RELIEF FROM DUTY

Question 1

RELIEF FROM DUTY

Answer 1

Deputies whose response to resistance action has resulted in death or serious injury will be removed from
line duty pending an Administrative Review of the incident. Any level of supervisor may order relief
from duty. At the Sheriff’s discretion, “relief from duty” is defined as administrative leave or temporary
assignment elsewhere in the Sheriff’s Office that does not require official/sworn duty. Deputies relieved
from duty under these circumstances may be referred to professional counseling.

Question 2

RELIEF FROM DUTY

Answer 2

In the event of an accidental discharge of a firearm where no injury or damage has occurred, Deputies will
be relieved from line duty pending remedial weapons qualification.

Question 3

RELIEF FROM DUTY

Answer 3

Deputies will be relieved from duty if they fail to successfully complete weapons qualification.