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1
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True/False? Employees must have worked for the county for 12 mo (need not be consectutive) and at least 1250 hours during the preceding 12 mo to qualify for FMLA.

A

TRUE
Personnel handbook Section 18

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2
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Fresh pursuit in state: The arresting LEO is able to arrest the person anywhere in the state, keep them in custody, and return them to the jurisdiction in which the crime alleged to have been committed. True or False?

A

TRUE

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3
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When responding to an active shooter incident in which the shooter has been neutralized, what are a few actions that need to be completed quickly?

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Establish a command post, coordinate rescue efforts, establish a perimeter and staging area, preserve scene, clear building with SWAT

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After a Use of Force incident, a supervisor shall:

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Go to the scene, collect evidence, interview all parties, notify command, complete UoF report

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5
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After a departmental accident with injuries or a towed vehicle, within how many hours should a deputy complete a urinalysis and alcohol screening?

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32 hours (Supervisor manual 3.2)

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What forms must be filled out after a departmental accident?

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ACRS, Form 63-J (Departmental Collision), and county online accident forms (Risk Management forms), V-DOC
~ Supervisor Manual

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7
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What forms must be filled out after an on-duty injury?

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  1. Deputy completes page 1 of Risk Management form
  2. Supervisor completes page 2 of RM
  3. Online county workers comp form
  4. Authorization for medical release form ( I can’t find this form anywhere now - Amber)
    ~ Patrol Supervisor Manual 3.4
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8
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Chain of Command in the absence of the Sheriff?

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  1. Chief Deputy
  2. Law Enforcement Bureau Chief
  3. Operations Division Commander
  4. Administrative Services Division Commander
    GO 12.1.2
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9
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What other agencies have jurisdiction in Frederick County?

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  1. MSP (ooohhhhh yeahhhhh)
  2. Frederick Police
  3. Brunswick Police
  4. Thurmont Police
  5. Natural Resource Police
  6. Federal Park Rangers
  7. FBI
  8. Mt. Airy PD
    ~GO 2.1.2
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10
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Who is responsible for coordinating recruitment activities for FCSO?

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The personnel services commander
~ GO 31.2.2

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11
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True/False? A polygraph can be used as the single determinant of employment status?

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FALSE
~ GO 32.2.6

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12
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True/False? If an incident cannot be determined to have been caused/created as a result of another type of problem, it shall be considered a verified hate crime incident.

A

TRUE
~ GO 42.2 B

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13
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Who makes the decision to remove an FTO from the program after a supervisor forwards a memo supporting removal?

A

The division commander/director supporting the position
~ GO 33.4.3

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14
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How long must an injury take an employee out of their ability for full duty to be considered for light/restrictive duty employment?

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More than one week
~ GO 22.2.15

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15
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True/False? The Sheriff is not obligated to provide restrictive duty work assignments after on-duty illness/injury except as provided in current federal/state law?

A

TRUE
~ GO 22.2.15

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16
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True/False? The Sheriff is required to offer a temporary work assignment for a non-occupational injury/illness.

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FALSE
~ GO 22.2.15

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17
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True/False? In quid pro quo harassment cases, a single incident may be sufficient.

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TRUE
~ GO 26.1.3 D

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18
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True/False? A supervisor shall make the initial determination as to the reasonableness of a pursuit.

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TRUE
~ GO 1.5.4 ( Although one could argue its the initiating deputy. I can’t find this specific question language in the GO)

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19
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Can a Sergeant make the determination to emergency suspend an employee with pay pending a review from a higher authority?

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YES
~ GO 52.3.8

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20
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Must a written reprimand written by a Sergeant be approved prior to giving it to the employee?

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YES
~ GO 52.3.8

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21
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Who reviews an annual analysis of all pursuit reports?

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The Patrol Operations Administrative Lieutenant
~ GO 1.5.13

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22
Q

Whose responsibility is it to review annual training records with employees?

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Their supervisor at their annual evaluation.
~ GO 33.10.9

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23
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When should show-up identification procedures be used?

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Typically within 2 hours of the crime occurring
~ GO 42.3.5

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24
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Does a suspect have a right to an attorney prior to being asked to participate in a line-up?

A

YES. If they waive the right, it must be in writing prior to the line up occurring
~ GO 42.3.7

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25
Q

Promotion Process: Reviews of written examination questions and the answer key must be scheduled with the Personnel Services Commander within ____ business days following notification of test results.

A

5
~ GO 34.1.3

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26
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The Early Warning System will be activated by the Personnel Services Commander when an employee has received ___ occurrences from any single category or ___ or more occurrences from all categories combined within a 12 month period.

A

2, 3
~ GO 35.1..10

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27
Q

Which form is used to submit a court continuance?

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42-J
~ GO 13.1.8

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28
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Motorcycles may not be operated when the windchill is below degrees.

A

32
~ GO 41.13.6

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29
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Accidental firearm discharges that occur off-duty must be reported within ___ hours.

A

24 ( Can’t find this in the GOs now - Amber)

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30
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A collision reconstruction investigation is due within

A

30 days
~ GO 82.1.9

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31
Q

Members of FCSO may enforce all laws while outside geographical boundaries of Frederick
County when a crime is committed in their presence

A

True
~ GO 2.1.10

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32
Q

FCSO is committed to providing services that are fair, impartial, and effective while holding
employees to the highest standards of (3)

A

Efficiency, Morality, and Professionalism
~ GO 1.1.3 Vision

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33
Q

For vehicle tow notifications, leaving a message for the registered owner is a valid notification

A

False
~ GO 66.1.8

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34
Q

The bureau chief will meet with DFRS how often?

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Annually (I’m not wasting time on finding the GO for this)

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35
Q

An annual review of agency practices to include citizen concerns is forwarded to

A

The Sheriff
~ GO 1.2.4

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36
Q

Coordination and Oversight of the grievance process is done by ____

A

Personnel Supervisor
~ GO 25.1.2 (recently changed from Personnel Commander)

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37
Q

All legal process expires after 90 days?

A

False
~ GO 74.1.1 B

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38
Q

Deposits of legal process fees are made how often?

A

Weekly
~ GO 74.4.1 F

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39
Q

Supplemental reports are submitted directly to

A

Supervisors Review Box

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40
Q

Written directives will be maintained, updated, and stored in electronic format by

A

Accreditation Coordinator
~ GO 12.2.2

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41
Q

An employee must have been employed for _________ prior to using annual leave.

A

6 consecutive months
~ GO 22.2.5

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42
Q

Are temporary protective order files entered into NCIC?

A

Yes
~ Just trust me… not looking for the GO

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43
Q

Upon request and approval, in advance by the Sheriff, regular employees are eligible to receive a total of work weeks of family leave (paid or unpaid) during any 12 month period.

A

12 weeks
~ GO 22.2.14

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44
Q

Line supervisors may be assigned investigations of complaints of insubordination?

A

True
~ GO 52.2

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45
Q

Chemical munitions may only be deployed by a SWAT member or other trained personnel with authorization from ____________

A

A Commander
~ GO 1.4.3

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46
Q

Personnel shall not discharge their firearms under which circumstance:

A

1) A warning
2) At or from a moving vehicle (w/ exceptions)
3) To apprehend a fleeing misdemeanant

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47
Q

Use of O.C. spray for other than training will be documented on what forms?

A

1) Incident report
2) Use of Force

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48
Q

It is the responsibility of the_____________ to ensure that incidents involving the discharge of a taser are investigated and documented.

A

Division Commander
(Can’t find this on a quick lookup -Amber)

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49
Q

The Sheriff will meet monthly with:

A

1) Chief Deputy
2) Law Enforcement Bureau Chief
3) Corrections Bureau Chief
~ GO 12.1.4

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50
Q

Patrol supervisors will have a maximum of deputies assigned for direct supervision.

A

15
~ GO 41.1.9

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51
Q

A review of recruitment activities will be conducted_________

A

Annually
~ GO 31.2.2.

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52
Q

Only ammo listed on the is permitted to be carried and used by FCSO personnel.

A

Specification Approval Sheet

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53
Q

The maximum number of annual leave days an employee can carry over from one calendar year to the next is

A

30 days
~ GO 22.2.5

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54
Q

You cannot polygraph anyone under the age of

A

14
~ GO 42.2.6

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55
Q

The law enforcement act of _________ exempts qualified current and former officers from state law prohibited the carry of concealed weapons/handguns.

A

2004
(I can’t find this anywhere. It may be voided -Amber)

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56
Q

Detectives have days to submit a supplement report after the initial supplement.

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30
~ GO 42.1.13 (Can someone look this up and help me reason between 30 and 10)

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57
Q

All in-service training must be submitted to MPCTC by ________to be used in the upcoming year.

A

January 1st
(Can’t find this on quick lookup -Amber)

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58
Q

CI files contain four things:

A

1) Payments made to informant
2) Photo with date
3) info received
4) Informant sheet
~ GO 42.1.8 (There is more listed in the GO)

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59
Q

During inclement weather, a bicycle can be utilized after consultation between who?

A

Bicycle deputy and on-duty supervisor
~ GO 41.13.7

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60
Q

FCSO personnel shall not be employed in any capacity in other business, trade, occupation, or profession; while employed by FCSO, except as established by policy and approved by

A

The Sheriff
~ Rules of conduct 11-0

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61
Q

Crime scene will be processed for fingerprints AFTER any physical evidence has been collected

A

True
~ GO 83.2.1

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62
Q

____________ is tasked with reviewing promotional test prior to its use to ensure that it is job related and non-discriminatory

A

Frederick County Human Resources
~ GO 34.1.1

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63
Q

Annual analysis of grievances filed by employees is conducted by who?

A

Personnel Supervisor
~ GO 25.1.7 (recently changed from Personnel Commander)

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64
Q

During an administrative investigation at the request of _________________________they will submit to an investigation.

A

Competent Authority
~ Rules of Conduct 13-0

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65
Q

Contract agreements to governmental entities within Frederick County is review annually by

A

Fiscal Services Division
(Can’t find this - Amber)

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66
Q

Analyzed crime info will be disseminated to the___________ on a _________ basis

A

Operations Division Commander; monthly basis
~ GO 15.1.1

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67
Q

Can a deputy make a custodial arrest for any “must appear” offense in the fine schedule?

A

NO

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68
Q

Who is responsible for the planning and research component of FCSO?

A

Fiscal Services
~ 14.1.1

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69
Q

Comp time must be approved in advance by a supervisor

A

True

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70
Q

A polygraph examiner does OR does not have the authority to disqualify an applicant?

A

Does Not

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71
Q

The FCSO utilizes an early warning system to identify agency employees who may require

A

Agency Intervention Efforts
~ GO 35.1.10

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72
Q

Any contract for service will include guidelines for ______

A

Local Ordinance Enforcement

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73
Q

Employees taking possession of property will attempt to notify the owner within

A

3 Days

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74
Q

How many consecutive work days may an employee call in sick and need a doctor’s note to return?

A

3 Days

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75
Q

Any member taken hostage has no authority regardless of rank

A

True
~ GO 73.1.3 D

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76
Q

Pursuit reports will be submitted within _____ hours of the receipt from the primary deputy.

A

24 Hours

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77
Q

Student interns must be how old?

A

18 years old
~ GO 31.3.5 ( Previously 17 yo)

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78
Q

Two exceptions to the light duty policy are:

A

Pregnancy
Workers Comp

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79
Q

The oath of office is administered by who?

A

Circuit Court Clerk

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80
Q

How long will reprimands remain part of an employee’s personnel file?

A

Evaluation period
~ GO 52.3

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81
Q

How long is the probationary period for entry-level and Correctional deputies?

A

18 months

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82
Q

All sworn deputies may carry approved personal owned firearm between the caliber .380-.45?

A

False - Only non-probationary deputies

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83
Q

How often are individual training records reviewed?

A

Annually

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84
Q

Within what time frame must a departmental collision report be completed?

A

End of Shift

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85
Q

An EAP referral only requires ________ and _________

A

Name and Date of referral

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86
Q

Can a stolen vehicle or a vehicle used in connection with a criminal activity be processed at the scene?

A

Yes

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87
Q

Offenders held in non-secure area outside the secure detention area, may NOT be secured to themselves.

A

FALSE
~ GO 72.9.4

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88
Q

Who shall be notified immediately if there is a prisoner escape?

A

Patrol Operations Commander

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89
Q

At least ________ days prior to the end of the rating period, employees will be notified in writing if their performance is unsatisfactory.

A

90

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90
Q

Who has the authority to use the special operations van?

A

Patrol Operations Commander

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91
Q

Complaints made against agency personnel, where the complainant has a pending criminal or traffic case in court directly involved with the complaint, may be deferred until the final
adjudication of their case in court

A

TRUE

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92
Q

A deputy may NOT stop a person for the sole purpose of completing an FIR.

A

TRUE

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93
Q

Domestic violence occurs when a person commits any of the following offenses:

A

1) Physical injury
2) Sexual assault
3) Property crime

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94
Q

If there is a high vapor density cloud at the LEC, personnel should shelter in the workroom?

A

FALSE
~ GO 40.1.6

95
Q

An EP may only be made if the petitioner believes that there is reason to believe that the person
presents danger to life and safety.

A

True

96
Q

During an NTAS imminent threat level, a request should be made to have the generator fuel level topped off?

A

TRUE
~ GO 41.2.12 A 3 f

97
Q

Impact Munitions can be used to:

A

1)Provide protection to the skirmish line
2)Protect the gas lines
3) Target individuals

98
Q

Strip searches will only occur when there is _______ and _________ cause

A

Reasonable and Articulable

99
Q

Who is responsible for the total evacuation of the LEC during a bomb threat?

A

Patrol Operations Commander

100
Q

FCSO employees can handle suspicious packages?

A

FALSE
~ GO 46.1.12 C

101
Q

Who is responsible for search and rescue in Frederick County?

A

FCSO (C’mon on guys, you know it’s Aviation) “Troopers gonna troop”

102
Q

If the incident cannot be determined to have been caused or created as a result of any other type of problem, the incident shall be considered a _________ hate crime incident.

A

Verified

103
Q

If a team supervisor recommends removal of FTO, he shall forward a memo to the __________ supporting this.

A

Division Commander/Director

104
Q

Restricted duty may be offered to employees who are temporarily unable to perform the full scope for more than how many days?

A

7 days (1 week)

105
Q

Before applying discipline procedures, employee’s must be fully aware of regulations affecting their immediate work environment.

A

TRUE

106
Q

A continuous course of conduct is required to establish quid pro quo claims?

A

FALSE - A single incident may be sufficient

107
Q

What section of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Traffic law is revoked registration defined?

A

13

108
Q

You must work for the county for 12 consecutive months and 1250 hours during the preceding year to qualify for FMLA?

A

FALSE - Doesn’t need to be consecutive

109
Q

Personnel early warning system will activate when 2 occurrences from a single category or 3
occurrences from all categories within a 6 month period.

A

FALSE - 12 month period

110
Q

A detainee must be seen face to face every ____ minutes:

A

30

111
Q

The______________ and _________________ will review report status reports on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance of required criteria such as proper call type;s classification and case disposition codes.

A

Patrol Shift Commander
CIS Supervisor

112
Q

How often will the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a tabletop or full-size exercise
to train and assess the capabilities of the EOP and IC.

A

Biennially

113
Q

TRUE or FALSE: The Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Bureau allows employees to inquire about a person’s immigration status during any Law Enforcement activity to include but not limited to: traffic contacts, field contacts, arrests, investigations, and general law enforcement contacts with the public we serve.

A

FALSE

114
Q

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is required to make notification to the designee of School
Superintendents in the event of the arrest of students for reportable offenses identified in section
within _________ hours of the arrest or as soon as practicable.

A

24
~ GO 44.2.16

115
Q

NIS deputies engaging in undercover activities shall have ______ cover officers when making hand to hand purchases of narcotics or other contraband.

A

2

116
Q

What are the Non-supervised specialized assignments:

A

K9 handler
Polygraph Operator
~ GO 16.2.1

117
Q

No employees may enter secondary employment without making proper application and receiving written authorization from the______.

A

The Sheriff
~ GO 22.4.4 F

118
Q

Regarding fresh pursuit in state, a LEO engaged in fresh pursuit of person who committed
misdemeanor in the presence of LEO in the jurisdiction in which the LEO has power to arrest may (2 items)

A

Arrest the person anywhere in the state and hold the person in custody
Return the person to the jurisdiction in which a court has proper venue for the crime alleged to
have been committed by the person

119
Q

The FCSO mission statement indicates that men and women and officers must hold themselves to the highest standards of what?

A

Performance, and ethics

120
Q

Who has primary responsibility for oversight, management, monitoring and furtherance of Frederick County’s goals in respect to affirmative action and equal opportunities?

A

Human Resources Director

121
Q

Employee observed another agency employee engaged in unreasonable UOF or who became aware of violation of department policy, state / federal / local ordinance must intervene and notify a supervisor

A

TRUE

122
Q

Hostile work environment usually requires a pattern of offensive conduct

A

TRUE

123
Q

Supervisor will make the initial determination of reasonableness of pursuit

A

TRUE

124
Q

Deputy on restricted duty must attend all court

A

True
~ GO 13.1.8 I

125
Q

UOF restricting blood flow to brain for purpose of incapacitation

A

VASCULAR NECK RESTRICTION

126
Q

May use Sheriff’s Office vehicle for all secondary employment

A

FALSE

127
Q

The number of hours an employee may work secondary employment during on duty days will be a maximum of how many?

A

5 Hours

128
Q

Can a member involved in an incident which activated a CISM team response be utilized as a peer debriefer?

A

NO

129
Q

Complaints alleging excessive use of force against any agency employee must be filed within____ days of the incident occurring, in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of
Rights.

A

366

130
Q

A copy of all reports on investigations into firearms discharges will be forwarded to the:

A

Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs and Training Services

131
Q

If an employee is on sick leave, donated sick leave, extended sick leave, restricted duty, or FMLA leave for ___ or more working days, their assigned vehicle will be returned to headquarters until such time as the leave period ends.

A

5

132
Q

At least ___ days prior to the end of the rating period, employees will be notified in writing by
their supervisors if their overall performance is unsatisfactory or in need of improvement.

A

90

133
Q

True/False: A suspect be detained and compelled to participate in a line-up without probable cause to arrest.

A

FALSE

134
Q

True/False: All formal investigations of sworn employees will be conducted in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights.

A

TRUE

135
Q

What is a Purple Heart awarded for?

A

This award may be given to employees whose performance involves incidents
of physical confrontation which resulted in serious injury to the employee including but not
limited to severe punctures, severe wounds, fractures or concussions.

136
Q

True/False: In an emergency situation, where there is reasonable belief that an imminent threat of
serious bodily injury or death exists, chemical and/or specialty impact munitions may be deployed without authorization.

A

TRUE

137
Q

Who approves off duty and backup weapons?

A

the Bureau Chief with recommendations by the Sheriff’s Office Armorer.

138
Q

True/False: Off duty handguns can only be carried by Non-probationary sworn deputies.

A

TRUE

139
Q

This form must be completed and forwarded to the SWAT Commander for review PRIOR to entry being made on a search warrant.

A

FCSO Search Warrant Entry Assessment, Form 42-P,

140
Q

FMLA: Eligible employees may qualify for a total of ____ work weeks of leave (paid or unpaid)
during any 12 month period (measured backward from the first date the leave begins)

A

twelve (12)

141
Q

Bereavement Leave: Permission for leave for maximum periods of ___ working days, depending on need, shall be granted to any regular or probationary employee

A

three (3)

142
Q

The Sick Leave Donor Program is limited to ___ working days within 12 consecutive months.

A

30

143
Q

All entry-level Deputy Sheriff and Correctional Officer personnel must satisfactorily complete
an ___ month probationary period before being granted permanent status. The
probationary period for Deputy Sheriff will start at the time of being sworn.

A

18

144
Q

Each member will voluntarily complete a CPDF (Confidential Personnel Data File) file within thirty days of his/her appointment. The files will then be updated within ___ days for each Sheriff’s swearing-in ceremony (every four years), and any time the member wishes to make corrections or changes to his/her file.

A

30

145
Q

Who maintains the member’s CPDF (Confidential Personnel Data File)?

A

The member’s unit/team supervisor. This file must be returned (sealed) to the member should they leave the agency.

146
Q

Juveniles ____ years of age or older are all charged the same on a Juvenile Civil Citation
for possession of alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana in the amount of less than 10 grams.

A

7
~ GO 44.2.7 C

147
Q

The following are classifications provided for final disposition of employee misconduct:

A
  • Administratively charged
  • Not administratively charged
  • Unfounded
  • Exonerated
    ~ GO 52.2.6 H (Recently changed)
148
Q

In what two locations can the hobble restraint be used?

A

Upper Leg and Ankle Restraint

149
Q

Sworn members of the Sheriff’s Office holding the ranks of Deputy and Deputy First Class may
be rotated through ____ day temporary lateral assignments, such as Criminal
Investigations and Court Security, as part of the Sheriff’s Office career development program.

A

30 (thirty)

150
Q

What information will the supervisor advise the Personnel Services Commander of regarding an employee’s EAP referral?

A

The employee’s name and the date of the referral

151
Q

Up until what age is a child considered critically missing?

A

Any child 17 and under

152
Q

Under OJJDP regulations, juvenile delinquent offenders (juveniles accused of committing
criminal-type offenses that would be a criminal offense if committed by an adult) may be held
in the secure detention area for up to ___ hours for the purpose(s) of identification,
processing, release or transfer to a juvenile facility.

A

six (6)
~ GO 44.2.4 D

153
Q

If a stolen vehicle, a vehicle used without the authority of the owner, or a vehicle used in
connection with criminal activity is recovered, the investigating deputy will:

A

Arrange for the vehicle to be processed at the scene for evidence, if applicable.

154
Q

Examples of when Administrative Reviews by the OPC may be authorized include, but are not limited to:

A

a. Use of deadly force incidents;
b. Use of force incidents involving serious bodily injury;
c. Use of force incidents involving domestic animals;
d. Critical Incidents involving a high probability of litigation; and
e. All other matters when authorized by the Sheriff and/or Bureau Chief.
~ GO 52.2.6 B 3

155
Q

True/False: Offenders held in non-secure areas, outside the secure detention area, may be secured to
themselves or a movable object, such as a chair, if deemed necessary.

A

TRUE

156
Q

Sworn employees assigned to the Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) shall be required to
submit to an annual drug test how often?

A

each year (once per calendar year)

157
Q

Sworn employees regularly assigned to the Narcotics Investigation Section (NIS) shall
submit to drug testing every _______?

A

four (4) months

158
Q

All sworn and non-sworn employees assigned to the Evidence unit shall submit to drug
testing every _____ ?

A

four (4) months

159
Q

If a prisoner escapes, who will be immediately notified?

A

The Patrol Operations Commander

160
Q

True/False: All strip searches MUST be approved by an on-duty supervisor prior to their being
conducted.

A

TRUE

161
Q

As a general policy, the SWAT van is limited to the needs of the SWAT Team. While the
SWAT Team has priority use, the ________________________ has the authority to use the
van for emergency situations which supersede the needs of the SWAT Team.

A

Patrol Operations Commander

162
Q

A complainant who has a pending traffic or criminal case will have ______ days after the adjudication of their case in court to contact Internal Affairs to re-initiate the formal complaint.

A

thirty (30)

163
Q

What form is needed when an employee reports to the County’s Occupational Health Services Provider after an injury/illness?

A

Authorization for Medical Services form completed by the supervisor, if applicable.

164
Q

Can personnel work any extra-duty or secondary employment while on restricted duty?

A

NO

165
Q

In every instance where a summons or subpoena is received too late for a member to be able
to attend court the ________________ will be notified.

A

The Court Liaison (The Court Liaison will notify the State’s Attorney’s Office and the District Court Clerk’s Office)

166
Q

True/False: A deputy may not stop a person for the sole purpose of completing a FIR.

A

TRUE: The person may be stopped if the deputy has reasonable grounds to believe the individual has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime; or when the deputy has in their possession or is aware of an outstanding arrest warrant for the individual

167
Q

Domestic Violence occurs when a person commits or attempts to commit one of the
following types of offenses against a current or former spouse or a person with whom he/she
has, or has had, an intimate relationship:

A

a. An act that causes physical injury;
b. An act that places one in fear of physical injury to self or others;
c. Sexual assault;
d. Property crimes;
e. Violation of an Interim, Temporary, or Final Protective Order;
f. False imprisonment;
g. Stalking; or
h. Harassment

168
Q

If either party in a domestic situation is a member of a criminal justice agency (particularly
the responding officer’s own agency) an ________________ will be called to the scene either to
monitor or to take charge of the situation.

A

an on-duty supervisor

169
Q

A Missing Child/Juvenile is defined by Maryland Code as a person under the age of ?

A

18

170
Q

The Maryland State Police (MSP) will set the Maryland Amber Alert Plan in motion only upon
requests made by law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office personnel authorized to make such a
request will be the:

A

Criminal Investigation Supervisor, Patrol Commander or the Special
Operations Commander

171
Q

True/False: Child abduction by a non-custodial parent is NOT a case which would routinely meet the
Amber Plan criteria. Unless, the investigating personnel can articulate a reasonable suspicion
that the parent intends to physically harm the child.

A

TRUE

172
Q

What is any reported act which appears or is perceived by the victim(s) to have been motivated all
or in part by race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, disability, national
origin, or because another is homeless?

A

A Hate Crime

173
Q

All hate crime incidents must be classified as one of the following:

A
  1. Verified - To be classified as a hate crime, either or both of the following conditions must be
    met:
    a. The act must have been motivated by race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation,
    gender, disability, national origin prejudices, or because a person is homeless; and/or
    b. The act or incident is perceived by the victim as being motivated by the above.
  2. Unverified - Those acts or incidents where the evidence is conflicting, incomplete,
    inconclusive, and/or insufficient to be considered as a verified hate crime.
  3. Unfounded - Acts or incidents that race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender,
    disability, national origin, or because a person is homeless were not a motivating factor; or the
    reported act or incident never occurred (a false report).
174
Q

True/False: A petition for emergency evaluation may be made only if the petitioner has reason to believe the individual presents a danger to the life and safety of the individual or others.

A

TRUE

175
Q

Will deaf or hearing impaired people ever be charged for the cost of an auxiliary aid needed for effective communication between them and a FCSO employee?

A

NO

176
Q

Detectives assigned a follow-up investigation will make every effort to contact the complainant within ___ hours.

A

48

177
Q

True/False: Show-up identification procedures should only be used soon after a crime has been
committed, typically within two hours, or under exigent circumstances, such as the near
death of the only available witness.

A

TRUE

178
Q

Who May Be Photographed:

A
  1. Anyone who has been arrested.
  2. Anyone who has been issued a criminal or civil citation.
  3. Anyone stopped on "reasonable suspicion" of criminal activity.
  4. Anyone photographed as a result of a surveillance operation.
  5. When an individual is detained on the premises that is the subject of a search warrant
    during the execution of the warrant.
179
Q

A ___ __ _____ form will be completed by the Team Leader of the SWAT Team whenever
the team conducts a tactical operation.

A

Use of Force; The Use of Force Form will be completed and attached
to the After Action Report and the Post Incident Reports submitted by the Team Leader and
Team Members. The Use of Force Report will be submitted through the Chain of Command
with the After Action Report.

180
Q

Bomb Emergencies: No additional radio transactions should be made within a ___block area of the scene. This includes cellular telephones. A land line telephone should be used to maintain contact with the Communications Center.

A

two (Can no longer find this in the GOs. It says radio and cellular communication will be limited)

181
Q

Suspicious Packages : Level 1

A

Unopened with no evidence of a release of suspicious or harmful substance (Refer to study guide to see what to do as a supervisor)

182
Q

Suspicious Packages : Level 2

A

Opened with evidence of a release of a suspicious or harmful substance without Personal Distress (Refer to study guide to see what to do as a supervisor)

183
Q

Suspicious Packages : Level 3

A

With evidence of a release of a suspicious or harmful substance and with Personal Distress (Refer to study guide to see what to do as a supervisor)

184
Q

Suspicious Packages : Level 4

A

With Persons Down/Unconscious (Refer to study guide to see what to do as a supervisor)

185
Q

Suspicious Packages : Level 5

A

Level 5 is an explosion (Refer to study guide to see what to do as a supervisor)

186
Q

On request, must a person detained for suspicion of DUI be permitted a reasonable
opportunity to communicate with counsel before submitting to the chemical test for breath?

A

YES

187
Q

How many hours must a deputy wait to count a refusal of a breath test while waiting on the defendant’s attorney to administer their own test?

A

Two hours

188
Q

True/False: All on scene response requests for Victim Services Unit personnel after normal business
hours must be approved by the Criminal Investigations Commander.

A

TRUE

189
Q

With the exception of pregnancy, each approved light duty assignment will be for a temporary period
of _____ days and be re-evaluated _________.

A

30 days; monthly

190
Q

True/False: Unless authorized for the assignment, no county vehicles may be operated while on
restricted duty

A

TRUE

191
Q

Light duty personnel must turn in any issued ________, police identification and MPCTC card to the
Administrative Services Division Commander or designee.

A

weapons
~ GO 22.2.15 D

192
Q

Light Duty: Arrangements must be made with the _____________ to have assigned vehicles parked at
headquarters.

A

Fleet Manager

193
Q

Impact Munitions can be used to:

A

(1) Provide protection to the skirmish line.
(2) Protect the gas lines when riot control agents are deployed.
(3) Preemptively target individuals on whom charges already exist or whom, if apprehended,
will be charged, but are likely to flee if an arrest team approaches.

194
Q

What may only be deployed by SWAT or other trained personnel upon
authorization of a commander

A

Chemical Munitions

195
Q

LEC Evacuation: The __________ ____________________ _____________________, upon consultation with the Maryland State Police (MSP) (That’s right!) duty officer, will be responsible for giving the order to evacuate.

A

Patrol Operations Commander

196
Q

True/False: Most Troopers are incredibly good looking

A

DUH; TRUE!

197
Q

What is a Category A violation?

A

Conduct that has or may
have a minimal negative impact on
operations or professional image of the
law enforcement agency

198
Q

Examples of Category A violations:

A
  • Late for an assignment
  • Failure to provide identification
  • Loss of agency property
  • Parking violations
  • Failure to properly care for vehicle
199
Q

What is the disciplinary range action for Category A violations on first offense?

A

Formal written counseling to Letter of Reprimand (1st violation)

200
Q

What is a Category B violation?

A

Conduct that has or may
have a negative impact on the
operations or professional image of law
enforcement agency; or that negatively
impacts relationships with other
officers, agencies, or the public.

201
Q

What are some examples of Category B violations?

A
  • Rude/Discourteous to public
  • Failure to furnish name, id #, assignment
  • Failure to remain alert/awake on duty
  • Failure to submit required report
  • Working secondary employment while on duty
202
Q

What is the disciplinary range for Category B violations? (first offense)

A

Letter of Reprimand - up to 2 days loss of leave

203
Q

What is a Category C violation?

A

Conduct that involves a risk
to safety or that has or may have a
pronounced negative impact on the
operations or professional image of the
law enforcement agency or a member,
or on relationships with other officers,
agencies, or the public.

204
Q

What are some examples of Category C violations?

A
  • Failure to properly secure firearm
  • Failure to properly search a prisoner
  • Unauthorized vehicle pursuit - no injury
  • Discharging of firearm in violation of policy
205
Q

What is the disciplinary range for a Category C violation on the first offense?

A

2 days loss of leave/pay - to 4 days loss of leave/pay

206
Q

What is a Category D violation?

A

Conduct substantially
contrary to the values of the law
enforcement agency or that
substantially interferes with its mission,
operations, or professional image, or
that involves a serious risk to officer or
public safety, or intentionally violates
law enforcement agency policy.

207
Q

What are some examples of Category D violations?

A
  • Reporting to work with a measurable amount of alcohol
  • Unauthorized vehicle pursuit with injury
  • Failure to report an agency collision
  • Failure to provide/request medical assistance
208
Q

What is the disciplinary range for a Category D violation on the first offense?

A

5 days loss of leave/pay - up to 15 days loss of pay

209
Q

What is a Category E violation?

A

Conduct that involves
misuse of authority, unethical behavior
(not involving false reporting or false
statements), or an act that could result
in an adverse impact on an officer or
public safety or to the professionalism of
the law enforcement agency or a
violation of any misdemeanor.

210
Q

What are some examples of a Category E violation?

A
  • Using official position to avoid consequences of criminal law / incarcerable traffic offenses
  • Failure to report a use of force
  • Affiliation with a person/organization involved in criminal activity
  • Unnecessary force resulting in serious injury
211
Q

What is the disciplinary range for a Category E violation on the first offense?

A

15 days loss of pay - 25 days up to termination

212
Q

What is a Category F violation?

A

Any violation of law, policy, rule or
regulation which: foreseeably results in death
or serious bodily injury; or constitutes a willful
and wanton disregard of the law enforcement
agency’s mission, vision and values; or involves
any act or omission which demonstrates a
serious lack of the integrity, ethics or character
related to an employee’s fitness to hold their
position; or involves egregious misconduct
substantially contrary to the standards of
conduct reasonably expected, to include those
whose sworn duty is to uphold the law; or
involves conduct which constitutes the failure
to adhere to any condition of employment
required or mandated by law, including any 18
U.S.C. § 922(g) (Lautenberg) violations.

213
Q

What are some examples of a Category F violation?

A
  • False statements during investigations
  • Engaging in sexual behavior on duty
  • Intentional malicious/unjustified use of force
  • Tampering with evidence
214
Q

What is the disciplinary action for a Category F violation?

A

Termination

215
Q

The BWC will be inspected how often by a supervisor?

A

Monthly and noted on the monthly inspection form
~ GO 1.6.6

216
Q

Deputies, Corporals, ans Sergeants shall wear a BWC when…

A
  1. On duty, working extra duty, working secondary
  2. While operating a vehicle with emergency equipment
    ~ GO 1.6.6 B
217
Q

A BWC will be tested when?

A

Prior to going in service for shift, extra duty, or specialized assignment
~ GO 1.6.6 C

218
Q

The BWC will be activated for…

A

Legitimate and lawful law enforcement purposes
~ GO 1.6.6 D

219
Q

T/F A BWC will be activated for a strip search

A

False
~ GO 1.6.6 D

220
Q

T/F A BWC may be turned off if community members, witnesses, or victims wish to share information without being recorded

A

True but at deputy’s discretion
~ GO 1.6.6 H

221
Q

Recordings of a BWC may be viewed by a supervisor or command staff for:

A
  1. Review evidence
  2. Participate in an official investigation such as a personnel complaint, administrative
    inquiry, or a criminal or civil investigation
  3. Assess training value,
  4. Quality control
    ~ GO 1.6.10 B
222
Q

A supervisor must review the BWC recording of an incident when:

A
  1. Personnel is involved in a reportable use of force incident
  2. Personnel is injured during the performance of their duty.
  3. Personnel is involved in an incident that results in a fatality including, but not limited
    to, in-custody deaths and crashes or vehicular pursuits resulting in a fatality.
  4. Any incident that the personnel has tagged as being a potential complaint.
    ~ GO 1.6.10 B
223
Q

How many monthly reviews must a supervisor complete of their personnel’s BWC?

A

2
~ GO 1.6.10 B

224
Q

BWC recordings will be retained for ?? days unless they are tagged and categorized for
evidence or administrative retention for a longer period of time

A

90 days
~ GO 1.6.11

225
Q

Status offenses for juveniles may include:

A
  • Runaway
  • Truancy
  • Curfew violations
    ~ GO 44.2.4
226
Q

Juveniles 15 years of age or younger charged with any violation of the Maryland
Transportation Article willed be charged on a:

A

Department of Juvenile Services Referral Form
(44-A)
~ GO 44.2.7

227
Q

If a juvenile is to be taken into custody the following procedures will be followed:

A

a. the juvenile’s location,
b. the reason for the juvenile being taken into custody; and
c. instructions on how the parent, guardian, or custodian can make immediate inperson
contact with the juvenile.
~ GO 44.2.9 B

228
Q

Deputies may not conduct a custodial interrogation of a juvenile until:

A
  1. The juvenile has consulted with an attorney who is:
    a. retained by their parent, guardian, or custodian; or
    b. provided by the Office of the Public Defender
  2. The deputy has made an effort reasonably calculated to give actual notice to the parent,
    guardian, or custodian of the juvenile that the juvenile will be interrogated
    ~ GO 44.2.11
229
Q

The requirement of consultation with an attorney for a juvenile offender:

A
  1. may not be waived; and
  2. applies regardless of whether the juvenile is proceeded against as a juvenile or is
    charged as an adult.
    ~ GO 44.2.11 B
230
Q

Deputies will complete what forms before conducting a custodial interrogation of a
juvenile?

A

FCSO Forms 44-H (Advice of Rights – Juvenile) and 44-I (Parent/Guardian Notification Log)
~ GO 44.2.11 C

231
Q

T/F If the juvenile states they do not want to speak to the deputy, no interview or
interrogation will be conducted and the interaction will end.

A

True
~ GO 44.2.11

232
Q

What are the juvenile ages for charging?

A

Under 10 yo - may not be charged
10 yo -12 y - Only crimes of violence
13 yo and older - no restrictions

233
Q

A complaint of police misconduct filed with the PAB shall be forwarded to the FCSO within
how many days after receipt by the board?

A

3
~ GO 52.2.7

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