R&R Exam Question Material Flashcards
2022 LT Exam:
A member is given an order he/she believes in good faith would result in a violation of the law. The member informs the issuing senior member of the possible violation but the order stands. What is the next step in this process and outcome possibilities?
The members SHALL be allowed reasonable time to confer with a more senior supervisory member or proper authority within his/her Division, and if the order is NOT overturned and the member REFUSES to obey such order, the member SHALL be accountable for any violations of these Articles.
2022 LT Exam:
Members SHALL NOT, in their official capacity, recommend or suggest in any manner the employment, procurement or support of any product, service, charity or proposed law or regulation unless first authorized by which person in their chain of command?
Colonel
Note: False answers are duty assignment supervisor, legal section, and under no circumstances.
2022 LT Exam:
What is the time period given for a member to report, in writing, any address/mailing change? Also, who does this go to?
Immediately;
to Supervisor who shall forward same to Director of HR.
- False answers given were combinations of immediately/within 30 days and to HR/Division Commander.
2022 LT Exam:
A lieutenant discovers that one of his/her members is the subject of a criminal investigation. The lieutenant has the authority to take what actions in this situation?
Recommend to the Division Commander that the member be placed on administrative leave WITH pay for a period not to exceed 5 work days
…BUT power to issue such relief SHALL be vested solely in the Division Commander.
2022 LT Exam:
A member who has served 1 year is formally charged with a violation of law. May the member request to be tried by a Trial Board consisting of the Colonel?
- Yes;
- Request SHALL be made in writing and subject to the Colonel’s approval.
2022 LT Exam:
What is the recommended range of discipline for the third instance of a Class D offense?
Suspension of not less than 10 days up to and including termination.
2021 LT Exam:
Regarding the use of tobacco in Department vehicles, what SHALL apply?
No member OR civilian employee SHALL smoke any tobacco product or possess any lit tobacco product in any Department vehicle, UNLESS the vehicle is assigned to the member or employee AND the member or employee is ALONE in said vehicle.
2021 LT Exam:
What information SHALL a member furnish to any person requesting that information when they are on-duty or acting in an official capacity?
- Exemptions exist when withholding such information in performance of duties or when authorized by senior supervisory member or proper authority are appropriate.
- Name
- Current duty assignment
- ID number
2018 LT Exam:
Supervisory members SHALL remain accountable for ___________ by employees under their charge.
A. Any failures or misconduct, but not omissions.
B. Any misconduct or omissions, but not failures.
C. Any failures or omissions, but not misconduct.
D. Any failure, misconduct, or omission.
D. Any failure, misconduct, or omission.
- Difficult question with wordplay.
2018 LT Exam:
How SHALL supervisors report violations of MSP R&R, P&P, Orders, and Directives committed by employees?
Through channels, to the Division Commander and as appropriate to the Colonel/Superintendent.
2022 SGT EXAM:
MSP members should be guided in their decision-making processes by subscribing to certain fundamental principles. These principles include all of the following EXCEPT _________.
A. encouraging all other members of the MSP to fully appreciate the responsibilities of their office.
B. being true to our obligations as custodians of public property.
C. striving for full coordination of effort in all official relationships.
D. endeavoring to elevate the standing of the LE profession in the public mind and to strengthen public confidence in the MSP.
B. being true to our obligations as custodians of public property.
Notes:
- This difficult question mixes the Code of Ethics answer with the Principles which were the remaining “false” answers all specifically pertaining to Principles.
- Be wary of these types of questions.
2022 SGT EXAM:
Supervisory members SHALL report any unusual occurrence that may have an adverse impact upon the MSP, through channels, to the ________.
A. Troop Commander and, as appropriate, to the Division Commander.
B. Division Commander and, as appropriate, to the Colonel/Superintendent.
C. Colonel/Superintendent.
D. OPIA
B. Division Commander and, as appropriate, to the Colonel/Superintendent.
Note:
- Already says through channels and much of R&Rs go to Division Commander. Be careful of fakes.
2022 SGT EXAM:
A probationary member makes repeated infractions of an MSP policy. What will apply in this situation?
A. The infractions shall not be considered evidence of unsatisfactory performance because of the member’s probationary status.
B. The infractions shall be considered evidence of unsatisfactory performance only if ill intent can be proven on the member’s part.
C. The infractions shall be considered evidence of unsatisfactory only if negligence can be proven on the member’s part.
D. The infractions SHALL be considered PRIMA FACIE evidence of unsatisfactory performance.
D. The infractions SHALL be considered PRIMA FACIE evidence of unsatisfactory performance.
2022 SGT EXAM:
If any member shall bring a civil action, or directly or indirectly commence negotiations for settlement for damages for personal injuries incurred while in the performance of his/her duty, he/she shall immediately notify the ____ , through channels and in writing, and file with him/her copies of any complaint(s) or allegation(s), and any notification of settlement(s), and also the final disposition of the action or negotiation.
A. Troop Commander
B. Division Commander
C. Director of Human Resources
D. Colonel/Superintendent
D. Colonel/Superintendent
Note: The key words here are civil action. Note this question is the whole section of 5.20 and goes to the Colonel under Article 5.
2022 SGT EXAM:
A member finds himself/herself in the position to undertake an investigation that is not part of his/her regular duties. Which of the following shall apply in this situation?
A. He/she may not do so without obtaining permission from his/her immediate supervisor without exception.
B. He/she may not do so without obtaining permission from the Division Commander without exception.
C. He/she may not do so without obtaining permission from his/her immediate supervisor unless the exigencies of the situation require immediate action, in which event his/her action(s) and the reason(s) therefore shall be reported as soon as possible to his/her immediate duty supervisor or proper authority.
D. He/she may not do so without obtaining permission from the Division Commander unless the exigencies of the situation require immediate action, in which event his/her action(s) and the reason(s) therefore shall be reported as soon as possible to the Division Commander or proper authority.
C. He/she may not do so without obtaining permission from his/her immediate supervisor unless the exigencies of the situation require immediate action, in which event his/her action(s) and the reason(s) therefore shall be reported as soon as possible to his/her immediate duty supervisor or proper authority.
Note: The entire section of 5.24 centers on Intervention. It references supervisory approval each time, for both this question’s topic and one pertaining to investigations by other members and other government agencies.
