Rules And Reg 2

Question 1

What is Rule 102 about?

Answer 1

The Conduct and General Responsibilities of Department Personnel

Question 2

Who does Section 1 of Rule 102 apply to?

Answer 2

All members of BPD, sworn and civilian

Question 3

What does Section 3 state about conduct?

Answer 3

Conduct must be favorable on and off duty

Question 4

Define Neglect of Duty as per Section 4.

Answer 4

When you’re supposed to do something and you don’t, or you do something you’re not supposed to do

Question 5

What is stated in Section 6 regarding superior officers?

Answer 5

Superior officers are accountable for their subordinate’s actions

Question 6

What is required of BPD personnel regarding residency according to Section 7?

Answer 6

Must live in Boston and notify of any change of address/phone within 24 hours

Question 7

What must be done with directives and orders according to Section 8?

Answer 7

Must obey orders then appeal improper orders, and notify of conflicting orders to the superior officer causing it

Question 8

What does Section 9 require regarding respect?

Answer 8

Must treat ALL respectfully at ALL times, on/off duty

Question 9

List the requirements for reporting for duty as stated in Section 10.

Answer 9

• On time and place specified
• Physically and mentally fit for duty
• Properly equipped and cognizant of the info required for duty
• Accountable for all new orders and information

Question 10

What is the maximum number of hours an officer can work in a 24-hour period according to Section 10?

Answer 10

Cannot work more than 18 hours unless in emergencies

Question 11

What is the 90 Hour Rule?

Answer 11

Cannot work more than 90 hours in 1 week, with exceptions for public safety

Question 12

What does Section 11 prohibit regarding uniform?

Answer 12

No earrings or studs in uniform

Question 13

What does Section 12 state about sleeping on duty?

Answer 13

May NEVER sleep on duty

Question 14

What does Section 13 say about alcohol and tobacco use on duty?

Answer 14

NEVER use alcohol on duty and NEVER tobacco ANYTIME

Question 15

What is prohibited regarding alcohol storage according to Section 15?

Answer 15

Can NOT store alcohol at any police property or vehicle

Question 16

What must be done with prescription drugs as per Section 16?

Answer 16

Must be used correctly and notify in writing before the next tour of duty

Question 17

What is the duty of officers on duty regarding calls for service as stated in Section 17?

Answer 17

Must respond to any call of service or help

Question 18

What is prohibited in uniform according to Section 11?

Answer 18

No earrings or studs.

Question 19

What is prohibited while on duty according to Section 12?

Answer 19

May NEVER sleep on duty.

Question 20

What is prohibited on duty according to Section 13?

Answer 20

May NEVER use alcohol or tobacco ANYTIME.

Tobacco use is not allowed regardless of state or country.

Question 21

What must be ensured about alcohol use off duty according to Section 14?

Answer 21

Must not be obnoxious, offensive, or discrediting.

Question 22

What is prohibited regarding alcohol storage according to Section 15?

Answer 22

Can NOT store alcohol at any police property or vehicle.

Question 23

What is prohibited regarding drug use according to Section 16?

Answer 23

Can NOT use drugs.

Prescriptions must be used correctly and must notify in writing before the next tour of duty.

Question 24

What is required when on duty according to Section 17?

Answer 24

Must respond to any call of service or help.

Question 25

What is prohibited while on duty according to Section 18?

Answer 25

Can NOT engage in personal business.

Question 26

What should not be publicly stated according to Section 19?

Answer 26

Do not publicly state your opinions.

Question 27

What must be provided in official capacity according to Section 20?

Answer 27

Must give name, rank, badge number, and do so in a civil manner. Must also carry ID at all times.

Question 28

What is prohibited regarding charity according to Section 21?

Answer 28

Can give to charity but not in uniform, and don't solicit anything.

Question 29

What is the policy on gifts according to Section 22?

Answer 29

NO GIFTS! If someone tries to bribe you, report to supervisor.

Question 30

What is required for report submission according to Section 23?

Answer 30

Submit all reports on time, and they must be truthful and complete. ## Footnote Can't knowingly enter false info; violation is a termination.

Question 31

What is prohibited regarding evidence according to Section 27?

Answer 31

Don't withhold, manufacture, or alter evidence.

Question 32

What is prohibited regarding recommendations according to Section 28/29?

Answer 32

Can't recommend any services or commercial products.

Question 33

What is the policy on political activity according to Section 30?

Answer 33

Can't do political activity in the city, but you can vote.

Question 34

What is required for a second job according to Section 33?

Answer 34

Can't have a second job that conflicts; need written approval.

Question 35

What is required regarding mutual protection according to Section 34?

Answer 35

Must respond to all calls for help from another officer.

Question 36

What laws must be obeyed according to Section 35?

Answer 36

Must obey all local, state, and federal laws.

Question 37

What must be done if a complaint is made against you according to Section 36?

Answer 37

Must notify commanding officer in writing and verbally within 24 hours or ASAP.

Question 38

What should be done in family situations according to Section 37?

Answer 38

Deal with the emergency then step aside.

Question 39

What should be done in off-duty BPD situations according to Section 38?

Answer 39

Notify Operations and request a Superior Officer.

Question 40

What is prohibited regarding associations according to Section 39?

Answer 40

DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH CRIMINALS (know or should know).

Question 41

What is the BPD Mission Statement?

Answer 41

The Boston Police Department is dedicated to working in partnership with the community to fight crime, reduce fear, and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Our Mission is Community Policing.