MOR’s

Question 1

Beat

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Chain of Command

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Commanding Officer

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Competence

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Counseling

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Demotion

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Discharge (Dismissal)

Answer 7

The involuntary termination of the service of a department employee

Question 8

District

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Extra Duty

Answer 9

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

Question 10

General Order

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Headquarters

Answer 11

The downtown police building located at 411 North Franklin St

Question 12

Intra-Division procedure

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Off Duty

Answer 13

Hours not specifically assigned as on duty

Question 14

Off-duty employment

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Official Channel

Answer 15

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

Question 16

On Duty

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Operational Manual

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Order

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Policy

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Probationary Appointment

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Promotion

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Regular Appointment

Answer 22

An appointment to a position subject to the Civil Service Act, made after an employee has successfully completed his probationary appointment

Question 23

Regulations

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Report

Answer 24

A written or oral communication relating to police matters

Question 25

Reprimand

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Rules

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Seniority

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Squad

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Standard Operating Procedure

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Supervisor

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Suspension

Answer 31

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

Question 32

Sworn employee

Answer 32

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