Sheriff Policy Manual Chapter 2

Question 1

Reporting violations of regulations

Employees with knowledge of an employee in violation of the BSO rules and regulations will report the violation to their immediate supervisor or IA as soon as___.

Answer 1

Practical

Question 2

Ethics training will be provided to all employees at least___.

Answer 2

Biannually every two years

Question 3

2–3

Conduct unbecoming an employee

Since conduct of employees on or off duty may reflect directly on BSO they should conduct themselves at all times and a manner which does not_____.

Answer 3

Discredit themselves ,BSO, or the county

Question 4

2.4

Failure to meet BSO standards includes but is not limited to.

Answer 4

– Lack of knowledge of laws and procedures relevant to the performance of duty

– Unwillingness or inability to perform assigned duties or satisfy standards of performance establish for the position.

Question 5

2.9

All employees must report any criminal history occurring prior to or after their date of employment. Disclosure must be made within___hours of the incident or as soon as practical.

Answer 5

24

Question 6

2–11

Employees about to constitute a civil action arising of their employment will notify the sheriff When…

Answer 6

Before filing suit.

Question 7

Employees sued as a result on incident arising out of their employment will immediately notify their___,___, and the___.

Answer 7

Supervisor, risk management, and the office of General Counsel.

Question 8

2–13

Stolen / loss of BSO property

What must you do.

Answer 8

1. Employees will immediately make verbal notification to their supervisor.
2. If the property may become a security risk, employee will notify communications.

3 . employees will prepare an event report BSO RP#1 and submit to their supervisor.

4. Supervisor sends copy of report to department director or IA for filing.
5. employee sends copy of event report to specific unit issuing the property.
6. Lost or stolen property entered in the teletype system.
7. BSO county and domestic security advised.

Question 9

Damage to BSO property

What do you do.

Answer 9

Employee employees notify supervisor via memo as soon as practical after incident occurs

Question 10

Conflicting orders.

Employee will respectfully inform the supervisor___the order of the__.

If the supervisor does not___or___conflicting order it will stand.

The responsibility at this point is with the___.

Employees of a conflicting orders will submit a report of the incident to a___via the___.

Answer 10

Supervisor issuing the order of the conflict

Alter or retract.

Supervisor.

Higher authority via the chain of command

Question 11

2.1
Employees standards of conduct
These standards of conduct are intended to govern employee conduct while facilitating ________ and ______

Answer 11

BSO goals and objectives

Question 12

2-16

Employees should not undertake any ________ they know or should know they are unable to meet any pay all just ______. when due. Prolonged or severe instances of financial irresponsibility may be cause for disciplinary action.

Answer 12

financial obligation

debts

Question 13

Filing a voluntary _______ petition will not, be cause for discipline, provided a _________ effort to settle all accounts is being undertaken

Answer 13

bankruptcy

good faith

Question 14

2-18

Employees will not engage in gossip, public criticism, or ridicule of agency employees, policies or procedures by talking, writing to expressing in any manner, where such actions are:

Answer 14

unlawful

defamatory

profane

with reckless disregard for the truth

an impairment to the operation or interferes with the efficiency of the Sheriff’s Office

Question 15

Employees will make every effort to resolve conflicts ________ and notify their supervisor of their concerns

Answer 15

internally

Question 16

2-20

A gift taken by a employee is __________, if the understanding or expectation that the employee’s official conduct will be influenced by the receipt of the gift or the receipt of the gift causes the appearance of __________. The policy stated there is no legitimate reason for an employee to receive a gratuity or “tip” for properly performing their duties as a BSO employee.

Answer 16

unacceptable

impropriety

Question 17

Definition

Conflict of interest

Answer 17

A situation in which regard for private interest tends to lead to disregard of a public duty to interest

Question 18

Definition

Corruptly

Answer 18

Done with a wrongful intent and for the purpose of obtaining or compensating or receiving compensation for any benefit resulting from some act or omission of an employee which is inconsistent with the proper performance of their duties

Question 19

2-21
Definition

Sexual Misconduct

Answer 19

Any behavior that takes advantage of the employee’s authority and power (including force) in order to commit a sexual act, initiate sexual contact with another person. It also includes any communication or behavior that would likely be construed as lewd, lascivious, inappropriate, or conduct unbecoming.

Question 20

Sexual misconduct includes

Answer 20

Sexual context by force ( assault & rape)

Sexual shakedown – Extorting sexual favors in exchange for not ticketing or arresting

Gratuitous physical contact with suspects – inappropriate or unnecessary searches

Sexual behavior while on duty (viewing or distributing pornographic images, sexting, demonstrating sexual behavior with oneself, another employee or citizen)

Sexually motivated voyeuristic actions

Inappropriate and unauthorized use of agency resources or information systems for sexual activities other than for legitimate law enforcement purposes.

Question 21

Employees receiving a complaint of sexual misconduct of another employee will follow procedures as outlines in —-

Answer 21

“Employee Complaint and Disciplinary process” section of the Sheriffs policy manual

Question 22

Employees having knowledge of sexual misconduct by another employee have an obligation to report the violation to a ______ or ____ and are protected from retaliation for a good faith report of sexual misconduct

Answer 22

supervisor or IA

Question 23

Any employee who has knowledge of and fails to report sexual misconduct by another employee will be subject to disciplinary action, except

Answer 23

When the employee is the victim

Question 24

2 - 25

Employees will promptly obey a supervisors lawful orders. This includes orders relayed from a supervisor by any employee of the ____ or _____ rank and an __________ when conducting an official internal investigation.

Answer 24

same

lesser

IA investigator

Question 25

A lawful order is an order …….

Answer 25

which employees should reasonably believe to be in keeping with the performance of their duties.

Question 26

Insubordination will include …..

Answer 26

disobeying a lawful order and conduct directed at a supervisor which is disrespectful, mutinous, insolent, or abusive

Question 27

2- 27

Employees changing their address and/ or telephone number will be required to do so electronically through _______ within ____hrs of the change.

Answer 27

MyBSO

24 hrs

Question 28

Employees must supply BSO with a physical home address. ___________ will not be accepted as home address, however _______ may be used as a employees mailing address

Answer 28

PO Boxes

PO Boxes

Question 29

2- 28

Employees receiving official communications directed to another employee will ……

Answer 29

send it without delay to the intended recipient

Question 30

Supervisors receiving written communications from their employees, directed to a higher authority will …….

Answer 30

indicate acknowledgement of the content and send it through the C.O.C.

Question 31

2- 29

BSO recognizes alcoholism as a

Answer 31

treatable illness

Question 32

Incidents where the employees injury cannot be classified as first aid under Florida Workers Compensation or property damage is estimated to be at least $100.

Answer 32

Accident

Question 33

Reasonable Suspicion Drug Test

Drug test based on the possibility an employee is using or has used drugs in violation of policy and determined by reasonable facts based on:

Answer 33

Direct observation of drug use or physical symptoms or indications of being under a drugs influence.

Abnormal conduct or behavior at work or job performance deterioration

Drug use reports given by reliable or credible sources, independently corroborated

Evidence employee tampered with drug tests during their BSO employment

Information that an employee has caused , contributed to or been involved in an accident while on duty

Evidence employees used, possessed, sold, solicited, or transferred drugs while on duty, on BSO premises, or operating BSO vehicles, machinery or equipment.

Question 34

Employees will not consume alcohol when wearing ………

Answer 34

any part of the BSO uniform

Question 35

Employees will not consume alcohol off duty to the extent ;

Answer 35

It results in inappropriate or offensive behavior tending to discredit themselves or BSO

It renders them unable or unfit to report for their next regular tour of duty

Question 36

Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment

If the supervisor believes an employees ability is impaired, a supervisor may remove an employee from his or her duties and direct the employee submit to reasonable ___________. It is recommended that the reporting supervisor seek another independent observation by a ___________ to confirm the findings of reasonable suspicion of impairment.

Answer 36

reasonable suspicion drug testing

supervisor of equal or higher rank

Question 37

Observations leading to the reasonable suspicion the employee may be impaired and actions taken must be documented on a …….

Answer 37

memorandom and submitted to the appropriate C.O.C.

Question 38

The supervisor will ensure ________ for the employee as soon as practical to BSOs contracted test laboratory

Answer 38

transportation

The supervisor will ensure than an employee who may be impaired will not be permitted to operate a vehicle ( to drive home etc)

Question 39

The supervisor will make an expeditious notification to the _________ regarding the reasonable suspicions and the actions taken

Answer 39

respective commander

Question 40

2- 30

” No Smoking” area signs will be posted in the following places:

Answer 40

Entrance to BSO facilities

Visitors lobbies

Restrooms

Employee lounges

Stairwells

Question 41

2- 32

Definition

Intentional discrimination in which employment decision are determined based on an individuals race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, etc….

Answer 41

Disparate Treatment

Question 42

Definition

Different treatment of a person or group based on a protected class

Answer 42

Discrimination

Question 43

Definition

Engaging in a course or pattern of unwanted verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct directed at a particular person or group , serving no legitimate purpose and includes gestures, touches, innuendos, epithets, proportions, threats, or any other actions which annoy, alarm, frighten, abuse, or insult another person in any manner.

Answer 43

Harassment

Question 44

EEOD

The Equal Employment Oppurtunity Division is BSO’s reviewing authority involving unlawful _________ and as such, has the vested authority to investigate complaints of __________

Answer 44

employment practices

discrimatory practices

Question 45

Definition

Communicating directly or indirectly , with the Sheriff or other employee of BSO for the purpose of influencing the award of a purchasing contract or bid award

Answer 45

Lobbying

Question 46

Definition

Any person employed, retained or otherwise compensated by a principal or client who engages in lobbying

Answer 46

Lobbyist

Question 47

Definition

Cone of Silence

Answer 47

A prohibition of any communication regarding any competitive solicitation between any person who seeks an award from BSO, including a potential vendor.

Question 48

Employees entering EAP for drug / alcohol issues must submit to random drug test on a ………

Answer 48

quarterly, semi annually or annual basis for up to 2 years