MOR

Question 1

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

Answer 1

First-line supervisors

Question 2

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

Answer 2

first-line supervisors

Question 3

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

Answer 3

All supervisors

Question 4

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

Answer 4

immediate supervisor

Question 5

The ______ has responsibility for punitive disciplinary

actions resulting in suspensions, demotions, or terminations.

Answer 5

chief of police or his designee

Question 6

For each violation committed, consideration should be given, but not limited, to the following (5) factors:

Answer 6

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

Question 7

______ 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 7

Progressive discipline

Question 8

Formal discipline includes ________

Answer 8

letters of counseling, 
written reprimands, 
suspensions, 
demotions, and
dismissal.

Question 9

Corrective action may begin with __________

Answer 9

remediation through referral to various Employee
Assistance Programs,
additional training of employees, and
verbal counseling.

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

most

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

second

Question 12

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

Answer 12

division/bureau commander

Question 13

Department employees shall not take or borrow any

confiscated property for their personal use without authorization from the ______

Answer 13

Chief of Police

Question 14

Department employees shall notify their ______ of any moving violations, suspension, added restriction or revocation of their driver license.

Answer 14

immediate supervisor

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

Risk Management Division of the Department of Human Resources

three

Question 16

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 _________.

Answer 16

the Communications Bureau

Question 17

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.

Answer 17

five (5)

one (1)

Question 18

Idling is permitted only when the vehicle is required

to remain motionless for the following:

Answer 18

1. An emergency;
2. Protection of a city laptop computer;
3. Motor traffic has stopped at an official traffic control
   device; and or
4. Participating in an authorized parade or special event.

Question 19

All body armor must comply with the current minimum protective standards prescribed by the ________.

Answer 19

National Institute of Justice

Question 20

Sworn employees are specifically warned against any

“dryfiring” of weapons when on duty, except by direction of the _______.

Answer 20

Training Unit

Question 21

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:

Answer 21

• 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.

Question 22

“____” or “_____” knives are not authorized and will not be worn by any on-duty
personnel.

Answer 22

“Boot”

“sheath”

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

High Liability Training and Evaluation Committee

Question 24

Response to resistance reports will be submitted no later than the ______ in which the force was used.

Answer 24

end of the shift

Question 25

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 __________.

Answer 25

immediate supervisor

Question 26

In the case of extra-duty contacts, each incident shall be reported immediately to _______ and the ______ of the affected division and document as required.

Answer 26

the supervisor or area supervisor

shift commander

Question 27

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

Answer 27

superior officer

Question 28

While they can delegate ______ and ______ to

subordinates, supervisors cannot delegate responsibility.

Answer 28

authority

functions

Question 29

Commanding officers are majors, captains, lieutenants, or sergeants designated by the chief of police to command a _____, ______, or _____.

Answer 29

division
bureau
unit

Question 30

The commanding officers shall keep the _____ advised through the chain of command as to the orderly operation of their assignment.

Answer 30

chief of police

Question 31

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

Answer 31

lieutenant

Question 32

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 32

commanding officer

assistant chief

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

supervisor
supervisor’s designee
other commanding officer

Question 34

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 ______.

Answer 34

regulations

Question 35

Department employees having knowledge of a violation of the departmental regulations shall report the violation to their ________.

Answer 35

immediate supervisor

Question 36

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 ________.

Answer 36

writing

immediate supervisor

Question 37

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 37

superior officer

Question 38

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 ___________.

Answer 38

Chief of Police

Question 39

Department employees shall not divulge the following information unless required by law:

Answer 39

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

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Ranking

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Superior representing the unit responsible for continuing the investigation

Question 42

Department employees shall not assist in obtaining attorneys or bondsmen for ________ unless the _______ requests that a designated attorney or bondsman be notified

Answer 42

Prisoners

Prisoner

Question 43

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 ____________

Answer 43

Subpoenaed