Personal Conduct & Integrity Flashcards
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.
Rules and Regulations
The role of supervisors, especially ____ supervisors, is crucial to effective discipline within the Tampa Police Department.
first-line
____ supervisors have the best opportunity to observe the appearance and conduct of officers and detect those instances when commendation or disciplinary actions are warranted.
First-line
____ supervisors have the authority and responsibility to recognize employees for commendable performance and counsel employees verbally or in writing.
All
The ____ supervisor has the authority to initiate written reprimands for violations of department policy.
immediate
The____ or his designee has responsibility for punitive disciplinary actions resulting in suspensions, demotions, or terminations.
Chief of Police
The intent of the ____ is to establish
standards of proper conduct and performance.
rules and regulations
____ involves the implementation of corrective action by the department to ensure that employees recognize and do not repeat violations of the rules and regulations.
Progressive discipline
____ includes letters of counseling, written reprimands, suspensions, demotions, and
dismissal.
Formal discipline
In certain situations, ____ may be used in progressive discipline administration.
demotion
Individual violations will be considered on their own merit. When multiple violations occur, the ____ violation will be used to determine the level of discipline.
most severe
In order to ensure compliance with these standards, the department will follow the concept of ____.
progressive discipline
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 ____.
supervisor
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.
dentist
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 ____.
State Attorney’s Office
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.
publicly
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 ____.
division/bureau commander
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.
may
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.
coercion
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 ____.
division/bureau commander
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 ____.
Chief of Police
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.
division/bureau commander
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.
commanding officer
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 ____.
Chief of Police
