MOR's Definitons and Terminology

Question 1

The ____ is adopted as a general standard of conduct

for officers of the Tampa Police Department.

Answer 1

Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Beat

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

Chain of Command

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Commanding Officer

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Competence

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

Counseling

Question 7

____ will be considered as progressive discipline.

Answer 7

Counseling

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Demotion

Question 9

The involuntary termination of the service of a department employee.

Answer 9

Discharge (Dismissal)

Question 10

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

Answer 10

District

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

Extra Duty

Question 12

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

Answer 12

General Order

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

Intra-Division Procedure

Question 14

Hours not specifically assigned as on-duty.

Answer 14

Off-duty

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Off-duty employment

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Official channel

Question 17

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

Answer 17

On-duty

Question 18

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.

Answer 18

Operational Manual

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Order

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Policy

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

Probationary Appointment

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Promotion

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Regular Appointment

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

Regulations

Question 25

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.

Answer 25

Relief from duty

Question 26

A written or oral communication, relating to police matters.

Answer 26

Report

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Reprimand

Question 28

Directions issued by the chief of police with the approval of the Mayor that govern the conduct and behavior of all employees.

Answer 28

Rules

Question 29

____ allow little deviation other than for

stated exceptions.

Answer 29

Rules

Question 30

Is established (in the department) first by rank, second by aggregate time served in rank, and third by total time in the department.

Answer 30

Seniority

Question 31

In situations where officers are of
equal rank, the ____ will make the decision and exercise control unless otherwise directed by a higher supervisory officer.

Answer 31

senior officer (ranking officer)

Question 32

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.

Answer 32

Squad

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Supervisor

Question 35

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.

Answer 35

Suspension

Question 36

____ may be the first step in the

disciplinary process or the penalty assessed.

Answer 36

suspension

Question 37

An employee does not receive any pay

during a period of ____.

Answer 37

suspension

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Sworn employee

Question 39

____ allow little deviation other than for

stated exceptions.

Answer 39

Rules

Question 40

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

Answer 40

IDPs (Intra-Division Procedures)