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MOR Definitions Flashcards

1
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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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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. Conversely, in keeping with the concept of unity of command, each subordinate employee will be directly accountable to only one supervisor within that
line of authority.

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Chain of Command

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

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Commanding Officer

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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

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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. This will be considered as progressive discipline.

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Counseling

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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

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7
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The involuntary termination of the service of a department employee.

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Discharge (Dismissal)

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8
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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.

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District

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9
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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.

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Extra Duty

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

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General Order

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11
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The downtown police building located at 411 North Franklin Street.

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Headquarters

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12
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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. These are maintained in the administrative offices of the affected components for reference purposes subsequent to initial training.

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Intra-Division Procedure

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13
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Hours not specifically assigned as on-duty.

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Off Duty

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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.

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Off Duty Employment

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15
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Through the hands of the superior officers in the chain of command.

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Official Channel

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16
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Engaged in specifically assigned duties during assigned times (including police services necessitated by emergency circumstances).

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On Duty

17
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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

18
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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

19
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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

20
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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

21
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A change from a position in a lower rank to a position in a higher rank.

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Promotion

22
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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

23
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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

24
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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.

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Relief from Duty

25
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A written or oral communication, relating to police matters.

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Report

26
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A written report that admonishes the misconduct of an employee. It constitutes one form of disciplinary action.

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Reprimand

27
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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. These allow little deviation other than for stated exceptions.

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Rules

28
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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.

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Seniority

29
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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

30
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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)

31
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An employee responsible for the performance of duty and the conduct of other employees.

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Supervisor

32
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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. It may be the first step in the disciplinary process or the penalty assessed. An employee does not receive any pay during this period.

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Suspension

33
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An employee who is under oath to professionally uphold law enforcement and who possesses the power to arrest.

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Sworn Employee

34
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The following are examples of what shall be considered prima facie evidence of incompetence:

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.01 Three or more unsatisfactory evaluations served on the employee in a one year period; or

.02 Four or more documented and sustained violations of TPD Regulations, GOs, SOPs,
or other written directives within a two-year period (date of occurrence within two year period); or

.03 Any combination of four or more of the foregoing (.01 and/or .02) occurring within two-year period would also be considered evidence of incompetence.

35
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Sideburns may extend to the bottom of the earlobes with a width of up to ___ inches measuring from the rear of the natural beard line forward to the extreme front of the sideburn.

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two

36
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The moustache shall not extend downward beyond the line separating the skin and the ____ of the lip.

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vermilion

37
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Any exceptions to appearance must be authorized by the _____ or the ________.

A

Chief of Police

affected employee’s division commander.

38
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Plainclothes officers must have the authorization of the ________ to wear beards and goatees.

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division commander

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