Promotional Exam - Policy Flashcards
What is the Criminal Law Statute 4-104, relating to firearms, and what is the maximum penalty?
Unsupervised minors access to firearms.
$1,000.00
Upon being suspended a Deputy is required to surrender ______ to which office?
Surrender firearms to the Office of Professional Standards, they will be turned over to the Property Manager.
For use of alternate firearms while on duty requires _____ to be sent to _____?
A Detailed Report shall be forwarded to the Agency Armorer for written recommendation and endorsement.
A Supervisor conducts quarterly inspections of his/her employee’s firearms, and it is the Supervisors responsibility to ensure the weapon is clean and serviceable at all times.
True or False
False, it is the employees responsibility.
What type of condition will shotguns be carried in?
Cruiser ready/safe.
What caliber ammunition shall Agency rifles be designed to chamber?
9mm, .223, .308, 5.78x28 and .50.
What are the two types of rifle magazines and how many rounds will be carried in each?
30 round magazine / 28 rounds
20 round magazine / 18 rounds
Prohibited uses of firearms: 1 - 2 - 3
1) As a warning
2) An attempt to apprehend a misdemeanant
3) At or from a moving vehicle
EXCEPT - as a measure of self defense,
when the vehicle is driven in a manner
intended to kill or injure
Regarding weapons, who maintains all maintenance, training, and certification records developed by Agency personnel?
Agency Armorer
When may a Deputy carry a secondary, or back up gun, while on duty?
Must be authorized by the Bureau Commander and the Assistant Sheriff or Sheriff for a specific assignment.
What type of neck restraint is authorized by the CCSO in a non-deadly Use of Force?
Pressure Point Control Tactics Shoulder Pin Restraint System
Actions of a Deputy resulting in the death or serious injury of another will be put on what type of Dusty Status/Leave?
What is the other option, and who determines this?
Non-duty status with pay (Administrative Leave)
Emergency Suspension - the Sheriff, Assistant Sheriff, Bureau Commander, Supervisor - Per LEOBR 4E
Deputy Involved Shooting: What is the role of the Supervisor when a Deputy is unable to carry out medical aide responsibility?
To carry out and render aide
If a Supervisor is not available, it becomes the responsibility of the next Deputy on scene
What must a Deputy be instructed in before being authorized to carry a firearm?
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Use of Force Policy
After being on official Non-Officer status within 3 years of last qualification (firearms), what does a Deputy need to complete when returning to Active Duty?
Qualify with each authorized firearm
If outside of 3 years - MPCTC approved Entrance Level Firearms Training
If a Deputy fails to complete MPCTC annual firearms classroom instruction, training and qualification requirements within a calendar year, the Sheriff/Designee will _____ and by _____?
Remove the firearm/authorization from a Deputy by January 1st of the next calendar year
What is the laundry procedure for contaminated clothing?
160 degrees F for 25 minutes
Who oversees maintaining and care of equipment within each Bureau?
Bureau Commanders
Each employee issued equipment becomes responsible for their own equipment
Uniforms and Equipment, what are the 5 standards?
1) Civilian/uniform clothes pressed at all times
2) Shoes polished and free of dirt/foul weather conservative
3) Leather and brass regularly polished/shined
4) Sidearms will be clean and serviceable at all times
5) No mirrored sunglasses
Upon request by a citizen CCSO personnel will permit them to view what?
View badge and ID card
Unless undercover
Inventory updates
3 definitions
Addition - Property Manager for that property will record/label, if necessary, before issuing
Deletion - Non-usable, broken - returned to the Property Manager, they update the records and remove from active inventory - disposal
Return/Reissue - No longer required by an employee - return to Property Manager - update record - can be reissued
Alcohol while operating an Agency vehicle?
Will not - without written approval from Sheriff
Departmental Crash paperwork
ACRS and Blue Team
VIN, Photos, MVA Printout of employee history, copy of DL
How may a Juvenile Information be used (with permission)?
Parent or DEU Supervisor
Polygraphs will NOT be conducted on females when?
When they are pregnant
When may a stocking cap be worn?
Under 50 degrees F
In a non-deadly force situation, what level of force may a Deputy use?
Force which is objectively reasonable to bring an incident under control
Which employees are subject to Chemical Testing
Sworn Deputies
CCSO Property Manager
Captains and Crew operating, engaged, onboard a vessel holding a license, or certificate of registry of Merchant Mariners documented for the CCSO
After a departmental, within how many hours will an alcohol test be given, when it results in the death or serious physical injury?
2 hours of the crash
What is the maximum amount of time that Light Duty Status will be authorized?
28 days per calendar year
With what uniforms may the outer carrier vest be worn?
Class B, C, or secondary uniform
Exposure Determination: Who or what are the 3 levels of employee classifications?
1) Level 1 - Patrol, CIB, SOT, Civil Process, LT and below
2) Level 2 - Sworn/Civilian, Admin LT and above, sworn members assigned as Admin Support, Civilians in Crime Lab
3) Level 3 - Civilians assigned to Admin/Admin Support/Clerical Duties
What levels of employees shall the Agency provide the Hepatitis B Vaccine to?
Level 1 and Level 2
Is it voluntary or mandatory for a suspect to submit to a blood test after an employee exposure?
Voluntary - requested by Supervisor
What becomes justified if an employee refuses to go to an examination/physical?
Justification for removal of employee from the position
A licensed physician with knowledge of urine drug testing and substance abuse disorders is referred as a _____?
Medical Review Officer
Where, and in what section, does the CCSO derive the definition of “Dangerous Drugs”?
Section 102 of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Control Act of 1970
A worker’s comp, Employees first report of injury or illness will be completed by the Duty Supervisor within how many hours of the incident?
At the time of the incident
What will an employee submit following an exposure incident and in what time frame?
A Case Report prior to the end of the work day
Who selects Employees for Drug Testing?
Computerized selection process beyond the control of CCSO employees
How is a refusal treated, if an employee refuses to submit to a drug/alcohol test?
Considered a positive test and is subject to disciplinary actions
Upon a positive chemical test, what may an employee request, and what are the protocols for this request?
Request a split test, and must contact the Medical Review Official within 72 hours of interview, and must pay for expenses of the independent testing
What are the universal precautions for Potentially Infections Materials?
ASAP, unit shall set perimeter and request Hazmat via the Control Center
What will an employee be required to submit after an Agency departmental crash/incident resulting in death?
Submit to a drug and/or alcohol test
What are the 3 post-exposure evaluation requirements the Sheriff’s Office will provide?
1) Made available at no cost to the member
2) Made available within a reasonable time and place
3) Performed by/under the supervision of a license Physician
Senate Bill 422 passed by the MD General Assembly in 2012 mandated what?
The issuance of a criminal citation for certain criminal offenses if the defendant meets certain criteria
Conditions for an employee going to court as a defendant in a criminal/civil appearance are?
Must use personal leave
Civilian attire
No badge
No Gun
Must notify Supervisor within 24 hours of outcome
How many days of Military Leave is an employee entitled to a year?
10 days
How many hours of Sick Leave is accrued a pay period?
4.616 hours
15 days a year
How many days of Sick Leave may an employee use to stay within the incentive guidelines?
Two or fewer
What is the incentive pay for sick leave equivalent?
1 day’s pay
What is the minimum notice required to use Sick Leave, and who must be notified?
3 hours
Duty Officer and immediate Supervisor
Who is the Attendance Control Officer?
Executive Administrative Aide
How many Annual Leave days can be carried over in the first five years?
30 days
6th year and over may carry an additional 5 days per year
Maximum of 100 days
How many hours in advance must Personal Leave requests be given?
24 hours
How many days notice must an employe give for Annual Leave?
30 days
Must notify District/Circuit Court in writing
How much is the Boot Reimbursement?
$100
Upon being issued property and employee will…
Sign an inventory receipt form
Who oversees fugitives and arrests from other jurisdictions?
CIB Commander or designee
SMART Team Leader will assess the scene, at the conclusion of the event, the Team Leader will schedule what for the following day?
Conference call at 1000 hours
Purpose - to coordinate subsequent actions
With respect to areas of enforcement, when may the other agency handle an incident?
Unable to respond in a timely manner
Who may grant 90 Calendar days of unpaid leave (per occurrence)?
The County Administrator
With the recommendation of the Department Head and Director of Personnel
Within how many hours will a rape/sex offense victim be taken into CHMC for a SAFE exam?
Adult - 120 hours
Juvenile - Any time
What is the minimum amount of time for a served respondent to gather belongings?
20 minutes for Protective Orders
What are the two types of ammunition used in Agency shotguns?
Factory Loaded Slug
.00B - training/instruction at the range
What is the minimum magazine capacity for issued shotguns?
4
Must meet the length requirements by the National Firearms Act
How many hours of Comp Leave may one accrue in a year?
240 hours
Must be used within 6 months
Who issues Arrest Warrants?
District Court Commissioner
Non-preventable departmentals are expunged after how many years?
3 years
Preventables are forever
In the event of an accident involving death/serious bodily injury what are the normal business hours an employee will submit to drug/alcohol testing, and what happens if it is outside of those hours?
0900 - 1700
A representative from White Glove will be contacted/respond
What is required of a supervisor after an accident involving serious bodily injury or death of another?
Contact the DER and transport the employee to the testing facility
Training documentation will show at minimum, what information?
Dates of training
Contents/summary of training sessions
Names/qualifications of instructors
Names/job titles of member attending training
What is the preferred timing for an employee to see a psychologist/psychiatrists for an evaluation?
As quickly as possible
Preferably within 10 days of the occurrence
During annual firearms training, what additional (non firearms) training will sworn personnel recieve?
Use of Deadly Force
How is SMART activated?
On call SMART Unit Member, contact Crisis Intervention Center, one from each unit will respond and SMART Member becomes Team Leader
What is the primary objective of the Stress Management Resource Team?
To help ensure employee wellness
What is required after the deployment of a K9 toward an individual?
Blue Team Entry
When may the confidentiality be broken by SMART Members?
Participant demonstrates clear and present danger to himself or another
Participant discloses partners or patrons in a crime
What must accompany the A & S Report when reporting pregnancy?
Corroborating statement signed by her physician
After how many days of Sick Leave requires a Disability/Return to Duty Certification Form from a physician?
3 or more consecutive
What may the Sheriff require if there is an indication of an employee abusing Sick Leave?
Disability/Return to Duty Certification Form (after every usage)
The Sheriff may grant how many days of unpaid leave per occurence?
30 calendar days
If a warrantless arrest is not feasible due to extenuating circumstances, a Deputy must do what to apply for charges at a later date?
Obtain approval of a Patrol Supervisor prior, and the Deputy must document the reason in a Case Report with the Supervisor’s name
If a warrantless arrest can be made, a Deputy may choose to arrest, or apply for charges?
True or False
False
If warrantless arrest, a Deputy SHALL arrest
What is the time frame for serving a search warrant
Served within 10 days
Return completed within 10 days
How many deputies will be assigned to the Twin Beaches Patrol, and how are the supervisors structured?
9 deputies
1 first line supervisor
1 second line supervisor
CR 3-802 relates to Stalking: A Police Officer may make a warrantless arrest if the Police Officer has credible evidence, other than the statements of stalking victim to support the probable cause, and…
The Police Officer believes the stalking victim or another person is in danger of immediate bodily harm
Anti-Felon Identification
Small round AFID tags are propelled out of the cartridge when the device is fired.
They correspond to the serial #’s of the cartridge that held them
Upon an out of state jurisdiction providing a warrant for someone in Calvert County, what will happen?
Deputies of this Agency will assist
The warrant should be verified through METERS and NCIC
Upon Arrest and Processing: A green state, red FBI, CCSO fingerprint and palm print card is to be completed by whom?
A Correctional Officer/Deputy
10 Warrantless Arrestable Misdomeanors
1.Malicious destruction of property under §6-301 of the Criminal Law Article or an
attempt to commit the crime;
2. A theft crime where the value of the property or services stolen is less than $1,000
under §7-104 or §7-105 of the Criminal Law Article or an attempt to commit the
crime;
3. The wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun under §4-203 or §4-204 of the
Criminal Law Article;
4. Carrying or wearing a concealed weapon under §4-101 of the Criminal Law Article;
5. A crime that relates to controlled dangerous substances under Title 5 of the Criminal
Law Article or an attempt to commit the crime;
6. Indecent exposure under §11-107 of the Criminal Law Article;
7. Malicious burning under §6-104 or §6-105 of the Criminal Law Article or an attempt
to commit the crime;
8. Prostitution and related crimes under Title 11, Subtitle 3 of the Criminal Law Article;
9. Manslaughter by vehicle or vessel under §2-209 of the Criminal Law Article; and
10. The crime of giving or causing to be given a false alarm of fire under §9-604 of the
Criminal Law Article.
What procedures will be carried out if a Deputies firearm is lost or stolen?
Copy of investigation forwarded to the Assistant Sheriff, Agency Armorer and Command Staff
Replacement will be issued
Lost/Damage Report
Enter into NCIC
An employee will secure their firearm with the trigger locking device on when it is not on their person?
True or False
True
Is there a loss of pay or leave when an employee is absent from work for Jury Duty?
No
How many hours in a 28 day period must an employee work to receive premium pay?
171 hours
How many hours must part time, merit, and grant funded employees work to receive Holiday Pay?
50% or more of a normal pay period
Shift workers who observe legal holidays on the actual calendar date occurrence of a legal county holiday shall be paid at which rate?
One and a half times regular duty
Who and when will an employee notify regarding a pregnancy?
Attendance Control Officer
As soon as it is verified
How often are interval A&S reports due?
Every 7 days
If Disability/Return to Duty form is not completed within 14 calendar days from return to duty date, what will happen?
Sick Leave taken and then must be charged to other earned leave
Where does MSP have primary responsibility for responding to calls within Calvert?
State owned or operated institutions or facilities
Which criminal procedure in the Annotated Code of Maryland allows us to provide assistance, request assistance from Police Agencies in neighboring jurisdictions?
2-105
To include Task Forces and Multi Jurisdictional Initiatives
Entering Officer
LEO who enters the jurisdiction of another party to the agreement
Entered Jurisdiction
The jurisdiction into which a LEO enters under the agreement
Entered Agency
The LEO agency of the jurisdiction into which a LEO enters under the agreement
Exigent Circumstances
Such events as Criminal Law violations, incident having increased potential for health/safety hazards, action requiring emergency eval, reckless endangerment, DUI, Hit and Run
In order for an LEO to act outside of jurisdiction, what notifications need to be made and by who?
Control Center makes notifications
1) Notice when CCSO Deputy enters jurisdiction to conduct police activities
2) Type and location of LEO activity
3) Whether any entering LEO’s will be in plain clothes
4) An opportunity to be present during the LEO activity
How many deputies will CCSO assign to Dominion, Cove Point LNG?
10
When is the agreement with the Twin Beaches renewed, how long is the agreement valid, and how much notice shall be given by either party to terminate the agreement?
July 1st, every year
It renews automatically for 1 year
Written notice to the other party at least 6 months prior to expiration
What is the Writ of Replevin?
It directs the Sheriff to take the property from the Defendant and return it to the Plaintiff
Deputies who are arrested/cited/subject of an investigation (criminal or civil) will notify who?
Bureau Commander within 24 hours
What is required for an eviction to go through?
Cannot occur on Sunday’s, County Holidays, when there is 50% or more chance of precipitation, and must be above 32 degrees F
What is the minimum time frame that AJSB will give notice of an eviction?
Within 24 hours
How many Cash accounts does the CCSO have?
5
Petty Cash Account
Executive Administrative Aide
$50.00
Receipt Account for Fingerprinting Services
Executive Administrative Aide
Receipt Account for Service of Process Fees
Civil Process Specialist
Receipt Account for Sheriff Sales Monies
Civil Process Specialist
Covert Funds Account
DEU Supervisor
$10,000
Approved for;
$3,000 and over - Sheriff and States Attorney
$3,000-$5,000 - Sheriff, States Attorney and County Administrator
$5,000 or more - Board of County Commissioners
What are the qualifications to receive shift differential?
Shift begins before 0600 and after 0900
The hours for shift differential are 1600-0800
What will happen if an employee is on scheduled paid leave during a workday with the county closes?
They will be credited with leave hours equal to the length of the county closing
Are merit, grant, or part time employees eligible for accrued annual leave?
Must work 50% or more of normal pay period
County pumps are down, Fast Stops are approved for refueling, who must the receipt be given to by the end of shift?
Executive Administrative Aide
After deploying Oleoresin Capsicum, when may a deputy begin transport of a suspect?
Will not be transported until decontaminated and will NOT be transported face down
Define Electro-Muscular Disruption
Electrical signal which overrides the Central and Motor Nervous Systems in the body, causes uncontrollable muscle spasms which should incapacitate
The CCSO will ensure a deputy involved in an intentional firearms discharge at a suspect, even if it does not cause harm, will be referred to an agency appointed _____, this does not included _____ _____
Psychologist
Accidental discharges
What is collected after Taser deployment?
Use of Force
Photos of puncture sites
Serial #’s of spent cartridges
Probes submitted to Property and held
Contact Taser Coordinator for a download within 72 hours
FN 303 has a _____ round magazine, and fires _____ weight projectiles
15 round drum magazine
8.5 grams
When are Senators and Representatives exempt from arrest, and where does this exemption stop?
During attendance at the session of the Representatives house, and going to or from the same
Except in cases of a Felony or a Breach of the Peace
What is the number of times an employee must qualify annually with an M-16A1, M4, M14?
At least twice
What are the two benefits of giving a loud verbal announcement prior to firing a Taser?
1) Gives an aggressive subject a final warning - their actions are dictating the deployment of the Taser
2) Warn other LEO’s and bystanders of the device’s use
Who can be contacted to resolve a question concerning an individuals entitlement to Diplomatic Immunity?
US Department of State
24 hours a day
What rights do Foreign Nationals have when arrested, and who/when must a Deputy notify a Consulate?
They must be notified of their right to have their Consulate notified, and entitled to have assistance
When death occurs of a Foreign National, must be notified, same for minors
Excludes Dual Citizenship
Upon effecting an arrest on a fugitive from an out of state jurisdiction, what will happen?
They will be turned over to this Agency, charged as a Fugitive, and taken before a Judicial Officer
It is against Policy and Law to turn over a prisoner to a demanding jurisdiction outside of MD without first doing this
What form will be used to outline facts/circumstances for the issuance of a DC-45?
Probable Cause continuation if not transported to Jail
Under what circumstances would a Deputy not transport a prisoner directly to Jail?
The defendant is injured and required medical treatment at a hospital
Specific need to transport the defendant to the Sheriff’s Office (Intox/Interview)
Domestic Abuse:
4 qualifications for warrantless arrest
1) Parties reside together
2) Evidence of physical injury
3) Report to Police was made within 48 hours of incident
4) Unless arrested immediately, the Suspect may not be apprehended, may cause injury or damage to another, may tamper with or destroy evidence
If a warrant has been issued by a person having a right to issue it, the duty of the deputy is to execute it without further inquiry, and the warrant will protect the deputy
True or False
True
The Deputy is not bound to inquire into the particulars of the complaint
Define Police Team
Concept as recognized by the Supreme Court
If any LEO holds a warrant, it is deemed to be held by all officers in a group action
Who is able to execute arrest warrants?
Sworn LEO only
Decontamination of a cruiser
10 parts water
1 part bleach
What is required by a Deputy if the Defendant refuses to sign a criminal citation?
Statement of Charges
Upon failing to pass the firearms qualification test, what will happen?
Firearms Instructor notifies the employees Bureau Commander
Commander immediately reassigns the employee to Light Duty and prohibits the use of Agency vehicles and the use/wear of that weapon
Calvert County Demographics
219,000 square miles
35 miles long
9 miles wide
45 miles from DC
Name the 4 requirements for issuing a Criminal Citation in Lieu of Arrest
Must reside in MD
Provide satisfactory identification
Must sign citation
Deputy must believe they will appear in court
Continued failure to qualify with firearms is regarded as _____ and may lead to _____
Incompetence
Termination from the Agency
A drive off from a gas station where no vehicle registration is provided, the Deputy will ATL for the vehicle and…
A) Document the incident on a Case Report
B) Provide a Case Number to the business and no report is required
C) Clear no further without providing anything to the business
D) None of the above
B) Provide a Case Number to the business and no report is required
12-113
What should not be anticipated while at the firing range?
Commands
Within what distance will those who are not firing wear ear and eye protection?
50 yards
When was the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 signed into law, and what did it do?
July 22, 2004
HR 218
Chapter 13 refers to what?
Agency vehicles
Chapter 12 refers to what?
Traffic Enforcement
This person oversees training with the Sheriff’s Office, oversees the hiring process and coordinates the final disposition on all IA cases…
A) AJSB Assistant/Deputy Commander
B) AJSB Commander
C) OPS Commander
D) Assistant Sheriff
A - AJSB Assistant/Deputy Commander
2-702
Narcotics and Explosives training ords will be signed out by who?
A) K9 Supervisor and Patrol Commander
B) K9 Supervisor and Assistant Sheriff
C) K9 Master Trainer
D) K9 Supervisor and K9 Master Trainer
D) K9 Supervisor and Master Trainer
Drugs - repackaged and assigned a number with the type of drug and drug weight
Explosives - weight and described in log book
Both inspected annually by K9 Supervisor and K9 master Trainer
11-1310.1
A child under the age of _____ that is missing is considered “at risk”
A) 14
B) 13
C) 12
D) 10
B) 13
11-801
Following a Deputy Involved Shooting, a Supervisor will complete a Blue Team entry within what time frame?
A) 24 hours
B) End of shift
C) 5 days
D) 10 days
B) End of shift
7-501.2
When a Juvenile is arrested for a reportable offense or an offense related to gang membership, the arresting Deputy shall…
Notify the Superintendent of CCPS in accordance with the Education Article ED-7-303(b)
9-603
On duty weapons will be inspected when?
A) Annually during qualification
B) During Quarterly Inspections
C) Monthly
D) When the Supervisor believes it is not being maintained
B) During Quarterly Inspections
Rifle/Shotgun inspected at the Range by Armorer/Designee
8-1103
A K9 involved in a bite will be taken to the CCSO Veterinarian within _____ days of the incident for medical clearance, this will be given to the K9 Supervisor and placed in the case file.
A) 48 hours
B) 72 hours
C) 5 days
D) 10 days
D) 10 days
11-1306.5
On what date will the agreement for the Twin Beaches automatically renew, and for what time period?
A) January 1st, 1 year
B) July 1st, 2 years
C) January 1st, 2 years
D) July 1st, 1 year
D) July 1st, 1 year
6-401
Upon suspension, a Deputy will turn over all issued weapons to _____ before they are turned into the Property Manager.
A) Immediate Supervisor
B) AJSB
C) OPS
D) Bureau Commander
C) OPS
8-609
What is the minimum age for a ride along?
A) 13
B) 14
C) 16
D) 18
C) 16
Parent/Guardian must sign
11-1602
Patrol Supervisors shall visit Sheriff’s Office Satellite Offices at least once a _____ to inspect.
A) Shift rotation
B) Once a week
C) Once a 4 week rotation
D) Quarterly
B) Once a week
3-802
A child whose caretaker makes no effort to recover the child who has run away, or who has been abandoned or deserted is a _____
A) Missing Person (Juvenile)
B) Abandoned Child
C) Neglect of Adolescent
D) Throwaway Child
D) Throwaway Child
11-801
Accidental bites by a K9 requires what to be submitted to the K9 Supervisor?
1) K9 Bite report
2) Spleen Risk Notification Form
3) Detailed Case Report
11-1306.6
In what time frame must a suspect be seen by a DRE?
Within 3 hours of arrest
12-615
Public Demonstrations by a K9 Team must be approved by _____ and _____, and an Apprehension Demonstration must be approved by _____.
Sheriff and Patrol Commander
Sheriff
11-1309
When is a US Senator or Representative exempt from arrest, with the exception of a Felony or Breach of Peace?
A) Going, returning or attending session
B) When security detail is in place
C) They are not exempt from laws outside of their home state
D) Both A and B
A) Going, returning or attending session
9-206.5
Airline Notification Letter
Carry 5 copies
Agency must send NLETS letter 24 hours in advance (signed by Agency Head)
9-404.1
How many hours prior to a flight can a Deputy not consume alcohol, and how many hours prior to a flight must they check in? (Transporting Prisoners)
A) 24; 2
B) 24; 4
C) 8; 6
D) 8; 2
D) 8; 2
Must have completed the Federal Aviation Association Flying While Armed Training Program
No OC or Taser on flight
9-404.3
How long is a Search Warrant valid for after the date of issue?
A) 5 days
B) 10 days
C) 15 days
D) 20 days
B) 10 days
10-201
Within what time frame will a Deputy contact the Taser Coordinator for a download after a Taser deployment?
A) 24 hours
B) Prior to the end of shift
C) 48 hours
D) 72 hours
D) 72 hours
8-613.5
When will a Supervisor notify the Sheriff and Command Staff detailing the circumstance of a Mutual Aide Incident?
A) Prior to securing from Duty
B) Within 2 hours of the request
C) Immediately
D) Within 24 hours
A) Prior to securing from duty
6-305
How often does the Control Center check a Deputy’s welfare?
5 minutes after arrival on scene
Every 5 minutes thereafter
18-405
Homeland Security Handling Codes
1 - Caution - Arrest Warrant
2 - Caution - Detain and question
3 - Question/ID - See if on Watchlist
4 - Question/ID
14-701
SAFE Exams
Adult - within 120 hours
Juvenile - Any time
15-307.12
When is there a Property Inventory?
Annually by December 31st
Whenever the Property Manager is changed
Conducted by CIB Commander
CIB Commander, CIB Assistant Commander and Property Manager have access
16-201
2 consecutive Below Satisfactory evals results in what?
3 consecutive?
Ineligible for step increase
Initiate the procedure for termination
4-805
Who is responsible for the type/assemble policy updates, create new job postings, maintain the Sheriff’s Office website, and process training requests?
A) AJSB Office Assistant II
B) AJSB Office Assistant III
C) Executive Administrative Aide
D) AJSB Assistant/Deputy Commander
B) AJSB Office Assistant III
2-703
How many hours of Comp Time can a Deputy earn in one year?
240 hours in one year
4-322
Comp Leave must be used within…
6 months
4-322
K9 Deputies shifts will be _____ less (in hours worked) than other Deputies, and are compensated _____ hours of Comp Time (both are per dog) on their days off.
A) .5 hours ; 1 hour
B) 1 hour ; .75 hours
C) .5 hours ; .75 hours
D) 1 hour ; 1 hour
C) .5 hours ; .75 hours
4-308
The CCSO authorizes Deputies to carry personally owned folding knives with a blade not to exceed _____.
A) 3 inches
B) 4 inches
C) 5 inches
D) 6 inches
D) 6 inches
3-306.27
Hit and Run Accidents reported within _____ time frame will be investigated and reported.
A) 8 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) Only if sufficient evidence exists
A) 8 hours
12-703.1
What is the minimum age for an individual interested in becoming a CCSO Chaplain?
A) 24
B) 25
C) 26
D) 27
C) 26
Must have a minimum of five years experience in Ministry
2-1002
In the event that the County Pumps are down, which gas stations are County approved to purchase gasoline, and who must the receipts be turned into?
Fast Stops
Executive Administrative Aide
3-103.1
The Pressure Point Control Tactics Shoulder Pin Restrain System is an…
A) Authorized Use of Deadly Force
B) Vascular Neck Restraint System
C) Both A and B
B) Vascular Neck Restraint System
8-202
What is the amount of monies kept in the Petty Cash Fund?
A) 25
B) 50
C) 75
D) 100
B) 25
3-104.2
Deputies may use head strikes and Respiratory Neck Restraints in Deadly Force incidents
True or False
True
8-202
After use of Oleoresin Capicum (OC), an an arrest is made, a deputy will…
Provide the suspect with the ability to flush/wash the area prior to transport
Deputy will NOT transport face down
8-611
Premium Pay Standards
Period of 28 days the Tour of Duty exceeds 171 hours worked
4-308
What is the FTO pay?
Extra $1 per hour
4-307
Demotion pay decrease
Deputy - 6%
LT - 12 %
4-307
Promotion pay increase
Deputy - 6%
LT - 12%
4-307
Any item which is clearly a weapon will be kept in the _____ (weapon: box cutters, sharp tools, etc).
A) Escorting Deputy
B) Lock Box
C) Patrol Commanders Office
D) Duty Officers Area
D) Duty Officers Area
3-1103.5
Metal Detector Search Steps
First Alert - Second pass
Second Alert - Scan with handheld metal detector
Third Alert - Physical pat down
3-1103.4
Who is allowed to search and escort members of the public into the secure areas of the Sheriff’s Office?
Only armed Sworn Personnel
3-1103.2
The Drug Intelligence Program Coordinator is a full time, sworn, contract position, who works with DEU and other LEO agencies in researching, collecting data, and investigating drug activities in the county.
True or False
False
Manual does not mention sworn
2-613
Mirrored sunglasses may be worn while off duty in an Agency vehicle; but may not be worn while on duty.
True or False
False
Mirrored sunglasses may not be worn while in an Agency vehicle on or off duty.
3-300
Issued stocking caps may be worn when the temperature falls below _____.
A) 30
B) 40
C) 50
D) 60
C) 50
3-301
All sworn personnel shall maintain, in good order, at least _____ number(s) of the Class B uniform.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 1, except for Command Staff
A) 1
3-301
Quarterly Vehicle Inspections will be turned into _____ within _____.
Bureau Commander within 15 days
_____ is in charge of the Sheriff’s Office speed and red light camera programs, Body Cam and In-Car Video programs. This is a sworn contract position.
Automated Enforcement Program Administrator
2-525
Take home car police
15 miles out of County
The CCSO participates in the SMIC. This multi jurisdictional Task Force was formed in _____. The CCSO has a minimum of _____ officer(s) assigned to SMIC.
A) 2007 ; 1
B) 2007 ; 2
C) 2009 ; 1
D) 2009 ; 2
A) 2007 ; 1
2-612
Patrol Bureau Office Assistant III is supervised by and reports directly to _____
A) Patrol Bureau Deputy Commander
B) SCO Supervisor
C) Patrol Bureau Office Specialist II
D) Patrol Bureau Commander
C) Patrol Bureau Office Specialist II
Responsible for Live Scan Fingerprinting and collecting fees
2-524
Patrol Bureau Office Specialist II reports directly to the Patrol Bureau Deputy Commander.
True of False
True
Responsible for the schedule of records, DUIs, ACRS and Racial Profile Date
2-523
The Class D Uniform is referred to as what, and what are the differences?
Honor Guard Uniform
Class A Uniform with patent leather gear, shoes, and a gold cord on left shoulder
3-301
The Twin Beaches Patrol Commander reports directly to _____
A) Patrol Commander
B) Assistant Patrol Commander
C) Assistant Sheriff
D) Sheriff
A) Patrol Commander
2-501
A Deputy is eligible for a step increase after an initial probationary period of _____
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) After completing a satisfactory eval
D) 18 months
B) 1 year
Steps issued the pay period closest to July 1st
4-305
_____ provides support to CIB as well as supervises the three Records Office Assistances within the Bureau, and serves as the Quartermaster.
A) Records Office Assistant III
B) Records Office Assistant II
C) Records Executive Administrative Aide
D) Executive Administrative Aide
C) Records Executive Administrative Aide
2-651
Generally, the Mourning Band will be worn when?
1) Death of a CCSO Deputy (in the line of duty) - from the time of death until midnight of the 30th day after
2) Death of a LEO in the region - from the time of death until midnight of the day of the funeral
3) Death out of the region - when attending the funeral
4) National Peace Officers Memorial Day - May 15th 0001 - 2359
5) Any other time determined by the Sheriff
3-306.3
Definition: Non-usable, worn out, broken items of equipment that are to be returned to the appropriate Property Manager to be destroyed, or disposed of, and is removed from active inventory.
A) Return
B) Unusable
C) Deletion
D) Inoperable inventory
C) Deletion
3-106.4
Contaminated work surfaces and Agency vehicles will use what solution for decontamination?
10 parts water
1 part bleach
5-102.8
Level 1 Personnel
Level 2 Personnel
Level 3 Personnel
Level 1 - Routine Exposure - Patrol, CIB, SOT, Civil Process
Level 2 - May Exposure - LT and above, Administrative Support Staff, Civilians in Crime Lab
Level 3 - Civilians who will not
Levels 1 and 2 will get the Hepatitis B Vaccine
3-102.3
Contaminated clothing should be laundered how?
160 degrees F for 25 minutes
5-102.8
What civilian coordinates the intern program with colleges, and interviews and evaluates potential hires?
AJSB Office Assistant III
Must be 18
4-402.1
A K9 will not search the building within _____ minutes of detonation, and _____ minutes after the time of threatened detonation.
A) 10 ; 10
B) 15 ; 15
C) 20; 20
D) 30 ; 30
D) 30 ; 30
11-1308.2
Anonymous Sexual Assault Reporting Program
Provide a Case Number for to the nurse
Evidence is kept for 20 years
Disposition - No further
15-307.5
In Service - how many hours?
18 hours total
16 hours at Academy
2 hours for Firearms
4-615
Use of Force and Weapons Discharge: A Deputy will complete a Blue Team prior to the end of shift, what is the time line for a Detailed Report?
A) 48 hours
B) 5 days
C) 72 hours
D) 10 days
B) 5 days
8-700
If an Officer fails to successfully complete Firearms Training/Qualification, the Sheriff or Designee shall remove the firearm by _____
A) After written notice is granted to the employee and within 10 days
B) January 1st of the next calendar year
C) Within 30 days after Qaulification
D) After remedial training and the LEO fails to qualify
B) January 1st of the next calendar year
Who directly supervises the Deputy assigned to the SMCJA?
A) AJSB Assistant/Deputy Commander
B) AJSB Commander
C) Patrol Assistant/Deputy Commander
D) Patrol Commander
A) AJSB Assistant/Deputy Commander
2-702
Shaving Waiver
Signed by a Certified Dermatologist
Submit Medical Exemption Form through Chain of Command to the Sheriff
Re-evaluated every 6 months
1/8” in length
3-402.1.1
What is the minimum carrying capacity for a shotgun’s magazine while on duty?
A) 4
B) 3
C) 2
D) 6
A) 4 rounds
Must be pump or semi-automatic
Must be a 12 gauge
8-602
Sheriff’s Salute
Presentation to person(s) or organizations who the Sheriff believes have contributed to the well being of the citizens of the county or the CCSO
Certificate and pin
3-501
Agency Phones: Monthly telephone bills will be paid within _____ days of the receipt.
A) 5
B) 7
C) 10
D) 12
B) 7 days
3-706.1
Ear and eye protection must be worn at the range _____
A) At all times when there is live fire
B) Within 50 yards of fire
C) Within 100 yards of fire
D) When instructed by the Range Officer
B) Within 50 yards of fire
8-1003
Child Booster Seat
8 years old or 4’9”
The Sheriff Communications Operator (SCO) Supervisor answers directly to _____
A) Patrol Commander
B) Assistant Sheriff
C) Executive Administrative Aide
D) Assistant Patrol Commander
D) Assistant Patrol Commander
2-521
Deputies subject to any investigation for criminal or civil offenses will report this fact to their Bureau Commander within _____
A) Immediately
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 72 hours
B) 24 hours
1-804
Deputies named as Defendants in civil law suits relating to their CCSO duties will notify _____ within _____
A) Bureau Commander ; 24 hours
B) OPS Commander ; 48 hours
C) Assistant Sheriff ; 24 hours
D) Assistant Sheriff ; 48 hours
C) Assistant Sheriff ; 24 hours
1-804
Who is responsible for the development of, and revisions of the manual?
A) AJSB Commander
B) AJSB Assistant Commander
C) Assistant Sheriff
D) OPS Commander
A) AJSB Commander
0-300
What 3 items will a Deputy have in their possession at all times?
1 - CCSO Badge
2 - Identification Card
3 - MPCTC Certification Card
3-201
Rifle and Submachine Guns must be approved by the Agency Armorer, and must be designed to chamber what calibers?
9mm, 5.7x28, .223, .308 and .50 cal
8-603
Electro Muscular Disruption or EMD
An electrical signal which overrides the central and motor nervous systems in the body
5 second bursts of 26 watts
Recertification for Taser is annual
8-613.1
An employee who inflicts death or serious bodily injury as a result of a Use of Force will be referred to the Agency appointed Psychologist. Who holds the responsibility to ensure the appointment is made?
A) Immediate Supervisor
B) OPS Investigator
C) AJSB Commander
D) Involved Deputies Bureau Commander
C) AJSB Commander
Preferably within 10 days
8-201
What items shall an off duty CCSO Deputy carry on their person while armed? Pick 3
A) Agency issued firearm
B) Agency identification wrist band
C) Photo ID
D) Agency issued badge
E) Single retention holster
F) One spare magazine
B, C, and D
8-500
Breathalyzer Program: All breathalyzer operators will strictly follow the procedures and guidelines as established by _____
A) Breathalyzer Coordinator
B) Patrol Bureau Commander or Designee
C) Maryland State Police
D) State Toxicologist
D) State Toxicologist
The Breathalyzer Program Coordinator ensures all logs are accurate and completed, and coordinates training
2-905
This person is responsible for the tracking and audit of records for issued and collected County Government ID badges, key fobs, and hard keys assigned to county and non-county employees.
A) Civil Process Specialist II
B) Civil Process Specialist
C) Civil Process Office Specialist I
D) Civil Process Office Specialist II
C) Civil Process Office Specialist I
2-712
Name the hours and qualifications for shift differential pay.
Shifts beginning before 0600 and after 0900
1600 - 0800
Sworn personnel will know from memory those sections of this manual which deal with _____
Arrest, Use of Force, Handling of Prisoners, and the Emergency Operation of Vehicles and the Vehicle Pursuit Policy
Value Statements
Life
Respect
Integrity
Fairness
Trust
Partnership
Loyalty
Professionalism
CCSO has two major responsibilities
1 - Providing police services to the citizens of Calvert County
2 - Court services to the Circuit Court
Duties and responsibilities of Command/Management
Command Staff - will ensure that there is communication among all components of the CCSO and that they regularly coordinate their activities
Supervisors responsibilities - to ensure their subordinates are briefed of information presented at meetings
Incidents for Commanders Notifications
Deputy Involved Shooting
Deputy involved accident with injuries
Deputy involved in a DV case
Arrest of a Deputy
Any incident where Deputy may be arrested for a criminal violation
Complaint by a citizen that could erupt into violence
Death or suicide at Detention Center
Homicide
Child abduction
Critical Missing Person
Barricade
High speed pursuit
Natural disaster
Specialized Assignments (Part Time)
Considered part-time and in addition to the Deputy’s regular assignment
FTO
Hostage Negotiator
Conflict Management Team
Stress Management & Resource Team
Honor Guard
DRE
Intoximeter Operator
Firearms Instructor
Polygraph Examiner
Bike Patrol Unit
Motor Unit
Crash Reconstruction Unit
Specialized Assignments (Full Time)
K9 Master Trainer (Civilian)
Criminal Detective
Drug Enforcement Detective
Southern Maryland Information Center (SMIC)
Warrant Unit
Professional Standards Detective
K9 Deputies
The jurisdiction of the CCSO is _____
Including the incorporated towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach
A peninsula bounded by the Chesapeake Bay on the East, the Patuxent River on the West
219 square miles, 9 miles wide and 35 miles long
45 miles from DC
Primary Law Enforcement Agency
CCSO has five cash accounts
1 - Petty Cash Account
2 - Receipt account for Fingerprinting services, fees for copies of ACRS, other records maintained by the Executive Administrative Aide
3 - Receipt account for service of process fees maintained by the Civil Process Specialist
4 - Receipt account for Sheriff’s sales monies maintained by the Civil Process Specialist
5 - Covert funds account maintained by the DEU Supervisor
Petty Cash Account
Fund of $50.00
Utilized for sundry purchases (tolls, parking fees, etc)
Monies essential to our mission that are not normally acquired through capital Aquisition channels
Receipts required for all procurements
Covert Funds Account
Confidential fund of $10,000 to support the operations of vice, drug and organized crime control functions
Expenditures up to $3,000 over budgeted amount require the approval of the Sheriff and States Attorney
$3,000 - $5,000 require the Sheriff, States Attorney and County Administrator
$5,000 and above require the Board of County Commissioners
Responsibility for Inventory
Commanders are responsible for maintaining stored Agency property within their Bureau’s in a state of operational readiness
Cellphone Billing
Sent to AJSB Administrative Aide
Must be paid within 7 days from the date of the receipt and received notification from AJSB Administrative Aide
Cash or check payable to Calvert County Treasurer and given to the CCSO Fiscal Manager
Inspections
Vehicle Inspections, Mobile Data Computer, Uniform/Personal Appearance, and Firearms are all quarterly inspections and documented on the Inspection Checklist
Unsatisfactory conditions will be explained and correction required - follow up not to exceed 30 days
Turned into respective Bureau Commanders
Kept on file for two years, then destroyed
Pay Grades
Sworn employees are paid, base upon their grade levels, under the County Governments pay scale “Sheriff”
Non-sworn are either 70-hour or 80-hour employees
Under both scales, the starting salary for a position is the first step of the grade appropriate to the position
Annual Leave Accrual
0-2 years of service - 10 leave days
3-5 years of service - 12 leave days
6-10 years of service - 15 leave days
11-19 years of service - 20 leave days
20+ years of service - 25 leave days
Excess Annual Leave
Employees may carry over into a new calendar year, a maximum of 30 days of annual leave during the first five years of employment
Staring with the 6th year of employment, additional 5 days per year may be carried over to a max of 100 days
Employees may elect to accept compensation rather than time off for up to 10 days of annual leave each year
Sick Leave Accrued
Sworn employees accrue the formulated hourly rate of 4.616 hours per pay period, totally 15 work days of sick leave per year.
Carried over from year to year
Earned only when an employee is in a pay status
Accident and Sickness Report (A&S)
Prolonged illness or injury, submit the a&s report every 7 days after the submission of the initial report unless otherwise directed by the Assistant Sheriff of Sheriff
After employees duty status changes
Admitted or released from the Hospital
Returns to duty and is not fully recovered
Information must be added or when information must be amended
Within how many days does the A&S Report need to be submitted?
Every 7 days after submission of the initial report
Lodging
More than 60 miles from Prince Frederick
SMCJA
Established in 1988
CCSO Staff from AJSB
Performance Evaluation System
January-June - by August 15th
July-December - by February 15th
Types of Formal Disciplinary Action
Written Reprimand
Emergency Suspenstion
Summary of Punishment
Trial Board Action:
Loss of Leave and/or Fine
Suspension
Demotion
Dismissal
Body Armor
Mandatory for Patrol while on duty
Optional for CIB and Commissioned Officers
Must be readily available at all times
Training Records
Training documents maintained and perpetually retained by the Training Academy
OSHA requires the duration of employment plus 30 years in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120
Office of Professional Standards (OPS) Investigative Activities
Allegations of Corruption
All allegations of excessive force
Violation of Civil Rights
Criminal Misconduct
Duty-related neglect
Dereliction of Duty
Investigation Time Limits
Citizen and Professional Standards investigations will completed within 90 days
Departmental accident investigations within 30 days
Use of Force
Deputies may use only the force that appears reasonably necessary to effectively bring an incident under control
Must be objectively reasonable
Must only use that force which a reasonable prudent police officer would use under the same or similar circumstances
Independent Investigations Division (IID)
Office of the Attorney General will be notified immediately should a Deputy’s actions result in the death or serious physical injury that could lead to the death of another person
Weapons Inspection
Conducted by employees supervisor at the time of Quarterly Inspection
Warrantless Arrests
1) Malicious DOP (6-301)
2) Theft Crime less than $1,000 ($1,500) (7-104/105)
3) Wear, carry, transport a handgun ( (4-203/204)
4) Carrying, wearing concealed weapon (4-101)
5) CDS (Title 5)
6) Indecent Exposure (11-107)
7) Malicious Burning (6-104/105)
8) Prostitution (Title 11, Sub 3)
9) Manslaughter by vehicle or vessel (2-209)
10) False Alarm of Fire (9-604)
11) Stalking (3-802)
Juveniles Charges
9-610
Search Warrants
Issued by District/Circuit Court Judge
Valid for 10 days from date of issuance
Must be returned to issuing Judge, with inventory of property seized
Within 10 days of service
Approval of Warrants
Prior to applying for a search and seizure warrant, the Affiant shall notify the CIB Assistant Commander
Before submission to a Judge, application must be approved by the CIB Assistant Commander and the States Attorney’s Office
Road Blocks
Rolling Road Block (Box-In)
requires three units
Fixed Road Block
Class A - heavy materials, vehicles or
equipment on roadway
Class B - signs, flares, other warning
devices and lightweight
barricade devices
Use of physical stationary obstructions
Unknown Risk Traffic Stops
12 feet behind with 2 feet offset
High Risk Traffic Stops
“Felony Stop”
20-30 feet behind and 3 feet offset
Second Police Vehicle angled 6 feet from first
Accountability for Citations
Commander of Patrol Bureau, or designee, is responsible for controlling the flow of citations
Hit and Run
Reported within 8 hours - investigated and reported
Outside of 8 hours - report only if there is death and/or bodily injury
Who approves travel outside of Calvert County, but within the State of Maryland, in an Agency vehicle?
Bureau Commander
Approves Intrastate travel
Who approves travel outside of the State of Maryland, in an Agency vehicle?
Sheriff and/or Assistant Sheriff
What equipment will a Deputy have in their vehicle at all times?
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
One Blanket
Camera
Shotgun or Rifle
Jack and Lug Wrench
Box of Flares (no fewer than 12 for a vehicle, 6 for Motors)
Personal Protection Kit
Latent Fingerprint Kit
Crime Scene Tape
How often are Vehicle Inspections conducted, and by whom?
Quarterly and by Immediate Supervisors
Inspections are turned into _____ within _____ of the start of the new quarter.
Bureau Commander within 15 days
How long are inspection retained on file for?
Kept on file for two years
Within _____ days of an accident, non-probationary CCSO employee will submit a _____ of the circumstances to the investigating supervisor.
10 days
Detailed Report
Who is responsible for planning and coordinating the CCSO response to Critical Incidents?
SOT Commander
or On-Call Commander
Within how many feet of a potential bomb threat will portable and mobile radios be turned off?
500 feet of location
SAFE
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner
What Sexual Assault crimes will CIB investigate?
1st and 2nd degree Rape
1st, 2nd and 3rd degree Sex Offenses
With the initial report made within 120 hours
CHMC with SAFE Nurse
Within ____ hours, a Deputy will contact the States Attorney’s Office to screen a felony arrest.
48 hours after arrest
Photo Array
Shall NOT be composed by the primary officer
Officer presenting the array shall NOT observe the composing six (6) individual photos with one of them being the suspect
Presented by a “blind” administrator
All photos shown, even if positive ID of suspect
Found, recovered, seized, evidentiary property, no longer needed for prosecutions and remains unclaimed for a period of _____ will be purged. For all found, recovered and abandoned property it is _____.
1 year
90 days
What is the cost for the Sheriff Service Fees?
$60 for in state and out of state complaints
How long will recordings be retained for?
A minimum of 30 days
How long do you have to notify parents of the arrest of a juvenile? 2-108
48 hours
Can you enforce an out of state protective order? 17-105.9
Yes - to the extent that they are enforceable in Maryland
Who is in charge of the Prescription Take-Back locker? 16-110
CIB Bureau Commander
Who will take custody of the contents in the Prescription Take-Back locker?
Property Manager
How far from an unknown hazmat incident do you stage? 12-708.2
At least 1500 feet upwind
What investigative methods may be used during an IA? 7-405
a. Laboratory or medical examinations
b. Photographs of employees
c. Line-ups, including employees
d. Submission of financial disclosure
statements
e. Use of instruments for the detection of
deception
f. Review of in-car camera
What is the distance from which radio’s are turned off from IED’s? 14-350
500 feet
Who’s decision is it to evacuate the courthouse?
Judges’ primarily
Clerks in their absence
Deputies will know the following sections from memory. 0-104
Arrest, use of force, handling of prisoners, vehicle operations, pursuit
What is a commissioned officer? 0-401
LT or higher
No OT
What is a non-commissioned officer? 0-401
F/Sgt or Detective Sgt or lower
CALEA
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
DARE
Drug Abuse Resistance Education
How long does a Deputy have to report being arrested, cited or the subject of any criminal or civil offense with the appropriate bureau commander? 1-804
Within 24 hours
How long does a Deputy have to report being a defendant in a civil lawsuit related to official duty to Assistant Sheriff? 1-804
Within 24 hours of notice of suit
What are some instances in which the on-call commander must be notified? (? Of agency liability or cause heightened community interest) 2-103
a. Deputy involved shooting
b. Deputy involved accident
c. Deputy involved domestic
d. Death or suicide at jail
e. barricade
f. pursuits
g. homicide
h. and other serious events
How many cash accounts does the CCSO have? 3-104
5
i. Petty cash-amanda
ii. Fingerprints-amanda
iii. Civil process-Civil Process
iv. Sheriff monies-Civil Process
v. Covert funds-DEU supervisior
Who is responsible for the covert fund and master ledger of transactions? 3-104.4
DEU Supervisor
Property that is subject to inventory 3-106.2
Anything of significant value, electronic access items, badges and computer and office equipment $50+
What is the shoe reimbursement amount? 3-305
$100
How do you wear collar brass for non-commissioned officer? 3-306.4
a. on the shirt collar ½” back
b. exception- On class A jacket-a F/Sgt will
show rank on sleeves of jacket ½” below
patch and on the collar at all times
How do you wear rank insignia for noncommissioned officer? 3-306.9
½” below patch-on the shirt and class a jacket
How do you wear the patch?
½” below the shoulder seam
How can you wear a mustache? 3-402.1
Not to extend over upper lip line or extend more than ½” beyond corner of mouth
How can you wear tattoos? 3-404(2019)
a. None visibly displayed on face, head, neck
or hands, with exception of commitment
band tattoo around a single finger
b. Sheriff can order an employee to wear the
uniform to shield them from the public
c. To avoid wearing long pants or shirt-the
employee should obtain prior approval
from Sheriff or his designee for any tattoo
visible to the public while in uniform
Inspections are conducted when? 3-800
Quarterly
When will supervisors or their designee visit satellite offices? 3-802
At least once a week
Deficiencies documented on a Form 71
Promotion percentages? 4-307
6%
Promotion to LT is 12%
If it falls between two range steps, the higher is awarded
Accrual of Annual leave? 4-319.1
a. 0-2 years - 10 days
b. 3-5 years - 12 days
c. 6-10 years - 15 days
d. 11-19 years - 20 days
e. 20+ - 25 days
Annual leave must be requested by? 4-319.2
30 days in advance
Excess annual leave carried over? 4-319.3
a. 30 days in first five years of work
b. 6 years-35 -100 days of leave
c. Excess over that is auto converted to sick
Infancy leave must be requested by when? 4-320.2
24 hours in advance
Holiday leave requests? 4-321.2
24 hours in advance or N/A if does not cause manpower issues
Comp Time? 4-322
Max of 240 hours
Must be used within 6 months
Sick leave use? 4-327.4
Notice within 3 hours of duty or ASAP
Confidential A&S reports? 4-327.7
“Confidential” written on it and delivered directly to the Sheriff or Asst Sheriff
When using sick leave an initial A & S report completed4-327.6
a. Every 7 days after do an interval
b. When duty status changes
c. When admitted or released from hospital
d. When returning to duty and not fully
recovered
e. When form needs amending
f. ***when sick leave used for significant
time-interval completed every 14 days
When do you report pregnancy? 4-327.9/5-202
a. As soon as verified
b. After the six week check up she will notify
Attendance Control Officer when expected
to return to full duty
c. Disability/Return to duty certificate
required for any absence of 3 or more
consecutive days. A final A&S when
returning to full duty
Leave granted by the Sheriff? 4-329.1
a. Unpaid leave of absence up to 30 calendar
days per occurrence
b. 30 days + req. County Administrator
Leave granted by County Administrator? 4-329.1
a. Upon recommendation of Dept. Head and
Director of Personnel, 31 and up to 90 days
b. 90+ req. BOCC
c. With BOCC approval can grant up to 12
calendar months
Tuition reimbursement? 4-332.5.1
a. No more than 6 credits per semester and
no more than 15 per fiscal year
b. Requires at least a C or Pass for AA or
Bachelors, B for Graduate
c. 80% of cost covered, to include
registration, lab and telecourse fees
What is the probationary period upon appointment? 4-505
1 year
What happens at the end of the probationary period? 4-505
a. At least 30 days prior to end of prob.
Period an End of Probation Report
b. Including why
Training lodging/meal covered? 4-604.3, 4
Provided only to business functions of 60 miles away from 20678
What rank must you be to become an FTO?
Min TWO YEARS on
How many hours are in the DARE training program? 4-617
80 hours
How many years are required to become DFC?
3 years
2 years with CCSO
Laterals can do so after 2 years
To be promoted to DFC what is required? 4-702
a. Pass a written exam with 70% or +
b. At least 30 days prior to promotion
eligibility Detailed report must be
completed by supervisor recommending
promotion
c. Can’t have a below sat eval in the last 2
eval periods
When is the DFC test administered? 4-702
Bi-annually on the first Tuesday in June and December
What is required to become CPL? 4-703
a. 4 years exp
b. 3 years with CCSO and 1 year in previous
rank
What is required to become SGT? 4-703
a. 5 years exp
b. 4 years with CCSO and 1 year in previous
rank
What is required to become F-Sgt? 4-703
a. 6 years exp
b. 5 years with CCSO and 1 year in previous
rank
What is required to become LT? 4-703
a. 7 years exp
b. 6 years with CCSO and 1 year in previous
rank
How are ties broken in promotional processes?
a. First is by time in grade in current rank
b. Seniority
c. Sheriff’s ranking
Rule of 5?
Sheriff can pick any one of top 5 on list for promotion 4-705
Promotional probationary period?
6 months
If unsatisfactory performance occurs, MAY be demoted to previous rank
Actions from below sat evals? 4-805
a. Counsel prior to 90 days of next eval
period to allow time to correct
b. Two unsat evals?
-Ineligible for step next budget year
c. 3 unsat evals?
-Termination process began
Grievance exclusions? 4-903
a. Job performance and performance ratings
b. Oral or written warnings
c. Step withholding based on unsat evals
d. Policy decisions by the sheriff
e. Ending of temp promotion
f. Non selection for position or promotion
from a group of qualified applicants
What is the informal grievance procedure?
a. Speak w/ supervisor w/in 5 working days
b. Super will respond in writing in 5 working
days
What is the formal grievance procedure?
a. Detailed report to bureau commander
following the informal grievance
b. Must be filed within 10 working days
Who is a first line Supervisor?
Corporal
Who is a second line Supervisor?
Sergeant
What forms of punishment are there? 4-1204
a. Written
b. Summary punishment
c. Emergency suspension
d. Trial board action
-loss of leave, suspension, demotion,
dismissal
Summary punishment cannot exceed what? 4-1208
a. Three days of leave
b. $150.00 fine
What is the time frame of a hearing for an emergency suspension?
24 hours
Hour restriction for secondary employment? 4-1304
No more than 16 hours worked in a 24 hour period (deputy must notify when this is exceeded)
Sexual Behavior in a patrol car
E violation
Failure to search a prisoner incident to arrest
C violation
Allowing a prisoner to escape due to negligence
C violation
Horseplay with taser
E violation
Time limit for brutality complaints 4-1202/LEOBR
a. will be notarized and Must be filed within
90 days
b. Unless filed in 366 days after alleged
brutality, an investigation that may lead to
disciplinary action may not be initiated and
an action may not be taken
What is the maximum light duty status per calendar year? 5-203
a. 28 days
b. Excluding pregnancy
c. no county vehicle driver on light duty
d. assigned vehicle will be parked at the office
Drug testing procedures 5-204.2, .4
a. Quarterly 10 employees tested-
Commander of IA oversees program
b. Will report within 2 hours for testing upon
notification-should the employee not be
able to make the test within 2 hours, notice
must be made to DER and explain why,
notice will follow with written memo to
DER prior to end of shift
c. It will take about 24-72 hours to obtain
specimen
Mutual aid agreements are between? 6-300
Charles, Saint Mary’s, Anne Arundel County PD
Dominion deputy assignments 6-402
10 deputies-must be deployed within 30 minutes on request
Expunge of records 7-203
Annually unfounded, non-sustained or exonerated complaints will be purged after a three year period
Investigation time requirements?7-401
a. To be completed within 90 days
b. Departmental’s will be completed within 30
days
c. Should an investigation not be completed
within 120 days a detailed report to the IA
commander must be done documenting
why
Investigative methods that may be used to complete an investigation of personnel 7-405/ conflicts with 1-803
a. Lab or medical exams
b. Photos of employees
c. Line-ups, including employees
d. Financial statements
e. Polygraph
f. Review of in-car video
Conclusion of investigation time frame
a. 10 calendar days-the asst bureau
commander will provide recommendation
to bureau commander.
b. 10 DAYS!!!!
Deputy involved shooting responsibilities? 7-501.1
a. Welfare of deputies
b. Suspect apprehension
c. Evidence preservation
d. Witness ID
Deputy involved in death or serious physical injury to another?
a. Placed on a non-duty status with pay-
Admin Leave
b. Within 10 days of occurrence Admin
Bureau Commander will ensure that
affected deputy attends an initial
counseling session
Respiratory neck restraint? 8-202
Not trained or recognized, but Deadly force
Discharge of firearm exception?
To call for assistance when no other means available
Deputy responsibilities upon suspension
a. Surrender all issued weapons
b. Weapons will be turned over to the
Property manager
Time limit to have taser downloaded? 8-613.5
Within 72 hours or at the direction of the Taser Coordinator
Blue Team use of force time to be completed? 7-501.1
a. To be completed by the end of shift-if cant
be done by deputy, supervisor will do
b. Deadly force is to be completed within 5
days of the occurrence
Firearms instructor qual score?
a. Pistol expert
b. At least 90%
Lost or stolen weapon? 8-1102
Loss/Damage report to Agency Armorer, Asst Sheriff and Command Staff
Foreign nationals
a. When arrested or detained they must be
advised of their right to have their consular
officials notified
b. Traffic stops do not apply
Deputy flights for CCSO
a. Airline notification letter to airline security
office
b. Airline and flight numbers
c. Names of deputies
d. Verification of sworn officers
e. Verification that officers have attended
Federal Aviation Flying Armed Training
Program
f. Name of prisoner
g. **Deputies will carry five copies of this
letter
h. Only low-risk prisoners may be transported
The duty officer will ensure ? minute face to face contact with prisoners
30 minutes
If a student is arrested for a reportable (serious) offense superintendent must be notified by? 9-603
Within 24 hours
High school age juvenile arrest?
Contact school liaison officer by email or copy of report
How long can a juvenile be securely detained? 9-615
a. 6 hours
b. When actually placed in a cell or
handcuffed to a stationary device
Do juveniles have explicit rights to have parents or guardians present during questioning?
No
Juveniles must be separated by sight and sound of adults? 9-704
Yes
Except when being fingerprinted and photographed
Who signs a search warrant?
District or Circuit Court Judge
How long is a search warrant valid upon issuance?
10 days
Following service of a search warrant, how long do you have to return service?
a. 10 days, to the issuing judge
b. With inventory of seized property
Who must be notified prior to applying for a search warrant? 10-202
a. CIB assistant bureau commander
b. Before the warrant can be submitted for
signature the affiant must have it approved
by CIB assistant bureau commander and
SA office
Is a deputy required to disclose a confidential informant for a search warrant? 10-203.3
No
What is considered curtilage?
a. Enclosed yard
b. Farmers barn, separated by a driveway
from his house 70 yards away
c. Trash can under a stone porch of a house
What priority is a bomb threat?
Priority 2
A non-sworn passenger will not engage in any pursuit without supervisor approval
True
Road Blocks
a. Deadly force
b. Use only unoccupied CCSO vehicles
Deadly force is used, who is contacted?
On call commander
PIT?
Not deadly force
Stop Stick deployment? 11-311
Vehicles with 4 or more tires travelling above 10 mph
How long do the in car video record prior to an event? 11-603.6
30 seconds
How often are you to download your in car video? 11-607
Once per week unless on extended leave
