MOR Flashcards
______ have the best opportunity to observe the appearance and conduct of officers and detect those
instances when commendation or disciplinary actions are warranted.
First-line supervisors
The role of supervisors, especially ______, is crucial to effective discipline within the Tampa Police Department.
first-line supervisors
_______ have the authority and responsibility to recognize employees for commendable performance and counsel employees verbally or in writing.
All supervisors
The _________ has the authority to initiate written reprimands for violations of department policy.
immediate supervisor
The ______ has responsibility for punitive disciplinary
actions resulting in suspensions, demotions, or terminations.
chief of police or his designee
For each violation committed, consideration should be given, but not limited, to the following (5) factors:
- Length of service
- Time interval between offenses
- Documented efforts toward improvement
- Previous disciplinary action for the same or similar violations
- Intent of the officer
______ involves the implementation of corrective action by the department to ensure that employees recognize and do not repeat violations of the rules and regulations.
Progressive discipline
Formal discipline includes ________
letters of counseling, written reprimands, suspensions, demotions, and dismissal.
Corrective action may begin with __________
remediation through referral to various Employee
Assistance Programs,
additional training of employees, and
verbal counseling.
Individual violations will be considered on their own merit. When multiple violations occur, the ___ severe violation will be used to determine the level of discipline.
most
An assessment of fees will be made for lost or damaged equipment due to negligence or preventable traffic crashes. The payment will be assessed on the ______ and subsequent occurrences.
There may be some instances where an assessment will be made on the first occurrence.
second
Property shall not be loaned or permanently transferred to any employee without the explicit permission of the employee’s _________
division/bureau commander
Department employees shall not take or borrow any
confiscated property for their personal use without authorization from the ______
Chief of Police
Department employees shall notify their ______ of any moving violations, suspension, added restriction or revocation of their driver license.
immediate supervisor
Department employees shall not operate city vehicles, or conduct city business in a personal vehicle unless the employee has successfully completed the City’s driver training course offered through
the ________. Completion of the driver training course is valid for _____ years.
Risk Management Division of the Department of Human Resources
three
Any employee who is involved in a vehicle crash while on duty or while operating a city vehicle will, regardless of the amount of damage, immediately stop and contact _________.
the Communications Bureau
Department employees shall not permit a vehicle’s engine to idle (operate the engine while the vehicle is not in motion) for more than ____ minutes in any ___ hour period.
five (5)
one (1)
Idling is permitted only when the vehicle is required
to remain motionless for the following:
- An emergency;
- Protection of a city laptop computer;
- Motor traffic has stopped at an official traffic control
device; and or - Participating in an authorized parade or special event.
All body armor must comply with the current minimum protective standards prescribed by the ________.
National Institute of Justice
Sworn employees are specifically warned against any
“dryfiring” of weapons when on duty, except by direction of the _______.
Training Unit
To prevent theft or unauthorized access to any firearm under the control of any sworn employee, firearms shall not be kept or stored in any City owned vehicle during off duty hours unless:
- In a department issued or approved secured lock box;
- Locked in an approved mount or rack;
- In the locked trunk of the vehicle with the remote trunk release button operational only when the vehicle key is in the ignition switch; or
- The vehicle is parked within the garage of the employee’s residence.
“____” or “_____” knives are not authorized and will not be worn by any on-duty
personnel.
“Boot”
“sheath”
The __________ will generate and maintain a list of approved firearms and firearms related equipment, including holsters and ammunition, authorized for on-duty and off-duty self-defense use.
High Liability Training and Evaluation Committee
Response to resistance reports will be submitted no later than the ______ in which the force was used.
end of the shift
Officers shall immediately report and document as required any injury or complaint of injury that results from a response to resistance contact, to themselves or the suspect, to their __________.
immediate supervisor
In the case of extra-duty contacts, each incident shall be reported immediately to _______ and the ______ of the affected division and document as required.
the supervisor or area supervisor
shift commander
A department employee shall not transport, or cause to be transported, prisoners to their home, room, or elsewhere without the consent of a ________.
superior officer
While they can delegate ______ and ______ to
subordinates, supervisors cannot delegate responsibility.
authority
functions
Commanding officers are majors, captains, lieutenants, or sergeants designated by the chief of police to command a _____, ______, or _____.
division
bureau
unit
The commanding officers shall keep the _____ advised through the chain of command as to the orderly operation of their assignment.
chief of police
A superior officer holding the rank of at least _____ 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 with pay
lieutenant
Any such supervisor who so relieves a department employee of duty shall immediately notify the ______ of the employee, who shall immediately notify the appropriate _______.
commanding officer
assistant chief
All department employees who are unable to report for duty due to illness or injury must notify their _____, _______, or _______ at least one hour prior to their scheduled reporting time.
supervisor
supervisor’s designee
other commanding officer
Failure to comply with established, documented departmental policies, general orders, special orders, and standard operating procedures shall constitute a violation of the Tampa Police Department’s ______.
regulations
Department employees having knowledge of a violation of the departmental regulations shall report the violation to their ________.
immediate supervisor
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 _______ to their ________.
writing
immediate supervisor
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.
superior officer
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 first notifying the ___________.
Chief of Police
Department employees shall not divulge the following information unless required by law:
Any orders they have received unless required by the nature of the orders
Any information relative to an arrest or investigation except as approved by departmental policy
In the event that several ranking department employees respond to the scene of any police incident, the _______ department employee shall assume command and direction of police personnel
Ranking
When two or more superior officers of equal rank are present at the scene of the police incident, the ___________________ shall assume control and ensure that appropriate action is initiated
Superior representing the unit responsible for continuing the investigation
Department employees shall not assist in obtaining attorneys or bondsmen for ________ unless the _______ requests that a designated attorney or bondsman be notified
Prisoners
Prisoner
Department employees, who do not institute or are otherwise not a party to a civil action involving the city, shall not testify in any action unless ____________
Subpoenaed
