Sworn Ranks, Titles, and Promotion Process

Question 1

Name the nine (9) ranks of a sworn officer, excluding the Chief of Police.

Answer 1

Patrolman, Investigator, Detective, Master Detective (Master Dick, lol), Master Patrol Officer, Sergeant, Captain, Major, and Lieutenant Colonel

Question 2

Which department is responsible for all administrative matters relating to the promotional process?

a. Human Resources Department
b. Personnel Records
c. Your Mom
d. RADD

Answer 2

A. Human Resources Department (HRD)

Question 3

Definition: An institution that has achieved and maintained specific standards for accreditation through guidelines set forth and administered by the United States Department of Education.

Answer 3

Accredited Institution

Question 4

Definition: Positions assigned only to sworn members and are equivalent to the designation of positions used by the various branches of the United States Armed Forces.

Answer 4

Ranks

Question 5

Definition: A title assigned to non-sworn members who are in the academy class.

Answer 5

Police Officer Candidate (Newb)

Question 6

Definition: A title given after successful completion of the Department academy training.

Answer 6

Probationary Police Officer

Question 7

Definition: A sworn member’s rank after successful completion of the probationary period.

Answer 7

Police Officer

Question 8

Definition: A rank that has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of their current supervisor - only officers assigned to the Patrol Bureau and Street Crimes Unit.

Answer 8

Master Patrol Officer

Question 9

Definition: A sworn member’s rank, while assigned to an investigative unit.

Answer 9

Detective/Investigator

Question 10

Definition: A rank that has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of their current supervisor, and which a detective within any bureau may hold.

Answer 10

Master Dick, I mean Master Detective

Question 11

Definition: A sworn member’s rank as a first-line supervisor.

Answer 11

Sergeant

Question 12

Promotion to Sergeant requires an officer have a minimum of _____ years of consecutive service?

a. Three (3)
b. Two (2)
c. Five (5)
d. Four (4)

Answer 12

C. Five (5)

Question 13

Definition: A sworn member’s rank as a commanding officer.

Answer 13

Captain

Question 14

Definition: A sworn member’s second rank as a commanding officer.

Answer 14

Major

Question 15

Definition: A sworn member’s third rank as a commanding officer.

Answer 15

Lieutenant Colonel (Deputy Chief)

Question 16

Definition: A sworn member’s rank when assigned the title of Chief of Police.

Answer 16

Colonel (Chief)

Question 17

The Candidate Review Committee will consist of members?

Answer 17

One Major, One Captain fro each bureau, the Executive Officer from the Chief’s Office, one rep each from FOP Lodge 99 and Lodge 102