SPM 2

Question 1

2.1 Orders

TQ

Answer 1

• TQTQTQ Employee obeying conflicting orders will not be held responsible, they will submit a report of the incident to a higher authority via COC.
• Employees will not obey an illegal/unlawful order, but will respectfully refuse and explain the reasons, they will submit a report to the next COC.
• Failure to intervene and report violations of bso rules, regulations, laws, or ordinance may result in you getting same punishment as employee who performed the violation. YOU BEST SNITCH

Question 2

2.2 Oaths and Ethics

Answer 2

• Ethics training is provided biennially (every other year)
• FF/PM fundamental duty is to serve humanity; safeguard and preserve life and property against elements of fire and disaster
• FF/PM will recognize their badge as a symbol of public faith and accept it as public trust to be held as long as they are true to the ethics of the fire service

Question 3

2.3 Conduct Unbecoming

Answer 3

You should conduct yourself at all times in a manner which does not discredit yourself, BSO, or county on or off duty.

Question 4

2.4 Meeting BSO Standards

Neglect of duty

Answer 4

• Neglect of Duty: Employees will not neglect or fail to act on the part of their official responsibilities to do.
  -includes: Performing one’s duty in a careless or negligent manner.

Question 5

2.6 Reporting

Answer 5

Truthfulness: Employees shall be forthright and candid, and will not knowingly make any false or inaccurate verbal or written communication by act or omission in any official matter

Question 6

2.6 Promptness/Readiness

Answer 6

• Promptness: Employees will report for work at the time and place specified, properly attired and equipped.
• Employees will not participate in any activity that will delay response to an incident unless directed to do so by their supervisor

Question 7

2.8 Unfit for duty/illness

Answer 7

• TQTQTQ IF a supervisor believes an employee’s ability is impaired, a supervisor may remove an employee from his or her duties and direct the employee to submit to reasonable suspicion drug test. Seek observation from a supervisor of higher or equal rank to confirm finding.
• Employees who are ill or injured must notify supervisor at least one hour before shift starts (0659 latest)
• Ill or injured employees on sick leave will remain home during their regularly scheduled duty hours except for:
• Viable medical reasons
• Voting
• attending religious establishments
• Supervisors discretion
• If sick leave abuse is suspected or excessive sick leave occurs district/division commanders may require their employee to provide a physician’s note for the period of the absence
• Employees will take applicable action without delay to aid another deputy, DLE, FF, or employee exposed to impending danger

Question 8

2.13 Equipment and Property

Answer 8

• Damaged BSO property will be reported to supervisors as soon as possible after the incident occurs via MEMO
• Lost or Stolen BSO property including BSO equipment, radios, badges, ID cards, keys, uniforms, weapons, etc. will be reported as follows:
• VERBAL notification of the incident to their supervisor
• INCIDENT REPORT by appropriate law enforcement agency and submitted to supervisor
• Supervisors will send a copy of the Incident report to the specific unit issuing the property (central supply, Evidence, HR)
• If applicable, lost or stolen property will be entered in the teletype system via record
  BSO County and Domestic Security will be advised

Question 9

2.14 RECALL TO DUTY

Answer 9

• Off-duty employees will report for duty immediately upon request and will be subject to the orders from a supervisor regarding BSO matters

Question 10

2.19 Referral of Service

Answer 10

Employees will not recommend or suggest, except in personal business transactions, the employment or procurement of a particular professional or commercial service (i.e Locksmith)

Question 11

2.20 Gifts and Gratuities

Answer 11

• Referral of Service: Employees will not recommend or suggest, except in personal business transactions, the employment or procurement of a particular professional or commercial service (i.e Locksmith) (2.19 Referral of Services)
• “GIFT” taken by employees is unacceptable.
• A GIFT includes but not limited to:
  -money, tangible or intangible personal property, food, beverage, DISCOUNTS, load, promise, service, or entertainment which accepted by an employee or by another employee, directly or indirectly, or in trust for the employee’s benefit.
• A gift also includes a preferential rate or terms on a debt, loan, goods, or services, which is below the customary rate and is not either
• Get off shift with crew and decide to go to breakfast still in uniform. As you pay your bill the waitress at her own fruition) says that she gave you a discount. Are you allowed to accept?
  -Answer is NO

Question 12

2.21 Sexual Misconduct/solocit or engage in sexual activity

Answer 12

• TQTQTQ Employees who have knowledge of sexual misconduct by another employee have an obligation to report the violation to a supervisor or IA. (2.21.4 Duty to Report “A”)
• Any employee who fails to report sexual misconduct by another employee will face disciplinary action, except when the employee themselves is the victim

Question 13

2.24 CONDUCT WHILE AT TRAINING SCHOOLS

Answer 13

Employee attending approved training will not leave the training unless excused by the instructor

Question 14

2.26 ATTENTIVENESS TO THE PUBLIC

Answer 14

• Employees will remain awake and alert while on duty with the exception of fire rescue station shift employees
• In regards to a citizens complaints, employees will not attempt to deter persons from loging complaints against an employee

Question 16

2.27 EMPLOYEE INFO CHANGE

Answer 16

TQTQTQ Employees changing their address or telephone number must update it in MyBSO within 24 hours of the change

Question 17

2.28.2 SENDING OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS

Answer 17

If you receive an email that was not meant for you, you will forward it to the intended recipient without delay

Question 18

2.29 ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE

Answer 18

• Substances prescribed by medical professionals must fall within applicable Florida Statutes
• TQTQTQ Alcoholism problem seek assistance from EAP. Supervisor notice alcohol use direct employee to EAP.
  BSO recognizes Alcoholism as a treatable illness
• TQTQTQ If the supervisor believes an employee’s ability is impaired, a supervisor may remove an employee from his or her duties and direct the employee to submit to reasonable suspicion drug testing.
• It is recommended that the reporting supervisor seek another independent observation by a supervisor of equal or higher rank to confirm the findings of reasonable suspicion of impairment (2.29.5 Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment)
• Employees will not consume alcohol while wearing any part of BSO’s uniform
• Supervisors observing unsatisfactory job performance, attendance behavior, or poor health from their employee that they believe to be to be the result of alcoholism will direct the employee to EAP (2.29.3 Alcohol Policy “C” #4)
• Any EAP meeting will be on the employee’s personal time
• Employees seeking help for alcohol problems will not have their job security or promotional opportunity jeopardized solely by their request for diagnosis and treatment
• Employees will be responsible for complying with referral request and cooperating with prescribed therapy
• Confidentiality: EAP will maintain the confidentiality of records regarding employees affected with alcoholism and permissible by law
• Employees taking drugs or controlled substances which impair their ability to function properly will notify their supervisor before reporting to duty
• The use of steroids without a prescription and the use of masking agents is considered a violation of policy and applicable States/Federal law.

Question 19

2.30 TOBACCO USE

Answer 19

• The use of tobacco is prohibited in any BSO owned or leased facility
• Employees hired on or after January 1, 2011 are prohibited from using tobacco products in any BSO vehicle
• If hired before that date, you can use tobacco products in old vehicle until assigned a new car, then you cant smoke in it
• BSO and the Clean Air Act will have non-smoking signs in the following areas:
  -Visitor’s lobbies
  -Restrooms
  -Stairwells
  -Employee lounges
  -Entrance to BSO Facilities

Question 20

2.31 GAMBLING

Answer 20

Employees will not gamble on duty ever. Also won’t engage in illegal gambling unless in undercover position

Question 21

2.32 NONDISCRIMINATION AND HARRASSMENT

Answer 21

• TQTQTQ Dont agree with EEO director determination may request a claim review in writing to the compliance committee via EEO within 5 days of receipt of official notice.
• TQTQTQ Employee with knowledge of discrimination or harassment must promptly report the incident to EEO division, department director or commander, IA or directly to the sheriff.
• Any employee who has discriminated or harassed another employee will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including being fired
• Reports of discrimination or harassment will be kept confidential to the maximum extent practicable. An employee’s failure to report actual incidents of harassment or discrimination may result in disciplinary action in accordance with policy and procedures (2.32.9 Complaint Filing Process “B”)

Question 22

2.33 LOBBYING

Answer 22

• Prior to engaging in any Lobbyist activities you must be registered in the BSO A165 form.
• TQTQTQ Senior Level employee:
  -BC and above
  -DLE/Detention: dept director/captain or higher
  -civilian: manager, anyone assigned purchasing responsibilities