303 Disciplinary Pocedures

Question 1

when a complaint focuses on a civilian member the non criminal investigation and discipline when necessary is determined by

Answer 1

the division commander

Question 2

to achieve the desired degree of effectiveness disciplinary procedures address considerations and expectations from the following 3 perspectives

Answer 2

community or external concerns
departmental or internal concerns
employee concerns

Question 3

the complainant request contact by the sworn members supervisor is a type _____ complaint

Answer 3

type a complaint

Question 4

the complaint does not wish to be contacted by a supervisor but relates a potentially substantive problem or relates only non specific or general information is a type _____ complaint

Answer 4

type b complaint

Question 5

the section commander (captain) with concurrence from the division commander addresses the sworn members behavior with

Answer 5

a counseling
a written reprimand
or a suspension up to 3 days
anything less than 1 day is not considered discipline

Question 6

all line complaints must be investigated by the officers chain of command with in

Answer 6

21 days from the date of the written complaint

Question 7

if the member does not agree with the contemplated disciplinary action through the expedited disciplinary track in _____ days the case is sent to internal affairs

Answer 7

5 days

Question 8

_______ complaints that generally constitute matters involving conduct that exhibits a significant variance from behavioral expectations or practices established through formal training, departmental rules regulations policies or procedures

Answer 8

formal complaints

Question 9

the following are _____ types of complaints
significant behavioral infractions
conduct if proven would constitute a crime
conduct that requires stringent disciplinary action more than 3 day suspension
any allegation of harassment/discrimination
any allegation of racial profiling
any allegation of unnecessary or excessive force

Answer 9

formal complaint

Question 10

how to request expedited disciplinary track method

Answer 10

request made in writing to the office of the chief

Question 11

under the expedited disciplinary track any disciplinary action agreed to must be enacted with in ______ days

Answer 11

30 days of the agreement

Question 12

suspensions agreed to by member may not be _____

Answer 12

appealed

Question 13

in no event can the expedited disciplinary track be requested within the _______ calendar days of the expiration of the ________ day timeline

Answer 13

60 days

180 day

Question 14

information logs consist of any complaint that does not violate policy or procedure or involve officer misconduct these are forwarded to _______

Answer 14

to internal affairs through the chain of command utilizing blue team

Question 15

_____ unit shall investigate police vehicle crashes

Answer 15

Homicide unit

Question 16

______ advisor shall review disciplinary cases investigated by internal affairs prior to submission to the complaint admin review board

Answer 16

police legal advisor

Question 17

written statements shall be taken only by ______

Answer 17

supervisory officers assigned to the internal affairs unit

Question 18

the complaint and administrative review board and the chief of police review who’s polygraph examination results

Answer 18

review the complainants polygraph examination results

Question 19

______ reviews the sworn members polygraph examination results

Answer 19

only the chief of police

Question 20

a _______ is a form of corrective action used to document any on duty substandard performance a deficiency (uniform, tardiness) or behavior that negatively impacts an officers ability to perform to established standards

Answer 20

a field counseling,

it is not used as a disciplinary measure but may be used to support disciplinary measures

Question 21

a field counseling is issued to an officer by his immediate supervisor using sapd form 6-cr with approval of ______

Answer 21

his supervisor

a lieutenant would approve a sergeants issuance of a field counseling

Question 22

a _______ is used as documentation in the progressive discipline process although a ______ is not considered discipline. it is issued in the resolution of line complaint

Answer 22

written counseling

written counseling

Question 23

a ______ or above ensures that a written counseling /reprimand is issued to an officer using from 6-cr the written counseling /reprimand must be approved by the officers division commander

Answer 23

captain

Question 24

a lieutenant or higher must sign the written ________

Answer 24

counseling

Question 25

a captain or higher must sign the written _______

Answer 25

reprimand

Question 26

citizen advisory action board requires _____ members to have a quorum

Answer 26

three provided there are at least 6 active participating members

Question 27

citizens members must be present to hear the following cases

Answer 27

use of force bodily injury unlawful search and seizure

Question 28

police advisory action board quorum consists of ____

Answer 28

5 members

Question 29

the chief of police may allow the following to attend the review board

Answer 29

san antonio police officers association rep police legal advisor internal affairs rep

Question 30

_____ serves as the custodian of all information concerning disciplinary cases confines reviews of case jackets to to designated area provides orientation to new members reviews published agendas at least SEVEN days prior ensures rules of order and decorum are followed

Answer 30

board chairman

Question 31

means the allegations reported did not occur

Answer 31

unfounded

Question 32

means the allegations could not be proved or disproved

Answer 32

inconclusive

Question 33

means the allegations reported are found to have occurred

Answer 33

sustained

Question 34

means the conduct complained of did occur but was necessary and appropriate to accomplish a valid law enforcement objective

Answer 34

justified

Question 35

majority vote wins if no majority can be obtained then ____ will make the final decision

Answer 35

chairman

Question 36

crash evaluation and review board quorum consists of ____ members

Answer 36

3

Question 37

the chief of police may allow the following to attend the city vehicle accident advisory board

Answer 37

sapoa rep police legal advisor homicide unit rep city of san antonio risk management rep

Question 38

number of points assessed for a non chargeable accident

Answer 38

0 points

Question 39

number of points assessed for a chargeable accident

Answer 39

2 points

Question 40

number of points assessed for damage to city vehicle above 15000 or a total loss

Answer 40

2 points

Question 41

number of points given for damage to a city vehicle above 5000 but less than 15000

Answer 41

1 point

Question 42

number of points assessed for a crash that resulted in serious bodily injury excluding death

Answer 42

minimum 2 points

Question 43

number of points given if crash resulted in bodily injury

Answer 43

1 point

Question 44

number of points assessed in an accident for unsafe speed or operation

Answer 44

minimum 1 point

Question 45

if a chargeable crash results in a death

Answer 45

no point value is assessed the chief administers what ever discipline he deems appropriate

Question 46

the homicide unit rep shall give the point assessment for each chargeable crash the sworn member was involved in during the preceding _______ months

Answer 46

24 months | each crash not exceeding 2 points will be removed after 12 months

Question 47

total point calculations are based on the ______

Answer 47

date of the crash

Question 48

penalty for 1-2 points in an accident

Answer 48

written counseling

Question 49

penalty for 3 points in an accident

Answer 49

written reprimand

Question 50

penalty for 4 points in an accident

Answer 50

1 day suspension

Question 51

penalty for 5 points in an accident

Answer 51

3 day suspension

Question 52

penalty for 6 points in an accident

Answer 52

5 day suspension

Question 53

penalty for 7 points in an accidnet

Answer 53

10 day suspension

Question 54

penalty for 8 or more points in an accident

Answer 54

a minimum 15 day suspension with possibility of an indefinite

Question 55

officers involved in 2 crashes chargeable or chargeable due to contributory factors with in 12 month period

Answer 55

will either be placed on special assignment or required to ride double with another officer until they pass a remedial driving course