Procedures Manual Flashcards
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What are the core values?
A
A. We Respect Life
B. We Revere the Truth
C. We Enforce the Law
D. We Seek Community Partnership
E. We Honor our Police Powers
F. We Conduct Ourselves with Dignity
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All members of the Department will become familiar with these standards and will abide by them. Ethics training for all employees will be conducted_________. Ethics reviews can be in the form of classroom, shift briefing, computer based training, and bulletins, or any combination of methods.
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Annually
3
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The purpose of a chain of command is to establish _________. It ensures a working, structural relationship between the Chief of Police and each employee
A
A. Clear lines of authority*
4
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Employees reporting sexual harassment or discrimination _____ be required to use the chain of command for reporting purposes.
A
B. Will not*
5
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_________ is the chief administrative officer of the Police Department and is the final authority on all matters of policy, operations, and discipline
A
B. Chief of Police*
6
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_________ is Assistant Chiefs, The Director of Internal Affairs, and the Director of Administrative Services, and the Departmental Human Resources Manager.
A
D. Executive Staff*
7
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_________ is Commanders, designated Lieutenants, and Civilian Division Managers. They are responsible for operations, special services, and administrative support.
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Command Staff
8
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_________ and Civilian Section Managers who are responsible for a shift or section and may supervise first line supervisors.
A
C. Lieutenants*
9
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_________ and Civilian Supervisors oversee a shift or support unit and supervise line personnel.
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B. Sergeants*
10
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In the event an employee receives an order that conflicts with a previous order given by a supervisor of equal rank, the employee will notify their immediate _________ of the conflict. It will be the responsibility of the immediate supervisor to resolve the conflict with the supervisor issuing the original order.
A
A. Supervisor*
11
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The function of the Investigations Bureau is to provide follow-up support to the Department. It is divided into two divisions; _______ and ________.
A
A. Major Crimes
B. Organized Crimes
12
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Command level officers may issue orders that affect their respective commands. Orders affecting more than one Bureau will be issued only at the direction of the ____________. All orders will be considered effective until rescinded, replaced, or expired.
A
B. Chief of Police*
13
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The ________________ is composed of Budget and Finance, Grants, Supply, Records and Fleet Management
A
Administrative Services Bureau
14
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__________ are issued to establish or implement Department policy or procedure of an operational or administrative nature.
A
C. Special Order*
15
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In the event that an order or revision to the procedures manual is urgent, it may be disseminated as a _______ followed by a Special Order within six months.
A
C. Directive*
16
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_________ are issued only by Executive Staff, and affect only those under their command.
A
A. Bureau Orders*
17
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All employees shall review and acknowledge the order within ____ days. All orders shall also be discussed in shift meeting and documented in the station log.
A
B. 14*
18
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The ___________will be responsible for the approval of all forms used by the Department.
A
Strategic Planning assistant chief
19
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After a form has been created or revised, it shall become the responsibility of __________ to ensure there is an adequate supply of forms ordered and on hand. Some forms may be electronically stored and available to download or print from the Department’s network drive.
A
Central Supply
20
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Every ______ years Planning and Research will conduct an audit of Department forms.
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3
21
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Inspections and audits are conducted by _____________?
A
C. Risk Management*
22
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It is the policy of this Department that officers will use only that force that is _______ to effectively bring an incident under control while protecting the lives of the officer or other persons.
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D. Objectively Reasonable
23
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The legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force (UOF) is the ________ Amendment to the United States Constitution. WhIch Case
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4th, Graham Vs. Connor 1989
24
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Graham states in part that “the reasonableness of a particular use of force (UOF) must be judged from the perspective of a ___, rather than with the 20/20 vision of hindsight.
A
- Reasonable officer on the scene
25
Pursuant to S.B. No. 69 (Effective ______________) and in compliance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.33, the use of neck restraints during search or arrest are prohibited. A peace officer may not intentionally use a choke hold, carotid artery hold, or similar neck restraint in searching or arresting a person unless the restraint is necessary to prevent serious bodily injury to or the death of the officer or another person.
9/1/2021
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Firearms are not to be discharged: as __________, from moving vehicle, __________.
B. Warning shots
C. At driver of moving vehicle
27
Supervisors shall ensure that less than lethal munitions and launchers are deployed on each patrol shift.
A. True *
28
Pursuant to S.B 144 effective) __________ Officers performing law enforcement duties on school property or at a school-related or school-sponsored activity may not restrain, use a chemical agent, or a Taser on a student enrolled in ________unless the student poses a serious risk of harm to the student or another person.
09/01/2023, Fifth grade or below
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In all use of force (UOF) incidents, Supervisor(s) who are not involved in the incident shall: ________.
A. Conduct a _____________
B. If FMS is required/requested due to an injury resulting from use of force or there is an outcry at the scene, then supervisors must go to the scene.
C. If ________________, then supervisors are not required to go to the scene
D. Review the incident report for proper use of force (UOF) reporting and documentation
E. Document the use of force (UOF) incident in Blue Team within ___ calendar days
A. preliminary investigation
C. no injury or outcry
5
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_____________ will forward all Use of Force Blue Team logs to Internal Affairs for review and disposition.
Commanders.
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Supervisors documenting a use of force incident in Blue Team will list any force used by each individual officer on the Blue Team log. Supervisors will complete the log by choosing all the types of force that were applicable to the incident, under the following categories:
Soft Empty Hand
Hard Empty Contol
Restraint Chair
Spit Sock Application
O.C. Spray
Taser (CEW) Discharge/Display
Impact Weapon
Less Lethal
K-9
Firearm Discharge
Firearm Display (Show of Force)
Other Deadly Force
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Supervisors documenting a use of force incident in Blue Team will list any force used by each individual officer on the Blue Team log. Supervisors will complete the log by choosing all the types of force that were applicable to the incident, under the following categories:
Type A: Will include death
Type B: (serious) will include fractures, severe lacerations, serious head injuries, and/or any incapacitating injuries severe enough to require medical intervention and/or hospitalization.
Type C: (minor) will be reference pain, abrasions, bruising, redness, swelling, and/or minor lacerations
33
All units involved in a pursuit will proceed in a safe manner and take into consideration the following factors:
A. Appropriateness of the speed.
B. Amount of traffic.
C. Time of day.
D. Road conditions.
E. Weather conditions.
34
The _________ initiating the stop has the authority to initiate the pursuit.
B. Officer*
35
Direct involvement in pursuits will be limited to a ______ unit and a _______unit.
A. Primary
C. Secondary
36
Upon notification of a vehicle pursuit, the _________ will take control of the pursuit and will ensure that all operations are conducted according to policy and procedure.
A. Sergeant*
37
In reference to pursuits, the sergeant will verify the following:
1. The pursuit was initiated under circumstances authorized by this policy
2. The authorized number and type of units involved
3. Units and roles are identified
4. Aerial assistance has been requested
5. Appropriate agencies are notified
38
__________ will review all pursuit documentation before forwarding up the chain of command.
D. Lieutenant*
39
Lieutenants will ensure that all officers under their command are trained in pursuit policies and procedures at least ______.
C. Semi-Annually*
40
Tire deflation devices shall not be deployed on vehicles with _______ wheels or less.
C. 3 *
41
All officers will complete racial profiling training prior to the _______ anniversary of the date the officer is listed as a peace officer or the date the officer applies for an intermediate proficiency certificate.
B. Second*
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___________ The selection of an individual for law enforcement contact or police action including a stop, detention, search, issuance of citation, or arrest – based on a trait common to a group, including race, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, economic status, age, cultural group, or any other identifiable group characteristic, rather than on the individual’s behavior or on information received identifying the individual as a criminal suspect or perpetrator.
Bias-Based Profiling
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_____________ A type of bias-based profiling wherein law enforcement decisions and actions are based on an individual’s race, color, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on the individual’s behavior or on information received identifying the individual as a criminal suspect or perpetrator.
Racial Profiling
44
It is ___________ to videotape the request of a specimen from a child that is younger than 17 years of age.
C. Mandatory*
45
When an officer becomes involved in an incident in which either the officer or another person is seriously injured or killed, or where a death or serious injury occurs to a person in police custody, three (3) separate investigations will be conducted.
A. Crimes Against Persons (CAP) - criminal investigation;
B. Texas Rangers of Texas DPS - criminal investigation; and
C. Shooting Review Team (SRT) - administrative investigation.
46
CAP shall complete the “Peace Officer Involved Injury or Death Report” within ________ as per C.CP Article 2.139 and scan that into the case. CAP will submit the report to the AG’s Office.
30 days
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The SRT Supervisor, in coordination with PD HR, shall place the involved officer(s) on administrative leave for the remainder of his/her tour-of-duty, plus a minimum of _________ following the OIS. The administrative leave will commence at the time the officer is released by CAP.
two days (48-hours)
48
FMS shall be summoned for assistance when the subject’s breath test results are _______________, and the subject shall be taken to a medical facility by FMS.
0.35 or higher
49
Employees wanting to work outside employment that is not funded by the City must submit the Outside Employment Application Form in writing to the Chief of Police, via the chain of command, within ________ prior to accepting outside employment.
10 working days
50
Each approved outside employment is valid for _________.
2 years
51
Outside employment is limited to _____ hours per week.
25
52
In no case shall an officer intentionally schedule themselves to work in excess of ____ actual hours (regular, extra-duty, and off-duty hours) in one week.
65
53
Members of the Department will report any change of telephone number or address within ________hours.
24
54
Funeral committee members are on a volunteer basis. Volunteers are chosen from within the department, any rank, sworn or civilian, not to exceed _____ members.
30
55
Ethics training will be conducted _______.
C. Annually*
56
All supervisors, sworn and civilian, are responsible for enforcement of ethics.
A. True*
57
Each section shall keep print copies of ___________, applicable to each section or division.
A. Procedures Manuel
B. Critical Incident &Terror Plan
C. Operations Manuel
58
Mar Report – includes listing of items pending at legal (chief’s office), stat tables of calls for service and response times, staffing report, staffing shortage impact, and city rep complaints and dispositions.
A. True *
59
Chief oversees formulation and annual updating of written goals for the Department. Each division will formulate goals and report progress to division commander __________.
A. Monthly*
60
A. Are issued to establish or implement Department policy or procedure of an operational or administrative nature.*
SPECIAL ORDERS
61
Special Orders ____ amend the Procedures Manual.
C. Always*
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Special Orders are issued by _____.
D. Only by the chief of Police*
63
B. In the event that an order or revision to the procedures manual is urgent, it may be disseminated as a ___________ followed by a Special Order within six months.*
DIRECTIVES _______.
64
The _____ may issue directives.
D. Chief or designee*
65
_____ are issued only by Executive Staff, and affect only those under their command. Distribution will only be made within the respective Bureau.
A. Bureau Orders*
66
After a form has been created or revised, it shall become the responsibility of ____ to ensure there is an adequate supply of forms ordered and on hand.
A. Central Supply*
67
The ¬¬¬_____ will be responsible for the approval of all forms used by the Department.
C. strategic Planning Assistant Chief*
68
Every _____ years _____ will conduct an audit of Department forms to ensure the forms are current and that no unauthorized forms are in use.
C. 3/Planning and Research*
69
Inspections and audits are conducted by _____ to identify and recommend corrections to organizational weaknesses.
B. Risk Management*
70
Each member of the Risk Management, regardless of rank and status as a uniform or civilian employee, is acting on behalf of the_____.
A. Chief of Police or designee*
71
__________ handles Media Relations and coordinates request of Police band, choir, and other specialized units.
B. Public Affairs*
72
Any _____ or above may request research of grant funding.
C. Supervisor*
73
In cases of sexual harassment, the victim may choose to confront the offender but not a pre-requisite. The victim may contact______.
A. Any department supervisor
B. Command Officer
C. Chief
D. Personnel director
E. City Attorney Office
74
To replace ID cards the cost is__________
B. $5*
75
Replacement photo ID card. If a replacement is necessary due to wear and tear or loss that could not be prevented, a replacement card will be issued at no cost to the employee. An employee will notify their first line supervisor within _________ in the event that a photo ID card needs replacement due to wear and tear or is lost for any reason.
24
76
Restricted areas at Headquarters include_______.
A. 2nd floor - after normal working hours, except official use of the conference room and hallways leading to the conference room.
B. Traffic Office- After normal hours
C. Training Office- After normal hours
D. investigative offices – at all times
77
All bomb threats will be reported to ________and ____________.
A. Intelligence Section
B. Communications
78
Bomb Threat Reaction. Reaction to a bomb threat will be determined by the _____ of the facility affected.
C. Commander*
79
Mourning bands will be worn the day of death until _____________________
midnight the day of the funeral
80
______makes notification to TCOLE for 65 officer.
C. Academy*
81
Requests for travel will be submitted through the chain of command to the Administrative Services Budget and Finance Office at least _______ prior to the travel date.
45 days
82
Within ______________ of return, employees will submit, in person to the Administrative Services-Budget and Finance office, original invoices for all expenses except meals, the remaining portion of any airline tickets, and any unexpended funds.
10 working Days
83
Budget and Finance section distribute spreadsheets of all requests and expenditures to commander and manager ________.
Monthly
84
___________ RESPONSIBILTY- RESPONSIBLE FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR ACTIVITIES OF PERSONNEL UNDER THEIR CONTROL.
Supervisor
85
___________ will ensure that at least one patrol supervisor (Sgt.) is in the field with the patrol shift at all times
B. Patrol Lieutenant*
86
FMLA allows up to ____ weeks of leave during a “rolling” ____month period.
A. 12 / 12*
87
FMLA can be used for what reasons?
A. The birth and care of a newborn child of the employee
B. The placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care
C. To care for a spouse, son, daughter or parent who has a serious health condition
D. A “Serious Health Condition” that renders the employee unable to perform the functions of his or her job.
88
If in the event the employee is absent from work for more than_____ consecutive working days, the employee will be required to submit FMLA documentation.
D. 3*
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The selection of an individual for law enforcement contact or police action including a stop, detention, search, issuance of citation, or arrest – based on a common trait of a group.
B. Bias-Based Profiling*
90
A type of bias-based profiling wherein law enforcement decisions and actions are based on an individual’s race, color, ethnicity, or national origin
A. Racial Profiling*
91
Racial profiling data ¬¬¬____ be collected for any motor vehicle stopped for an alleged violation of a law or ordinance.
D. Must*
92
When an officer conducts a vehicle traffic stop and the initial probable cause or reasonable suspicion is found to be an oversight, the officer is ____ required to collect any racial profiling data or complete a written warning.
A. Not*
93
Officers who initiate a motor vehicle stop, shall document such occurrence by one the following methods:
A. Citation
B. Written warning
C. I-Leads report
94
The information collected shall be compiled in an annual report covering the period January 1 through December 31 of each year, and shall be submitted by the Chief of Police or his designee to City Council and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) no later than ____ of the following year.
C. March 1*
95
The Academy will conduct ______ training with sworn personnel on subjects that include, but are not limited to: profiling, cultural diversity, interaction with citizens, policy, ethics and related topics.
D. Annual*
96
The Department’s Compliment and Complaint process requires the officer conducting the traffic stop to provide the telephone number, mailing address and email address of the Department’s ____, to allow the citizen to make a complaint or compliment with respect to each citation or written warning issued by the officer.
B. Internal Affairs Division*
97
It is the responsibility of the ____ to maintain the integrity of the Department.
C. Chief of Police*
98
Deviation from the recommendation of the discipline review board by the Chief, ____ violate any procedural or substantive right of any officer, unless the deviation violates a specific right guaranteed by law or by the Contract.
D. does not*
99
The DRB/ SDRB shall consist of ___ uniformed personnel, HR Director of PD personnel or designated attendee, and ___ civilians.
A. 6 / 6*
100
A minimum of ____ officers will be dispatched along with a supervisor to incidents related to EDP/suicidal subjects with weapons.
4
101
Unless there is a need for the immediate defense or protection of life of a third person, no less than ___ officers will attempt to contain, control, and communicate with the subject.
2
102
______ is a person who appears to be mentally ill or temporarily deranged and is conducting himself in a manner which a police officer reasonably believes is likely to result in serious injury to himself or others.
Emotionally Disturbed Person
103
The use of intoxicants to the extent the user becomes involved in any incident that may bring discredit to the Department, while off duty, falls under which rule?
*Major Violation
104
VERBAL ABUSE - Employees of the Department are _____ to ridicule, mock, deride, taunt, banter, or belittle any person, or take any unreasonable action that may create an unnecessary confrontation.
* strictly forbidden
105
PROHIBITED ASSOCIATIONS
Officers may not be in a position where they are directly accountable to a supervisor that is a____.
* member of their family
106
An officer with direct authority over another officer, by rank or job classification, who becomes romantically involved with an officer who is answerable to him/her, must make notification to the ____via their chain of command
* Office of the Chief
107
Officers assigned to the Police Academy, including adjunct instructors, are ____ from engaging in social relationships that extends beyond the scope of their professional relationship with police recruits.
* prohibited
108
The _____ is a diversion program offered by the El Paso District Attorney’s Office to first-time offenders who would otherwise be charged with possession of marijuana Class ____.
Cite and Release Program / A or B Misdemeanor, DATED May 12th, 2020
109
BWC technology provides a pre-event buffer that captures video events ____ seconds prior to camera activation. The ____ second buffer only captures video and does not capture audio.
30
110
The BWC shall be used ____ with the MVR to capture additional evidence.
*simultaneously
111
Officers shall ____ for any termination of recording prior to turning the BWC off.
*verbally state the reason
112
Investigators at search scenes who become aware of a hazardous chemical or explosive device will immediately yell out the alert __________. Officers will then follow the below listed procedures:
"CODE BLUE".
113
Officers whose BWC battery drops below _________________ on the display will charge their BWC as soon as possible
34% or has an exclamation mark
114
Officers and supervisors are required to make notation of BWC video availability at the ____ in the case report.
*top of the narrative
115
Force is defined as ____that is used to overcome physical resistance of any amount.
* Any force
116
The Department's guiding value when using force shall be_____.
Reverence for all life
117
In_____, the Michael Morton Act (S.B 1611) went into effect and requires prosecutors to turn over evidence to defendants accused of crimes as well as requires prosecutors to keep a record of the evidence that is disclosed.
January 1, 2014
118
Michael Morton Act of 2013 fall under Chapter ___ of the Code of Criminal Procedure
39
119
Notepads, pocket notes, are to be scanned to the ___ supplement on ILEADS for any offense Class B or above.
* FIELD NOTES
120
____ are responsible for specifically verifying with officers or investigators whether all known evidence has been collected and turned in and or attached into the ILEADS supplement.
* Supervisors
121
Ethics training for all employees will be conducted____.
annually
122
It is the duty of every officer to ____ within the officer’s jurisdiction.
preserve the peace
123
Members of the Department confronted with situations that are not specifically covered by this code, these procedures, or other Department policies must use their ____.
* best judgment
124
Employees should strive to uphold the____, as opposed to enforcing merely the letter of the law.
spirit of the law
125
Administrative leave up to ten days can be approved by the Police Department_____.
Human Resources Manager
126
Administrative leave in excess of ten days must be approved by the City of El Paso_____.
* Human Resources Department Director
127
Gathering involving underage drinking - a party or gathering of ____ or more persons at a residence or other private property or rented public property upon which any minor is served, possesses or consumes ____ or more alcoholic beverage.
2, 1
128
If criminal and social host ordinance violations both exist, a ____ will be requested.
second case number
129
Upon completion, the social host report will be forwarded to the regional ___ for follow up investigation.
* Police Area Representative (PAR)
130
Notice of Violations and warning letters will be mailed to the responsible parties within ___ days of the date of occurrence.
20
131
Communication: EPPD Officers assigned to G4S will make themselves available by ___ to each other and to the G4S transport employees.
phone
132
Physical Location: EPPD Officers will report to the___. EPPD Officers should rotate ___ of their time in the booking area and the other in the jail magistrate/Municipal Court.
* EPCDF and/or Municipal Court
*half
133
EPPD Supervisors shall review and approve all incident reports ___ prisoners are turned over to G4S transport employees.
* BEFORE
134
EPPD Supervisors will update their ___ to identify the EPPD officers working G4S duty.
* daily schedules
135
EPPD requires G4S contactors to do a ___ scanning process on ALL prisoners, regardless of whether there was a HIT.
full
136
A person is considered a first-time offender and is eligible to participate in the Cite and release if he or she:
A. Is an adult, age __ or older;
*17
B. Is detained for possession of marijuana ___ Misdemeanor, for which the detaining officer would have probable cause to make an arrest;
* Class A or B
C. Possesses sufficient ___ information at the time of detention;
* identifying
D. Resides in El Paso County
137
Explain that by signing the First Chance Program Notice Form, the offender promises to appear at the ____ where the offender will arrange for a court date and enter a plea. Failure to appear at court will result in the issuance of an arrest warrant for the offender.
El Paso County Courthouse
138
All CJIS information is for official use only. Any violation of security policies, any misuse of such information, or unauthorized release of any information is a ___ and is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
crime
139
When using any communications equipment in a vehicle, ___ is of the utmost importance.
safety
140
Lost or stolen - If the property is a radio, supervisors will immediately notify Communications via___. Supervisors shall follow up such notification via ____ to the Communications supervisors.
* phone / e-mail
141
If the carrying and use of a personal cell phone becomes disruptive to an employee’s ability or his/her co-workers’ ability to perform their job duties, an employee’s Commander or, in those units without a Commander, an employee’s____, may revoke the right to carry and use a personal cell phone.
Lieutenant
142
All employees are granted e-mail access and are required to check e-mail at least___.
* once each work day
143
Social Media Communications – The ___ are responsible for all social media accounts and postings.
* PIO’s
144
Regular ___ employment includes any employment that will not require the use or potential use of law enforcement powers by the employee.
* off-duty
145
Any employment outside the Department that is conditioned on the actual or potential use of law enforcement powers by the officer, is considered ___ employment.
* extra-duty
146
Officers are prohibited from participating in ___ employment while on Administrative Leave.
outside
147
Employees wanting to work outside employment, must submit the Outside Employment Application Form in writing to the Chief of Police, via the chain of command, within ___ working days prior to accepting outside employment.
ten
148
Officers are prohibited from participating in ___ employment while on Administrative Duty.
* extra-duty
149
The application must be approved by the officers’___, prior to approval by the Chief of Police.
* chain of command
150
Employees working outside employment must be in___, ___, must have met the ___requirement, and have___.
good standing with the department
*no longer on initial probationary status
*college hour
*acceptable evaluation ratings
151
Each approved application is valid for ___ years, unless suspended or revoked by the Chief of Police.
* two (2)
152
Positions that are typically viewed as desirable, would typically receive interest by many qualified applicants, and/or require additional levels of knowledge or training.
* Coveted Positions.
153
Positions within patrol shifts and regional detectives (excluding CID sergeants and lieutenants). Such positions are not deemed to be coveted and transfers into or out of such positions are accomplished via the form in Appendix D of the CBA.
* Lateral Positions.
154
Positions that may meet the criteria of a coveted position as defined by this policy but are deemed to be of critical and strategic importance to the Department. These positions shall be agreed upon by the Chief of Police and the Association via written documentation on file in the Planning and Research Section. Filling of such positions shall be in the best interest of the department through the direction and discretion of the Chief of Police.
*Non-Coveted Positions.
155
To prevent a situation where the officer might feel pressured to answer a question about their health to a supervisor, supervisors ___ ask an officer on medical TDY about their medical condition.
* shall not
156
Officers on transitional duty shall wear ___ unless their duty assignment requires specific attire.
* Professional attire
157
While on duty, officers ___ carry a firearm in which they are currently qualified.
* must
158
Officers who request a ___ will be temporarily assigned to PD headquarters or other PD facilities that have an HR approved ___.
* Lactation room
159
Officers must give a minimum of ___ notice to their supervisors that they will need a lactation room to allow time for accommodation.
*2 weeks’
160
Officers on transitional duty ___ work off duty/extra duty employment that requires working in a law enforcement capacity.
* cannot
161
The ___ or his designee will respond to all OIS and will direct the CAP criminal investigation accordingly.
* CAP lieutenant
162
The CAP lieutenant or his designee will coordinate the investigation with the ___and the___.
* Shooting Review Team/Texas Rangers
163
Information and documents related to the criminal investigation will be made available to SRT and the Texas Rangers. However, to protect the integrity of both the criminal and administrative investigations certain documents and/or information may not be shared between CAP and SRT that include:
A. Grand jury documents and testimony will not be made available to SRT.
B. “Garrity” protected documents and information will not be made available to CAP and the Texas Rangers.
164
Pursuant to the Contract, the supervisor may ask questions relating to the
*welfare of the involved officer and/or subject to determine if medical attention is required.
165
The field supervisor is not permitted to interview the involved officer(s) about the incident at issue other than to ____
*obtain public safety information,
*urgent investigative information,
*information to define the scope of the crime scene(s), and/or
*spot broadcast information.
166
The SRT Supervisor, in coordination with PD HR, shall place the involved officer(s) on administrative leave for the remainder of his/her tour-of-duty plus a minimum of ___ following the OIS. The administrative leave will commence at the time the officer is released by CAP.
*2 days (48-hours)
167
Community Rooms may not be reserved more than ___ in advance. Each use of the room must be requested separately. Standing reservations will not be honored.
*one calendar month
168
Rooms may be used only between the hours of____.
*6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
169
Rooms may not be used for______.
*profit-making commercial activities
*political activity or function with a political affiliation.
170
A cleaning/damage deposit is required in the amount of ____ if no food or beverages will be consumed or ___ if food or beverages will be consumed.
*$25.00 / $50.00
171
Rooms will be reserved in person, or by email, between ____________at the Regional Command Center in which the room is located.
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
172
___ is a violation of Federal and State law and of City and Department policy.
* Sexual harassment
173
The City and the Department take a ___ stance on sexual harassment.
* zero tolerance
174
Employees who witness conduct they believe is sexual harassment ___ report the incident to a supervisor immediately.
* will
175
Supervisors observing or made aware of any action or conduct that may be interpreted as sexual harassment ___ initiate an internal investigation. There is ____ on the part of the supervisor under this circumstance.
* will / no discretion
176
All complaints of sexual harassment will be reported to the ____ through the chain of command.
* Personnel Director
177
The Department ___ the recording of conversations between employees unless all parties have been made aware that the conversation will be recorded and have given their expressed consent in advance.
prohibits
178
When an officer of the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) is arrested for a criminal offense above the grade of Class C misdemeanor or for any Class C misdemeanor involving the duties and responsibilities of office or family violence, it is ____ responsibility to make written notification to TCOLE.
THE officer’s
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Written notice must be made within ___ days of the incident to TCOLE reporting the fact of the incident occurring.
*30
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An Officer’s Written notification of arrest to TCOLE shall include
a. the name of the arresting agency,
b. the agency case number,
c. the officer’s address where any TCLEOSE action will be mailed to regarding the affected officer and
d. NO Department address may be used in lieu of the officer’s address
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When an officer of the El Paso Police Department, a Texas peace officer or a jailer is arrested, it is the responsibility of the handling officer to notify a supervisor. The supervisor handling the incident will make immediate notification via e- mail to___.
* PD Academy Supervisors
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The following MUST be contained in the e- mail submitted: IN REGARDS TO OFFICER ARREST
1. The officer’s complete name and date of birth.
2. The officer’s identification number, personal identification number (PID), and/or social security number (if available).
3. The date and nature of the arrest (all charges).
4. The case number for the incident.
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Supervisory employees shall ensure that subordinates receive all___.
* required training
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Supervisors shall regularly ___ their subordinates.
* Counsel and mentor
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At all times supervisors shall____.
* lead by example
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Uniform Police Bureau I also includes____.
Pebble Hills Command, Central Command, Special Services Division and the Headquarters Motor Division
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Uniform Police Bureau II also includes____.
* Northeast Command, Westside Command, Mission Valley Command, Training Academy, Special Operations Group and the Crisis Intervention Team
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The Administrative Bureau serves as the administrative branch of the Department. It provides administrative, financial, planning, operational, and staff support to the Department. It includes the following three divisions:
*Administrative Support / Planning and Research / and Auxiliary Support.
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Sworn personnel assigned to the five-8 hour or four-10 hour day shift shall have ___ days off.
*consecutive
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Sworn personnel requesting split days off or withdrawing a previous request for split days off, must complete and submit the Request for Split Days Off form to their immediate supervisor. This must be turned in no later than the ___ of the month, prior to the requested shift rotation.
*15th day
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Employees in ___ positions are responsible for effective leadership and are accountable for the activities of personnel under their immediate control.
* Supervisory
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CHIEF’S SELECTION COMMITTEE will consist of_____.
* Field Training Officer/Detective / Sergeant / Lieutenant / Commander / Human Resources Representative
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While assigned to a board, sworn employees will wear ___ or business attire.
* Class A uniform
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____, officers will give a verbal warning before using any force including deadly force.
* When feasible
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A motor vehicle ___ be impounded at a traffic checkpoint for FTMFR. A citation may still be issued in this circumstance.
May not
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When an officer is unable to verify financial responsibility, the operator’s motor vehicle may be impounded if at least one of the below criteria are met:
A. The operator has been arrested.
B. The operator is involved in an accident;
C. Speeding 15 MPH or more
D. Reckless driving;
E. Improper or erratic traffic lane change
F. Following too closely
G. No driver’s license
H. Stop sign or stop line violation
I. Previous conviction of FTMFR
J. CVSA Inspection
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The ___ must also include a hold for FTMFR.
* impound slip
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When a roadside test is not practical, officers shall transport the subject to ___ and conduct the SFSTs in the Intoxilyzer room.
* The nearest regional command
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Officers will complete all the submission forms located in the blood specimen collection kit accurately and legibly. Officers will also complete the Specimen Routing Report ___ when submitting the blood specimen into evidence.
*(DIC-23A)
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The following Administrative License Revocation (ALR) documents are required when making an arrest for DWI and need to be submitted to Records: A. Motor Vehicles (DIC forms)
1. DIC-23 (Peace Officer Sworn Report)
2. DIC-24 (Statutory Warning)
3. DIC-25 (Notice of Suspension / Temporary Driving Permit
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The following Administrative License Revocation (ALR) documents are required when making an arrest for DWI and need to be submitted to Records: Commercial Motor Vehicles (DIC Forms)
1. DIC-54 (Peace Officer Sworn Report / Commercial Motor Vehicles)
2. DIC-55 (Statutory Warning / Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators)
3. DIC-57 (Notice of Disqualification / Temporary Driving Permit)
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In reference to a DWI: ___ seize any license from a driver.
Do Not
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Officers may use the ___ procedures in lieu of jailing a subject for DWI when the subject has been involved in a traffic collision and has sustained serious bodily injury, when the subject has been admitted to the hospital for treatment of alcohol poisoning, or when there is a need for further investigation. Officers will get supervisor approval before following ___ procedures.
* non-arrest
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Family/Dating Violence is a serious crime. The Department takes a ___ stance to safeguard victims’ rights, and provide victim assistance.
proactive
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After the scene is made safe, medical aid has been summoned, and officers have conducted preliminary investigations, officers shall video record the following:
A. All witnesses available at the scene and use the Recommended Questions for Interviewing Witnesses Card that is provided inside the camera case.
B. Children, as defined in Title 5 of the Family Code, only after obtaining parental or guardian consent to conduct a recorded interview.
C. An accused; officers shall comply with article 38.22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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Officers shall refrain from asking the victims if they ___ against alleged offenders.
* want to prosecute
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Officers ________ make reports in all cases where there is a reason to believe there was an act which constitutes Family/Dating Violence as defined in this policy.
shall
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Upon determination and verification that Family/Dating Violence incident occurred at a licensed foster home and/or involved a resident of a licensed foster home, officers shall notify ___ as soon as possible.
* DFPS (Department of Family and Protective Services)
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Upon determining that the offender is on active-duty status, the officer will notify an on-duty supervisor. The supervisor will ensure that immediate written notification is sent to the ___ via email.
* Provost Marshal’s Office
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The notification will include the following: in regards to Military service members and provost marshals office
a. The offender’s name,
b. The offender’s social security number, if known
c. The case number,
d. The date, time and location of the incident,
e. A brief synopsis of the incident, and
f. The means of determining and verifying that the offender is on active-duty status.
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Emergency Protective Orders are effective for not less than ___ days nor more ___ days after the date of issuance, as ordered by the Judge.
*31 / 61
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When the owner of a firearm who was involved in a Family/Dating Violence incident voluntarily surrenders their firearm, the officer(s) will take control of the weapon and issue a ___.
* Voluntary Surrender Firearms Receipt.
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OPSG (Operation Stone Garden Grant) - Officers and supervisor shall be limited up to an ___ hour shift on the day which the officer/supervisor has worked a regular shift. If on a day off and no other pre-arranged extra duty assignments are scheduled, the officer/supervisor may work a ___ hour shift.
*8 / 10
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Effective___, per the 85th Texas Legislature senate bill 312, the Driver’s crash Reports (Form CR-2) are no longer retained by the Texas Department of Transportation.
* September 1, 2017
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Before taking a confession, Officers will ensure the suspect ____ the confession is to begin at the top of
initial the Warning Card and include the date and time
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Racial Profiling - When an officer conducts a vehicle traffic stop and the initial probable cause or reasonable suspicion is found to be an oversight (i.e. matched BOLO description, initial stop for expired MVR that is current, etc.), the officer shall comply with the following:
*shall verbally advise the operator and release the motor vehicle
* annotate the traffic stop on his or her Daily Activity Report.
*The officer is not required to collect any racial profiling data or complete a written warning.
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Officers will take confessions in ____ ______ person
The first
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The body of a written confession should contain the following information:
A. Voluntariness: The written confession should state that the confession was voluntary and that no promises were made to the suspect.
B. Location: The location in which the confession was taken, a description of the surroundings and anything that was offered to the suspect (such as coffee, water, etc) should be included.
C. Officer: The name of the Officer taking the confession will be included in the opening paragraph.
D. Witnesses: When the confession is complete, the suspect will sign the Confession Form in the presence of two unbiased witnesses. The suspect and both witnesses will sign each page of the confession.
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Officers taking a confession for multiple crimes should use a ___ Confession Form for each crime or attempt to separate the crimes by paragraph.
* separate
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____ copies of the confession will be sent to Records along with the Complaint Report. An Evidence Voucher will be initiated and sent with the original Confession Form to___.
* Two / the Property Office as evidence
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Cases shall be assigned to investigators of the Regional CID sections. Investigators assigned the case shall within _________ after the firearm is seized, contact the County Clerk’s Office and request disposition of the emergency detention via the Department Mental Commitment Disposition Request (Form EPPD#16-07012). By statute, the County Clerk has ________ to respond to this request.
30 days
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If a non-evidentiary firearm is seized, the officer will immediately provide the person with the ___and Procedure for Firearm Return (EPPD#16-07010). The officer will then promptly deliver a copy of the form to the ___ Office per instructions on the form.
* Firearm Seizure Receipt / County Clerk’s
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Attempted kidnapping/abduction
If the victim is under ___ years of age and the suspect is not a family member, CAP shall complete the Reporting Attempted Child Abduction template fax it to Communications for entry into the___.
*18 / Texas Missing Person Clearinghouse
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The clearinghouse entry must be completed and entered immediately, but no later than ___ after receiving the report of attempted child kidnapping/abduction.
*8-hours
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Immediately, but not later than ________ after receiving the report, enter the name of the child into the clearinghouse and the NCIC/TCIC missing person file if the child or person meets the center ’s criteria with all available identifying features such as dental records, fingerprints, other physical characteristics, a description of the clothing worn when last seen, and all available information describing any person reasonably believed to have taken or retained the missing child(ren);
2-hours
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Pursuant to H.B. 2660. (Effective 9/1/2023) -Communications will be responsible for electronically submitting to each municipal or county law enforcement agency within __________the report and any information that may help determine the present location of the child or person within ________.
200 miles / 48 Hours
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If a report is received of a missing child who has been reported missing ______________ in the twenty-four (24) months prior to the current report or is in foster care of DFPS conservatorship and had been reported missing two (2) or more times in the twenty-four (24) month prior to the current report or is at a “high risk of human trafficking, sexual assault, exploitation, abuse, or neglectful supervision” for any reason the agency considers the child to be high risk including because the missing child: A. Was in a “dangerous environment” when they disappeared. B. Has mental or behavioral health “needs”. C. Previously exhibited signs of mental illness. D. Has an intellectual or developmental disability or E. Is known to have last seen or in communication with an adult unknown to the child’s family/legal guardian.
four (4) or more times (24 Months) - two (2) or more times (24 Hours)
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When needed, a tactical alert will be initiated as soon as possible by a ___ or above.
* sergeant
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The supervisor initiating the Tactical Alert will determine if the alert is a ___ Tactical Alert or ___ Tactical Alert.
* Regional / Citywide
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Citywide tactical alert affects how many regions?
Two or more regions are affected
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Upon declaration of a Regional Tactical Alert, the ___ of the affected region will inform the Communication Division what additional resources he/she are requiring from other regional commands.
* sergeant or lieutenant
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Upon declaration of a Citywide Tactical Alert, The ___ will identify and dispatch the required resources as identified by the requesting field supervisor in the quarter (25%) or half (50%) increments of on-duty staffing from all the other unaffected regions to the regions declaring the Citywide Tactical Alert.
* Communication Division
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Major incidents that affect all or several regional commands may require a mobilization of___. (Tactical Alert)
* off-duty personnel
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Mobilization of off-duty personnel will be made by the___. (Tactical Alert)
* Chief of Police or his designee
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___ and ___ will immediately assess their staffing and equipment strengths and then submit a status report to the Fusion Center. (Tactical Alert)
* Commanders / supervisors
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The ___ will assume the duties of the Police Operation Center (formally referred to as the SOC) for the department. (Tactical Alert)
* Fusion Center
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The ___ may hold over on-duty personnel to work overtime and may establish twelve-hour shifts. (Tactical Alert)
* Chief of Police or designee
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Only the ______________can order the recall of off-duty personnel. (Tactical Alert)
Chief of Police or their designee
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In the case that on-duty supervisors cannot make notification to sworn personnel to report for duty, sworn personnel must attempt to make telephone contact to the following in the following order; (Tactical Alert)
a. Assigned shift supervisors.
b. Any supervisor in their assigned regional command.
c. Any supervisor at any regional command including HQ.
d. EPPD Academy.
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Officers are ordered to self-report to the assembly areas listed below if they become aware of any of the following events and the officer has tried and failed to establish contact with an on-duty department supervisor to determine if the mobilization plan is in effect. (Tactical Alert)
a. A city-wide power outage that lasts more than 8 hours.
b. Weapon of Mass destruction attack;
c. A terrorist attack with numerous casualties;
d. War events directly affecting the El Paso area;
e. Large-scale civil unrest.
f. Major natural or man-made disasters or weather emergency.
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Assembly Areas: Unless given specific instructions that differ from these areas, off-duty personnel called back to duty as part of a mobilization plan shall report to the following areas: (Tactical Alert)
1. PRIMARY ASSEMBLY AREA— Regional Command Center where the officer is assigned.
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2. SECONDARY ASSEMBLY AREA - when events (e.g. extreme weather, impassable infrastructure, etc) prevent the officer from reporting to the Primary Assembly area, officers shall attempt to report to the following facilities, in the listed order, and attempt to establish contact with the Department chain of command to receive instructions: (Tactical Alert)
a. Any Police Regional Command Center;
b. Police Headquarters;
c. Police Academy;
d. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) stations listed:
i. Scott Simpson Office – 11612 Scott Simpson
ii. Ysleta POE – 9670 Rio del Norte
iii. BOTA POE – 650 Gateway North
iv. Texas State Building – 401 E. Franklin, Suite 140
e. El Paso County Sheriff’s Department patrol facilities:
i. Vinton Station – 436 E. Vinton
ii. Montana Station – 12501 Montana Ave
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Sworn personnel who are called to duty or self-report while on their RDO’s, will report in a ___ uniform.
* Class B
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1-302.01 INTERFERENCE. Media representatives may not restrict, obstruct or oppose an Officer in the lawful execution of a legal duty. The media's presence and the taking of photographs, video tape, or the asking of questions relative to an incident ___ unlawful interference and may not be___. (CALEA 54.1.3)
* is not / restricted
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1-302.02 PUBLIC PROPERTY. Media representatives have the right to photograph and report events which take place on___.
* public property
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1-302.03 ACCESS. Media representatives may not be denied access to areas where the public is allowed. However, if the public has been denied access, the media ___ access.
* may also be denied
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1-302.04 CRIME SCENES. Media representatives may be denied access to crime scenes, when necessary, to allow for proper crime scene processing or collection of evidence. The reason for such denial should be explained and access granted as soon as circumstances permit. Officers ___ have the authority to grant permission to news media to enter private residences or other facilities, or portions thereof that are not open to the public.
* do not
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The ___ will have the authority to enter any area of the facility in an emergency or to conduct any necessary investigation or inquiry.
* Shift Commander
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When an employee is on the premises of any Department facility and is not in uniform, the employee will always display a valid____.
* Department ID card or badge
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Employees are allowed ___ of Military Leave during each Federal fiscal year (October 1st - September 30).
*15 working days
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____ will review the supervisor’s Blue Team log and note concurrence or non- concurrence with the supervisor’s recommendation. They will recommend a formal investigation or an appropriate alternative action and electronically forward the documentation to the Commander or Division Manager.
* Lieutenants and Mid-Level Managers
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Lieutenants and Mid-Level Managers ___ the authority to determine adjudication disposition or discipline.
* do not have
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Ride-Along
Participants must be at least ___ years of age.
*15
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Citizens may be allowed to ride no more than once every ___ months.
6
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Police Explorers may be allowed to ride as often as___.
* once per month
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Uniformed shift commanders, while on duty inside their respective police facility, may wear an approved ___ in lieu of the Sam Browne belt.
* high ride type holster
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Ride-alongs are scheduled for no more than one scheduled shift, ___, ____ shifts only (except Department employees).
* Sunday through Thursday / day and evening
