Suspension of Members

Question 1

Name the three (3) reasons that a member may be Suspended.

Answer 1

Pending Investigation/Result of Disciplinary Action/Pending further action if supervisor believes being on duty is detrimental

Question 2

True/False: The member being suspended will always have the option to use their accrued time off (paid time) in lieu of suspension days.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

For members suspended from duty without pay and allowances, but who are entitled to pay due to mandatory court appearances, all payments will be _________ until the member is returned to full duty.

Answer 3

Delayed

Question 4

When a member is suspended, who will their supervisor/commander notify?

Answer 4

Bureau Commander

Question 5

The Bureau Commander will notify what department/unit of a suspension?

a. Human Resources Department
b. Personnel Records Section
c. Chief of Police
d. Member’s Spouse

Answer 5

B. Personnel Records Section

Question 6

The suspended member must hand over the following six (6) items.

Answer 6

Department owned firearm, ammunition, badge/shield, identification card, access card, any other department-owned equipment that the supervisor deems necessary

Question 7

If a suspension is less that fifteen (15) days, the relinquished items may be stored where?

Answer 7

Secure location at the member’s unit

Question 8

If a suspension is more that fifteen (15) days, the relinquished items may be stored where?

Answer 8

Supply Section for firearm, ammunition, and radio/Personnel Records Section for everything else

Question 9

True/False: A suspended member may still work off-duty jobs.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the difference between Suspension Period “with” Pay Allowances and Suspension Period “without” Pay Allowances?

Answer 10

“With” means the member will still earn V days, sick days, time will count as creditable towards retirement, retirement date will not be adjusted.