Personal Conduct & Integrity

Question 1

Members and employees who fail to govern their conduct according to the ____ penalize themselves and do a grave disservice to all members of the Tampa Police Department.

Answer 1

Rules and Regulations

Question 2

The role of supervisors, especially ____ supervisors, is crucial to effective discipline within the Tampa Police Department.

Answer 2

first-line

Question 3

____ supervisors have the best opportunity to observe the appearance and conduct of officers and detect those instances when commendation or disciplinary actions are warranted.

Answer 3

First-line

Question 4

____ supervisors have the authority and responsibility to recognize employees for commendable performance and counsel employees verbally or in writing.

Answer 4

All

Question 5

The ____ supervisor has the authority to initiate written reprimands for violations of department policy.

Answer 5

immediate

Question 6

The____ or his designee has responsibility for punitive disciplinary actions resulting in suspensions, demotions, or terminations.

Answer 6

Chief of Police

Question 7

The intent of the ____ is to establish

standards of proper conduct and performance.

Answer 7

rules and regulations

Question 8

____ involves the implementation of corrective action by the department to ensure that employees recognize and do not repeat violations of the rules and regulations.

Answer 8

Progressive discipline

Question 9

____ includes letters of counseling, written reprimands, suspensions, demotions, and
dismissal.

Answer 9

Formal discipline

Question 10

In certain situations, ____ may be used in progressive discipline administration.

Answer 10

demotion

Question 11

Individual violations will be considered on their own merit. When multiple violations occur, the ____ violation will be used to determine the level of discipline.

Answer 11

most severe

Question 12

In order to ensure compliance with these standards, the department will follow the concept of ____.

Answer 12

progressive discipline

Question 13

Alcohol Consumption and Drug Use: Department employees shall not drink intoxicating beverages while on duty except when expressly necessary to obtain evidence and upon the order of their ____.

Answer 13

supervisor

Question 14

Department employees shall not use any controlled substance, except when prescribed in the treatment of illness by a physician or ____, and shall not appear for duty or be on-duty while under the influence of any
prescription or non-prescription drug causing drowsiness, increased reaction time, or having any effect on the employee’s thought process or judgment.

Answer 14

dentist

Question 15

Conformance to Laws: An employee may be subject to suspension or termination in accordance with city policy for the violation of any law, whether or not an
indictment or information has been filed by the ____.

Answer 15

State Attorney’s Office

Question 16

Criticism/Gossip: Department employees shall not ____ criticize or ridicule the department, city administration, or other city departments, their policies, or officers through speech, writing or expression in any other manner when such speech, writing, or other expression is defamatory, obscene, unlawful, slanderous, libelous or tends to impair the operation of the department by hampering its efficiency, interfering with the ability of supervisors to maintain discipline, or is made with reckless disregard for truth or falsity.

Answer 16

publicly

Question 17

Performance of Extra-Duty Work: All extra-duty law enforcement assignments and non-law enforcement employment must conform to existing departmental
policies and procedures and shall be properly authorized by the ____.

Answer 17

division/bureau commander

Question 18

Non-Law Enforcement Extra-Duty Work: Department employees ___ conduct or maintain a non-law enforcement business provided that the business does not bring discredit to the department or constitute a conflict of interest.

Answer 18

may

Question 19

Sexual Activity While On Duty: Any relationship originating from on-duty contact is subject to scrutiny to ensure no improper ____ or other misconduct has occurred.

Answer 19

coercion

Question 20

Misuse of Authority: Department employees shall not apply for a criminal warrant for an action
against them that is frivolous or, retaliatory in nature and arising out of a previous legal incident, except upon approval by the appropriate ____.

Answer 20

division/bureau commander

Question 21

Abuse of Position or Identification: Department employees shall not lend their identification card or badge to another person, or permit it to be photographed or reproduced without the approval of the ____.

Answer 21

Chief of Police

Question 22

Interference with the Judicial Process: Department employees shall not take part, either directly or indirectly, in negotiating a compromise for the purpose of allowing offenders to avoid the full penalty of the law or complete responsibility for their acts unless
such action is, upon determination by the ____, in
the best interest of law enforcement.

Answer 22

division/bureau commander

Question 23

Interference with the Judicial Process: Department employees shall not request that charges against a defendant be dismissed unless there is sufficient cause and then only with the knowledge and consent of the ____ of the division responsible for the arrest.

Answer 23

commanding officer

Question 24

Interference with the Judicial Process: Exceptions exist only when such action enables officials to obtain
convicting evidence against a more serious offender, and then only with the knowledge and approval of the division/bureau commander of the division charged with its final disposition, or when justice requires such action under the full authority of the ____.

Answer 24

Chief of Police

Question 25

Interferences with Cases: No department employee shall interfere with cases assigned to sworn members for investigation except by order of a ____, nor shall they interfere with the operation of any division, bureau, or unit.

Answer 25

division/bureau commander

Question 26

An employee shall not receive, seek, ask for, or share in any fee, reward, or other reimbursement or gratuity for the performance of or failure to perform official duties, except as required in the line of duty or while
acting under a proper and specific order from the____.

Answer 26

Chief of Police

Question 27

Seeking or Accepting Gifts of Gratuities/Bribes: The apartment complex must be the officer’s primary residence in order to qualify for this exception. Additionally, officers must notify the ____of the details of any rent discount arrangement.

Answer 27

Legal Advisor and Extra Duty Office

Question 28

Police officers and employees may also accept special event discounts upon the approval of the ____ or designee when the event is advertised as recognizing law enforcement employees and their families or
when tickets are provided through the department.

Answer 28

Chief of Police

Question 29

Retaliatory Practices: Department employees shall not make warrantless or ____ allegations against other employees that are retaliatory in nature, are aimed at
corrupting the disciplinary or supervisory processes or otherwise serve to impede the functions of the department.

Answer 29

frivolous

Question 30

____ motives must not be allowed to influence decisions and conduct in the discharge
of duty.

Answer 30

Personal