S220- Code of Conduct Flashcards
S220-
Code of Conduct
The term “________” includes all vendors, contractors and volunteers of the department.
employee
We provide essential public service and responsible for_____ _____ _____ while maximizing _______ and minimizing taxpayers costs
care custody and control
public safety
Integrity and Creativity are ____________
paramount
The term “_________” includes detainees and pre-arraignment arrestees
inmate
The department has zero tolerance for ________ _________
domestic violence
Improper or illegal conduct will not be _________
tolerated
An employee’s position with the department is one of _______ and ________(professional and public)
responsibility and public trust
An employee’s uniform, badge, ID or other official insignia shall be used only as required in the course of his/her ________
official duties
Employees are _________ from using their official positions to secure privileges for themselves or others
prohibited
__________ must be clearly worn at all times while on duty
ID badges
All employees must provide a minimum of _______ written notice of resignation to the D/HR
2 weeks
Employees must provide a minimum of ______ notice of intent to retire, using the appropriate form, for superannuation to D/HR
45 days
Employees must report all other employment to_____, failure to do is grounds for discipline
D/HR
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 _______
duties
Any unauthorized disclosure of ____________ shall constitute just cause for disciplinary action
confidential information
An inmate’s criminal history and related information are protected by law, and may only be released to authorized persons in regards to _______
CORI
Details of any department investigation are confidential and the release of any information, unless authorized by a _______, will be grounds for discipline
Supt.
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
facility Superintendent
Formal tours of the institution may be arranged through the ________________________ or _____________
Office of Communications and External Affairs (OCEA) or the facility Superintendent.
Unless assigned to _______, employees may conduct tours only with prior approval of the facility Superintendent
OCEA
Employees are encouraged to publish or speak on subjects related to their position, but must first obtain approval from the ______ ________
Special Sheriff
Only the _____________ or _____________or ______________, may make statements to the media or release news statements or bulletins concerning the business of the Department
Sheriff or the Chief of External Affairs, or their designees
Conform behavior to the ethical standards required by law to include __________ (distributed yearly)
conflict of interest
The _______________ reserves the right to determine whether or not the media will be permitted entrance into any facility
facility Superintendent
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
foster discontent
Employees may not conduct investigations unless approved by a ___________________or_________
facility Superintendent or the ADS/SID
Employees shall not _____________ against anyone who reports misconduct nor retaliate against anyone who cooperates in an__________
retaliate
investigation
When interacting with inmates, employees must act solely in the furtherance of the department’s mission to provide for the ______ and ______ of inmates.
custody and care
Staff shall protect inmates from physical, emotional or sexual abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, __________________ and _______________
discrimination and sexual harassment.
___________ against inmates for exercising their rights under any Department policy, state or Federal law is strictly prohibited
Retaliation
Employees must not give inmates the impression that staff are in conflict with one another, since such impression may lead to ________________
manipulative behavior
Employees shall not discuss _____________ with, or in the presence of, inmates except as required by their duties
Department business
Employees are prohibited from all forms of _______and buying or selling, whether directly or indirectly, with inmates.
bartering
_____________shall not accept a fee, gift, gratuity or any item of value from an inmate.
Employees
Employees shall maintain professional and proper ______ with inmates and must consult with their _______ if they are unclear about boundary issues
boundaries
supervisor
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.
inmate or former inmate
If, however, an employee has or intends to have such contact or relationship, they must first notify the ____________ in writing
facility Superintendent
Employees must notify the _______ if a relative or personal friend is committed to a Department facility
Superintendent
Employees are _______ from reporting contact with relatives after their release from Department custody
exempt
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 ____________
facility Superintendent or the ADS/SID
twenty-four (24) hours
Employees _________ accept a fee, gift, gratuity or any item of value from an inmate’s family, friends, or any person acting on their behalf.
shall not
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 _____________.
facility Superintendent
The Department will not tolerate the presence of illegal _____ OR _______ on its premises
drugs or alcohol
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 ____________
Human Resources
Superintendent
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
secure perimeter
dosage
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 _____________
Superintendent or his/her designee
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 ____________.
medically documented
Human Resources
Such documentation must satisfy the following requirements:
- 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).
All documentation is subject to review and resubmission every ________ days
ninety (90)
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
twenty-four hour (24)
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
seventeen (17)
SEVEN (7)
Employees must not engage in any activity while working which might__________ or_______ them from the performance of their duties.
interfere or distract
Reading materials, other than official Department publications, are prohibited while posted in a housing unit or control booth/center unless authorized by the ________________
facility Superintendent.
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
facility Superintendent
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.
in writing
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
facility Superintendent
twenty-four (24)
next shift
If the facility Superintendent is unavailable, reports shall be made to the _____or______ at the appropriate facility
AS/OPS or ADS/OPS
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 _____
SID
Department letterhead is for official Department use only, and no alterations may be made or used without explicit authorization from the ______________
Special Sheriff
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.
must
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.
criminal activity
ADS/SID
retaliation
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 _________, ___________, _____
Boston Police Department (BPD),
the Massachusetts State Police (MSP), or the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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.
required
These reports must be submitted promptly, but no later than the end of the _________, unless specifically authorized otherwise.
employee’s shift
Reports must be submitted to the____________, unless instructed otherwise by an __________ or Department policy.
immediate supervisor
investigating official
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.
supervisor, SID, or any other Department official
SID
All reports generated in the course of an employee’s duties shall be treated as_________, in accordance with paragraph C (2), above.
confidential communications
Employees may not exchange duties or swap days or hours of work without prior authorization of their _____________
Shift Commanders
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__________.
discipline and/or criminal prosecution
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all employees and excessive __________ or tardiness will be dealt with firmly
absenteeism
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.
supervisors
duty
Swaps cannot be used to significantly ______ the employee’s regular work schedule
alter
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 ___________
supervisor
Provisions of these and other rules may be temporarily waived or modified in an emergency by order of the __________ or ______________
Sheriff or a Superintendent
_______ to report in writing to ________ change of residential address, home #, and emergency contact. (Employee needs to update GIC etc.)
72hrs
Director of HR
All new employees acknowledge in writing that they rec’d______________ and _____________ (acknowledgment kept on personnel file.)
policies and procedures
Conversation with an inmate’s visitors shall be limited to that which is required by an employee’s ___________
duties
