203-02 courtesies

Question 1

When do we salute?

We do not salute members outside dept ex: we don’t salute the mayor

Answer 1

A. Police commissioner or deputy commissioners in civilian clothes

B. Supervisory officer in uniform

C. United States flag as it passes

D. Desk when entering command

Question 2

If flag is not visible during national anthem where do you salute?

Answer 2

face the band and salute

Question 3

Is a salute required at large assemblies?

Answer 3

No except when addressing a supervisory officer. Salute also not required if it interferes with police duty

Question 4

When entering office of captain or above or police commissioner and deputy commissioners what do you do?

Answer 4

Remove hat and stand at attention

Question 5

Order attention when member above rank of ___________ enters the room

Answer 5

Above rank of captain

Question 6

Place flag at half staff when a UMOS dies:

Answer 6

A. Lt, Sgt, Po- on dept building where assigned on day of funeral
B. Captain- on dept building where assigned from time of death to sunset day of funeral
C. Deputy inspector or inspector- on dept buildings within his/her command from time of death to sunset day of funeral; flag at police headquarters will fly at half mast on day of funeral
D. Member killed in line of duty- on dept building where member assigned from time of death to 10 days after the funeral; flags will fly at half-mast on all dept buildings from time of death until day after the funeral
E. Other members, police commissioner or a deputy commissioner- as directed by the police commissioner or chief of dept

Question 7

Mourning bands as follows:

Answer 7

-Active member line of duty- members of his/her command from time of death until 2400 hours on the tenth day after his or her death
Other members- from time of death until 2400 hours on the day of the funeral
-Active member non line of duty- members of his or her command from 0001 hours until 2400 on day of funeral, other members while attending funeral
-Retired MOS- while attending funeral services
-Police Memorial Day- Mandatory for all MOS attending the headquarters ceremony in uniform, optional for all UMOS between 0001 and 2400

• National peace officers Memorial Day- optional for all UMOS between 0001 to 2400 on May 15 annually