S220- Code of Conduct

Question 1

S220-

Answer 1

Code of Conduct

Question 2

The term “________” includes all vendors, contractors and volunteers of the department.

Answer 2

employee

Question 3

We provide essential public service and responsible for_____ _____ _____ while maximizing _______ and minimizing taxpayers costs

Answer 3

care custody and control
public safety

Question 4

Integrity and Creativity are ____________

Answer 4

paramount

Question 5

The term “_________” includes detainees and pre-arraignment arrestees

Answer 5

inmate

Question 6

The department has zero tolerance for ________ _________

Answer 6

domestic violence

Question 7

Improper or illegal conduct will not be _________

Answer 7

tolerated

Question 8

An employee’s position with the department is one of _______ and ________(professional and public)

Answer 8

responsibility and public trust

Question 9

An employee’s uniform, badge, ID or other official insignia shall be used only as required in the course of his/her ________

Answer 9

official duties

Question 10

Employees are _________ from using their official positions to secure privileges for themselves or others

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prohibited

Question 11

__________ must be clearly worn at all times while on duty

Answer 11

ID badges

Question 12

All employees must provide a minimum of _______ written notice of resignation to the D/HR

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2 weeks

Question 13

Employees must provide a minimum of ______ notice of intent to retire, using the appropriate form, for superannuation to D/HR

Answer 13

45 days

Question 14

Employees must report all other employment to_____, failure to do is grounds for discipline

Answer 14

D/HR

Question 15

The affairs of the Department and inmates are confidential, and any discussion on these subjects shall be limited to that which is necessary in the performance of ones _______

Answer 15

duties

Question 16

Any unauthorized disclosure of ____________ shall constitute just cause for disciplinary action

Answer 16

confidential information

Question 17

An inmate’s criminal history and related information are protected by law, and may only be released to authorized persons in regards to _______

Answer 17

CORI

Question 18

Details of any department investigation are confidential and the release of any information, unless authorized by a _______, will be grounds for discipline

Answer 18

Supt.

Question 19

Official records, papers, reports or copies thereof shall not be removed from any Department facility without specific instruction or prior permission from the ______________ except as is necessary in the performance of one’s duties

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facility Superintendent

Question 20

Formal tours of the institution may be arranged through the ________________________ or _____________

Answer 20

Office of Communications and External Affairs (OCEA) or the facility Superintendent.

Question 21

Unless assigned to _______, employees may conduct tours only with prior approval of the facility Superintendent

Answer 21

OCEA

Question 22

Employees are encouraged to publish or speak on subjects related to their position, but must first obtain approval from the ______ ________

Answer 22

Special Sheriff

Question 23

Only the _____________ or _____________or ______________, may make statements to the media or release news statements or bulletins concerning the business of the Department

Answer 23

Sheriff or the Chief of External Affairs, or their designees

Question 24

Conform behavior to the ethical standards required by law to include __________ (distributed yearly)

Answer 24

conflict of interest

Question 25

The _______________ reserves the right to determine whether or not the media will be permitted entrance into any facility

Answer 25

facility Superintendent

Question 26

Employees shall not ____________ or engage in any activity that could lower the morale of another employee or disrupt the work environment, and will be discreet in the discussion of personal matters

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foster discontent

Question 27

Employees may not conduct investigations unless approved by a ___________________or_________

Answer 27

facility Superintendent or the ADS/SID

Question 28

Employees shall not _____________ against anyone who reports misconduct nor retaliate against anyone who cooperates in an__________

Answer 28

retaliate investigation

Question 29

When interacting with inmates, employees must act solely in the furtherance of the department’s mission to provide for the ______ and ______ of inmates.

Answer 29

custody and care

Question 30

Staff shall protect inmates from physical, emotional or sexual abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, __________________ and _______________

Answer 30

discrimination and sexual harassment.

Question 31

___________ against inmates for exercising their rights under any Department policy, state or Federal law is strictly prohibited

Answer 31

Retaliation

Question 32

Employees must not give inmates the impression that staff are in conflict with one another, since such impression may lead to ________________

Answer 32

manipulative behavior

Question 32

Employees shall not discuss _____________ with, or in the presence of, inmates except as required by their duties

Answer 32

Department business

Question 33

Employees are prohibited from all forms of _______and buying or selling, whether directly or indirectly, with inmates.

Answer 33

bartering

Question 34

_____________shall not accept a fee, gift, gratuity or any item of value from an inmate.

Answer 34

Employees

Question 35

Employees shall maintain professional and proper ______ with inmates and must consult with their _______ if they are unclear about boundary issues

Answer 35

boundaries supervisor

Question 36

It is recommended that employees not associate with, accompany, correspond or have an intimate or personal relationship with any___________ or ______ of any state or county facility except as is required by their duties.

Answer 36

inmate or former inmate

Question 37

If, however, an employee has or intends to have such contact or relationship, they must first notify the ____________ in writing

Answer 37

facility Superintendent

Question 38

Employees must notify the _______ if a relative or personal friend is committed to a Department facility

Answer 38

Superintendent

Question 39

Employees are _______ from reporting contact with relatives after their release from Department custody

Answer 39

exempt

Question 40

Any employee contact with an inmate’s relatives or friends that results in the receipt of information relative to the commission or possible commission of a crime regarding Department operations or security must be reported in writing to a __________ OR ______ within ____________

Answer 40

facility Superintendent or the ADS/SID twenty-four (24) hours

Question 41

Employees _________ accept a fee, gift, gratuity or any item of value from an inmate's family, friends, or any person acting on their behalf.

Answer 41

shall not

Question 42

Employees shall not provide any fee, gift, gratuity, or any item of value to an inmate's family, friends, or any person acting on his/her behalf except as is required in the performance of their duties or as otherwise instructed by the _____________.

Answer 42

facility Superintendent

Question 43

The Department will not tolerate the presence of illegal _____ OR _______ on its premises

Answer 43

drugs or alcohol

Question 44

Any employee who, under doctor's care or otherwise, is required to take medication while on duty that may affect their performance in any way must report this fact to _________ and the ____________

Answer 44

Human Resources Superintendent

Question 45

If the medication is brought onto Department property, it must not be kept on person in the ____________; and it must be limited in amount to the ________ required during the work day

Answer 45

secure perimeter dosage

Question 46

No employee may dispense or give medicine of any type, prescribed or not, to an inmate unless the medication is administered, by a licensed nurse, physician or dentist, or expressly authorized by the _____________

Answer 46

Superintendent or his/her designee

Question 47

Any health problem, injury, or restriction which may affect an employee's job performance, or for which an employee may require an accommodation, must be _____________ and reported to ____________.

Answer 47

medically documented Human Resources

Question 48

Such documentation must satisfy the following requirements:

Answer 48

* Be an original; * Be written on the stationery of the health care provider * Contain an original signature of the health care provider * Clearly state the specific physical restrictions the employee has due to the illness or injury * And specify the expected duration of the restriction(s).

Question 49

All documentation is subject to review and resubmission every ________ days

Answer 49

ninety (90)

Question 50

If an employee is suspended for any reason, they may not work an overtime shift, a paid detail, or an OCEA event during the _____________ period comprising said suspension

Answer 50

twenty-four hour (24)

Question 51

No employee may work for the Department for more than ___________ hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period and, after working seventeen (17) hours, must not work in any capacity for ________ hours before returning to duty

Answer 51

seventeen (17) SEVEN (7)

Question 52

Employees must not engage in any activity while working which might__________ or_______ them from the performance of their duties.

Answer 52

interfere or distract

Question 53

Reading materials, other than official Department publications, are prohibited while posted in a housing unit or control booth/center unless authorized by the ________________

Answer 53

facility Superintendent.

Question 54

Cell phones are prohibited inside the secure perimeters of the Jail and HOC unless authorized by the _____________, and then only in the area(s) specified

Answer 54

facility Superintendent

Question 55

All employees, regardless of their employment status (e.g. on leave of absence or suspension), must report ___________ any involvement with law enforcement officials including, but not limited to, an investigation, arrest, allegation of domestic violence, issuance of a restraining order, or court appearance.

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in writing

Question 56

Such reports shall be made to the ___________ within _________ hours of the involvement with law enforcement officials, or prior to the commencement of the employee's ____________, whichever is sooner

Answer 56

facility Superintendent twenty-four (24) next shift

Question 57

If the facility Superintendent is unavailable, reports shall be made to the _____or______ at the appropriate facility

Answer 57

AS/OPS or ADS/OPS

Question 58

If an employee's ID, badge, or uniform articles which bear official Department insignia, are lost, stolen or otherwise unaccounted for, a written report shall be filed immediately with _____

Answer 58

SID

Question 59

Department letterhead is for official Department use only, and no alterations may be made or used without explicit authorization from the ______________

Answer 59

Special Sheriff

Question 60

Upon separation from service for any reason, employees _______ return all issued equipment, badges, ID cards, policy and training manuals/CDs, and any other Department property in their possession.

Answer 60

must

Question 60

Employees must report suspected ________ to a facility Superintendent or the _______, unless the employee has a reasonable belief that such an internal report would result in ____________ by the employer.

Answer 60

criminal activity ADS/SID retaliation

Question 61

If an employee reasonably believes that making an internal report of suspected criminal activity would result in retaliation by the employer, then the employee must immediately make an external report to the _________, ___________, _____

Answer 61

Boston Police Department (BPD), the Massachusetts State Police (MSP), or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Question 62

Employees are ___________ to report in writing all significant events regarding Department operations or security in which they are involved or about which they have personal knowledge.

Answer 62

required

Question 63

These reports must be submitted promptly, but no later than the end of the _________, unless specifically authorized otherwise.

Answer 63

employee’s shift

Question 64

Reports must be submitted to the____________, unless instructed otherwise by an __________ or Department policy.

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immediate supervisor investigating official

Question 65

Employees must also file a written report whenever ordered to do so by any_____, _____, _____ authorized to conduct an investigation. Employees must be truthful and cooperate if requested by ____ (or any other office or individual appointed to conduct an investigation) to submit to an interview, whether or not the employee has previously submitted an oral or written report.

Answer 65

supervisor, SID, or any other Department official SID

Question 66

All reports generated in the course of an employee’s duties shall be treated as_________, in accordance with paragraph C (2), above.

Answer 66

confidential communications

Question 67

Employees may not exchange duties or swap days or hours of work without prior authorization of their _____________

Answer 67

Shift Commanders

Question 67

Failure to report, false reporting, incomplete reporting or inappropriately collaborating or interfering with another employee in the preparation of a report, may result in _________________ and/or__________.

Answer 67

discipline and/or criminal prosecution

Question 68

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all employees and excessive __________ or tardiness will be dealt with firmly

Answer 68

absenteeism

Question 69

If off-duty but advised by any means that an emergency exists at any Department facility, all executive staff members, uniformed officers and medical staff must contact their respective _____________ and report for ______ if so ordered.

Answer 69

supervisors duty

Question 70

Swaps cannot be used to significantly ______ the employee’s regular work schedule

Answer 70

alter

Question 71

If an employee does not understand a regulation, policy, post order or other directive, the employee is expected to seek explanation or clarification from their immediate ___________

Answer 71

supervisor

Question 72

Provisions of these and other rules may be temporarily waived or modified in an emergency by order of the __________ or ______________

Answer 72

Sheriff or a Superintendent

Question 73

_______ to report in writing to ________ change of residential address, home #, and emergency contact. (Employee needs to update GIC etc.)

Answer 73

72hrs Director of HR

Question 74

All new employees acknowledge in writing that they rec’d______________ and _____________ (acknowledgment kept on personnel file.)

Answer 74

policies and procedures

Question 75

Conversation with an inmate’s visitors shall be limited to that which is required by an employee's ___________

Answer 75

duties