New MOR's

Question 1

A geographic area of responsibility to an employee during a tour of duty (MOR Definitions)

Answer 1

Beat

Question 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 authority (MOR Definitions).

Answer 2

Chain Of Command

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Commanding Officer

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Competence

Question 5

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 (MOR Definitions).

Answer 5

Counseling

Question 6

A change from a position in a higher rank to a position in a lower rank (MOR Definitions).

Answer 6

Demotion

Question 7

The involuntary termination of the service of a department
employee (MOR Definitions).

Answer 7

Discharge (Dismissal)

Question 8

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

Answer 8

District

Question 9

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. (MOR Definitions)

Answer 9

Extra Duty

Question 10

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

Answer 10

General Order

Question 11

The downtown police building located at 411 North Franklin Street. (MOR Definitions)

Answer 11

Headquarters

Question 12

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 purposes subsequent to
initial training. (MOR Definitions)

Answer 12

Intra-Division Procedure

Question 13

Hours not specifically assigned as on-duty. (MOR Definitions)

Answer 13

Off-Duty

Question 14

Any outside employment of a police officer which is NOT
predicated on the actual or potential use of the officer’s law enforcement powers. (MOR Definitions)

Answer 14

Off-Duty Employment

Question 15

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Question 16

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