Chapter 1 Flashcards
A written directive issued by a commander/supervisor other than the Director; e.g., a bureau SOP.
It cannot conflict with a Departmental Directive, DM Revision Directive or a Subordinate Directive issued by a higher level of authority in the same chain-of-command.
Subordinate Directives
Who may issue, modify or approve DM Revision Directive and Departmental Directives
Only the Director, someone acting in the Director’s capacity, or the Director’s designee can issue.
Every major organizational element shall have a Subordinate Directive or system of directives in SOP format, with the exception of …
North and South Operations Division District Stations, or unless otherwise exempted by the Director.
North and South Operations Division District Stations operate under the Police Services SOP. They may also maintain a set of Subordinate Directive Memorandums in lieu of using an SOP format.
Departmental Directives and DM Revision Directives that are still published on paper for subsequent scanning and uploading into PowerDMS™ are issued unique directive identifier numbers by….
the PLB for ease of reference.
The better practice is to publish these unique directive identifier numbers in numerical sequence. However, some Departmental Directives may need to be published out of sequence when it exigent circumstance arise (riots, demonstrations, hurricanes, pandemics, executive orders, etc.)
For how long written directives are in effect?
Written directives are in effect until the material is incorporated into the respective element SOP, rescinded, or superseded.
Upon the change of command, what are the three ways that the new director can authenticate or update Subordinate Directives?
a. Distribute a Directive Memorandum or email message stating that current directives remain in effect.
a. Republish the directive with or without revisions.
b. Reissue the directive authentication page if no revisions.
How often District Commanders of North and South Operations Divisions shall review their respective district Directive Memorandums?
ANNUALLY to determine if they are still valid; have been superseded by another directive; or should be rescinded.
How often the PLB shall review Departmental Directives published in PowerDMS for disposition?
on a CONTINUAL BASIS, and will provide a recommendation to the Director to discontinue such directives or include them in the DM.
True or False: Employees of the MDPD’s School Crossing Guard Program are exempt from electronically signing Departmental Directives on PowerDMS™.
True:
The Public Information and Education Bureau (PIEB) Major will determine which Departmental Directives and/or DM Revision Directives apply to employees of the School Crossing Guard Program.
The ______ shall maintain the computerized or hard copies of the DM in PowerDMS™ which is available and accessible to all employees.
PLB
