Sergeant study

Question 1

First line supervisors shall do all of the following to promote safety in the work environment except

Answer 1

act as a safety officer for the station/bureau

Question 2

an employee is under investigation becuase of a citizen’s complaint. a member of the media asks you to reveal the facts of the incident. the reporter reminds you of the rights of the press to receive and report information that concerns the public. you should

Answer 2

refer the reporter to the departments public information officer or facility commander

Question 3

a supervisor should realize that the performance of unpleasant duties is generally

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unavoidable it is part of the responsibility of a leader

Question 4

as a tool for effective supervision, discipline is best viewed as

Answer 4

training

Question 5

a field supervisor is called to the scene of an incident involving two patrol deputies and a citizen who is upset about the deputy’s conduct. there is enough informaiton available to believe that there may be some sustance to the complaint. the sgt. responsibility is to

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take a report of the complaint and notify the bureau or station commander as soon as possible

Question 6

the following are examples of a sheriff sgt.’s duties

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plans, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of deputies
inspects personnel equipment and property
assists in analyzing, developing, and recommending operating programs and procedures
prepares detailed staff reports

Question 7

operations package originals and the control sheet will be maintained in each station for a minimum of

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10 years

Question 8

what are the two things that have to occur after forced entry has been made and the supervisor has been informed

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photographic documentation has to be made if damage occurs and a written report made

Question 9

the following 4 factors should be considered in deciding whether to initate or continue a pursuit

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a. seriousness of originating felony and relationship to community safety
b. actions of the fleeing suspect represent a serious threat to public safety
c. safety of pursuing deputy
d. weather and road conditions

Question 10

During a Pers interview, if the employee takes out a tape recorder and begins recording the interview you should

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allow the employee to record

Question 11

California penal code 834c (consular notification) mandates that law officers must

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a. advise the arrestee of his/her right to have consular officals promptly notified of arrest
b. make appropriate notifications to consular officials
c. permit correspondence and visits if the foreign national is booked or is detained for more than two hours

Question 12

what are 4 area components of dept value statement

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integrity, loyalty professionalism, and leadership

Question 13

for a supervisor to use discipline productively, rather than destructively, it should be

Answer 13

administered immediately in an impersonal manner

Question 14

to effectively change behavior, the most critical factor in applying any disciplinary action is that the action

Answer 14

must be administered promptly

Question 15

a supervisor should realize that the performance of his subordinates will tend to meet the standard of the owrk that

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the supervisor is willing to accept

Question 16

825 PC requires that arrested persons be taken without unnecessary delay before the magistrate within

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48 hours except weekends and holidays

Question 17

search warrant documetns are held by the court and are available for inspection after

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execution and return of the warrant

Question 18

an on duty employee reports that he stepped into a pot hole and twisted his ankle. he says that its nothing serious and should not require attention. you should

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immediately send him for medical evalutation and complete the necessary workers comp forms

Question 19

during a pursuit, two units are involved and advise there are four suspects inside of the vehicle, and likely armed. You should

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increase the number of the units in the pursuit

Question 20

during a pursuit, the involved deputy does not inform you of the speed, reason for the pursuit and the number of occupants. you should

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cancel the pursuit due to the lack of information

Question 21

while checking a work area in the jail, you overhear a group of deputies complaining about the sexual jokes being told in the break room. when you ask on of the employees he tells you they were just kidding. your should

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take the information seriously and investigate the matter thoroughly

Question 22

according to the sheriff’s value statement. we will serve with honor and vitality. our professionalism dictates critical self appraisal and objective analysis…we will do all of the following except

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be flexible in our principle of professionalism

Question 23

a deputy is given an order he feels is a direct contradiction to general orders or rules shall:

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obey the order to the best of his ability

Question 24

discipline for offenses where the level of discipline ranges from a written reprimand up to 24 hours may be administered by a

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station commander

Question 25

an officer who had reasonable cause detained aperson for questioning. the man drew a gun and fired at the officer. the officer returned fire. the suspect ran. other officers joined in chasing the suspect. in regards to the first officer the sgt. should have asked him for details of the events and then

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had him assist in apprehending the suspects and as soon as possible relieved him of the investigative responsibilities

Question 26

for a supervisor to use discipline productively rather than desctructively it should be

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thoroughly documented and placed in teh individual's file

Question 27

To efffectively change behavior the most critical factor in applying any disciplinary action is that the action must be administered

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positively

Question 28

FMLA provides certain benefits for workers who are off work for an extended period of time due to personal or family medical conditions. FMLA paperwork must be provided to the employee and submitted to payroll upon the use of how many hours of sick leave?

Answer 28

40 hours

Question 29

a juvenile supect is detained in a burglary investigation. When if ever should the juvenile's parents be notified? w

Answer 29

within two hours

Question 30

all juveniles receive Miranda warnings even when no questions are asked. does beheler negate the need for miranda

Answer 30

beheler does not negate the need for Miranda

Question 31

the general order covering "emergency response" says

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lights an sirens continuously when in pursuit

Question 32

should you terminate a pursuit if it enters another jurisdiction

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no do not terminate a pursuit becuase it enters another jurisdiction

Question 33

span of control refers to

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the number of officers a sergeant can properly command

Question 34

the four basic plans of police management are

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reactive plans, contingency plans, operational efficiency plans, and strategic plans

Question 35

`you are a sergeant supervising a search warrant team. the team breaks a window making entry to the residence. the hoe owner is irate and requests information or repairing the damage. you should

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photograph the damage, driect the homeowner to the Clerk of the Board and Risk Management to file a claim and notify your LT in writing of the damage

Question 36

supervisors must review the department's pursuit policy with employees how often

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twice a year

Question 37

government code 3300 covers

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the peace officer's bill of rights

Question 38

in an OIS investigation who acts on behalf of the sheriff

Answer 38

PSB investigator

Question 39

Pers investigations are to be concluded in---------. the chief must be notified of the status every _______

Answer 39

30 days, 10 days

Question 40

who is the commander of the training and education bureau

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the Department Safety Officer

Question 41

While responding to a bomb threat, a supervisor should advise deputies to turn off their HTs within a

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4 block radius of the bomb site

Question 42

how often should supervisors audit MCD mail

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twice a year

Question 43

while working in the jail, a female deputy advises you another sergeant is sexually harassing her. you should

Answer 43

immediately advise the LT

Question 44

it is the sergeant's resonsibility at the scene of a hate crime to ensure the victim

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everyting will be done to make an arrest

Question 45

a sheriff service officer comes to you saying he/she was held over 20 minutes at the end of shift directing traffic at a collision. They state they have a doctors appointment tomorrow and would like to leave 20 minutes early in trade. You should...

Answer 45

tell the employee to submit a 344 for overtime and use sick leave for the doctor's appointment

Question 46

a seasoned deputy about to retire states that he accidently shot his television at home while cleaning a duty weapon. there were no injuries and nobody else was home at the time of the incident. he asks you to overlook the incident becuase of a concern that any disciplinary action would affect retirement pay. you should

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find out the basic information about the accidental discharge, notify the LT, and bein a personnel investigation

Question 47

a line organization has

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the most direct line of communication and command

Question 48

In cases of imminent danger a sergeant can

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implement the ewns system and advise the captain as soon as practical

Question 49

as a supervisor releasing investigation information to the news media, policy requires that consideration be given to the legal concerns of

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privacy, evidence, and due process

Question 50

who is allowed to follow a pursuit to the termination point after another jurisdiction has taken over the pursuit

Answer 50

a sergeant and one unit

Question 51

a deputy is involved in an OIS. the suspect goes into foot pursuit and ends up inside of a building an is not in custody and the scene is not deemed safe. as a supervisor you would ...

Answer 51

conitnue to allow your deputy involved in the shooting to keep his weapon until the susppect is taken into custody

Question 52

in dealing with others a person should

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deal with different people in different ways

Question 53

when a person asks for your interpretation of the requirements of a complex law generally it would be best to

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tell the person you cannot interpret the law. suggest seeking a professional opinion legal advice from a a lawyer

Question 54

you are approached by a person with a long and angry complaint concerning one of your coworkers, you should

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let them talk and advise them you will look into the matter

Question 55

if you as a sergeant are asked to discuss a complaint with an upset person it would be most effective to show

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that you are intested in an appreciative of the persons point of view

Question 56

When a state seeks to enforce a law within an Indian reservation under the authority of PL 280 what must be determined?

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whether the state law is criminal in nature, and thus fully applicable to the reservation, or civil in nature and applicable only as it may be relevant to private civil litigation in state court.

Question 57

What is title 18 as it applies to pl 280?

Answer 57

the federal penal code covering crime and criminal procedure.

Question 58

what is the definition of a pursuit

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an event involving one or more law enforcement officers attempting to apprehend a suspect who is attempting to avoid arrest while operating a motor vehicle by using high speed driving or other evasive tactics.

Question 59

what is the definition of a failure to yield

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refers to the actions of a vehicle operator who fails to stop or respond to the emergency lights and siren of a law enforcement vehicle. generally, the driver continues to travel forward below or at the speed limit. and still observes the rules of the road.

Question 60

when can a deputy initiate a pursuit

Answer 60

when it is reasonable to believe that a person in or on a motor vehicle has committed a felony offense or the driver is operating the motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and attempts to evade arrest or detention by fleeing in a vehicle.

Question 61

when should a pursuit be discontinued

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whenever the totality of objective circumstances known to the deputy or supervisor during the pursuit indicates that the present risks of continuing the pursuit reasonably appears to outweigh the risks resulting from the suspect(s) escape.

Question 62

how many vehicles allowed in a pursuit

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limited to two vehicles (excluding supervisors and k-9 units with supervisor approval; however, number of units will vary with the circumstances. a deputy or supervisor may request additional units to join if after assessing the factors outlined above, it appears the number of deputies involved would be insufficient to safely arrest the suspect(s).

Question 63

can a reserve deputy enter a pusuit

Answer 63

Level III reserve shall not operate a department marked vehicle in a pursuit. Level I and II reserve may operate a dept. vehicle in pursuit if Level I is in compliance with the policy for a full-time deputy sheriff, level II only when accompanied by a full time deputy sheriff and in compliance with policy