MOR Definitions & Terminology

Question 1

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

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Beat

Question 2

The unbroken line of authority extending from chief of police through a single subordinate at each level of command down to the level of execution.

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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, I’m either verbal or written communication utilized as a training tool to modify or improve an individuals performance or conduct

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Counseling

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A change from position in a higher rank to a position I’m a lower rank

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Demotion

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The involuntary termination of the service of a department employee

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Discharge (Dismissal)

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A unit composed of uniform or plain clothes officers and detectives whose commanding officer reports directly to a deputy chief of police

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District

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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 officers 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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The downtown police building located at 411 North Franklin Street

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Headquarters

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A document that provides duties and responsibilities for all positions, identifies procedures, and delineates functions that are normally restricted to a particular major component of the department. IDPs are maintained by the affected components for reference purpose subsequent to initial training

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Intra-Division Procedure

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Hours not specifically assigned as on duty

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Off-Duty

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Any 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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Through the hands of the superior officers in the chain of command

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Official Channel

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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

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An electronic collection of documents 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

Question 18

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

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Order

Question 19

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

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Policy

Question 20

An appointment to a position subject to and in accordance with the Civil Service and Regulations, Article IV, Section 4.17, City of Tampa Code

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Probationary Appointment

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

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Promotion

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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

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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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The act of instructing a member or employee not to report to 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

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A written or oral communication relating to police matters

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Report

Question 26

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

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Reprimand

Question 27

Directions issued by the chief of police with the approval of the Mayor that govern the conduct and behavior of all employees. Rules allow a little deviation other than for stated exceptions.

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Rules

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Is established (in the department) first by rank, second bye aggregate time served in rank m, 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 higher supervisory officer

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Seniority

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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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A directive that addresses certain situations to ensure that all employees will be prepared to handle such matters in the prescribed manner as approved by the chief of police

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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

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An employee responsible for the performance of duty in the conduct of other employees

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Supervisor

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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

Question 33

The act of temporary early, denying a member, or employ the privilege of performing normal duties in consequence of dereliction or other violation of departmental regulations or misconduct. Suspension may be the first step in the disciplinary process or the penalty assessed. An employee does not receive any pay during a period of suspension

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Suspension