Procedure 306 officer Concern Program

Question 1

There are _____methods for referring officers who are identified as having unacceptable behavioral traits to the
Officer Concern Program

Answer 1

3

Question 2

The three (3) methods for referrals are

Answer 2

1. Referrals by the Chief of Police
2. Referrals by Supervisors
3. Computer-Generated Referrals

Question 3

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:

Answer 3

12

Question 4

referral to Officer COncern program One (1) sustained formal complaint involving

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

Three (3) formal complaints. “Administrative Reviews” and “Deactivated” cases are not included, unless
they become converted to formal cases can lead to

Answer 5

Computer-Generated Referrals to Officer COncern program

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

1

Question 7

Computer-Generated Referrals:
____formal complaints. “Administrative Reviews” and “Deactivated” cases are not included, unless
they become converted to formal cases.

Answer 7

3

Question 8

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

Answer 8

1

Question 9

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

Answer 9

4

Question 10

Computer-Generated Referrals:

____chargeable city vehicle crashes within a twenty-four (24) month period

Answer 10

3

Question 11

Computer-Generated Referrals:
Any combination of ____ driving-related complaints and/or chargeable city vehicle crashes within a
twenty-four (24) month period.

Answer 11

4

Question 12

The Officer Concern Program Board, hereafter referred to as the Board, is comprised of _____ voting members
appointed by the Chief of Police.

Answer 12

seven (7)

Question 13

The Officer Concern Program Board, hereafter referred to as the Board, is comprised of seven (7) voting members
appointed by the ______

Answer 13

Chief of Police.

Question 14

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:

Answer 14

1. A Division Commander who serves as the chairperson;
2. A Captain;
3. A Lieutenant;
4. A Sergeant;
5. A Detective-Investigator; and
6. Two (2) Police Officers.

Question 15

The Officer Concern Program Board members serve

Answer 15

6 month terms

Question 16

____ Board members must be present to conduct a hearing

Answer 16

Five (5)

Question 17

A non-voting specialist may also be appointed to the Board by the_____

Answer 17

Board Chairperson.

Question 18

The Preliminary Review Panel is comprised of ____officers of any rank from the existing Board.

Answer 18

three (3)

Question 19

The Preliminary Review Panel is comprised of three (3) officers of any rank from the existing Board.

1. ____member(s) are appointed by the Chief of Police.
2. _____member(s) is appointed by the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association.

Answer 19

Two (2) ;One (1)

Question 20

T/F All three (3) Preliminary Review Panel members must be present to conduct a preliminary review of an officer case
study.

Answer 20

true

Question 21

t/f The subject officer must appear before the Preliminary Review Panel

Answer 21

false; does not appear

Question 22

t/f Preliminary Review Panel members serve the same six (6) month terms as the existing Board members

Answer 22

true

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

(12) months

Question 24

The ______ notifies the officer, in writing, he/she is a candidate for the Officer
Concern Program.

Answer 24

Officer Concern Program Coordinator

Question 25

The _______ notifies the officer as to the date and time his/her presence is required at a Board hearing

Answer 25

Officer Concern Program Board Chairperson

Question 26

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

Answer 26

mandatory

Question 27

Board Hearing | 1. The Officer Concern Program______ briefs the Board on the officer case study.

Answer 27

Coordinator

Question 28

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.

Answer 28

written secret ballot,

Question 29

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.

Answer 29

twelve (12) month; twelve (12) | month

Question 30

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.

Answer 30

Plan of | Action

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Board Chairperson

Question 32

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.

Answer 32

written order

Question 33

If the Chief of Police rejects the Board’s recommendation or Plan of Action, the officer’s status changes to _______

Answer 33

potential candidate

Question 34

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

Answer 34

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.

Question 35

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 _____

Answer 35

Chairperson; Chairperson

Question 36

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,

Answer 36

Coordinator

Question 37

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:

Answer 37

1. Number of officers referred to the Officer Concern Program during the calendar year; 2. Most common method of referral; 3. Most common remedial action taken; and 4. The effectiveness of the Officer Concern Program.