SGT Test Flashcards
Currently, the city of PSL is divided into two regions, five districts, and ___zones?
20 zones (200.022)
It is recommended that the span of control for first line supervisors no exceed ___ subordinates?
9 (200.022)
If an officer observes a deficiency during the pre-shift inspection of his patrol vehicle, he should ___?
Advise his supervisor immediately (200.012)
Any delays from roll call attendance must be authorized by the ___?
Shift supervisor (200.023)
Should traffic control be needed for an extended period of time at a crash scene, the shift supervisor well-arrange for office relief ____?
Every 2 hours (252.030)
Unless authorized by the shift supervisor, each officer will remain in his or her assigned zone and will not come to the station parking lot more than ___ prior to the completion of the shift?
15 minutes (200.023)
The boundaries of the department’s current zones were drawn____?
With consideration to the natural boundaries with the city.
Each squad within a field force will consist of ____ and two marked police units.
1 sergeant and 7 officers (200.036)
Crowd control formation consists of ___ when used as part of field force.
4 squads (200.036)
Determining whether or not to arrest an individual during a field force response is the responsibility of the ____, and it will be made only as a last resort.
Squad sergeant (200.036)
Any employee who observes another agency employee or other public safety associate, regardless of position or rank, using force that is clearly beyond what is objectively reasonable under the circumstances has a duty to____?
Intervene and take appropriate action in order to stop or attempt to stop the unreasonable force (710.IX)
The two categories of immediate activity as defined within the department’s stratified model are ____ and _____?
Incidents and cases of interest (503.2.IV.A)
For stress management purposes, a critical incident debriefing is usually conducted ___ a stressful event?
24-72 hours (612.IV.E)
Within the stratified policing model, patrol sergeants are responsible for____?
Resolving immediate problems (503.2.IV.12.D)
All requests for secondary employment must be renewed ____?
Annually (525.VI.C)
A supervisor will be assigned to a extra duty detail if ____ or more officers are required, or if specifically requested by the employer requesting the detail.
Five (528.VIII.C)
Special assignment vacancies will be announced at least ____ prior to the commencement of the selection process.
10 days (602.V.B.3)
Which is NOT considered a disciplinary action?
Verbal counseling (630.V)
All receipt from travel away from PSL on city business are due ___ after the employee returns to work?
2 working days (624.X.A)
Promoted employees shall be evaluated in writing by the promoting authority prior to the completion of approximately ____ of service in their new position and then annually on their new classification date?
90 days (604.V.D.)
Which is NOT a type of force utilized by the PSLPD officers?
Active force (710.IV)
The CISM coordinator will follow up with the supervisor and or persons involved in the incident ____ Days after the critical incidents to assure that any prolonged or delayed difficulties are addressed?
14 (612.VI.E)
Repeat incidents are defined as three or more criminal or quality of life incidents that have occurred at the same place within a ____ period?
28 days period (503.2.IV.B.1)
Which of the following statements regarding discipline is NOT true?
First line supervisors have the authority to administer extensions of the probationary period. (630.IV.C.2.b)
An employe offered the opportunity to enter into the CDP in lieu of discipline has ____ to accept the chif’s offer?
five days (632.V.E.)
A subject balling up their fist and approaching an officer would be considered?
Active resistance (710. Appendix A)
All line supervisors shall conduct ___ line inspections to verify the compliance and effect of frequent and irregular inspections.
Semiannual (640.1.V.A.2)
Any deliberate incident that poses an immediate or imminate danger to the lives of others is deemed ___?
Active threat (750.1.IV.B)
It is the injuired employees responsibility to immediately report an injury that occur on the job to ____ and complete the injury form?
his supervisor (641.IV.A)
Which is NOT one of the four crime patterns types identified in the departments stratified policing model?
Target (503.2.IV.B.2.F)
All BWC equipment will be inspected?
During semi annual line inspections (924.1.VI.D.2)
An employe who observes another employee using unreasonable force should notify ___ as soon as possible following the incident.
Appropriate supervisory personnel (710.IX)
The deparments complaint review board consists of ____ members?
Five (633.IV)
The use of special impact munitions for crowd control management must be authorized by?
A supervisor (710.XI.E)
Short term crime problems are considered successfully resolved when there have been no further incidents report within a ____ period?
Fourteen day (503.2.V.B.7)
Which statement is true regarding supervisory response to a report of use of force?
A supervisor should respond to all use of force (710.XVIII)
If an employee has a performance issue that will result in an overall rating of less than satisfactory on his annual performance eval, the eval and an benefits contingent upon a satisfactory eval will be delayed to allow the employee to have up to ____ day to improve his performance to a satisfactory level?
90 days (604.VI.8)
A subject grabbing any part of an officer’s body would be considered ____?
Aggressive resistance (710.Apendix A
Training regarding the employee assistance program and EAP referral procedures will be provided to employees.
upon their promotion to a supervisor position (611.VIII)
Unless circumstances or the responsible supervisor dictate otherwise, a pursuit shall consist of no more than two police vehicles, all other personnel will?
Stay clear of the pursuit unless instructed to participate (730.X.B.5)
An Sergeant who receives a traffic citation while off duty, and operating his personal vehicle?
Must report the event to his Bureau Chief via the chain of command in writing within 24 hours of occurrence (730.1.V.K)
The ________shall provide the Chief of Police, and other Command Staff personnel, both First-line and middle with a mean of routinely assessing the department’s efficieney and effectiveness as well as provide information for current and future planning.
Staff inspection (800.3.III)