PBA Articles 33-37

Question 1

The City agrees to continue to pay ___for the employee’s coverage and ___ for the cost of coverage for the employee’s dependents for the health plan selected by the City.

Answer 1

100%

50%

Question 2

The City agrees to provide Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance to employees in the amount equal to the employee’s salary up to
a maximum of ____ each (____ total).

Answer 2

$150,000

$300,000

Question 3

An employee who retires shall have the right to retain

the City’s life insurance coverage in the amount of _____.

Answer 3

$4,000

Question 4

At least ___ months prior to each promotional written examination the City shall list the sources from which the examination is taken and the date for the test.

Answer 4

ten (10)

Question 5

At least ____ months prior to promotional tests the City shall notify the PBA of methods of tests to be used, sources to be studied, the weight of the test
instruments to be used for developing the final score, and the eligibility requirements to sit for the examination.

Answer 5

four (4)

Question 6

Employees with a passing score on the Detective/Corporal or Sergeant examination who meet the minimum years for promotional eligibility shall be awarded ½ point for each year of service
as a sworn officer with the City of Tampa up to a maximum of _____ (a maximum of ___ points).

Answer 6

15 years

7.5 points

Question 7

Employees with a passing score on the Lieutenants examination who meet the minimum years for promotional eligibility shall be awarded ½ point for each year of service as a police sergeant with the
City of Tampa up to a maximum of ___ points.

Answer 7

five (5)

Question 8

When a Police Detective/Corporal vacancy is to be filled by promotion, the City shall certify ___ of the eligible ranking highest plus two additional names for each additional vacancy.

Answer 8

35%

Question 9

When a vacancy is to be filled by promotion to Police Sergeant, the City shall certify ___ of the eligible ranking highest plus two additional names for each
additional vacancy.

Answer 9

20%

Question 10

A Detective/Corporal shall complete ____ in the rank of Detective/Corporal before being eligible for promotion to Sergeant but shall be eligible to
take the Sergeants exam.

Answer 10

one year

Question 11

Prior to the administration of the tests, the tests shall be reviewed for relevancy and accuracy by a City of Tampa Police ______ selected by the union and the City.

Answer 11

Lieutenant (or higher rank)

Question 12

The employee shall be provided one copy free of charge for personnel records. Additional copies may be provided at the cost of such copies shall be ___ per copy.

Answer 12

15¢

Question 13

A letter of counseling shall remain in the department personnel file for a minimum of __ months and shall be removed from the department personnel file after ____.

Answer 13

six

one year

Question 14

Where a ___ year period elapses following the date the City became aware of the conduct leading to written reprimand, suspension or dismissal, the written reprimand and associated documents shall be indicated as void in the employee’s personnel file. Provided, however that any written reprimand shall remain in the departmental personnel file for a minimum of ____.

Answer 14

three (3)

one year

Question 15

Voided documents shall be forwarded to the ____ for any retention deemed to be required pursuant to law.

Answer 15

Employee Relations Division

Question 16

Upon the request of the interrogated officer, a copy of any such recording of the interrogation session must be made available to the interrogated officer no later than ____, excluding holidays and weekends, following said interrogation.

Answer 16

72 hours

Question 17

In any matter where an employee is required to submit a written statement justifying or explaining his actions in a particular situation, the employee, upon his request, shall be granted ____ hours or until the end of their next scheduled shift, whichever is later, to submit such a statement.

Answer 17

forty-eight (48)

Question 18

The investigation disclosed sufficient evidence to prove clearly the allegation made in the complaint.

Answer 18

Sustained

Question 19

Four types of Unfounded

Answer 19

Not Involved
Exonerated
Unwarranted
False

Question 20

The investigation disclosed that the named

employee was not involved in the alleged incident.

Answer 20

Not Involved

Question 21

The acts which provided the basis for the

complaint or allegation occurred; however, investigation revealed that they were justified, lawful, and proper.

Answer 21

Exonerated

Question 22

The allegation was made in good faith without

malicious intent. However, investigation disclosed that the allegation lacks basis in fact.

Answer 22

Unwarranted

Question 23

The allegation is false. The alleged incident never

took place.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

The investigation failed to disclose sufficient

evidence to prove the allegation made in the complaint.

Answer 24

Not Sustained

Question 25

New substantiated complaint not mentioned in the initial allegation was disclosed by the investigation unsubstantiated or unfounded. The record of the disposition of the unfounded or unsubstantiated complaint of misconduct will not be placed in the employee’s personnel file with the sustained complaint.

Answer 25

New Complaint Not Based On Original Complaint - Sustained:

Question 26

In the event that the disposition of the investigation is sustained, the ______ shall so inform the employee.

Answer 26

Division Commander

Question 27

In the event that a suspension, demotion, or dismissal is recommended by the Division Commander as a result of a sustained Internal Affairs complaint, the employee shall be so informed and provided the opportunity to request a ________.

Answer 27

Complaint Review Board

Question 28

No disciplinary action, suspension, demotion or dismissal shall be undertaken by the Department against an employee for any act, omission, or other allegation of misconduct if the investigation of such allegation is not completed within ___ days after the date the department receives notice of the allegation by a person authorized by the Department to initiate an investigation of the misconduct.

Answer 28

180

Question 29

Any formal complaint involving discipline of an employee shall be barred unless the complainant brings forth the complaint within ___ of the occurrence. This provision shall not apply if the complainant is the ____ or if the employee is
alleged to have committed a felony crime.

Answer 29

180 days

Chief of Police