***Progressive Discipline

Question 1

Each scenario will have the following categories addressed:

Answer 1

o Identify Scenario
o Policy 
o Response 
o Notification 
o Action 
o Documentation 
o Follow Up 
o Training 
o Closing

Question 2

This scenario address an Progressive Discipline

Answer 2

o 3 phases of progressive discipline: preventative action, corrective action, and punitive (adverse action).
o Progressive Discipline should be at the lowest level possible, relevant to the issue
o POBR observed through all phases

Question 3

Preventative Action. As a supervisor I will…

Answer 3

o Take Preventative Action to minimize future problems.
o Make my expectations and what will not be tolerated clear (during briefings, by reviewing policy, discussing issues, ride-alongs)
o Provide employees with training, policy review and access to available resources.
o Monitor employee performance and ensure aligned with departmental guidelines. (100, 415’2, 118’s etc)
o Communicate and listen to employees to try to solve problem if affecting work performance
o Referrals to EAP Program if necessary. Let them know I care and are here to assist
o Acknowledge employees who go above and beyond (100 form comments, form 2’s and other recognition).

Question 4

Corrective Action. As a supervisor I will…

Answer 4

o Take Corrective action when preventative measures have not worked
o Review the employees personnel file, speak with other supervisors to see if similar issues in the past.
o 1st step is informal counseling to speak with employee about issue in confidential setting (Document CHP 112).
o 2nd step is formal counseling (document CHP 112 and their CHP100).
o 3rd step Corrective Documentation (100 form comments, Form 2’s, MOC’s and MOD’s (w/Bazemore)
o If it is not documented, it never happened
o Additional option is interim reporting with management concurrence.
o Steps: Ident Problem, Set goals/objectives, Monitor progress, Flwp and provide clear time frame
o Overall goal to monitor performance and get performance back to acceptable level.

Question 5

Adverse Action

Answer 5

o If employee doesn’t respond to PA or CA, or acts of misconduct are severe, formal request for AA initiated
o Only commander has authority for initiate AA
o If AA is possible ensure advised of right to a rep
oResults of AA include FSSIDD

Question 6

Specific Incident

Answer 6

o Upon observing or becoming aware of the actions or behavior, stop it immediately.
o Gather specific facts and notify the next level of command and seek guidance .
o If assigned to do so, conduct a fair, thorough and impartial investigation, and keep management aware.
o If issue is criminal in nature, ensure criminal investigation is conducted first, and prepare a report for prosecution.
o Criminal and Administrative investigations are always completed separately.
o Criminal investigation is included in the administrative investigation as an exhibit but not vice versa.

Question 7

Closing

Answer 7

o I wont shy away from discipline. It can encourage improper or substandard behavior.
o Uncorrected incidents affect morale, are disruptive and reflect unfavorably upon supervisors and CHP.