Title 1 - Authority and Jurisdiction Flashcards
Who appoints the Police Chief?
The Mayor appoints the Chief, subject to confirmation by the City Council
Where are the Mayors powers and duties listed?
City Charter, Article V, Section 2
Does Chain of Command apply during secondary employment?
yes. The Department chain of command applies while on duty or during secondary employment.
What does the Chief command?
The Chief of Police is the overall commander of the Department.
What does an Assistant Chief command?
An assistant chief commands bureaus. They can also command a task force for a specific law enforcement problem.
What does a Captain command?
A captain commands sections and precincts.
A section is a division of a bureau.
What does a lieutenant command?
Lieutenants command units and watches.
- A unit is a division of a section. Several units may exist in one section.
What does a sergeant command?
Sergeants command squads and sectors.
- Squads are a division of a unit. Sectors are a division of a precinct. Several squads may exist in one unit. Sergeants may also command a detail, which is a subdivision of a squad or sector assigned a specific task.
What is the department’s succession of command?
In order: Chief of Police Deputy Chief Chief Operating Officer Patrol Operations Bureau Chief Special Operations Chief Professional Standards Chief Criminal Investigations Chief
Can an employee delegate authority and responsibility?
Yes. An employee may assign a subordinate employee the same authority and responsibility they possess to accomplish a specific task. The delegating employee remains responsible to complete the delegated task.
What training does an acting sergeant need?
Captains will send officers to Dept sergeant training if the acting assignment is over 60 consecutive days. The officer should receive this training within 90 days of the start of their a/sgt assignment.
Who approves the department’s budget?
The Seattle City Council
Who determines the organization of the department?
The Chief of Police. Only the Chief can change the structure of a bureau, section or unit.
Who assess budgetary needs of their command?
Captains and above.
How is a budget proposal submitted?
A proposed change to budget is submitted to the Finance and Budget Policy Section.
How are new positions created?
Captains send their request to the Finance and Budget Police Section. The Chief or the Chief Operating Officer is the final approving authority.
Who has final approval on budgetary decisions?
The Chief of Police
Can an employee place an order with an outside vendor using the 1.5 system?
Yes, but needs prior approval of the CoC through the Chief Operating Officer
Can an employee place an order with an outside vendor using the 1.5 system?
Yes, but needs prior approval of the CoC through the Chief Operating Officer
Whose approval is required for technological equipment purchases?
Information Technology Section Manger
Who is financially responsible for unauthorized purchases?
The employee making the purchase.
What does a Budget Addendum do?
It authorizes an expenditure not previously authorized in the budget.
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