Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

2013 Sgt. Assessment > Policy > Flashcards

Policy Flashcards

1
Q

Supervisor’s Authority in Discipline

A
  1. Change of Duty Assignment within span
  2. Counsel
  3. Verbal Reprimand
  4. Written Reprimand
  5. Suspension- Up to 3 days
  6. Reccomend more serious action
  7. Emergency Relief from Duty
    1. Requires employee to report to the Major’s office at 0900 the next business day

(A-29)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Pursuits: Supervisor’s Responsibilies

A
  1. Approve, Monitor, Control
  2. Review Incoming Data: Continue/Terminate?
  3. Coordination:
    1. Redirect Vehicles in/out
    2. Redesignate vehicle responsibilities
    3. Approve/disapprove/coordinate tactics
    4. Order Units to clear intersections ahead
    5. Approve/disapprove leaving jurisdiction
    6. Respond to & control arrest scene
  4. Prepare comprehensive report & forward to Chief

(O-02)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Pursuits: assign additional units based on analysis of:

A
  1. Nature of Offense
  2. # Suspects & their known propensity for violence
  3. # Officers in pursuing vehicles
  4. Damage/Injury to assigned primary/backup vehicles/officers
  5. # Officers needed to effect arrest @ end of pursuit
  6. Any other facts that would warrant the increased hazards of numerous pursuit vehicles

(O-02)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Armed Robbery Response

A
  1. Approve/disapprove code response
  2. If in-progress, respond & assume command
  3. Direct additional units needed to secure the area
  4. Ascertain what activities are taking place inside the building
  5. Ensure no attempt is made to apprehend suspects inside the building
  6. Allow no one to enter
  7. Cordon off the area, stop traffic that may be in danger
  8. Effect arrest only when suspects are outside

(O-58)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Supervisor must respond to:

A
  1. Homicide
  2. Armed Robbery
  3. Sexual assault
  4. Collisions involving agency vehicles
  5. Injury to an employee
  6. Where force was alleged or used by an officer
  7. Any incident supervisor deems necessary, or where needed to control a situation
  8. When officer requests a support bureau, evaluate & direct such response

(O-01)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Command Staff Notifications

A
  1. Injury to an employee
  2. Accidents involving agency vehicle
  3. Officer-involved shooting
  4. Deaths other than natural
  5. Violent assaults
  6. Armed robbery
  7. Burglary/robbery where victim was assaulted
  8. Sexual assaults
  9. Incident that media will likely broadcast or have interest in
  10. Where there is a question of agency liability
  11. Where supervisor deems necessary

(O-01)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Supervisor’s Role in Discipline

A
  1. Investigate allegations of misconduct when within my scope & authority
  2. Counsel employees to improve performance & correct minor infractions
  3. Identify training needs
  4. Implement disciplinary action approved by Chief/Major

(A-29)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Written Reprimand

A
  1. Past verbal warning was ineffective
  2. Offense requires more severe action than verbal
  3. Specify violations/failures
  4. Specify corrective action
  5. Warn of sterner measures to come if behavior is not corrected
  6. Employee signs disciplinary action form
  7. Made part of personnel file

(A-29)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Results of Performance Evals Used To:

A
  1. Provide info concerning suitability for assignment
  2. Training needs
  3. Effectiveness in assigned position
  4. Ability to assume more responsibility
  5. Merit bonus

(A-37)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Public Information

A

Incident Scenes

  1. Routine info to media
  2. Available for on-call response
  3. Personnel/policy issues referred to Chief
  4. Designate an at-scene area for media at perimeter except:
    1. Private property & owner objects
    2. Evidence/investigation hampered
    3. Tactical operations endangered

(O-19)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Biased Policing: Define

A

The detention, interdiction, disparate, or differential treatment of any person on the basis of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

(A-47)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Off-Duty Employment

A
  1. Check OT/comp time requests to make sure such a request is not associated with an off-duty job
  2. Visit officers on off-duty jobs; if policies are being breached, take action within scope & forward a report, through chain of command, to Chief within 24 hours

(A-41)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Dismissed Cases

A
  1. Interview officer, determine investigative error, correct error
  2. Report to Major the nature of the error & the corrective action taken

(A-08)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Bias Based Profiling: Supervisor’s Responsibilities

A

Review biased policing complaints & take appropriate action (under A-29) when it appears this policy is being violated, being particularly alert to any pattern/practice of possible discriminatory treatment by employees.

(A-47)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Barricade/Hostage

A
  1. Control
    1. Meets Criteria? Notify SWAT/CIRT
  2. Establish Perimeters (Inner/Outer)
    1. # of Officers
    2. Isolate inner movement
    3. IED/Bomb procedure
    4. Evac Injured
    5. Distance: depends on location of suspect & type of weapon
    6. 2-officer arrest teams
    7. consider large vehicle to block suspect’s view

(O-15)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

EPC Juveniles When:

A
  1. There is probable cause to believe that by reason of abuse or neglect there exists an imminent danger to the child’s life or physical safety,
  2. Parents, guardians, or others exercising temporary or permanent control over the child, are unavailable or do not consent to the child’s removal from their custody,
  3. There is not time to apply for a court order pursuant to section 63-7-1660,
  4. Where a child’s parent, parents, or guardian have been arrested,
  5. The child has become lost accidentally and as a result the child’s welfare is threatened due to loss of adult protection and supervision.

(I-04)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Harassment: Supervisor’s Responsibility on Receiving Complaint

A

Document receipt of complaint & immediately report any allegations to Chief.

(A-43)

18
Q

Accident Involving Agency Vehicle

A
  1. Notify Batt Chief & Ensure they have a chance to view the accident scene before vehicles are moved.
  2. Notify Watch Commander
  3. Notify TOMP physician if Employee injured
  4. Ensure SCHP is notified

(O-09)

19
Q

Inspections

A
  1. Personal Appearance
    1. Informal: Daily
    2. Formal: Adequate advance notice
  2. Vehicles
    1. Quarterly
    2. Forward to Admin Services
  3. Buildings
    1. Every supervisor is responsible for security/ condition
  4. Logs/Manuals
    1. Daily, to ensure compliance w/procedures

(O-18)

20
Q

Types of Discipline

A
  1. Training
  2. Counseling
  3. Verbal Reprimand
  4. Written Reprimand
  5. Suspension
  6. Demotion
  7. Discharge

(A-29)

21
Q

Code 3: When to cancel?

A

When the risk to responding officers & the public becomes greater than the risk of the reported situation at hand.

(O-03)

22
Q

Observed misconduct by another supervisor’s subordinate.

A
  1. Counseling
  2. Verbal reprimand- notify that officer’s supervisor
  3. If written reprimand is warranted, review the action with the Major/Chief
  4. Very serious: Emergency Relief
    1. Take Weapon, ID, & Vehicle
    2. Give a ride home
    3. Advise of suspension of police powers

(A-29)

23
Q

ICS: 6 considerations for initial response

A
  1. Assess the Situation
  2. Identify Contingencies
  3. Determine Objectives
  4. Identify Needed Resources
  5. Build a Plan/Structure
  6. Take Action

*ACORPA

(O-64)

24
Q

Missing Persons

A
  1. Child/vulnerable adult: respond & evaluate usefulness of an immediate search
  2. Direct additional units to search as needed
  3. Make notifications
  4. Ensure detailed BOLO is broadcast immediately
  5. Coordinate use of media & other agencies for assistance (with Chief’s approval)
  6. Coordinate primary search: determine time needed & when callout of additional personnel will be warranted based on:
    1. Age/condition of missing person
    2. Weather
    3. Visibility
    4. Any other factors

(O-56)

25
Q

Span of Control determined by:

A
  1. Ability of subordinates
  2. Complexity of subordinates’ tasks
  3. Separation by time/place of subordinates
  4. Time required by supervisor’s schedule for administrative/management tasks & duties

*Max = 15 on active patrol (except double days & OT details)

*May delegate, but supervisor is ultimately responsible.

(A-13a)

26
Q

Only Award a Supervisor May Issue

A

Letter of Recognition

(A-29)

27
Q

Counsel employees with existing problems, or who are having trouble understanding matters which are:

A
  1. Job Related
  2. Personnel Policy
  3. Interpersonal Relationships w/Coworkers
  4. Personal Matters affecting Employee’s Work

(A-29)

28
Q

HOAP Responsibilities

A
  1. Ensure adopting officer is given resources to properly pursue the goals of the program
  2. Ensure support of the program by all subordinate officers
  3. Review documentation to ensure timeliness, completeness, & accuracy
  4. Ensure copies of all contacts by subordinates are forwarded to the team supervisor
  5. Ensure prosecutors are awareof a habitual offender’s status as such if charges are pending in their courts.

(A-07)

29
Q

Miscellaneous Supervisor Responsibilities

A
  1. Approve callout of public utilities or street/highway personnel for emergency repairs.
  2. Ensure M.E./Coroner are notified of all deaths
  3. May notify media of any traffic detours resulting from accidents/congestions

(O-01)

30
Q

Roll Call Responsibilities

A
  1. Inspect Officers
  2. Admin Log
  3. Disseminate General & Specific Orders
  4. Review Daily Bulletin
  5. Make Assignments as required

*Brief oncoming supervisor of significant incidents

**Have team in service one hour before the end of the previous team’s shift.

(O-01)

31
Q

Internal Inquiries that can be handled by supervisor:

A
  1. Complaints of Harassment
  2. Complaints of Demeanor
  3. Violations of Rules & Regulations, except those involving criminal activity.

(O-17)

32
Q

When is Code 3 Authorized?

A

Immediate response is necessary to avert personal injury; incidents such as:

  1. Signal 46
  2. Armed Robbery in progress
  3. Burglary in progress when residents are home
  4. Assault in progress (cutting, shooting, sexual, etc)

(O-03)

33
Q

3 things to counsel employees on when going over performance evaluation:

A
  1. Results of evaluation
  2. Expected level of performance
  3. Career counseling relative to advancement & career development tracks

(A-37)

34
Q

Functions of Patrol Operations

A
  1. Directed patrol to prevent crime/accidents, preserve order, prevent hazards
  2. Calls for service
  3. Community education
  4. Traffic direction/control
  5. Investigate crimes, offenses, incidents & conditions, including arresting offenders
  6. Promote police/community relations
  7. Protect life/property
  8. Maintain social order

(O-01)

35
Q

5 functional areas of ICS

A
  1. Command
  2. Operations
  3. Logistics
  4. Planning
  5. Finance

(O-64)

36
Q

Roll Call Training

A
  1. Once a week at minimum
  2. Topics:
    1. Policy changes
    2. Review problem areas for patrol
    3. Review policy
    4. Any other topics to enhance officers’ performance
  3. Techniques:
    1. Video
    2. Oral presentations
    3. Training bulletins
    4. Policy review

*Document topic & attendance within 2 days; ensure makeups

(A-35)

37
Q

Considerations for Administering Discipline

A
  1. Seriousness of incident
  2. Circumstances surrounding incident
  3. Employee’s past disciplinary record
  4. Employee’s past work performance
  5. Impact of the incident on the agency
  6. Prognosis for future similar disciplinary problems

(A-29)

38
Q

Verbal Reprimand

A
  1. Interview with employee
  2. Identify deficiency
  3. Suggest corrective action
  4. Document in chronological, have employee initial

(A-29)

39
Q

Categories of Completed Internal Inquiries

A
  1. Not Involved
  2. Unfounded
  3. Not Sustained
  4. Exonerated
  5. Sustained

(O-16)

40
Q

Objectives of Performance Evaluations

A
  1. Foster fair & impartial personnel decisions
  2. Maintain & improve performance
  3. Provide a medium for personnel counseling
  4. Facilitate proper decisions regarding probationary employees
  5. Provide an objective & fair means for measurement & recognition of individual performance with prescribed guidelines
  6. Identify training needs

(A-37)

2013 Sgt. Assessment (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions