall _______

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immediately notify the commanding officer of the employee

immediately notify the appropriate assistant chief.

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36
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Department Employees – Duty Status: Department employees who are technically off duty shall always be subject to orders from _____regarding police matters and are fully responsible for assisting in any investigation in which they are involved.

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superior officers

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37
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Reporting Illness or Injury: All department employees who are unable to report for duty due to illness or injury must notify their supervisor, supervisor’s designee, or other commanding officer _______ .

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at least one hour prior to their scheduled reporting time

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38
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Roll Call: Department employees shall report for duty _____.

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properly uniformed and equipped at the time and place specified

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39
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Department employees shall carry their badge and identification card on their person,______

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both on and off-duty within their jurisdiction of authority.

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Relief: All department employees shall remain at their on-duty assignment ________

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until properly relieved by another employee or until dismissed by a supervisor.

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41
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Failure to Report Violation of Departmental Regulations: Department employees having
knowledge of a violation of the departmental regulations shall report the violation to______

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their immediate supervisor

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Failure to Report Damage, Loss or Theft of City Property: Department employees who damage, lose or have city property stolen or have knowledge of damaged, lost or stolen city property shall

A

immediately report the circumstances in writing to their immediate supervisor

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Police Investigation (Self-Assigned): Sworn department employees shall not undertake any investigations or other police action not part of the sworn employee’s regular police duties without ______, unless the situation requires immediate police action. The sworn employee shall file a written ____________.

A

obtaining permission from a superior officer

report with the superior officer immediately thereafter

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44
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Accepting Payment for Personal Injury or Property Damage: Department employees shall not accept or agree to accept anything as payment for personal injury or property damage incurred in the line-of-duty without _____

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first notifying the chief of police.

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45
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Safety and Attention to Duty: Department employees shall perform their duties and responsibilities ______

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in a careful and prudent manner.

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Destruction of Official Documents: Department employees shall not destroy or permanently remove from its file, or any other location, any department record or police report ______

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except pursuant to state statute

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Assuming Command at a Crime Scene: In the event that several ranking department employees respond to the scene of any police incident _______

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the ranking department employee shall assume command and direction of police personnel

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When two or more superior officers of equal rank are present at the scene of the police incident_______, and ensure that appropriate action is initiated.

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the superior representing the unit responsible for continuing the investigation shall assume control

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Conflicting Orders: A department employee who is given a proper order that conflicts with a previous order, regulation, directive, or standard operating procedure ________

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shall respectfully so advise the supervisor who issued the conflicting order

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When an order is given that conflicts with a standard operating procedure, the individual__________

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shall comply with the order unless it is a violation of law or reasonably believed to be a threat to safety.

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51
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The department employee shall thereafter submit a

report containing the facts and circumstances to the ________

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commanding officer through the chain of command.

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Failure to Secure Departmental Vehicles: Department employees shall be required to properly secure their assigned vehicles while left unattended _____

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when time and the situation permits.

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Meals: Department employees shall be permitted to suspend patrol or other assigned activity, subject to immediate call pursuant to the existing labor contract, for the purpose of having meals during the tour of duty, _____

A

but only for such reasonable time that is required

to consume the meal.

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54
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Employees who stop to eat shall so advise the Communications Bureau of their location and their status as being out of service subject to call. This shall be accomplished by _________ .

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radio communication only, through the dispatcher of their assigned frequency

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No more than ____________, subject to call at the same location at the same time.

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two units with a combined total of four employees shall be out of service

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Department employees shall not stop to eat during peak times for calls or when _____

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there are insufficient units available to handle calls.

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57
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Sworn employees shall utilize those eating establishments as are located within their assigned area _________

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unless otherwise approved by their supervisor.

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Assisting Prisoners in Obtaining Attorneys and Bondsmen: Department employees shall not assist in obtaining attorneys or bondsmen for prisoners _____

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unless the prisoner requests that a designated attorney or bondsman be notified

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Civil Suits: Department employees, who do not institute or are otherwise not a party to a civil action involving the City,__________

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shall not testify in any action unless subpoenaed.

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Telephone, Address, and Name Change: Employees shall have a telephone number available to be reached at all times. If an employee has a change of
telephone number, address, or name, the affected employee must ____. The employee must ____

A

enter the change electronically using the Oracle computer program.

enter the change into Oracle within 24 hours or as soon as practical.

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In addition to the change submitted in Oracle, any change shall be _______

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reported to the employee’s immediate supervisor within twenty-four hours.

62
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Employees are responsible for submitting any changes to their time cards in the applicable computer program(s), in accordance with department procedures in place_____,

A

in a timely manner

63
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Each employee will __________ to their time cards electronically using the applicable computer program as _______. Supervisors must confirm that each employee approves / attests all time cards as directed.

A

Approve / Attest”

soon as practical after the current pay period has ended

64
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Knowingly or intentionally submitting false information on time cards _______

A

could result in termination

65
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Public Statements: Department employees shall not, ______ , engage in any public statements, interviews, activities, deliberations, affidavits, or discussions pertaining to the Tampa Police Department

A

without authority

66
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A sworn employee may lecture on “police subjects” or other related subjects only with the prior approval of ________

A

the chief of police.

67
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Public Appearances/Speeches: Department employees shall not address a public gathering, appear on radio or television, prepare any article for publication, act as a correspondent to a newspaper or a periodical, or release or divulge investigative
information or any other matters of the department except for protected speech,______

A

without official sanction or proper authority,

68
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Supplying Official Information: Department employees shall not discuss, publicly or for publication, matters pertaining to individual police personnel or make
available official personnel photographs without _____

A

the written authority and prior approval of the chief of police

69
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Use of Name, Photograph, or Title: Department employees shall not permit or authorize the use of their name, photograph, or official title which identifies them as department employees in connection with testimonials or advertisements of a commodity or commercial enterprise or for any personal reasons, ______

A

without the prior approval of the mayor.

70
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geographic area of responsibility to an employee during a tour of duty.

A

Beat:

71
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The unbroken line of authority extending from the chief of police through a single subordinate at each level of command down to the level of execution.

A

Chain Of Command:

72
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Any officer assigned to exercise command over a division, bureau, unit or uniformed shift.

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Commanding Officer:

73
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The degree of requisite qualifications and capabilities required for the
successful completion of functions assigned to a department employee.

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Competence:

74
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Pending file entry or guidance, in either verbal or written communication, utilized as a training tool to modify or improve an individual’s performance or conduct. Counseling will be considered as progressive discipline.

A

Counseling:

75
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A change from a position in a higher rank to a position in a lower rank.

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Demotion:

76
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The involuntary termination of the service of a department employee.

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Discharge (Dismissal):

77
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A unit composed of uniform or plainclothes officers and detectives whose commanding officer reports directly to a deputy chief of police.

A

District:

78
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Any employment of a TPD officer, while not on duty, which is predicated on the actual or potential use of the police officer’s law enforcement powers

A

Extra Duty

79
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A written order issued by the chief of police relating to a specific matter affecting the whole department

A

General Order:

80
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The downtown police building located at 411 North Franklin Street

A

Headquarters:

81
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A document which provides duties and responsibilities for all positions, identifies procedures, and delineates functions that are normally restricted to a particular major component of the department.

A

Intra-Division Procedure:

82
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IDPs are maintained in the ______for reference purposes subsequent to initial training.

A

administrative offices of the affected components

83
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Hours not specifically assigned as on-duty.

A

Off-Duty

84
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Any outside employment of a police officer which is not predicated on the actual or potential use of the officer’s law enforcement powers.

A

Off-Duty Employment:

85
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Engaged in specifically assigned duties during assigned times (including police services necessitated by emergency circumstances).

A

On-Duty

86
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A manual prepared under the direction of the chief of police to define the organizational structure of the force and the specific duties of its organic units
and employees, and to outline in detail the Standard Operating Procedures, and Policy Statements of the department.

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Operational Manual:

87
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An instruction given by a superior officer to a subordinate. It may be either oral or written.

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Order:

88
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A statement of general guidelines which shall be followed in activities directed toward the attainment of department objectives.

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Policy:

89
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An appointment to a position subject to and in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Article IV, Section 4.17, City of Tampa Code.

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Probationary Appointment:

90
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An appointment to a position subject to the Civil Service Act, made after an employee has successfully completed his probationary appointment.

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Regular Appointment

91
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Directions issued by the chief of police with the approval of the Mayor, to define the police purpose and the duties and conduct of all employees

A

Regulations:

92
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The act of instructing a member or employee not to report for normal duties when it is in the best interest of the city. The employee continues to receive full pay and benefits during this status

A

Relief From Duty:

93
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A written or oral communication, relating to police matters

A

Report:

94
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A written report that admonishes the misconduct of an employee. It constitutes one form of disciplinary action.

A

Reprimand

95
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Directions issued by the chief of police with the approval of the Mayor that govern the conduct and behavior of all employees. Rules allow little deviation other than for stated exceptions

A

Rules:

96
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Is established (in the department) first by rank, second by aggregate time served in rank, and third by total time in the department. In situations where officers are of equal rank, the senior officer (ranking officer) will make the decision and exercise control unless otherwise directed by a higher supervisory officer.

A

Seniority

97
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The personnel of a division assigned to one sergeant under the direction of a lieutenant or shift commander who reports directly to the division commander.

A

Squad

98
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A directive which addresses certain situations to
ensure that all employees will be prepared to handle such matters in a prescribed manner as approved by the chief of police

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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP

99
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An employee responsible for the performance of duty and the conduct of other employees.

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Supervisor:

100
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The act of temporarily denying a member or employee the privilege of performing normal duties in consequence of dereliction or other violation of
departmental regulation or misconduct.

A

Suspension:

101
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An employee who is under oath to professionally uphold law enforcement and who possesses the power to arrest.

A

Sworn Employee:

102
Q

The chief of police or his designee has responsibility for punitive disciplinary actions resulting in ______

A

suspensions, demotions, or terminations.

103
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The role of supervisors, especially _____ is crucial to effective discipline within the Tampa Police Department

A

first-line supervisors,

104
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_______have the best opportunity to observe the appearance and conduct of officers and detect those instances when commendation or disciplinary actions are warranted.

A

First-line supervisors

105
Q

_______have the authority and responsibility to recognize employees for commendable performance and counsel employees verbally or in writing

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All supervisors

106
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_______has the authority to initiate written reprimands for violations of department policy.

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The immediate supervisor

107
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____has responsibility for punitive disciplinary actions resulting in suspensions, demotions, or terminations

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The chief of police or his designee

108
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For each violation committed, consideration should be given, but not limited, to the
following factors

A
  1. Length of service
  2. Time interval between offenses
  3. Documented efforts toward improvement
  4. Previous disciplinary action for the same or similar violations
  5. Intent of the officer
109
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For each disciplinary action recommended, _____ shall explain the rationale for selecting the discipline for the violation committed.

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the initiating supervisor

110
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_____involves the implementation of corrective action by the department to ensure that employees recognize and do not repeat violations of the rules and regulations.

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Progressive discipline

111
Q

______ includes letters of counseling, written reprimands, suspensions, demotions, and
dismissal

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Formal discipline

112
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_____may be used in progressive discipline administration.

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demotion

113
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Individual violations will be considered on their own merit. When multiple violations occur,_________

A

the most severe violation will be used to determine the level of discipline

114
Q

An assessment of fees will be made for lost or damaged equipment due to negligence or preventable traffic crashes up to the maximum amount

A

agreed upon through Collective Bargaining

115
Q

The payment will be assessed on the _______

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second and subsequent occurrences.

116
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______ must be exercised in situations where the officer’s rights and liabilities and those of the department hinge upon good conduct and sound judgment.

A

Discretion

117
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_______must not be allowed to influence decisions and conduct in the discharge of duty

A

Personal motives

118
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Department employees shall not drink intoxicating beverages while on duty _____

A

except when expressly necessary to obtain evidence and upon the order of their supervisor

119
Q

Alcoholic Beverages in Police Facilities: No department employee shall bring into, possess or store alcoholic beverages in any police facility or vehicle .___________

A

except in the line of duty during which such beverages are seized and held as evidence

120
Q

Tobacco Use: Department employees, when in uniform, may not use chewing or smoking tobacco or dip snuff ______, or in violation of designated nonsmoking areas or provision of the Clean Air Act.

A

while engaged in investigations, traffic direction or other visible law enforcement functions

121
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They shall not engage in any form of illegal gambling at any time ________.

A

except as required in the performance of duty and while acting under a proper and specific order from a supervisor

122
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Association: Department employees shall avoid regular and continuous association or dealings with persons they know, or should know, are racketeers,
gamblers, felons, persons under criminal investigation or indictment, or who have a reputation in the community for felonies or criminal behavior______,

A

except as directed by a supervisor

123
Q

All extra-duty law enforcement assignments

and non-law enforcement employment must conform to existing departmental policies and procedures and

A

shall be properly authorized by the division/bureau

commander.

124
Q

Non-Law Enforcement Extra-Duty Work: Department employees may conduct or maintain a non-law enforcement business________

A

provided that the business does not bring discredit to the department or constitute a conflict of interest

125
Q

Sexual Activity While On Duty: Sexual activity involving on-duty TPD employees is

A

contrary to the rules and regulations and philosophy of the agency

126
Q

Further, any relationship originating from on-duty contact _______

A

is subject to scrutiny to ensure no improper coercion or other misconduct has occurred.

127
Q

Department employees shall not apply for or serve a search or arrest warrant ____

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without compliance with established procedures.

128
Q

Department employees shall not apply for a criminal warrant for an action against them that is frivolous or, retaliatory in nature and arising out of a previous legal incident, ________

A

except upon approval by the appropriate division/bureau commander.

129
Q

Department employees shall not use police authority to resolve personal matters nor the matters of friends, relatives, or neighbors ______

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except under circumstances as would justify them using self defense, preventing injury to another, or conducting an interview when a serious offense has been committed.

130
Q

Department employees shall not lend their dentification card or badge to another person, or permit it to be photographed or reproduced without the

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approval of the Chief of Police.

131
Q

Department employees shall not involve themselves in any promises or arrangements between criminals and victims intended to allow the offenders to avoid the full penalty provided by law.

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Interference with the Judicial Process

132
Q

Department employees shall not take part, either directly or indirectly, in negotiating a compromise for the purpose of allowing offenders to avoid the full penalty of the law or complete responsibility for their acts unless such action is_________

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upon determination by the division/bureau commander, in the best interest of law enforcement.

133
Q

Department employees shall not request that charges against a defendant be dismissed unless there is sufficient cause and then only _________

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with the knowledge and consent of the commanding officer of the division responsible for the arrest.

134
Q

Exceptions exist only when such action enables officials to obtain convicting evidence against a more serious offender, _______

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and then only with the knowledge and approval of the division/bureau commander of the division charged with its final disposition, or when justice requires such action under the full authority of the Chief of Police.

135
Q

No department employee shall interfere with cases assigned to sworn members for investigation _______

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except by order of a division/bureau commander, nor shall they interfere with the operation of any division,
bureau, or unit

136
Q

No department employee shall interfere with cases assigned to sworn members for investigation _______

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except by order of a division/bureau commander, nor shall they interfere with the operation of any division, bureau, or unit

137
Q

Department employees shall not solicit, seek, or accept any gift or gratuity, including food or drink, for themselves or others, from any individual, business establishment, or merchant ________

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when it provides the appearance of improperly affecting the employee’s positions as representatives of law enforcement

138
Q

An employee shall not receive, seek, ask for, or share in any fee, reward, or other reimbursement or gratuity for the performance of or failure to perform official duties, ______

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except as required in the line of duty or while acting under a proper and specific order from the Chief of Police.

139
Q

Police officers may accept free or discounted apartments___________

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providing the officer performs a service in return for the discount.

140
Q

Additionally, officers must notify the _______of the details of any rent discount arrangement.

A

Assistant Chief of Operations

141
Q
  1. Use of force reports will be submitted no later than in which the force was used.
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The end of the shift

142
Q
  1. Department employees who are technically off-duty shall always be subject to orders from ______ regarding police matters and are fully responsible for assisting in any investigation in which they are involved. They shall take necessary action in any matter that would require the same response from an on-duty sworn employee except as prohibited under Section 1101, Misuse of Authority.
A

superior officers

143
Q
  1. Officers shall _______report and document as required any injury or complaint of injury that results from a use of force contact, to themselves or the suspect, to their immediate supervisor. In the case of extra-duty contacts, each incident shall be reported immediately to the supervisor or area supervisor and the shift commander of the affected division
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Immediately

144
Q
  1. All department employees who are unable to report for duty due to illness or injury must notify their supervisor, supervisor’s designee, or other commanding officer at least ____prior to their scheduled reporting time.
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one hour

145
Q
  1. Department employees who damage, lose or have city property stolen or have knowledge of damaged, lost or stolen city property shall immediately report the circumstances in writing to______.
A

their immediate supervisor

146
Q
  1. Department employees are responsible for ensuring that their payroll time cards, whether paper or electronic, are an accurate reflection of their workweek at the time they are submitted. Employees are responsible for submitting any changes to their time cards, in accordance with department procedures in place_______.
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in a timely manner.

147
Q
  1. Department employees having knowledge of a violation of the departmental regulations shall report the violation to _____
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their immediate supervisor.

148
Q
  1. No department employee shall interfere with cases assigned to sworn members for investigation_______________, nor shall they interfere with the operation of any division, bureau, or unit.
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except by order of a division/bureau commander

149
Q
  1. Employees shall have a telephone number available to be reached at all times and shall submit a report of a change of address, telephone number, or name through proper channels on a Change of Name, Address and Phone Number form (TPD 526).
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Any change shall be reported within twenty-four hours.

150
Q
  1. Department employees shall immediately report to ________any offer or attempt to offer any gift or gratuity which may be made in an effort to compromise their official conduct.
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their supervisor

151
Q

In the event that several ranking department employees respond to the scene of any police incident, _____________ shall assume command and direction of police personnel. (MOR 1816)

A

the supervisor responsible for continuing investigation