Vol I Ch 11 Discipline

Question 1

What is the category of violation for an employee charged with Abusive Language?

Answer 1

Category II

Question 2

What is the category for an employee charged with Inappropriate Language?

Answer 2

Category I

Question 3

When shall disciplinary recommendations be presented to respondents

Answer 3

Only after the supervisor’s Commander has authorized the recommendations

Question 4

Discipline matters for probationary student officers are handled in accordance to what?

Answer 4

Prince George’s County Code

Question 5

What is the recommended disciplinary action range for Category I offense?

Answer 5

Written reprimand to $100 fine or Loss 1-10 hours of annual leave

Question 6

What is the recommended disciplinary action range for a Category II offense?

Answer 6

$100-$200 fine or Loss of 1-10 hours of annual leave

Question 7

What is the recommended disciplinary action range for Category III offense?

Answer 7

$250-$1000 fine or 20-40 hours suspension without pay and/or removal from the promotional cycle; reassignment.

(NOTE)
For security related secondary employment violations - loss of privilege to work such employment for up to 2-6 months

Question 8

What is the recommended disciplinary action range for Category IV offense?

Answer 8

Fines exceeding up to $1000
Reassignment 
Reduction in Rank
Removal from promotional cycle
Suspensions exceeding 40 hours
Written reprimand to termination from Department

Question 9

How are disciplinary actions classified?

Answer 9

Conduct or Performance related offenses

Question 10

What is a category of violation for an employee charged with using Discriminatory Language?

Answer 10

Category IV