MOR’s Flashcards by Humberto Navarro

Beat

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

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Chain of Command

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

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Commanding Officer

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

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Competence

The degree of requisite qualifications and capabilities required for the successful completion of functions assigned to a department employee

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Counseling

Pending file entry or guidance, in either verbal or written communication, utilized as the training tool to modify or improve an individuals performance or conduct. Counseling will be considered as Progressive discipline

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Demotion

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

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Discharge (Dismissal)

The involuntary termination of the service of a department employee

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District

A unit composed of uniform or plain clothes officers and detectives who’s commanding officer report’s directly to a deputy chief of police

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Extra Duty

Any employment of a TPD Officer l, while not on duty, which is predicated on the actual or potential use of the police officers law enforcement powers

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General Order

A written order issued by the Chief of Police relating to a specific matter affecting the whole department

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Headquarters

The downtown police building located at 411 North Franklin St

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Intra-Division procedure

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. IDP’s are maintained in the administrative offices of the affected components for reference purposes subsequent

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Off Duty

Hours not specifically assigned as on duty

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Off-duty employment

Any outside employment of a police officer which is not predicated on the actual or potential use of the officers law enforcement powers

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Official Channel

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

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On Duty

Engaged in specifically assigned duties during assigned times (including Police Services necessitated by emergency circumstances)

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Operational Manual

A manual prepared under the direction of the Chief of Police to define the organizational structure of the force in 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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Order

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

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Policy

A statement of General guidelines which shall be followed in activities directed toward the attainment of Department objectives

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Probationary Appointment

An appointment to a position subject to and in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and Regulations

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Promotion

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

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Regular Appointment

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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Regulations

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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Report

A written or oral communication relating to police matters

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Reprimand

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

Rules

Directions issued by the Chief of Police with the approval of the Mayor, that govern the conduct of behavior of all employees. Allows little deviation other than for stated exceptions

Seniority

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

Squad

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

Standard Operating Procedure

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

Supervisor

An employee responsible for the performance of Duty and the conduct of other employees

Suspension

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. Suspensions may be the first step in disciplinary process or the penalty assessed. An employee does not receive any pay

Sworn employee

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

No dep employee shall interfere with cases assigned to sworn members for investigation except by the order of a ____ nor shall they interfere with the operation of any division, bureau, or unit

Division/Bureau commander

_____ 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

Knives are ___ considered authorized weapons

Not

Any exception to appearance must be authorized by

Chief of Police

Sworn dep employees shall not undertake any investigations or other police action not part of the sworn employees regular police duties without obtaining permission from ____

Superior officer

If several ranking department employees respond to the scene, ___ shall assume command and direction of police personnel (Mor 1816)

The ranking department employee

Departmental property shall not be loaned or permanently transferred to any employee without the explicit permission of the employees ___ (Mor 1402)

Division/Bureau commander

Cowardice comes under what subheading

Professional conduct (mor 1202)

Department employees shall not ___ criticize or ridicule the department, city administration, or other city departments, their policies, or officers

Publicly

Photo or name for testimonials or advertisements

Mayor

Department employees shall not lend their id card or badge to another person or permit to be photographed without approval of

Chief of Police

Update address, phone number

Within 24 hours in oracle

___ has responsibility for punitive disciplinary actions resulting in suspensions, demotions, or terminations

Chief of Police or designee

Who shall assume command at a scene of any police incident when two or more superior officer of equal rank are present at the scene

The superior representing the unit responsible for continuing the investigation

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

2, 4

No department employee shall interfere with the investigation, arrest, or prosecution brought by other officers of the department or by any other agency or person except by order of a

Division/Bureau commander

In reference to hairstyle, unnatural hair is described as

Green, maroon, purple

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

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

Fictitious Illness or Injury reports/deception

While in uniform, sworn female employees may wear small non-lock or break-free hoop earrings.. silver gold or diamond no larger than 25mm in diameter and no greater than 5mm in width. Also post style earrings including pearl, no larger than 6mm and have non locking backs. Worn as set and each earring in earlobe only.

6mm

__ shall be responsible for compliance with departmental rules, regulations, orders and procedures

Supervisors

Sideburns may extend to the bottom of the earlobes with a width of up to ___ measuring from ___

2”, / from the rear of the natural beard line forward to the extreme front of the sideburns

A superior officer holding the rank of at least ___ or a non sworn supervisor can immediately relieve a department employee from active duty with pay

Lieutenant

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 __

Division/Bureau commander

Seniority is established in the department first by ___, second by aggregate time served in rank, and third by total time in the department

Rank

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 _____ of the division responsible for the arrest

Commanding Officer

Any firearms which are department issued and approved shall not be altered except by a person authorized by the __ to inspect or repair and is a certified armorer

Department

Firearms shall never be displayed or taken from holsters in public except in the line of duty

Display/line of duty

Officer must notify legal advisor and extra duty office

Courtesy officer apartment

Plain clothes officers must have the authorization of the division commander or bureau commander

To wear beards and goatees

Through the hands of the superior officers in the chain of command is known as the

Official channel

While supervisors can delegate __ and functions to subordinates, they can not delegate ___

Authority, Responsibility

An assessment of fees will be made for lost or damaged equipment due to negligence

Collective bargaining

Department employees shall not knowingly make false or otherwise untrue statements in any communication verbal or written concerning

Departmental matters

Do not ___ lazyiness or sleeping on duty

Convey

3 or more unsatisfactory evals in on year, 4 or more sustained violations within 2 yr period, any combo, or failure to obtain licenses, certs, credentials required for employment

Incompetence

Do not read non related newspapers, play games, watch tv or movies in

Public view

Department employees shall not authorize instigate or condone support any Strike any organized __ or work stoppage

Slow down

Cosmetics shall be worn in

Moderation

Authorized wigs or hairpieces

For medical or cosmetic reasons to cover natural baldness or physical disfiguration