Rules and regs

Question 1

Section 1

Answer 1

Applies to all members of bpd, sworn and civilian

Question 2

Section 3

Answer 2

Conduct must be favorable on and off duty

Question 3

Section 4

Answer 3

Neglect of Duty

Question 4

Section 6

Answer 4

Superior officers are accountable for their subordinates actions

Question 5

Section 7

Answer 5

Must live in Boston/change of address/phone must be notified in 24 HOURS

Question 6

Section 8

Answer 6

Directives and Orders A. Order - Must Obey -
B. Improper Order - must obey, then appeal
C. Conflicting order - promptly and respectfully notify, then obey

Question 7

Section 9

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Section 10

Answer 8

Reporting for duty
a. on time and place specified
b. be physically and mentally fit for duty
c. properly equipped and cognizant of the info required for duty
d. accountable for all new orders and information
e. Can NOT work more than 18 hours in a 24 hour period
i. Exceptions are for Emergencies only.
ii. Officers must immediately notify superior if ordered to work more than 18 hours.

Question 9

90 Hour Rule

Answer 9

Cannot work more than 90 hours in 1 week (08 SAT to 08 SAT) ii. Any tour of duty missed due to illness or injury, suspension or admin leave shall also be included in the calculation of the total of hours worked iii. Only includes actual hours worked (i.e. paid for 4 hr detail, but only
worked 2 hours)
iv. Exceptions: In the interest of public safety - Court appearances,
Mandatory overtime, Public necessity (emergencies)

Question 10

Section 11

Answer 10

no earrings or studs in uniform

Question 11

Section 12

Answer 11

may NEVER sleep on duty

Question 12

Section 13

Answer 12

many NEVER use alcohol on duty and NEVER tobacco ANYTIME
a. Tobacco use doesn’t matter the state or country, CAN NOT DO IT

Question 13

Section 14

Answer 13

use of alcohol off duty must not be obnoxious, offensive or discrediting

Question 14

Section 15

Answer 14

Can NOT store alcohol at any police property or vehicle

Question 15

Section 16

Answer 15

Can NOT use drugs
a. Prescriptions must be used correctly
b. Must notify in writing (26) before the next tour of duty

Question 16

Section 17

Answer 16

On duty, must respond to any call of service or help

Question 17

Section 18

Answer 17

Can NOT engage in personal business while on duty

Question 18

Section 19

Answer 18

Do not publicly state your opinion

Question 19

Section 19

Answer 19

In Official Capacity, must give:
a. Name
b. Rank
c. Badge #
d. In a civil manner
e. Must also carry ID on you at all times

Question 20

Section 21

Answer 20

Can give to charity but not in uniform, don’t solicit

Question 21

Section 22

Answer 21

No GIFTS: if someone tries to bribe you, 26 to supervisor

Question 22

Section 23

Answer 22

Truthfulness: a. submit all reports on time
b. reports shall be TRUTHFUL and COMPLETE
CCan’t knowingly enter false info
d. Violation is a TERMINATION

Question 23

Section 27

Answer 23

Don’t withhold, manufacture, or alter evidence

Question 24

Section 28/29

Answer 24

Can’t recommend any services or commercial products

Question 25

Section 30

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Section 33

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Section 34

Answer 27

Mutual Protection, respond to all calls for help from another officer

Question 28

Section 35

Answer 28

Must obey all local, state and federal laws

Question 29

Section 36

Answer 29

If a complaint has been made against you... a. must notify commanding officer in writing and verbally within 24 hrs or ASAP

Question 30

Section 37

Answer 30

In situations involving family, deal with the emergency then step aside

Question 31

Section 38

Answer 31

off-duty BPD situations, notify Operations and request Superior Officer

Question 32

Section 39

Answer 32

DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH CRIMINALS (know or should know)

Question 33

BPD Mission Statement

Answer 33

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