Residency Requirements

Question 1

Name the three groups of people that are subject to the residency rule.

Answer 1

Full-time members, reserves, and chaplains

Question 2

Sworn members (unless otherwise requested of the BOPC from the Chief of Police) must be a resident of Kansas City for how long prior to appointment?

a. One (1) year
b. Five (5) years
c. Six (6) months
d. As soon as possible after appointment

Answer 2

A. One (1) year

Question 3

Non-sworn members must be a resident of Kansas City for how long prior to appointment?

a. No later than nine (9) months after appointment or end of probationary period, whichever is greater.
b. No later than six (6) months after appointment or end of probationary period, whichever is greater.
c. No later than three (3) months after appointment or end of probationary period, whichever is greater.
d. One (1) year

Answer 3

A. No later than nine (9) months after appointment or end of probationary period, whichever is greater

Question 4

True/False: The residency requirement may be waived by the BOPC for a non-sworn member if the position requires special skills or qualifications and the applicant best qualified does not satisfy the residency requirement.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What is the cut-off date (grandfathered-in date) for the residency requirement (If the member moved into the city limits at any time, they will be required to stay within the city limits)?

Answer 5

January 12, 1984

Question 6

Who determines if a member is granted a temporary reprieve from the residency requirement?

a. Supervisor/Commander
b. Chief of Police
c. Major or above
d. Peers

Answer 6

B. Chief of Police

Question 7

What is the name of the Residency Requirement Form that all members must sign?

Answer 7

Residency Requirements, Form 5458 P.D.

Question 8

Name four (4) types of Proof of Residency that will be accepted by the department.

Answer 8

Utility bill/receipt, tax receipt, automobile registration, voter registration

Question 9

Name the form that must be completed when there is a change in Residency status.

Answer 9

Personnel Data Form 167 P.D.

Question 10

Who is responsible for making sure that all probationary police officers comply with residency requirements?

a. The Chief of Police
b. Major
c. Captain
d. Supervisor/Commander

Answer 10

D. Supervisor/Commander