Professional Conduct

Question 1

Incompetence: The following are examples of what shall be considered prima facie evidence of incompetence:

1. ____ or more unsatisfactory evaluations served on the employee in a one year period
2. ____ or more documented and sustained violations of Tampa Police Department Regulations, General Orders, Standard Operating Procedures, or other written directives within a two-year period (date of occurrence within two year period); or
3. Any combination of ____ or more of the foregoing (1&2) occurring within ___-year period would also be considered evidence of incompetence.

Answer 1

3 / 4 / 4 / 2

Question 2

Sworn employees shall perform their required duties and shall not avoid such duties because of fear or ____.

Answer 2

cowardice

Question 3

Department employees shall at all times be ____ to their assigned duties and responsibilities and, by their alertness and observation, reflect an interest in their work.

Answer 3

attentive

Question 4

Attentiveness to Duty: Employees shall not participate in any activity or personal business, which could cause them to neglect or ____ inadequate attention to their duties.

Answer 4

devote

Question 5

Attentiveness to Duty: Department employees shall report to their ____ all information that comes to their attention concerning organized crime, racketeering, vice conditions, or violation of any law.

Answer 5

supervisor

Question 6

Attentiveness to Duty: Reports and investigations will be complete and shall be accomplished in such a manner as to not convey an ____ disposition on the part of the investigator.

Answer 6

indolent

Question 7

Striking: Department employees who work extra-duty assignments at strike locations shall ensure the rights of participants to protest, but shall at no time actively participate in the strike. The employees shall enforce all applicable laws and avoid any appearance of ____.

Answer 7

favoritism

Question 8

Political Activities: Department employees ____ become candidates to any political office by complying with the requirements of Florida Statute §99.012 as amended.

Answer 8

may

Question 9

Political Activities: No department employee shall ____ or pressure any other employee in any way to vote for or against or support or oppose a political candidate.

Answer 9

coerce

Question 10

Political Activities: No department employee shall use their ____ to influence others in their support or opposition to candidates.

Answer 10

position

Question 11

Salutations: In addressing or referring to ____ officers while in public, employees shall use their full title and shall not omit or alter such title while on or off-duty.

Answer 11

ranking

Question 12

A “____” is an order which officers should reasonably believe to be consistent with the requirements of their duties.

Answer 12

lawful order

Question 13

____ shall include, but not be limited to, conduct directed at a supervisor which is either disrespectful,
insolent, or abusive.

Answer 13

Insubordination

Question 14

Insubordination: Department employees shall promptly obey lawful orders of a supervisor. This shall include orders relayed to an officer of the ____ rank.

Answer 14

same or lesser

Question 15

Court Demeanor: Department employees shall wear either the official uniform or ____ which conforms to the employee dress code standards.

Answer 15

civilian clothing

Question 16

Court Demeanor: If an officer is in doubt about carrying a weapon into courthouse facilities, the officer should contact his or her supervisor or the ____. Any exception to this regulation must be at the direction of the ____ or his designee.

Answer 16

Administrative Office of the Courts for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit / Chief of Police

Question 17

Court Demeanor: Weapons shall only be displayed in accordance with court directives, unless the____ is worn.

Answer 17

official uniform

Question 18

Divulging Identity: Due to the nature of undercover investigations, department employees will not divulge the identity of any undercover police officer in any manner without ____.

Answer 18

proper authority

Question 19

Divulging Identity: Department employees shall not speak to or acknowledge an officer in plain-clothes unless ____.

Answer 19

first addressed

Question 20

Court Demeanor: Department employees shall neither suppress nor overstate the slightest circumstances with a view toward favoring or ____ any person.

Answer 20

discrediting