Part 1 - General Conduct

Question 1

POLICY:

All MDPD employees will behave in a manner, both on and off duty, which will not bring _____ to themselves or the Department.

Answer 1

discredit

Question 2

OBJECTIVES AND RULES:

MDPD provides municipal-type police services to the unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County; primary and support police services upon request; and traditional sheriff’s services, **except for jail and _____ services, throughout Miami-Dade County. **

Answer 2

bailiff

Question 3

Functional Objectives:

Deterrence to crime:

Apprehension of offenders:

___________: Saving lives, aiding the injured, locating lost persons, keeping the peace, and providing for many other miscellaneous needs are basic services provided by the Department.

Answer 3

Public service

Question 4

Utilization of resources:

To ensure that the highest level of service is provided, the Department must make use of the most efficient management and _______ techniques available.

Answer 4

budgeting

Question 5

Define:

________is defined as the authority to make decisions within legal boundaries using personal judgment. Use of ______ is guided and framed by law, policies, rules, procedures, training, and supervision. **Except for felonies and driving under the influence offense. **

Answer 5

discretion

Question 6

Alternatives to arrest:

There may be instances when a crime may occur and no physical arrest will be made. The decision not to arrest will be guided by law, _________, and facts of the situation.

Answer 6

departmental policy

Question 7

Define:

Any act or omission contrary to good order, discipline, or accepted standards of conduct may subject an employee to disciplinary action.

Answer 7

Rules

Question 8

Reporting violations of laws, ordinances, rules, or orders:

An employee who has information concerning illegal actions, dereliction of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, or unprofessional conduct by another employee shall report the offense to an immediate supervisor or the ______.

Answer 8

Professional Compliance Bureau

Question 9

Criticism:

Employees shall not publicly criticize the Department, its policies, or other employees by talking or writing in any manner which is defamatory, obscene, unlawful, or tends to _____ with the operation of the Department.

Answer 9

interfere

Question 10

Recommending professional services:

Employees shall not suggest, recommend, or otherwise promote the services of any attorney, bail bondsman,______ agency, physician, or other service provider to any person with whom they have had contact as a result of departmental business.

Answer 10

towing

Question 11

Bribery:

Employees shall submit a written report of any bribe attempt, actual or suspected, to a supervisor within their chain of command not later than the end of the duty tour, or within ____ hours **if off duty. **

Answer 11

eight

Question 12

Solicitation of funds:

Employees shall not use their departmental position, uniform, badge, or credentials for solicitation of funds or other goods, or attend any such functions as a representative of the Department except as sanctioned by __________.

Answer 12

by the Director.

Question 13

Unauthorized transactions:

Employees shall not engage in business transactions with suspects, defendants, or _______ **except as authorized by the Director or his designee. **

Answer 13

prisoners

Question 14

Abuse of authority:

Officers who lawfully act within the scope of their authority do not deprive persons of their _____ liberties.

Answer 14

civil

Question 15

Office hours:

Normal business hours of MDPD are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

An employee’s scheduled working hours may vary from the normal business hours at the discretion of the ________.

Answer 15

division chief.

Question 16

Leaving the county:

Except in the immediate ____ of a person to be arrested, leaving Miami- Dade County while on duty **requires appropriate approval: **

Answer 16

pursuit

Question 17

Leaving the county:

Responding to a scene to assist other law enforcement agencies requires approval of _______.

Answer 17

the Director or his designee

Question 18

Leaving the county:

Responding for an MDPD routine investigation or assignment requires approval of _______________.

Answer 18

a lieutenant or higher ranking supervisor

Question 19

Political, religious, or discriminatory discussions:

Employees shall not engage in political or religious discussions to the detriment of ______ discipline, and **will not use remarks that degrade national origin, sex, color, creed, or beliefs. **

Answer 19

good

Question 20

Police officer trainees:

Police officer trainees shall not be assigned in any capacity in which they are allowed to carry a firearm or are placed in a position to _____ until state certification is attained by completion of a course of basic recruit training pursuant to FS, Chapter 943, **and after swearing in by the Director. **

Answer 20

make an arrest

Question 21

Prohibited Activity:

While on duty or, if off duty and wearing any departmental uniform or identifiable as a member of the Department, no employee shall engage in the following:

• Sleep (unless authorized) or loaf
• Read recreationally, except at ____ and in such a manner so as not to bring discredit to the professional image

Answer 21

meals

Question 22

Ethics:

All civilian employees will abide by the Code of Ethics for Civilian Personnel.

All sworn officers shall abide by the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.

The MDPSTI will ensure that all personnel receive ethics training on a _______ basis.

Answer 22

biennial basis.

Question 23

Refusal to work:

The policy of the Department is to seek removal of any employee who plans or engages in a strike, work stoppage, or _______.

Answer 23

work slowdown

Question 24

On-duty officers, when directed or authorized, may conduct official business outside Miami-Dade County jurisdictional boundaries, but must be aware that they have limited police authority incidental to fresh pursuit, prisoner transportation, and ________weapon.

Answer 24

carrying a concealed

Question 25

An MDPD officer is not entitled to consideration as a police officer outside Miami- Dade County, and is neither requested nor expected to perform as a police officer; any action taken is that of a ___________.

Answer 25

a private citizen

Question 26

No peace officer authority outside of state:

Police powers of MDPD officers do not extend beyond the state except as provided for in FS, Chapter 901.25, ________; Arrest Outside Jurisdiction.

Answer 26

Fresh Pursuit

Question 27

Request for Leave:

Except in emergency situations, personnel requesting a leave of 40 hours or more shall do so not less than__ weeks **prior to commencement of requested leave. **

Answer 27

six

Question 28

Sick leave:

Unless approved by an immediate supervisor, an employee who is injured or ill shall remain at home during regularly scheduled duty hours **except to consult a physician, attend a medical facility, or to obtain groceries, _____, or prescribed medications. **

Answer 28

meals

Question 29

Employees authorized __________ shall not leave the confines of their respective county or residence without approval of the concerned commander/supervisor **except to consult a physician, attend a medical facility, or transact official business in a departmental facility. **

Answer 29

convalescence

Question 30

Separation:

An employee should submit a written resignation __ weeks prior to the effective date.

Separations effective on a weekend or holiday shall be processed on the last day of employment prior to this instance.

Answer 30

two

Question 31

Employees, who voluntarily elect to leave County service, should complete the on-line ____________ questionnaire at their respective workstations.

Answer 31

exit interview