Updated 2023 F/Sgt Test Flashcards
After returning from military leave and would have been otherwise eligible for promotion, employee will be promoted within__ days
14
When on suspension and found not guilty, and would have otherwise been promoted, employee will be promoted within ___ Days
14 days
The _______________________________ will arrange a training course for all safety-sensitive employees related to the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991
Commander of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED)
The ________________________ will oversee the alcohol and drug testing program for safety-sensitive employees.
Assistant Commander of HRD
Within ___ days of receiving a line of duty injury the Attendance Control supervisor will log on OSHA 300A
7 days
Copies of the OSHA Forms 300 and 300A will be forwarded by the Attendance Control Supervisor to the MSP ____________ by _______________ of each year.
Risk Manager BY January 31st
There is no difference between violators who are Maryland residents, residents of a state that has entered into a reciprocal agreement with Maryland or residents of a non-reciprocal state. At the trooper’s discretion, any person may be issued a traffic citation or summons, or arrested for any violation of TRANSP. §26-201 or TRANSP. §26-202 (T/F)
TRUE
A child under age _______ cannot be charged with a crime. (New 11/1/22 update)
10
Second Degree assault is a crime of violence. (T/F)
FALSE, it is NOT a crime of violence
Sparklers may be sold to a person _____ years and older.
16
IF a parent or other person who has permenent or temporary care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor and cause actual abuse to the child is guilty of:
2nd degree child abuse
HRD will allow a Union to present to the academy for ___ Minutes
20
The ___________________ will determine who has primary resposibility for a case investigation if terrorism is not confirmed or suspected
Incident Commander
OPS 03.02 Troopers may conduct checks on addition vehicle occupants; however, unless probable cause exists, occupants are under no legal obligation to surrender their identification unless they are the passengers in a commercial vehicle being inspected by authorized CVED personnel.
TRUE if the question says CONDUCTS
FALSE if the question say RUN
In cases of IDENTITY THEFT reports will be forwarded to ____________________ and ________________.
Computer Crimes and MCAC
Applicable warrants, summons, court orders and ex-parte should be entered into NCIC as soon as possible (T/F)
FALSE, because they added in SUMMONS
A dealer must respond within _____________hours after treceipt of a request from the Secretary for information contained in the required records when the information is requested in connection with a bona fide criminal investigation.
48 hours
All troopers holding the ranks of _____________ to _________________ will meet the qualifications for Class C Operators
corporal to first sergeant and detective sergeant
Commanders will ensure that the delivery of heating and generator fuel is recorded on the form no later than _____ hours after delivery.
36
The pursuit review coordinator will review an expedited pursuit within ______ days and forward it through the chain of command to the _________________ who will forward it to IAD.
5 days, Troop Commander
Early Intervention System - The corrective action or training plan will continue for a period of time that is appropriate based on individual circumstances but will generally be for _____________
six months to one year.
The Employee Assistance Officer function is not intended to interfere with the normal disciplinary process and will not require any special regulations, privileges or exemptions from the standard admin policies. (T/F)
TRUE, the test question will infer that policies and such may be modified and exemptions may be given
Commands will ensure that ITD is notified of changes to the user access rights within ____ hours of the changes (NCIC/METERS)
24 hours
Definition of Safety Zone: means an area in a roadway that:
(1) Is officially set apart for the exclusive use of BICYCLES; and
(2) Is protected or is so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone.
FALSE, IT IS FOR PEDESTRAINS
SLEOLA and the employer shall jointly request a list of ____________________ from the AAA.
10 neutral arbitrators
The parties will meet within 10 days of receipt of the AAA list and seek agreement on one of the listed arbitrators. The arbitrator will issue his/her decision within ______ days after the hearing or after the briefs are filed.
20 days
The MSP within ______ days of receiving said grievance, refer it to a lower step if MSP beleives such lower step is a more appropriate level. In such event, the time for MSP to respond to the griecance will be extended ___ days
5 days, 5 days
The __________________ is responsible for the destruction of all CDS and paraphernalia excluding items voluntarily disposed of by the public drop boxes.
Forensic Science Division
Form 17 may be used to communicate informally with another department or agency. (T/F)
TRUE
Only employees of MSP are permitted to operate or attempt to operate any MSP-owned vehicle, or use any MSP-issued firearm or use any other item of property owned by the MSP. Exceptions authorized by the _______________________
employee’s commander
Approval of the _______________ is required if an MSP vehicle will be used out of state for less than 24 hours
Employee’s Commander
Authority to install auxiliary lighting in or on MSP motor vehicles lies with the ____________
Commander of Motor Vehicle Division
Domestic Violence: A trooper may arrest a suspect without a warrant if a report to the police was made within ____ Hours
48
Uniform items not issued by MSP that will be worn as part of, or in addition to the uniform must be approved by the ______________________
Commander of Education and Training Division
If an administrative investigation or charge is pending against a trooper in relation to an incident which occurred during the appraisal period, the trooper’s for 164 and related materials will be retained for the period specified by ______________
Legal Counsel Unit
Member entitled to ______ hours military leave per year for training
120
An employee must submit in writing to their supervisor for religious observance at least ___ days in advance
60 days
Board members may review the information on a form 181 and the case file prior to hearing(T/F)
FALSE, CAN NOT CASE FILE
A Peremptory challenge to members of the hearing boar may be made at least __ days prior to the hearing
10 days
__________________________, the least severe form of disciplinary action, serves as a warning for violations.
Formal Written Counseling
Combination of any 3 Category “B” violations within ____ Months will enhance to a “C” Violation.
36 months
The ________________ will be responsible for notifying the next of kin in all fatal crashes
primary investigator
When capital equipment or sensitive items are donated or awarded to the MSP, the commander of the unit receiving the item will contact the _________ and ________________
State Personal Property Section (SPPS) and Quartermaster Division
Expedited pursuit is one that lasts five or fewer minutes (T/F)
True, it must also involves no injuries, no property damage other than tire damage and does not result in a collision
NEWBORN: a child from birth through ____ days old
10 days old
When a person has been missing for 30 days, the criminal section supervisor will contact the complaintant ____________ during the initial stages of the investigation and periodically thereafter
weekly
Commander/Director is responsible for reviewing troopers and employee’s information on a _______ basis.
quarterly
Naloxone, upon receiving the report, the assistant barrack commander will forward a copy of the incident report via email to ________ and ___________
Medical Director and Human Resources Division
Naloxone expired will be documented on a _______________
Form 195
An organization remains the exclusive representative until another organization provides a petition for representation showing that at least ________% of the employees in the unit want the petitioner to be the exclusive representative.
30%
A civilian grievance must be initiated within ____ days after the occurrence
20
A Sworn grievance must be initiated within _____ days after the occurrence
30 days
Administrative charges must be brought against a civilian employee within _____ days
30
The supervisor of a civilian employee who receives an overall rating of “Unsatisfactory” on an annual performance rating has ______ calendar days from issuance to improve to level of satisfactory
180 days
Traffic stops are not goal of routine patrol, rather the means used to achieve that goal (T/F)
True
If a trooper takes a report via telephone, he will mail the victim/witness pamphlet (T/F)
FALSE, he will summarize verbally
Handgun may be used as an off-duty or secondary weapon if it holds at least _____ Rounds
6
Rifle magazine – troopers will load each magazine with _____ less rounds than the total magazine capacity
2 less
Generators will be tested _____, under full load, for ___ minutes
Weekly, 30 mins
The parents or guardian of a juvenile may waive or invoke the rights of a juvenile (T/F)
FALSE
Search and seizure warrant property inventory must be returned within ____ days of service to the issuing judge
10 days
______________________ will maintain a master inventory of all pre-numbered property records issued and the name of the installation assigned to
Quartermaster Division
The State’s Attorney will verify the weight of CDS prior to returning evidence to barrack(T/F)
False, supervisor and investigating Trooper
Trooper will seal seized money in an evidence pouch and stored in temporary CDS locker until money can be scanned (T/F)
FALSE
When a child has been reported missing the duty officer will contact the complaintant no later than ____ hours after the initial report was filed to determine whether the child was located.
12 hours
Temporary protective order is typically valid for ___ days
7 days
Final peace order is valid for _____ months
6 months
Audio visual recording will capture all of the following except:
user
date and time
case number
suspects attorney
offense
approving supervisor
Suspects Attorney
It is the duty of _________________ to have arrested and delivered up to the executive authority of any other state any person charged in that state with treason, felony, or other crime, who has fled from justice and is found in this State
This State’s Governor
If the Judge orders restitution to be made to the MSP, the involved employee’s Commander will obtain a certified copy of the court docket and forward it to the _______________
Finance Division
Lost MSP Items - any item with identifiable serial number or barcode will be entered into NCIC (T/F)
FALSE, only MSP firearms will be entered if lost
When multiple form 63’s are issued as a result of the same case, all form 63’s will be Cross Referenced in the __________________
remarks section
Appointing authority may suspend an employee (civilian) without pay no later than ____ working days following the close of the employee’s next shift
5 working days
Supervisors will conduct a review of CI Files during the months of ________ and ___________
January and July
Form 51 for complaint of discrimination should be completed and forwarded to ________________________
Office of Fair Practice
When determining if a vehicle should be seized, the following should be used to consider:
- Suspects Race
- How likely it will be the vehicle will be seized
- The value of the vehicle
- If the vehicle is believed to be used or intended to be used in connection with illegal drug trade
If the vehicle is believed to be used or intended to be used in connection with illegal drug trade
Placing an employee on leave without pay when the employee is absent without approval is not disciplinary action(T/F)
TRUE
A supervisor may require an incident report be completed for any incident, regardless of its eligibility to be handled without a report (T/F)
TRUE
Education and Training Division is the Central repository for trooper involved shootings, and all use of force incidents (T/F)
IAD is the central repository for all use of force incidents
When a report for identity theft is taken, the criminal section supervisor will forward a copy of all approved reports to ______________________ and ___________________
Computer Crimes Section and MCAC
During the ________ months, the FOB will maintain a roster of personnel selected for assignment to the EOC
winter
In instance where a citation is issued for alcohol to a subject under 21 but over 18, absent another violation, the trooper will write “Refuse to sign” and will arrest the subject (T/F)
FALSE, suspect does not have to sign a civil citation
When a person is wanted in another state and the State’s Attorney elects to waive prosecution of local charges and extradite the subject, the Trooper will do all except the following:
- Complete DC/CR 30 Charge against Fugitive Form
- Complete DC/CR 31 Consent to Waive Extradition (In some counties)
- Contact the State’s Attorney if the subject refuses to waive extradition
- Coordinate extradition pickup by out-of-state agency
- Coordinate extradition pickup by out-of-state agency
PCS will check base station radio equipment ____________
Monthly
When a prisoner in MSP custody is admitted to the hospital, and is pending criminal charges, the ___________ will contact the District Court Commissioner’s Office to arrange for and off-site initial appearance
Duty Officer
When a trooper attends a hearing on his own time and own vehicle: The _________ amount of witness fees will be returned to the employee
entire
When a suspect is immediately questioned without being advised of Miranda rights (Such as an incident where a weapon was used and interrogated to locate the weapon) is considered to be covered under the under the _________ exception
“Public Safety Exception”
All requests for rush analysis of evidence should be in writing from the State’s Attorney to the FSD Director, however, the ____________________ may also make the request
investigating trooper’s commander
When items converted to MSP use, The Property Unit Supervisor will forward the required paperwork through the chain of command to the _____________________ for approval
Director of Strategic Planning
When the deputy Superintendent is unavailable in the unanticipated absence of the Superintendent, and all Lt. Cols are unavailable, the most senior Major will be head of the MSP by tenure (T/F)
FALSE, by time in grade
Cold cases - The investigation may be reopened by the ______________________
Chief of CIB
The likelihood of a collision and injury to the public increases as _______________________________
the number of police vehicles actively participating in a pursuit increases.
All bureaus within the department are tasked with assigning personnel to the MFF and the most team members will come from outside of _______
FOB
Form 195 involving capital equipment. File in the appropriate capital equipment file and forward copies to ___________, _______________, and ____________
QMD
Department Property Officer
Finance Division
If the judge orders restitution, the involved ______________________ wil obtain a certified copy of the court docket and forward it to the _______________.
Employee’s Commander, finance division
SAFE kits and other crime scene evidence relating to a sexual assault have a _____-year retention period, with certain exceptions.
20 year
make deposits when receipts accumulate to ___________ or at least weekly, whichever occurs first.
$500
Under no circumstances will MSP personnel attempt to address a non-general request for public information request except upon direction of the : (3 entities)
OMC
SUPERINTENDENT
BUREAU CHIEF
what CAN a civilian grieve.
End of year performance appraisal
A maximum of ______ sick leave days may be used in the event of the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family.
5
Commanders will survey their personnel every year during _________ to see which employees are members of a national guard or a military reserve component of the armed forces.
January
The trooper is entitled to a copy of the investigative file, at no cost, not less than _____ days before the hearing date.
30 days
The ________________ will coordinate MSP positions on legislation between the Superintendent, the Governor’s Office, other State agencies, and the General Assembly.
Government Affairs Unit
The local Human Relations Commision representative may be contacted as an investigative resource before any assessment of solvability or closure is made. (T/F)
FALSE, Will be
Troopers responding to the bomb threat will maintain at least _______’ feet between themselves and the reported location of the explosive device so as not to accidentally detonate the device via radio or cellular phone transmissions.
500
On a form 63 Property record, where will the white yellow gold and blue copies to?
- The white copy will be maintained by FSD until the destruction and will then be stamped with the destruction date and forwarded to the Property Unit.
b. The yellow copy will be forwarded to the Property Unit.
c. The gold copy will be returned to the unit’s custodial officer as a receipt.
d. The blue copy will be retained by FSD for one year after the destruction
____________ involves the use of heavy material, vehicles or equipment on a roadway to stop or disable an approaching vehicle.
Class A Roadblock - Deadly Force
The MSP will maintain regional Critical Incident Response Teams and strive to keep ____ to ____ trained members on each team
4-8 people
