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Manual of Regulation Flashcards

1
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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

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

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beat

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

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no improper coercion or other misconduct has occurred

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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.

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division/bureau commander

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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.

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two/four

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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, the______shall assume command and direction of police personnel.

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ranking department employee

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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 ________

A

a supervisor.

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

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

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

A

Chief of Police

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10
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Knives are not considered authorized weapons!

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True

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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;

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professional relationship

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

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commanding officer/assistant chief

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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.

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such reasonable time that is required to consume the meal

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14
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A sworn employee may lecture on “police subjects” or other related subjects only with the prior approval of the ________.

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chief of police

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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.

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Intra-Division Procedure

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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

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17
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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.

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Regulations

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18
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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.

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Squad

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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.

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publicly

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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

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21
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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 ________.

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chief of police

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22
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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.

A

the unit responsible

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23
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Department employees shall carry their badge and identification card on their person, only on duty within their jurisdiction of authority.

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

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24
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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.

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the area of the arrest

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25
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Define: A written report that admonishes the misconduct of an employee. It constitutes one form of disciplinary action.

A

Reprimand

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26
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Any firearms, which are department issued or approved, shall not be altered without the approval of _________.

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

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27
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Employees who change their name, address, or telephone number shall report such change to their _______.

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immediate supervisor within 24 hours

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28
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Plainclothes officers must have the authorization of the __________ to wear beards and goatees.

A

Division Commander

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29
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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?

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Cowardice

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30
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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.

A

Chief of Police or designee

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31
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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.

A

immediately

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32
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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.

A

division/bureau commander

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33
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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.

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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):

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34
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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.

A

professionalism

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35
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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.

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First-line supervisors

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36
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Individual violations will be considered on their own merit. When multiple violations occur, ________ violation will be used to determine the level of discipline.

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the most severe

37
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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

A

in uniform

38
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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 _______.

A

regular and continuous association or dealings

Supervisor

39
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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.

A

police authority, division/bureau commander or superior officer

40
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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 without the approval of the __________.

A

Chief of Police

41
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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.

A

Fictitious Illness or Injury Reports/Deception

42
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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.

A

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

43
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For each disciplinary action recommended, the ______ shall explain the rationale for selecting the discipline for the violation committed.

A

initiating supervisor

44
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The payment (assessment of fees for lost or damaged equipment) will be assessed on the _______.

A

second and subsequent occurrences

45
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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.

A

superior officer

46
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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.

A

one hour

47
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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,

A

lieutenant

48
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A department employee shall not transport, or cause to be transported, prisoners to their home, room, or elsewhere without the consent of a ______.

A

superior officer

49
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Department employees shall not use _______ in making an arrest or in dealing with a prisoner or any other person.

A

excessive force

50
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Officers shall make _________, of each instance of the discharge of a firearm, other than for training or recreational purposes including any unintentional discharge.

A

an immediate oral and subsequent written report

51
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Property shall not be loaned or permanently transferred to any employee without the explicit permission of the employee’s ________.

A

division/bureau commander

52
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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.

A

conservative

1 ¾”

53
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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.

A

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

54
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Any exceptions to appearance must be authorized by the _________or the affected employee’s _________.

A

Chief of Police/ Division Commander.

55
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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 _____.

A

Mayor

56
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A neatly trimmed mustache is permitted. The mustache shall not extend______

A

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

57
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_______ hair shall be neat, clean, and present a groomed, conservative appearance.

A

All department employees

58
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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 _______.

A

on or off-duty

59
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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.

A

False

60
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Define: An instruction given by a superior officer to a subordinate. It may be either oral or written.

A

Order

61
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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 ________.

A

immediate supervisor

62
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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 _________.

A

immediate corrective/ immediate supervisor or bureau commander

63
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All of the following statements are true but one:

A

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

64
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Turtlenecks undergarments, regardless of style are not allowed.

A

True

65
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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. Additional patches or decorative items shall not be attached to the uniform unless authorized by the ____

A

Chief of Police

66
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Hair styles for the male uniformed officers are _____________.

A

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.

67
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Department employees shall not speak to or acknowledge an officer in plain-clothes unless ______

A

first addressed.

68
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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)

A

division/bureau commander

Misuse of Authority

69
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Department employees may conduct or maintain a non-law enforcement business provided that the business ______or_______.

A

does not bring discredit to the department

constitute a conflict of interest.

70
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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 __________.

A

division/bureau commander

71
Q

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

A

immediate supervisror

72
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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)

A

Alcohol Consumption and Drug Use

73
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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.

A

Operational Manual

74
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Seniority: is established (in the department) by:

A

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

75
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_____ have the authority and responsibility to recognize employees for commendable performance and counsel employees verbally or in writing.

A

All supervisors

76
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(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.

A

the senior officer (ranking officer)

77
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Cowardice fall under what MOR subheading?

A

Professional Conduct

78
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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?)

A

Citizen Complaints

79
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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.

A

True

80
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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?)

A

Operation of Vehicles:

81
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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 ___________.

A

commanding officer of the division responsible for the arrest.

82
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In competence is,

A

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

83
Q

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

A

Reprimand

84
Q

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

A

Code of ethics

85
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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

A

A supervisor

86
Q

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

A

Commanding officers

87
Q

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

A

Commanding officer

88
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Is the degree of requisite qualification and capabilities required for the successful completion of functions assigned to a department employee

A

Competence

Manual of Regulation Test 2015 (3 decks)

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