Procedure 306 officer Concern Program Flashcards
There are _____methods for referring officers who are identified as having unacceptable behavioral traits to the
Officer Concern Program
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The three (3) methods for referrals are
- Referrals by the Chief of Police
- Referrals by Supervisors
- Computer-Generated Referrals
The Internal Affairs Unit maintains a computer database on all complaints
made against officers. Referrals to the Officer Concern Program may be computer-generated by the number
and type of complaints during any continuous ____month period:
12
referral to Officer COncern program One (1) sustained formal complaint involving
1) Physical mistreatment of prisoners;
(2) Force;
(3) Family violence;
(4) Alcohol or drug abuse;
(5) An act resulting in the complainant being seriously injured;
(6) Racial/Biased Profiling; or
(7) Insubordination.
Three (3) formal complaints. “Administrative Reviews” and “Deactivated” cases are not included, unless
they become converted to formal cases can lead to
Computer-Generated Referrals to Officer COncern program
Computer-Generated Referrals: \_\_\_\_\_sustained formal complaint involving: (1) Physical mistreatment of prisoners; (2) Force; (3) Family violence; (4) Alcohol or drug abuse; (5) An act resulting in the complainant being seriously injured; (6) Racial/Biased Profiling; or (7) Insubordination.
1
Computer-Generated Referrals:
____formal complaints. “Administrative Reviews” and “Deactivated” cases are not included, unless
they become converted to formal cases.
3
Computer-Generated Referrals:
____criminal activity complaint supported by credible evidence or which results in an arrest, or formal
charges by “indictment,” “information,” “complaint,” or other charging instrument
1
Computer-Generated Referrals:
_____complaints comprised of any combination of formal or line complaints. Complaints which are
addressed through the chain of command are considered line complaints for the purpose of this procedure
4
Computer-Generated Referrals:
____chargeable city vehicle crashes within a twenty-four (24) month period
3
Computer-Generated Referrals:
Any combination of ____ driving-related complaints and/or chargeable city vehicle crashes within a
twenty-four (24) month period.
4
The Officer Concern Program Board, hereafter referred to as the Board, is comprised of _____ voting members
appointed by the Chief of Police.
seven (7)
The Officer Concern Program Board, hereafter referred to as the Board, is comprised of seven (7) voting members
appointed by the ______
Chief of Police.
The Officer Concern Program Board, hereafter referred to as the Board, is comprised of seven (7) voting members
appointed by the Chief of Police. The members are of the following ranks:
- A Division Commander who serves as the chairperson;
- A Captain;
- A Lieutenant;
- A Sergeant;
- A Detective-Investigator; and
- Two (2) Police Officers.
The Officer Concern Program Board members serve
6 month terms
____ Board members must be present to conduct a hearing
Five (5)
A non-voting specialist may also be appointed to the Board by the_____
Board Chairperson.
The Preliminary Review Panel is comprised of ____officers of any rank from the existing Board.
three (3)
The Preliminary Review Panel is comprised of three (3) officers of any rank from the existing Board.
- ____member(s) are appointed by the Chief of Police.
- _____member(s) is appointed by the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association.
Two (2) ;One (1)
T/F All three (3) Preliminary Review Panel members must be present to conduct a preliminary review of an officer case
study.
true
t/f The subject officer must appear before the Preliminary Review Panel
false; does not appear
t/f Preliminary Review Panel members serve the same six (6) month terms as the existing Board members
true
In cases not forwarded to the Board, an officer will again become a candidate for the program if an additional
complaint is received within twelve____of the original complaint which caused the referral.
(12) months
The ______ notifies the officer, in writing, he/she is a candidate for the Officer
Concern Program.
Officer Concern Program Coordinator
The _______ notifies the officer as to the date and time his/her presence is
required at a Board hearing
Officer Concern Program Board Chairperson
a. The officer’s presence at the Board hearing is _____; and
b. The officer may have a supervisory officer present, but the supervisor’s presence is optional and voluntary
mandatory
Board Hearing
1. The Officer Concern Program______ briefs the Board on the officer case study.
Coordinator
Board Hearing
1. The Officer Concern Program Coordinator briefs the Board on the officer case study.
2. The officer candidate is allowed to participate in the Board hearing to provide additional information and to
explain the behavior in question. The officer is then excused while the Board members deliberate.
3. The Board members discuss the case and, by _______ make recommendations whether or not to
enter the officer into the Officer Concern Program.
written secret ballot,
If the majority vote is not to enter the officer into the Officer Concern Program, any additional complaints
within the ______ cycle will cause the officer to become a candidate again. The _______ cycle begins from the date of the complaint which caused the referral to the Officer Concern
Program.
twelve (12) month; twelve (12)
month
If the majority vote is to enter the officer into the Officer Concern Program, the Board develops a “______” to be recommended to the Chief of Police for his review and consideration.
Plan of
Action
If the officer is entered into the Officer Concern Program, the ______ meets with the Chief of Police
to review the Board’s recommendation and Plan of Action
Board Chairperson
The Chief of Police may approve, modify, or reject the Plan of Action.
a. If the Chief of Police approves or modifies the Plan of Action, a _______ is issued to the officer.
written order
If the Chief of Police rejects the Board’s recommendation or Plan of Action, the officer’s status changes to
_______
potential candidate
If the Chief of Police approves the Plan of Action, a meeting is called by the Officer Concern Program Board
Chairperson and includes the following persons
a. Chairperson;
b. Officer (candidate);
c. The officer’s immediate supervisor;
d. The officer’s Division Commander;
e. A Board member holding the same rank as the officer; and
f. If temporary reassignment is part of the Plan of Action, the supervisor responsible for supervision of the
officer during the temporary reassignment.
At the meeting, the Board _____explains the Plan of Action (written order) to all attendees. The Plan of
Action is then signed by the officer and the Board _____
Chairperson; Chairperson
The Officer Concern Program _____will complete an annual written evaluation of the Officer Concern
Program to determine the Program’s effectiveness and to recommend any modifications which need to be made. The
annual evaluation will be presented to the Chief of Police,
Coordinator
The Officer Concern Program Coordinator will complete an annual written evaluation of the Officer Concern
Program to determine the Program’s effectiveness and to recommend any modifications which need to be made. The
annual evaluation will be presented to the Chief of Police, and at a minimum, will include the following:
- Number of officers referred to the Officer Concern Program during the calendar year;
- Most common method of referral;
- Most common remedial action taken; and
- The effectiveness of the Officer Concern Program.
