Manual of Regulation

Question 1

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

Answer 1

General Order

Question 2

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

Answer 2

beat

Question 3

Any relationship originating from on-duty contact is subject to scrutiny to ensure __________.

Answer 3

no improper coercion or other misconduct has occurred

Question 4

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

Answer 4

division/bureau commander

Question 5

No more than _____units with a combined total of _____ employees shall be out of service, subject to call at the same location at the same time.

Answer 5

two/four

Question 6

Assuming Command at a Crime Scene: In the event that several ranking department employees respond to the scene of any police incident, the______shall assume command and direction of police personnel.

Answer 6

ranking department employee

Question 7

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

Answer 7

a supervisor.

Question 8

Uniform female officers: Hair styles for female uniformed sworn officers:

Answer 8

may not extend below shoulder length. Ponytails are permissible if it does not fall below the collar

Question 9

Department employees shall not take or borrow any confiscated property for their personal use without authorization from the ________.

Answer 9

Chief of Police

Question 10

Knives are not considered authorized weapons!

Answer 10

True

Question 11

A supervisor shall maintain a _______ with subordinates at all times and shall not engage in any sexual or romantic encounter or relationship with a subordinate that constitutes unprofessional conduct or the perception of impropriety;

Answer 11

professional relationship

Question 12

Any such supervisor who so relieves a department employee of duty shall immediately notify the ______ of the employee, who shall immediately notify the appropriate _________.

Answer 12

commanding officer/assistant chief

Question 13

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, but only for _______l.

Answer 13

such reasonable time that is required to consume the meal

Question 14

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

Answer 14

chief of police

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

Intra-Division Procedure

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Progressive Discipline

Question 17

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.

Answer 17

Regulations

Question 18

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.

Answer 18

Squad

Question 19

Department employees shall not _____criticize or ridicule the department, city administration, or other city departments, their policies, or officers through speech, writing or expression in any other manner when such speech, writing, or other expression is defamatory, obscene, unlawful, slanderous, libelous or tends to impair the operation of the department by hampering its efficiency, interfering with the ability of supervisors to maintain discipline, or is made with reckless disregard for truth or falsity.

Answer 19

publicly

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Policy

Question 21

Department employees shall not discuss, publicly or for publication, matters pertaining to individual police personnel or make available official personnel photographs without the written authority and prior approval of the ________.

Answer 21

chief of police

Question 22

When two or more superior officers of equal rank are present at the scene of the police incident, the superior representing _______ for continuing the investigation shall assume control and ensure that appropriate action is initiated.

Answer 22

the unit responsible

Question 23

Department employees shall carry their badge and identification card on their person, only on duty within their jurisdiction of authority.

Answer 23

false
Department employees shall carry their badge and identification card on their person, both on and off-duty within their jurisdiction of authority.

Question 24

After an arrest, the arresting sworn employee shall search _____ for weapons or evidence that may have been concealed, dropped, or thrown away by the accused.

Answer 24

the area of the arrest

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Reprimand

Question 26

Any firearms, which are department issued or approved, shall not be altered without the approval of _________.

Answer 26

a person authorized by the department to inspect and/or repair duty firearms and is a certified armorer.

Question 27

Employees who change their name, address, or telephone number shall report such change to their _______.

Answer 27

immediate supervisor within 24 hours

Question 28

Plainclothes officers must have the authorization of the __________ to wear beards and goatees.

Answer 28

Division Commander

Question 29

An employee who fails to come to the aid of another sworn employee or citizen who is already engaged in an imminently hazardous situation is defined as?

Answer 29

Cowardice

Question 30

Police officers and employees may also accept special event discounts upon the approval of the _________ when the event is advertised as recognizing law enforcement employees and their families or when tickets are provided through the department.

Answer 30

Chief of Police or designee

Question 31

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

Answer 31

immediately

Question 32

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, upon determination by the _______, in the best interest of law enforcement.

Answer 32

division/bureau commander

Question 33

Define: 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.

Answer 33

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):

Question 34

Since the conduct of department employees on or off-duty directly reflects upon the department and the City, employees shall at all times conduct themselves in a manner which does not compromise their _______, ethics, and objectives as police officers or the professionalism, ethics, and objectives of the department or the City, or impairs their ability to perform as a police officer within the City.

Answer 34

professionalism

Question 35

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

Answer 35

First-line supervisors

Question 36

Individual violations will be considered on their own merit. When multiple violations occur, ________ violation will be used to determine the level of discipline.

Answer 36

the most severe

Question 37

Department employees, when _______, may not use chewing or smoking tobacco or dip snuff while engaged in investigations, traffic direction or other visible law enforcement functions, or in violation of designated non-smoking areas or provision of the Clean Air Act

Answer 37

in uniform

Question 38

Department employees shall avoid ____________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, except as directed by a _______.

Answer 38

regular and continuous association or dealings Supervisor

Question 39

Department employees shall not use _______ to resolve personal matters nor the matters of friends, relatives, or neighbors except under circumstances that 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 shall be brought to the attention of the _______or ______ who shall then take the necessary action.

Answer 39

police authority, division/bureau commander or superior officer

Question 40

Department employees shall not lend their identification card or badge to another person, or permit it to be photographed or reproduced without the approval of the __________.

Answer 40

Chief of Police

Question 41

Define: Department employees shall not feign illness or injury, falsely report themselves ill or injured, or otherwise deceive or attempt to deceive any officials of the department as to the condition of their health.

Answer 41

Fictitious Illness or Injury Reports/Deception

Question 42

Sideburns may extend to the bottom of the earlobes with a width of up to _____. The bottom of the sideburns shall end with a clean-shaven horizontal line.

Answer 42

two inches measuring from the rear of the natural beard line forward to the extreme front of the side-burn.

Question 43

For each disciplinary action recommended, the ______ shall explain the rationale for selecting the discipline for the violation committed.

Answer 43

initiating supervisor

Question 44

The payment (assessment of fees for lost or damaged equipment) will be assessed on the _______.

Answer 44

second and subsequent occurrences

Question 45

Sworn department employees shall not undertake any investigations or other police action not part of the sworn employee’s regular police duties without obtaining permission from a ______, unless the situation requires immediate police action.

Answer 45

superior officer

Question 46

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.

Answer 46

one hour

Question 47

A superior officer holding the rank of at least a _______ or a non-sworn supervisor, or any department employee acting in the capacity of commanding officer on duty at that time, can immediately relieve a department employee from active duty without pay,

Answer 47

lieutenant

Question 48

A department employee shall not transport, or cause to be transported, prisoners to their home, room, or elsewhere without the consent of a ______.

Answer 48

superior officer

Question 49

Department employees shall not use _______ in making an arrest or in dealing with a prisoner or any other person.

Answer 49

excessive force

Question 50

Officers shall make _________, of each instance of the discharge of a firearm, other than for training or recreational purposes including any unintentional discharge.

Answer 50

an immediate oral and subsequent written report

Question 51

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

Answer 51

division/bureau commander

Question 52

Uniform shoes or boots shall have a _______ black appearance, round toe, and a smooth grain leather/leather-like finish. Buckles, straps, and/or ornaments are prohibited. Heels shall not exceed _____ in height.

Answer 52

conservative | 1 ¾”

Question 53

When an order is given that conflicts with a standard operating procedure, the individual shall ______ The department employee shall thereafter submit a report containing the facts and circumstances to the commanding officer through the chain of command.

Answer 53

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

Question 54

Any exceptions to appearance must be authorized by the _________or the affected employee’s _________.

Answer 54

Chief of Police/ Division Commander.

Question 55

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, without the prior approval of the _____.

Answer 55

Mayor

Question 56

A neatly trimmed mustache is permitted. The mustache shall not extend______

Answer 56

downward beyond the line separating the skin and the vermilion of the lip

Question 57

_______ hair shall be neat, clean, and present a groomed, conservative appearance.

Answer 57

All department employees

Question 58

In addressing or referring to ranking officers while in public, employees shall use their full title and shall not omit or alter such title while _______.

Answer 58

on or off-duty

Question 59

True or False: 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.

Answer 59

False

Question 60

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

Answer 60

Order

Question 61

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 their ________.

Answer 61

immediate supervisor

Question 62

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, shall take_______ action and provide verbal or written notification as deemed appropriate, to the employee’s _______ or _________.

Answer 62

immediate corrective/ immediate supervisor or bureau commander

Question 63

All of the following statements are true but one:

Answer 63

A. When wearing civilian clothes, sworn employees shall conceal their firearm from public view. B. Officer traveling outside the jurisdiction of the city of Tampa are required to carry a firearm C. Off-duty sworn employees,while operating a dept vehicle, shall be armed with a sidearm approved by the department. D. Sworn employees are authorized, but not mandated, to carry a firearm when off-duty

Question 64

Turtlenecks undergarments, regardless of style are not allowed.

Answer 64

True

Question 65

When the wearing of a uniform is appropriate for a department employee’s assignment only departmentally issued and/or approved uniforms shall be worn. Additional patches or decorative items shall not be attached to the uniform unless authorized by the ____

Answer 65

Chief of Police

Question 66

Hair styles for the male uniformed officers are _____________.

Answer 66

Regardless of style, the hair shall lie above the shirt collar when the employee assumes the military position of attention. Hair may touch the top of the ear but shall not cover any portion of the outer ear.

Question 67

Department employees shall not speak to or acknowledge an officer in plain-clothes unless ______

Answer 67

first addressed.

Question 68

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, except upon approval by the appropriate _______. (Is Determined in what Category of the MOR's)

Answer 68

division/bureau commander | Misuse of Authority

Question 69

Department employees may conduct or maintain a non-law enforcement business provided that the business ______or_______.

Answer 69

does not bring discredit to the department | constitute a conflict of interest.

Question 70

All extra-duty law enforcement assignments and non-law enforcement employment must conform to existing departmental policies and procedures and shall be properly authorized by the __________.

Answer 70

division/bureau commander

Question 71

The ____ has the authority to initiate written reprimands for violation of Department.

Answer 71

immediate supervisror

Question 72

Department employees shall not otherwise appear for duty, or be on-duty, while under the influence of intoxicants to any degree whatsoever. (Falls under what MOR)

Answer 72

Alcohol Consumption and Drug Use

Question 73

Define: 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.

Answer 73

Operational Manual

Question 74

Seniority: is established (in the department) by:

Answer 74

first by rank, second by aggregate time served in rank, and third by total time in the department.

Question 75

_____ have the authority and responsibility to recognize employees for commendable performance and counsel employees verbally or in writing.

Answer 75

All supervisors

Question 76

(Reference to Seniority) In situations where officers are of equal rank, ________ will make the decision and exercise control unless otherwise directed by a higher supervisory officer.

Answer 76

the senior officer (ranking officer)

Question 77

Cowardice fall under what MOR subheading?

Answer 77

Professional Conduct

Question 78

Department employees shall not attempt to dissuade any citizen from lodging an allegation or complaint against any department employee, but shall take the action required by departmental directives.(Falls under what MOR?)

Answer 78

Citizen Complaints

Question 79

Department employees shall not misuse or abuse any electronic mail system that is operated by the City of Tampa. This includes ALL City computer systems. Misuse includes sending messages unrelated to City business.

Answer 79

True

Question 80

Department employees shall 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. Employees shall at all times set a proper example for other persons by the operation of official vehicles. (What MOR Subheading?)

Answer 80

Operation of Vehicles:

Question 81

Department employees shall not request that charges against a defendant be dismissed unless there is sufficient cause and then only with the knowledge and consent of the ___________.

Answer 81

commanding officer of the division responsible for the arrest.

Question 82

In competence is,

Answer 82

Three or more documented and sustained violations of the Tampa Police Department Regulations, General Orders, Standard Operating Procedures, or other written directives within a two-year period as measured from the date of the occurrence of the first violation to the date of occurrence of the third violation

Question 83

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

Answer 83

Reprimand

Question 84

The law enforcement _______ is adopted as a general standard of conduct for officers of the Tampa police department

Answer 84

Code of ethics

Question 85

Department employees shall not engage in any form of gambling at any time except as required in the performance of duty and while acting under a proper and specific order from

Answer 85

A supervisor

Question 86

Are majors, capt, lt, sgt, designated by the chief of police to command a division, bureau or unit.

Answer 86

Commanding officers

Question 87

Any officer assigned to exercise command over a division bureau unit or uniformed shift is considered a

Answer 87

Commanding officer

Question 88

Is the degree of requisite qualification and capabilities required for the successful completion of functions assigned to a department employee

Answer 88

Competence