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The city and the Association agree that the _________ and __________ performance of the municipal police function is the primary purpose of this agreement.

a. immediate and professional

b. efficient and uninterrupted

c. effective and standardized

d. prompt and professional

A

b. efficient and uninterrupted

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As well as the establishment of fair and reasonable ____and ____ for the Police Officers

a. Pay and benefits

b. compensation and working environment

c. compensation and working conditions

d. pay and working conditions

A

C. compensation and working conditions

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The Board of Directors shall include those members of the Executive Board and in no event shall more than _________ be allowed to attend meetings in an on duty status.

a. 20

b. 25

c. 20 percent

d. 25 percent

A

a. 20

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____________ means time in service in the department from the date the employee became a probationary police officer.

a. Length of Service

b. Longevity

c. Vested

d. Years of service

A

b. Longevity

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Officer means any sworn Police Officer employed in the Police Department of the City with the exception of the ____________.

a. Suspended members

b. Command Staff

c. Chief of Police

d. appointed staff

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c. Chief of Police

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The City shall deduct __ hours from each officer’s credited vacation time and credit the time to a pool.

a. 6

b. 4

c. 4.5

d. 8

A

a. 6

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The Association President shall annually submit a list of the names of _____ members who have the right to use Association Leave with a minimum of 24 hours notice.

a. 5
b. 10
c. 7
d. 12

A

b. 10

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All others using Association Leave shall be required to submit the leave request no later then ______________ in advance of the anticipated date.

a. (5) calendar days

b. (10) calendar days

c. (5) working days

d. (10) working days

A

a. (5) calendar days

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The City shall notify the Association in writing of any member who revokes or adds authorization for dues including POLPAC within _________ .

a. (15) calendar days

b. (30) calendar days

c. (15) working days

d. (30) working days

A

b. (30) calendar days

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All amounts deducted shall be paid to the legally designated representative of the Association and or CLEAT in accordance with the procedures established by the ___________.

a. Accounting and Personnel Manager

b. Finance Director

c. Human Resource Director

d. Association bylaws

A

b. Finance Director

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As with other deductions, said amount will be forwarded directly to the Association, provided however that the Association will reimburse the amount of the increased deduction within _____ to any member who makes a written request to the President of the Association.

a. 15 calendar days

b. 14 calendar days

c. 15 working days

d. 14 working days

A

b. 14 calendar days

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Where such meetings are scheduled during working hours, officers shall be given time off without loss of pay for the scheduled Dog Watch “C shift” _________________ such negotiations.

a. The day prior to

b. The day following

c. Immediately preceding

d. Immediately following

A

c. Immediately preceding

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The Association’s negotiating team, not to exceed ____ members, shall be permitted to meet with the Association President or to attend negotiating sessions with City representatives during working hours.

a. Five (5)

b. ten (10)

c. Seven (7)

d. six (6)

A

d. six (6)

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It will be the responsibility of the Association President to notify and submit proper paperwork to _________ for all personal leave time.

a. his parent unit

b. the Accounting Office

c. his Office of the Chief

d. the Personnel and Accounting Office

A

b. the Accounting Office

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The City shall grant Association leave paid in accordance with Article 3 to a maximum of _____officers at any given time at the request of the Association President.

a. 5
b. 7
c. 8
d. 12

A

c. 8

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The Association may utilize Departmental email and video technology to disseminate information. The _______ is responsible for its compliance with Section 6.

a. Association President
b. Shift Commander
c. Association Representative
d. Senior Officer Present

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c. Association Representative

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Members of the Board of Directors who are on duty shall be permitted to attend the ________ regularly scheduled board meetings each month.

a. two (2)
b. one (1)
c. monthly
d. biweekly

A

a. two (2)

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Members of the executive Board, bargaining team, persons appointed to represent the Association, and the Board of Directors shall be permitted to speak at in-service for a period not to exceed _____.

a. one hour
b. 60 minutes
c. one half hour
d. 30 minutes

A

a. one hour

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Executive Board, members of the bargaining team, and board of directors shall be permitted to speak at shift roll calls about Association business for a period not to exceed 10 minutes. Prior to speaking at roll call, the Association representative shall notify _________ that he intends to speak.

a. the shift commander
b. the unit director
c. appropriate supervisor
d. the senior supervisory officer

A

c. appropriate supervisor

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Members of the Board of Directors shall be permitted to speak to each Police Academy cadet class for a period not to exceed ________.
a. 1 hour
b. 3 hours
c. 4 hours
d. 2 hours

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b. 3 hours

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___________ shall provide the following to every officer: copy of special orders, general orders, rules and regulations, Texas Penal Code, and traffic laws.

a. The Training Academy
b. The Department
c. Office of the Chief
d. The City

A

d. The City

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Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Association recognizes the management of the City of San Antonio and the direction of the San Antonio Police Department are vested exclusively in _______ .

a. The City
b. The Chief of Police
c. the City Manager
d. The Mayor of San Antonio

A

a. The City

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23
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The City shall have the right to reschedule up to _____ of training per officer per year.

a. 40 hours
b. 120 hours
c. 20 hours
d. 5 days

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b. 120 hours

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The City shall have the right to discharge, demote, or suspend officers, pursuant to the requirements of ______ and fully agreed to in article 28, Disciplinary Actions of this agreement.

a. The City Charter
b. This Collective Bargaining Agreement
c. Chapter 143 Local Government Code
d. Civil Service Rules

A

c. Chapter 143 Local Government Code

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25
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The Chief has the right to amend, suspend, and or alter such rules and regulations subject to the terms of this Agreement and approval of the ______ .

a. The Commission
b. The City Manager
c. Association
d. Civil Service Rules

A

a. The Commission

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Any person wishing to address roll calls on any subject (except bargaining unit members and Association candidates) must receive written permission from ___________ .

a. Chief of Police
b. Association President
c. Chief of Police or Association President
d. Chief of Police and Association President

A

c. Chief of Police or Association President

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Subject to review by the _________, the Chief shall have the exclusive right to: establish departmental rules and regulations; transfer officers within the department.

a. Civil Service Commission
b. Police Legal Advisor
c. City Manager
d. Association

A

c. City Manager

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The Labor Relations Committee shall recommend to the Chief changes in any of these working conditions where necessary and the Chief shall communicate his decision to the committee ___________.

a. in writing
b. in 14 calendar days
c. in 10 working days
d. in 5 working days.

A

b. in 14 calendar days

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The Labor Relations Committee shall consist of ______members.

a. five (5)
b. Four (4)
c. Six (6)
d. Three (3)

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b. Four (4)

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The Labor Relations Committee shall consist of four members who shall serve _______ term.

a. 180 day term
b. 6 month term
c. at the direction of the appointing authority
d. 1 year term

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c. at the direction of the appointing authority

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Officers desiring items placed on the written agenda of the labor relations committee shall forward the matter in writing to ________ .

a. Chief of Police
b. Chief of Police or Association President
c. Chief of Police with copy to the City Manager
d. Chief of Police with a copy to President of the Association

A

d. Chief of Police with a copy to President of the Association

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The Chief will thereafter respond to the Committee’s recommendations in writing. A copy of the response will be sent to ___________ .

a. the City Manager
b. the Association President
c. the Association President and the City Manager
d. the Association and to the City Manager

A

d. the Association and to the City Manager

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The committee shall make its recommendations in writing to the _________.

a. Chief
b. Chief with a copy to the Association
c. Chief with copy to City Manager
d. Chief with copies to the Association and the City Manager

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d. Chief with copies to the Association and the City Manager

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The Chief shall thereafter respond to the Committee’s recommendations in writing within _______ days.

a. (5) calendar days
b. (14) calendar days
c. (5) working days
d. (14) working days

A

b. (14) calendar days

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The Chief shall thereafter respond to the Committee’s recommendations in writing within ___________ days. A copy of the response will be sent to the Association and the City Manager.

a. (5) calendar days
b. (14) calendar days
c. (5) working days
d. (14) working days

A

b. (14) calendar days

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If at the discretion of an officer, an assigned vehicle is not in a safe condition, said officer shall notify _________ .

a. immediate supervisor
b. Fleet Management
c. supervisor assigned to vehicle shop
d. unit commander

A

c. supervisor assigned to vehicle shop

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In the event the shop supervisor determines a vehicle is safe and the officer disagrees with the decision the officer may protest the decision in writing. The supervisor assigned to the vehicle shop shall acknowledge the officer’s protest in writing and forward all copies to _____________.

a. his supervisor
b. Labor Relations Committee
c. the officer’s unit commander
d. The officer’s division commander

A

d. The officer’s division commander

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The supervisor assigned to the vehicle shop shall acknowledge the officer’s protest in writing and forward all copies to __________ for final disposition.

a. The Office of the Chief
b. The supervisor’s division commander
c. the officer’s division commander
d. the Labor Relations Committee

A

c. the officer’s division commander

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Any Officer MAY request an exhaustive mechanical evaluation of a police vehicle when the vehicle reached the __________ mile mark.

a. 25,000
b. 30,000
c. 45,000
d. 50,000

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b. 30,000

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Marked vehicles having _______miles on their odometer and assigned to the Uniformed Division, MUST be retired from the Uniformed Division fleet.

a. 60,000
b. 65,000
c. 100,000
d. 70,000

A

c. 100,000. (TAHOES & CROWN VICS)

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Prior to 100,000 miles a vehicle may be retired from the uniformed division fleet if considered INCOMPATIBLE with Fleet operation by the _______ or a division commander.

a. shop supervisor
b. Labor relations Committee
c. head of the vehicle maintenance unit
d. Vehicle maintenance Supervisor

A

c. head of the vehicle maintenance unit

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In lieu of a take home vehicle, the department MAY offer said officer a monthly car allowance of _______ dollars a month.

a. 250
b. 300
c. 350
d. 375

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b. 300

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43
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During the period of _______ of each calendar year, the Officer MAY elect to change from his car or allowance.

a. January 1 to January 15
b. January 1 to February 1
c. June 1 to July 1
d. September 1 to October 1

A

c. June 1 to July 1

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The City shall provide to all officers the option of selecting soft body armor with a minimum standard Threat Level ________ or Threat Level _______.

a. II III
b. II-A III-A
c. III-A II-A
d. III-A II

A

d. III-A II

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45
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Vest shall be provided to all new officers prior to ___________ .

a. graduating the Training Academy
b. Their first cadet ride
c. the end of their first week as officers.
d. the 31st week of probation

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c. the end of their first week as officers.

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Vests shall be replaced every five years by making a proper request to the ____________, or at any time when obvious damage to the vest requires replacement.

a. Unit Commander
b. Section Commander
c. Division Commander
d. Bureau Commander

A

c. Division Commander

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Each officer is entitled to ____ rounds of .40 caliber ammunition per year.

a. 100
b. 150
c. 200
d. 250

A

a. 100

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48
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The Labor Relations Board as outlined in Article 9, in addition to its other duties, shall serve as the _________________________.

a. Labor Relations Advisory Board
b. Property Loss Board
c. Equipment Advisory Committee
d. Equipment Testing Team

A

c. Equipment Advisory Committee

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The committee will make a determination as to the cause of the loss or damage and to what extent the officer is responsible for such loss / damage. The committee shall write a report of its findings which shall be forwarded to the Chief. An Officer who disagrees with the findings of the committee may appeal to __________________.

a. the President of the Association
b. the Chief
c. the Labor Relations Committee
d. the Grievance Committee

A

b. the Chief

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Payroll deductions must be set at ______unless the officer agrees to higher payment.

a. fifty dollars (50.00) per payday
b. fifty dollars (50.00) per month
c. one hundred dollars (100.00) per payday
d. one hundred dollars (100.00) per month

A

a. fifty dollars (50.00) per payday

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51
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All reimbursements outside of payroll deductions are due within _______ of the payday

a. five (5) working days
b. ten (10) working days
c. five (5) calendar days
d. ten (10) calendar days

A

c. five (5) calendar days

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52
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Regardless of the method of payment, all payments must begin not less then the __________ after the final ruling of the Chief.

a. next payday
b. first payday
c. second payday
d. third payday

A

c. second payday

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53
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_____________ is meant to include service as an initial probationary police officer and probation afterwards.

a. Sworn member
b. Police officer
c. Classified police officer
d. Sworn employee

A

c. Classified police officer

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54
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_____________ is defined as all years of service, whether interrupted or uninterrupted, on the San Antonio Police Department, and not merely the last continued period of service.

a. Longevity
b. Seniority
c. Classified police officer
d. Length of service

A

b. Seniority

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55
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Police promotional examinations will be open to all police officers who have held a classified rank for ____years or more, immediately below the rank for which the examination is to be held.

a. One
b. two
c. three
d. four

A

b. two

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56
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Promotional examinations to the rank of Detective Investigator shall be open only to those officers within the classification of a _____or higher Patrol Officer.

a. Step B
b. Step C
c. Class B
d. Class C

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d. Class C

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57
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Officers promoted on the same day shall be promoted at least _______ apart to establish seniority in rank.

a. 1 minute
b. 2 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 35 seconds

A

a. 1 minute

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Officers, serving on active military duty and were eligible promotional candidates according to the rules as set out by USERRA when a departmental promotional exam was offered, who did not take the exam, may apply within _________ after notice by the city of their rights.

a. 15 calendar days
b. 30 calendar days
c. 90 calendar days
d. 180 calendar days

A

b. 30 calendar days

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The Study Materials Committee will be comprised of two members appointed by the Chief and two members appointed by the President of the Association and shall be facilitated by _______.

a. a Deputy Chief
b. The Executive officer
c. a member of the rank being tested for
d. the Training Academy Commander

A

d. the Training Academy Commander

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60
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Until the adoption of the SAPD promotional study book(s) the date and location that the study materials will be made available will be announced in the Daily Bulletin for ______________.

a. five (5) consecutive working days
b. five (5) calendar days
c. five (5) working days
d. five (5) business days

A

a. five (5) consecutive working days

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If the city has developed a promotional study book the announcement and provision of such materials shall not be less than _______.

a. 110 calendar days
b. 90 calendar days
c. 180 calendar days
d. 365 calendar days

A

d. 365 calendar days

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Beginning at least ______ before the administration of the examination, the City will announce in the Daily Bulletin the date of the examination and location and dates to register.

a. one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days
b. one hundred and ten (110) calendar days
c. one hundred (100) calendar days
d. one hundred and fifteen (115) calendar days

A

a. one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days

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63
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Candidates for the promotional examinations shall register for the examination between ____ and ____ calendar days before the examination.

a. 120 110
b. 115 105
c. 110 100
d. 100 90

A

b. 115 105

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64
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Written examination grading shall be performed within ______ of any entrance or exit.

a. ten (10) yards
b. one hundred (100) feet
c. fifty (50) feet
d. five hundred (500) feet

A

c. fifty (50) feet

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65
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Each candidate shall have the opportunity to examine the written test source materials and their own graded examination paper and answers within ________ after the examination.

a. fifty (50) feet
b. seven (7) working days
c. five (5) consecutive working days
d. ten (10) calendar days

A

c. five (5) consecutive working days

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For purposes of this section, two hundred pages of text shall be defined as text that averages ________ words per page.

a. 600 words
b. 650 words
c. 700 words
d. 750 words

A

d. 750 words

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67
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After the Chief has made his selections, _________ will pick up the study materials.

a. the consulting company
b. Training Academy Commander
c. City Human Resources Department
d. Research and Planning Director

A

c. City Human Resources Department

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68
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____________ will verify the completeness of the packets. No question will be included in the examination unless it derives it source from the study material.

a. The consulting company
b. The Training Academy Commander
c. The Human Resources Department
d. The Director Human Resources

A

c. The Human Resources Department

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69
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The date and location that the study materials will be available for candidates to pick up or the location where the study materials may be purchased will be announced in the Daily Bulletin for _____ days.

a. seven (7)
b. five (5)
c. seven (7) consecutive
d. five (5) consecutive working

A

d. five (5) consecutive working

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In order to commence a sergeant assessment in future promotional examinations, the City agrees to implement a __________________ for all candidates.

a. Video Assessment Process
b. Supervisory Leadership Training Program
c. On Line Leadership Program
d. UED initiative

A

b. Supervisory Leadership Training Program

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71
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The City shall be able to implement provisions concerning Video Recorded Assessment and shall apply to the sergeant examination with the sole exception that the Video recorded Assessment shall be weighted at _____ percent.

a. 70
b. 20
c. 80
d. 30

A

b. 20

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The consulting company shall select the assessors who shall be equivalent in rank to the promotion, or above, from a municipal police agency from cities with a population of ________________.

a. 750,000 or greater
b. 250,000 or greater
c. 200,000 or greater
d. 500,000 or greater

A

c. 200,000 or greater

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73
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The promotional examination under this agreement, for the rank of Captain, the total score shall be calculated as follows:

a. 20 points written
80 points video

b. 50 pts written
50 points video

c. 30 points written
70 points video

d. 60 points written
20 points video

A

c. 30 points written
70 points video

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74
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After the Video recorded Assessment scoring has been completed for examination under this agreement, for the rank of lieutenant, the total score shall be calculated as follows:

A 40 points written
60 points video

b. 50 points written
50 points video

c. 30 points written
70 points video

d. 80 points written
20 points video

A

A 40 points written
60 points video

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75
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After the video recorded Assessment scoring has been completed under this agreement, for the rank of captain, the total score shall be calculated as follows:

a. 40 points written
60 points video

b. 50 points written
50 points video

c. 30 points written
70 points video

d. 80 points written
20 points video

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c. 30 points written
70 points video

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76
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Matters relative to the construction of any promotional written examination which are appealable to the Civil service Commission pursuant to _________________ shall continue to be appealable and the decision of the commission shall be final.

a. Civil Service Rules
b. City Charter
c. Chapter 143 Local Government Code
d. this collective bargaining agreement

A

c. Chapter 143 Local Government Code

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77
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Officers promoted shall be assigned to one or more officers of equal rank for on-the-job field training for a period of no less than _________.

a. 30 calendar days
b. 45 calendar days
c. 90 calendar days
d. 1 calendar month

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d. 1 calendar month

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78
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Patrol officers testing for detective shall receive an extra point additional point for _____ years in rank and an additional point for _____ years in rank.

a. 10 20
b. 15 20
c. 15 25
d. 15 25

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b. 15 20

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79
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Detectives testing for sergeant will receive an additional point for ___ years in rank and an additional point for ______ years in rank.

a. 5 10
b. 5 15
c. 2 5
d. 10 15

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a. 5 10

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80
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________ - Time within a classified police officer rank.

a. Seniority
b. Longevity
c. Seniority in Rank
d. Step level

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c. Seniority in Rank

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81
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Within _______ after being promoted, officers promoted to lieutenant shall be required, as a condition of maintaining rank to complete with a passing grade at least sixty (60) hours of college credit or achieve an Associate’s.

a. two (2) years
b. twenty-four (24) months
c. four (4) years
d. forty-eight (48) months

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d. forty-eight (48) months

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82
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Within _______ after being promoted, officers promoted to Captain shall be required, as a condition of maintaining rank to obtain a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.

a. twenty-four (24) months
b. thirty-six (36) months
c forty-eight (48) months
d. sixty (60) months

A

d. sixty (60) months

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83
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If an officer is promoted to the next higher rank before completing the educational requirements for his previous rank, the time requirements remain in effect for completion of the appropriate educational requirements for________________

a. the new rank
b. that previous rank
c. the current rank
d. that old rank

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b. that previous rank

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84
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The Chief shall have the right to appoint a total of ______ Deputy Chiefs.

a. 5
b. 7
c 6
d. 8

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c 6

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85
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Chief of Police shall either appoint an officer (DC) or permanently abolish the position within ______.

a. six (6) months
b. one hundred eighty days (180)
c ninety (90) calendar days
d. one hundred twenty (120) calendar days

A

c ninety (90) calendar days

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86
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Appointments to deputy chief is at the Chief’s sole discretion provided that the officer is a captain __________

a. with two years time in rank
b. with a masters degree
c. or a lieutenant with a minimum 2 years in rank
d. or lieutenant with a masters degree

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c. or a lieutenant with a minimum 2 years in rank

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87
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Officers appointed to deputy chief shall not be subject to _______.

a. Chapter 143 Local Government Code
b. Civil service oversight
c Fair Labor Standards Act
d. in service requirements

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a. Chapter 143 Local Government Code

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88
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Officers promoted to captain shall be required to complete the on-the-job training assigned to and physically working with __________.

a. in the patrol division
b. a captain with 2 years in rank
c. a captain assigned to the patrol division at a police substation
d. the uniformed division

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c. a captain assigned to the patrol division at a police substation

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89
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The final list of eligible candidates for the rank of lieutenant and captain shall remain in effect for ________ .

a. 12 months
b. 18 months
c 24 months
d. until exhausted

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b. 18 months

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90
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Should the Chief of police fail to appoint and the Deputy Chief position is permanently abolished, the position shall revert to the rank of ____________.

a. Captain
b. Captain or Lieutenant
c Commander
d. Assistant Chief

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b. Captain or Lieutenant

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91
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Appointments to the rank of Deputy Chief shall be by the Chief of police at his sole discretion, provided that the officer promoted is a Captain or Lieutenant provided the Lieutenant has a minimum of ________________.

a. a bachelors degree
b. one year in rank
c twenty years seniority
d. two years in rank

A

d. two years in rank

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92
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Those officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief shall be required as a condition of maintaining the appointed rank to obtain a Masters degree within ________________.

a. twenty-four (24) months
b. thirty-six (36) months
c. forty-eight (48) months
d. sixty (60) months

A

c. forty-eight (48) months

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93
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Those officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief who have already completed a master degree shall present proof of completion to the chief of police within ____ of being appointed.

a. forty-eight (48) hours
b. five (5) working days
c. seven (7) calendar days
d. ten (10) working days.

A

c. seven (7) calendar days

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94
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Deputy Chiefs who do not have a Masters degree must complete and make a passing grade on ______ hours every 12 months.

a. nine (9) hours
b. twelve (12) hours
c six (6) hours
d. fifteen (15) hours.

A

a. nine (9) hours

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95
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Deputy Chiefs will submit proof of the completion of the required hours to __________ on the annual promotion date until such time a Masters degree is obtained.

a. Chief of Police and the Association
b. Chief of Police
c Training Academy
d. The President of the Association.

A

a. Chief of Police and the Association

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96
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Deputy Chiefs who fail; to complete the requirement within the specified time periods shall be demoted within _____ after the verification by the Chief of Police. .

a. five (5) working days
b. seven (7) calendar days
c. ten (10) Calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days.

A

c. ten (10) Calendar days

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97
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Officers shall be demoted to ____________________.

a. Commander
b. next lower rank
c Captain
d. their previous civil service rank and seniority

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d. their previous civil service rank and seniority

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98
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Officers appointed to Deputy Chief shall be compensated at not less than ___ above a thirty-year Captain’s base pay at Step B plus longevity

a. 12%
b. 14%
c 10%
d. 15%

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d. 15%

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99
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The Chief of police shall have the right to appoint a total of __ Assistant Chiefs which shall be one rank above the rank of Deputy Chief.

a. two (2)
b. Three (3)
c One (1)
d. four (4)

A

a. two (2)

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100
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Should the Chief of Police fail to appoint and the position is permanently abolished, the position of Assistant Chief shall revert to the rank of _________ .

a. Captain or Lieutenant
b. Captain
c Deputy Chief
d. next lower rank

A

a. Captain or Lieutenant

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101
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Appointments to the rank of Assistant Chief shall be by the Chief of Police at his sole discretion, provided that the officer promoted is Deputy Chief, Captain, or _______.

a. Commander
b. Lieutenant with 2 years in rank
c Deputy Chief
d. Civilian equivalent

A

b. Lieutenant with 2 years in rank

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102
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Sole control over staffing levels in all positions and ranks shall be within the authority of the ___________ and ___________ in accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 143.

a. Sworn personnel Supervisor
b. Office of the Chief and City Manager
c Chief and the City Council
d. one hundred seven

A

C. Chief and City Council

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103
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Officers appointed to the rank of Assistant Chief from Deputy Chief shall be required as a condition of maintaining the appointed rank to obtain a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university within______ after being appointed.

a. twenty-four (24) months
b. thirty-six (36) months
c forty-eight (48) months
d. sixty (60) months

A

b. thirty-six (36) months

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104
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Assistant Chiefs who have not obtained a Master’s Degree must complete and make a passing grade on at least _______________ every twelve months.

a. nine (9) hours every 12 months
b. thirty-six (36) months
c six (6) hours every 12 months
d. one-third of any Masters degree requirements

A

d. one-third of any Masters degree requirements

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105
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If a captain or lieutenant is appointed to Assistant Chief they shall have ______ in order to obtain a masters degree.

a. 36 months
b. 48 months
c 60 months
d. 72 months

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b. 48 months

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106
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Assistant Chiefs who fail to complete this requirement within the specified time periods shall be demoted within ten (10) calendar days after verification by the Chief of Police of the Officer’s non-compliance to ____________________.

a. Captain
b. Commander
c Deputy Chief
d. previous civil service rank and seniority

A

d. previous civil service rank and seniority

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107
Q

Officers appointed to the rank of Assistant Chief shall be compensated at an annual salary of not less than __________ above the rate of a Deputy Chief’s base pay plus longevity.

a. 5%
b. 8%
c. 12%
d. 15%

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b. 8%

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108
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________ in this article shall be defined as the length of service by an officer within his civil service classification.

a. Seniority
b Longevity
c Time in service
d. Time in rank

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a. Seniority

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109
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All other factors being equal, seniority is the deciding factor in the assignment of ___________ and __________ .

a. section districts
b. relief days shift
c. relief days and vacation
d. shift vacation

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c. relief days and vacation

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110
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When prime relief days become open, the incoming officer, including officers newly promoted, may, after serving in the section, unit, or detail for ____ then exercise his seniority in bidding for the premium relief days.

a. twenty-four (24) hours
b one (1) day
c six (6) months
d. one-hundred-eighty (180) days

A

c six (6) months

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111
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“All other factors being equal” is intended to relate to_______________.

a. seniority
b longevity
c total performance of an officer
d. rank

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c total performance of an officer

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112
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Time spent in the Armed Forces on military leave of absence and other authorized leaves and time lost because of duty-connected disability ______be included in the length of service.

a. shall
b may
c shall not
d. must

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a. shall

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113
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___________ shall be a factor in promotions and layoff or recall consistent with State law and City ordinance. Art 12 Sec5

a. Seniority
b Longevity
c The total performance of an officer
d. Rank

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a. Seniority

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114
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This Section only applies to those officers holding the rank of _______________.

a. Patrol Officer, Detective Investigator, or Sergeant

b. Patrol Officer, and Detective Investigator

c. Detective

d. Deputy Chief or Assistant Chief

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a. Patrol Officer, Detective Investigator, or Sergeant

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115
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When an assignment is declared vacant in a section of the A shift, B shift, C shift, or the T shift of the Patrol Division, the opening will be awarded to the ____________ .

a. most senior officer
b most senior officer on that shift
c most senior officer in the Patrol Division
d. Most senior officer in the section

A

b most senior officer on that shift

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116
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In the event no officer of the applicable rank from that shift requests the assignment, any officer of the applicable rank from ______________ may request the position and it shall be awarded to the most senior officer.

a. the same service area
b the same substation
c the remaining shifts
d. anywhere within the Department

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c the remaining shifts

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117
Q

Officers transferring from outside the three affected shifts shall not be eligible to exercise their seniority rights until ______________.

a. 24 hours
b six months
c one day
d. one-hundred-eighty (180) days

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b six months

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118
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With the sole exception that officers transferring into or out of one of the affected Uniformed Patrol shifts shall be entitled to use his seniority in bidding on vacancies in conformance with this section ___________________.

a. in 24 hours
b six months
c the next immediate transfer
d. immediately

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d. immediately

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119
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Officers transferring from one of the Uniformed Patrol Shifts to another shift or another unit or division shall lose their vacation request time and will have to put in for a new vacation schedule based on ______________.

a. seniority
b. available openings on the shift
c. 30 day rule
d. red book openings

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b. available openings on the shift

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120
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Any officer covered by this section may be removed from a position he occupies to another position within the three specified shifts provided it is done on the basis of ____________________.

a. seniority
b relief days
c reverse seniority
d. longevity on the shift

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c reverse seniority

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121
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Probationary officers have no protection under this article. The _______________________ controls the probationary officer assignments.

a. Research and Planning Unit
b FTO Coordinator
c Patrol Division Commander
d. Manpower Allocation Detail or the FTO Coordinator

A

d. Manpower Allocation Detail or the FTO Coordinator

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122
Q

Officers transferring from one of the Patrol Shifts to another shift or to another unit or division ______________ lose their vacation request time and will have to put in for a new vacation schedule based on available openings on that shift ..
a. Shall
b. May
c. Will
d. Shall Not

A

A. Shall

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123
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All officers who hold the rank of patrol officer or detective investigator who apply for the position through PCAS and who are not selected, and who request the same in writing through the chain of command to the Captain of the unit to which the officer was not selected, shall be given the true reason for rejection in writing within _______ of the date of the request received by the non-selecting captain.

a. seven (7) calendar days
b five (5) working days
c Fourteen (14) calendar days
d. ten (10) working days

A

c Fourteen (14) calendar days

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124
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Within _________ days of receiving a written rejection, an affected officer may submit a written appeal to the Deputy Chief who supervises the non-selecting Captain.

a. seven (7) calendar days
b five (5) working days
c Fourteen (14) calendar days
d. ten (10) working days

A

c Fourteen (14) calendar days

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125
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The Deputy Chief shall affirm the rejection or overturn the rejection in writing within __________ days of the receipt of the appeal.

a. seven (7) calendar days
b five (5) working days
c Fourteen (14) calendar days
d. ten (10) working days

A

c Fourteen (14) calendar days

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126
Q

Appeals and responses under this section are not subject to _________________ of this Agreement, nor may be used in any official proceeding.

a. Article 7 Management Rights
b Article 8 Maintenance of Standards
c Article 4, Section 2, management Duties
the Association
d. Article 15 Grievance Procedure

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d. Article 15 Grievance Procedure

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127
Q

Officers will continue to work a _________ work period in accordance with past practice as opposed to other work periods under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

a. 5-day work week
b 7-day
c 40 hour work week
d. 43 hours work week

A

b 7-day

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128
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The City and the Association agree, that under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the City is entitled to the ______ exemption from payment of FLSA statutory overtime.

a. 36 hour
b 40 hour
c 42 hour work week
d. 43 hour

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d. 43 hour

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129
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Within the context of this agreement however, the City shall continue to pay all contractual compensation in accordance with ___________________________ .

a. Article 7 Management Rights
b Article 8 Maintenance of Standards
c Article 13 Hours of Work
d. Article 16 Wages

A

b Article 8 Maintenance of Standards

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130
Q

The Section 142.0015 of the Local Government Code provides among other things, that officers may not be required to work over ____ hours in a week unless an emergency is declared.

a. 38 hour
b 40 hour
c 42 hour
d. 43 hour

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b 40 hour

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131
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Texas Law, including but not limited to ____________ of the local government code allows the parties to this agreement to override and change that standard.

a. Section 174.006
b Section 143
c section 342.06
d. Section 142.0015

A

a. Section 174.006

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132
Q

Officers who are not subject to shift work shall work eight (8) consecutive hours except for interruptions for lunch periods. The workday shall conform to those hours set by the ___________.

a. City Manager
b City Council
c Mayor
d. Chief of Police

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a. City Manager

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133
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The hours presently prescribed are from _______________________ with 45 minutes for lunch.

a. 7:00 AM to 3:34 PM
b 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
c 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM
d. 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM

A

d. 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM

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134
Q

City policy has for some time permitted two ___________ minute coffee and/or rest breaks per day.

a. ten (10)
b fifteen (15)
c twenty (20)
d. thirty (30)

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b fifteen (15)

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135
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If an officer requests a thirty (30) minute meal break and is denied such request because of press of business a second time within such shift, and requests thirty (30) minutes of compensatory time or pay at straight time, said officer must submit an “incident report” to the _______________________________.

a. Section Sergeant
b Immediate Supervisor
c Shift Commander
d. Section Commander

A

a. Section Sergeant

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136
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Officers below the rank of Lieutenant assigned to the night shift in CID or equivalent as described above may work from ______________________ with thirty minutes off for lunch and two fifteen-minute breaks.

a. 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM
b. 6:30 PM to 5:00 AM
c. 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM
d. 7:30 PM to 6:00 AM

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c. 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM

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137
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In no case shall any changes in starting or ending times of shifts covered by section 4 or section 5 above exceed __________ in each calendar year.

a. thirty (30) minutes
b forty-five (45) minutes
c one (1) hour
d. two (2) hours

A

c one (1) hour

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138
Q

In the event the Chief decides to exercise his / her rights pursuant to this section, he/ she shall notify the President of the Association in writing of the anticipated adjustment at least ___________ prior to implementation.

a. one (1) month
b one-hundred-eight (180) calendar days
c thirty (30) calendar days
d. six (6) months

A

c thirty (30) calendar days

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139
Q

The Association shall have _______________ from the date so notified to submit any comments or objections to the proposed change in writing to the Chief.

a. one (1) month
b thirty (30) calendar days
c ten (10) working days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

d. fourteen (14) calendar days

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140
Q

If objection is expressed by the Association, representatives of the Association and the Chief shall meet to discuss the anticipated adjustment within the next succeeding _________________.

a. seven (7) calendar days
b ten (10) working days
c fourteen (14) calendar days
d. month

A

a. seven (7) calendar days

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141
Q

The City shall establish an office staffed with one Sergeant and a minimum of two sworn personnel or up to ____________ additional sworn personnel at the discretion of the Chief, sworn support personnel, along with sufficient civilian personnel.

a. 4
b. 3
c. 6
d. 5

A

a. 4

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142
Q

The City shall utilize only _________________ for the purposes of providing security, crowd control, and other police-related activities at all City facilities.

a. police officers
b San Antonio Police Officers
c Association members
d. sworn officers

A

d. sworn officers

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143
Q

For the purposes of this article, City facilities shall include the following: (1) convention center, (2) Lila Cockrell Theater, (3) Market Square, (4) Market Square’s Centro de Artes, Fiesta Room, and Farmers market, (5) La Villita, (6) _____________.

a. Beethoven Hall
b Alamo Dome
c City Annex
d. Arneson River theater

A

b. Alamo Dome

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144
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All officers assigned to work at City facilities on an off-duty basis shall be compensated as follows. Police Officers regardless of seniority or other compensation shall be paid at ______________________. (not including longevity)

a. 1.2 times their base pay
b 1.2 times their FLSA rate of pay
c time and one half
d. 1.2 times straight time for Step C officer

A

d. 1.2 times straight time for Step C officer

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145
Q

All supervisors, regardless of rank or seniority, shall be paid at 1.2 times the straight rate for a ____________________ (not including longevity) if working in a supervisory capacity for the vendor.

a. Detective Investigator
b Sergeant at step A
c Lieutenant
d. Supervisory officer

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b Sergeant at step A

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146
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The _____________ shall have the responsibility of staffing all City facilities with sworn officers.

a. Off Duty Employment Section
b. Off Duty Employment Unit
c. Office of the Chief of Police
d. Department

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c. Office of the Chief of Police

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147
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The City agrees to pay officers who work any Fiesta events and related activities in an off-duty capacity at Fiesta Pay which shall be ______ .

a. double time
b twice their regular rate of pay
c base plus longevity times two (2)
d. double their base pay

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c base plus longevity times two (2)

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148
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Fiesta activities and events are those defined in the _____________________.

a. City Charter
b City Ordinance
c Official Fiesta Calendar
d. Conservation Society’s charter

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c Official Fiesta Calendar

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149
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Events such as basketball games, concerts, or trade shows unrelated to Fiesta shall be paid at the regular overtime rate unless insufficient volunteers sign up. Then all volunteers shall receive _____________________.

a. time and on half
b double time
c 1.2 of straight time
d. Fiesta pay

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d. Fiesta pay

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150
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Easter Sunday will not be covered under this section but is covered under ________________________________.

a. Article 13 Hours of Work
b Article 15 Grievance Procedure
c Article 16 Wages
d. Article 20 Holidays

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d. Article 20 Holidays

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151
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The ___________, on behalf of the Department will apply and coordinate any paperwork necessary to comply with the Private Security Act of Texas.

a. Association
b City
c Office of the Chief
d. Off Duty Employment Detail

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a. Association

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152
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Section 7(p) (1) of the _____________ makes special provisions for officers of public agencies that, at their own option, perform off duty employment.

a. Local Government Code
b Fair Labor Standards Act
c Texas Constitution
d. Code of Criminal Procedure

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b Fair Labor Standards Act

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153
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The association agrees (in a Department of Labor ruling) the city shall not be subject to provide additional wages, compensation or incentives. To assure this outcome, The City, and the Association agree to meet within ________ of the ruling, holding, or determination in an effort to resolve any conflicts with this Agreement.

a. five (5) calendar days
b ten (10) calendar days
c fourteen (14) calendar days
d. thirty (30) calendar days

A

b ten (10) calendar days

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154
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(Regarding a ruling that changes benefits of CBA) In the event that a compromise cannot be reached within the ten (10) calendar day window period, the City and the Association will submit all unresolved issues within _____ to a neutral arbitrator.

a. ten (10) calendar days
b fourteen (14) calendar days
c thirty (30) calendar days
d. forty-five (45) calendar days

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c thirty (30) calendar days

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155
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(Regarding a ruling that changes benefits of CBA) The dispute will be submitted to the arbitration panel within ___________ of their appointment.

a. five (5) calendar days
b ten (10) calendar days
c fourteen (14) calendar days
d. thirty (30) calendar days

A

b ten (10) calendar days

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156
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The hearing shall be conducted under __________________ of the Expedited Labor Arbitration Rules appended

a. section 3
b Rules 5 – 10
c Procedures 4-7
d. Chapter 143

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b Rules 5 – 10

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157
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The arbitration Panel shall determine a decision within _______ of their appointment .

a. ten (10) calendar days
b fourteen (14) calendar days
c thirty (30) calendar days
d. forty-five (45) calendar days

A

c thirty (30) calendar days

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158
Q

The City and the Association agree the purpose of this grievance procedure is to provide a __________ and ___ method for resolving disagreements regarding the interpretation of the provisions of this agreement.

a. just , equitable
b efficient , equitable
c rapid fair
d. just fair

A

a. just equitable

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159
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Disciplinary matters which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission pursuant to Chapter 143 Local Government Code are not subject to this procedure but are covered in ______________ of this Agreement.

a. Article 7
b Article 15
c Article 18
d. Article 28

A

d. Article 28

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160
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Failure by the City to meet the time limits at any step shall be considered an unsatisfactory response and shall automatically allow the grievance to proceed_____________.

a. to arbitration
b to the next step
c to the City Manager
d. to the Grievance Committee

A

b to the next step

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161
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Such time limits may be waived, however, by _______________ of the parties in writing.

a. bi-lateral consent
b arbitrator notification
c mutual consent
d. agreement

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c mutual consent

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162
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Any officer having a matter which is felt to be a grievance, first must within ________ of the actual or constructive knowledge of the occurrence or the event causing the problem, submit such grievance in writing to the Association with a copy to his immediate supervisor.

a. ten (10) calendar days
b fourteen (14) calendar days
c twenty-one (21) calendar days
d. thirty (30) calendar days

A

c twenty-one (21) calendar days

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163
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Said determination of whether a grievance exists shall be made by an Association Grievance Committee, the Chief may appoint ____ non-voting member(s) of the committee.

a. one (1)
b two (2)
c three (3)
d. four (4)

A

a. one (1)

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164
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The Association Grievance committee shall meet and render its decision in writing within _____________ of the receipt of the written grievance by the officer.

a. ten (10) calendar days
b fourteen (14) calendar days
c twenty-one (21) calendar days
d. thirty (30) calendar days

A

d. thirty (30) calendar days

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165
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If a grievance is believed to exist, it shall be presented in writing to the Chief. The Chief shall have _______ to act on the grievance and render a decision in writing.

a. ten (10) calendar days
b fourteen (14) calendar days
c twenty-one (21) calendar days
d. thirty (30) calendar days

A

b fourteen (14) calendar days

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166
Q

If the grievance is not resolved in Step 2, the matter shall be submitted in writing to ______________ within seven (7) calendar days from the decision at step 2.

a. City Attorney
b City Manager
c a neutral arbitrator
d. Human Resources Director

A

d. Human Resources Director

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167
Q

The Human Resources Director shall within _____ submit the matter to the City Manager who shall review the matter and shall render a decision. Step 3

a. five (5) calendar days
b seven (7) calendar days
c ten (10) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

a. five (5) calendar days

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168
Q

The City manager shall review the matter and shall render a decision in writing within _____________ . Step 3

a. five (5) calendar days
b seven (7) calendar days
c ten (10) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

d. fourteen (14) calendar days

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169
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The human Resources Director shall obtain the response from the City Manager or his representative and contact the President of the Association of the response and results within __________. Step 3

a. five (5) calendar days
b seven (7) calendar days
c ten (10) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

a. five (5) calendar days

170
Q

If the grievance is not settled at step 3, the parties shall have _______ from the date the human Resources Director notified the President of the Association, in which to appeal the grievance to arbitration for adjustment.

a. five (5) calendar days
b seven (7) calendar days
c ten (10) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

b seven (7) calendar days

171
Q

An appeal from the Association shall be submitted in writing to the _______________________. Art 15 sec 3 Step 3

a. City Manager
b Human Resources Director
c Civil service Commission
d. Mayor

A

b Human Resources Director

172
Q

Since the City may also grieve against the Association, any grievance by the City against the Association will be filed directly with the __________________ and if not settled within seven (7) calendar days, may be submitted to arbitration for adjustment. Step 3

a. City Manager
b Human Resources Director
c President of the Association
d. Civil Service Commission

A

c President of the Association

173
Q

Any grievance contesting action by the City Council or City manager will be filed at _______________.

a. The Association
b Human Resources Director
c Step 2
d. Step 3

A

d. Step 3

174
Q

The President of the Association may file a class action grievance on behalf of the bargaining unit members similarly situated at Step 1 within _________ of the officer or officers’ actual or constructive knowledge of the occurrence or event causing the problem. Step 3

a. ten (10) calendar days
b seven (7) calendar days
c twenty-one (21) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

c twenty-one (21) calendar days

175
Q

With the exception of all grievances filed prior to the date of execution of this Agreement, if a grievance has not been finally resolved within ___________ from the date of appeal to arbitration, and no mutually agreed time extensions exist or are requested, the grievance will be deemed to have expired. Step 3

a. twenty-one (21) calendar days
b ninety (90) calendar days
c one-hundred-eighty (180) calendar days
d. three hundred and sixty five (365) calendar days

A

d. three hundred and sixty five (365) calendar days

176
Q

If a grievance is submitted to arbitration, within ______________, the City and the Association shall agree upon an arbitrator.

a. ten (10) calendar days
b seven (7) calendar days
c twenty-one (21) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

d. fourteen (14) calendar days

177
Q

The parties may mutually agree to elect to use a panel arbitrator or ___________________ pursuant to the provisions of Article 27

a. expedited process
b neutral arbitrator
c single arbitrator
d. meet and confer process

A

a. expedited process

178
Q

If the parties fail to agree upon an arbitrator, a list of ___ qualified neutrals shall be requested from the American Arbitration Association.

a. three (3)
b five (5)
c seven (7)
d. nine (9)

A

c seven (7)

179
Q

Within ____ the Association and the City shall alternately strike names on the list and the remaining name shall be the arbitrator.

a. three (3) calendar days
b five (5) calendar days
c seven (7) calendar
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

d. fourteen (14) calendar days

180
Q

Upon written request delivered at least __ prior to the date of the hearing, a party to the proceeding shall provide to the opposing party the names and addresses of witnesses expected to be called at the hearing. Art15 sec4 Arbitration

a. three (3) calendar days
b five (5) calendar days
c seven (7) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days)

A

c seven (7) calendar days

181
Q

In no event shall discovery be requested within _______ prior to the hearing.

a. three (3) calendar days
b five (5) calendar days
c seven (7) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days)

A

c seven (7) calendar days

182
Q

Officers working a five-day forty hour work week will be granted ________ consecutive working days off.

a. three (3)
b four (4)
c. five (5)
d. seven (7)

A

b four (4)

183
Q

Officers working a four-day forty hour work week will be granted ________ consecutive working days off.
a. two (2)
b three (3)
c. four (4)
d. five (5)

A

b three (3)

184
Q

Unless exclusive permission is received from the Chief of Police, the working days as outlined by this Section shall be taken within ______________ from the date of death of the family member.

a. ten (10) working days
b fourteen (14) calendar days
c. two (2) weeks
d. ten (10) calendar days

A

b fourteen (14) calendar days

185
Q

____________ as used in this Article means an officer having been released from duty for fifteen (15) minutes or more and called back to report to duty by an appropriate supervisor or authority.
a. Call Back
b Involuntary callback
c. voluntary callback
d. Recall

A

a. Call Back

186
Q

When an off-duty officer attends one court and is released or dismissed prior to the expiration of the three-hour timeframe and is required to attend a second court immediately after the expired three hours the officer will be compensated for
__________________________________.

a. actual time spent in court
b total time from sign in to sign out
c. six hours
d. two(2) separate (3) hour court callbacks

A

d. two(2) separate (3) hour court callbacks

187
Q

When an off-duty officer is requested in more than one court / pretrial conference on the same day, he will be compensated for attending ________ .

a. only one if the other is within three hours
b total time from sign in to sign out
c. six hours
d. two(2) separate (3) hour callbacks

A

a. only one if the other is within three hours

188
Q

This provision applies to the following courts in work related matters or in the course of employment only: District Courts & County Courts, Grand Juries, Justice of the Peace, Municipal Courts, ______________, TABC Hearings, Federal Court, ALR hearings, pretrial conferences, and Pardon and Parole hearings.

a. Civil Service or Arbitration hearing (when subpoenaed by the City)
b Civil Courts
c. CAAAB hearings
d. Texas Workman’s Compensation Disability Hearings

A

a. Civil Service or Arbitration hearing (when subpoenaed by the City)

189
Q

For purposes of this Article, a vacation period shall be defined as any _____________ of paid leave (comp. time, holidays, and annual leave) any relief days occurring within that time period.

a. three (3) consecutive days
b four (4) consecutive days
c. five (5) consecutive days
d. six (6) consecutive days

A

a. three (3) consecutive days

190
Q

Relief days shall be defined as covering the time from the last hour worked before the start of the relief day and continues until the first hour worked after the scheduled relief day for the purpose of this article unless it occurs within ______________ of the end of the officer’s duty shift on the last day the officer worked.

a. fifteen (15) minutes
b thirty (30) minutes
c. one and a half (1 ½) hours
d. three (3) hours

A

c. one and a half (1 ½) hours

191
Q

An off-duty officer who is subpoenaed for and participates in a telephone ALR hearing set by a judge will be compensated for ________ and paid at double time rate if he is on vacation or relief day.

a. one (1) hour regular rate of pay
b one (1) hour at a rate of time and one half
c. two (2) hours straight time
d. three (3) hours at time and one half pay

A

b one (1) hour at a rate of time and one half

192
Q

When an officer is subpoenaed by the respondent to a Civil Service or Arbitration hearing he will be granted _______________________.

a. three (3) hours at time and one half pay
b. one (1) hour at a rate of time and one half
c. one (1) hour at a rate of time and one
half
d. compensatory time at the rate of one hour per hour to satisfy the subpoena to maximum of 3 hours.

A

d. compensatory time at the rate of one hour per hour to satisfy the subpoena to maximum of 3 hours.

193
Q

An officer must receive specific notification from ________________, District Attorney Personnel, County Court or District Court personnel to be on afternoon standby.

a. Court Liaison Personnel
b Court Liaison Supervisor
c. Municipal Court Personnel
d. City Prosecutor

A

a. Court Liaison Personnel

194
Q

The AM time is set from _______ to ___.

a. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
b 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
c. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
d. 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

A

c. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

195
Q

The PM time is set from _______ to ___.

a. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
b 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
c. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
d. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.

A

d. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.

196
Q

Officers placed on standby will be compensated as follows: Standby, off duty and regular work is _______________ .

a. one (1) hour compensation
b. one hour compensation at time and one half
c. no compensation
d. two hours compensation.

A

b. one hour compensation at time and one half

197
Q

Officers placed on standby will be compensated as follows: Standby, off duty on vacation or relief day is_______________ .

a. one (1) hour compensation
b one hour compensation at time and one half
c. one hour compensation at double time
d. two hours compensation.

A

c. one hour compensation at double time

198
Q

For an officer to be placed on standby, he must receive specific notification from Court Liaison personnel, ___________, or district/county prosecutor.

a. a judge
b Court Liaison Supervisor
c. Municipal Court Personnel
d. City Prosecutor

A

a. a judge

199
Q

When an officer is placed on standby by a judge or district/county prosecutor, he must notify _________________________.

a. his supervisor
b the dispatcher
c. Court Liaison Detail
d. shift commander

A

c. Court Liaison Detail

200
Q

Officers who are notified by Court Liaison to appear in court and are subsequently canceled by a proper authority will receive the following: If canceled after 4:30 PM of the day before the assigned court appearance date, compensation will be paid according to _____________.

a. Article 16 Wages
b. Section 2, A or B above
c. this Agreement
d. time actually spent in attendance

A

b. Section 2, A or B above

201
Q

When an officer in an off-duty status is required to be on standby for several days in succession on the same subpoena, compensation must be claimed as in Section 2 above, for each successive day on standby. Approval for standby for more than ____________ must be received from the Court Liaison prior to the standby.

a. two (2) days
b three (3) days
c. four (4) days
d. five (5) days

A

b three (3) days

202
Q

Officers who are subpoenaed by other jurisdictions and have received compensation from those jurisdictions shall not be entitled to compensation as provided in this article unless the officer turns over all funds received from the other jurisdiction to _____________ and validates his attendance by completing necessary forms.

a. his supervisor
b the Office of the Chief of Police
c. Accounting
d. the shift commander

A

b the Office of the Chief of Police

203
Q

For purposes of this Article, an officer shall be paid for all hours worked, including travel time, when traveling to courts outside a _________ radius of the city.

a. forty (40) mile
b sixty (60) mile
c. Ninety (90) mile
d. one hundred (100) mile

A

b sixty (60) mile

204
Q

Any officer whose start time for the work shift on a premium holiday shall receive _______________________________.

a. double time
b double FLSA time
c. regular pay plus one and one half times their base pay plus longevity
d. double their base pay plus longevity

A

c. regular pay plus one and one half times their base pay plus longevity

205
Q

___________ has the sole authority to staff the Department on scheduled City holidays in accordance with Article 7, section 1(A), of this agreement.

a. The Chief
b The City Manager
c. The Command Staff
d. Office of the Chief

A

a. The Chief

206
Q

Article 12, Seniority, section 2, applies to this section in that no junior officer will be bumped out of working a premium holiday, if the senior officer has not been assigned to the section, unit, or detail __________ prior to the premium holiday.

a. One day
b twenty-four (24) hours
c. one hundred eighty days
d. six months

A

d. six months

207
Q

The City shall provide officers vacation time on the basis of the following schedule: 1 through ten years of service: ________ .
a. 120 working hours
b 126 working hours
c. 128 working hours
d. 124 working hours

A

b 126 working hours

208
Q

Effective October, the City will buy back or convert either in “ pay “ or in “ other forms of leave, “ at the officer’s discretion up to _______ unused Bonus Leave hours.

a. thirty-two (32)
b sixteen (16)
c. twenty-four (24)
d. eight (8)

A

d. eight (8)

209
Q

On the date an officer completes ten years of service and on each anniversary date thereafter, he will be credited (on a lump sum basis) with ___________ additional hours of vacation time .

a. twenty-four (24)
b forty (40)
c. forty-eight (48)
d. eighty (80)

A

b forty (40)

210
Q

For purposes of this Article, anniversary date is defined as the annual anniversary of the officer’s ____________ with the Department.

a. date of hire
b. beginning the pension fund
c. beginning probation
d. completion of probation

A

c. beginning probation

211
Q

The beneficiaries of any officer who loses his life as a result of an injury or illness in the course or scope of his employment shall be paid the full amount of his salary for the ______ of accumulated leave.

a. maximum number of his days
b. total number of his hours
c. remainder
d. days

A

b. total number of his hours

212
Q

The City will buy back either in pay or other forms of leave, at the officer’s discretion up to 120 unused sick leave hours for the preceding year provided the officer requests same in writing on a form provided by the City by the end of __________________and the officer has a balance after the buyback of not less 400 hours accumulated sick leave,

a. fiscal year
b September
c. the first pay period in October
d. October

A

c. the first pay period in October

213
Q

The city will buy back unused sick leave hours provided the officer has a balance after the buyback of not less than _______.

a. 400 hours
b 300 hours
c. 90 days
d. 720 hours

A

a. 400 hours

214
Q

The City will pay the officer his / her amount due at the same time as other City employees are paid for their leave buyback but not later than ________________

a. Thanksgiving
b Christmas Eve day
c. the day before Christmas Eve
d. forty-five (45) days after the end of the
first pay period in October.

A

b Christmas Eve day

215
Q

Officers off from duty for one of the following reasons are not eligible to receive the one (1) day perfect attendance bonus: time off for sick leave, off-job injury, military leave in excess of 120 hours in a calendar year;
, leave without pay, ___, and suspensions.

a. administrative leave
b administrative duty
c. leave of absence
d. stress leave

A

d. stress leave

216
Q

An officer may accumulate no more than _______ hours of perfect attendance bonus hour time.

a. 320
b 380
c. 400
d. 480

A

c. 400

217
Q

An officer may accumulate no more than ____ hours of perfect attendance bonus time. Art 22 Sec 5 Compensatory times

a. 320
b 380
c. 400
d. 480

A

c. 400

218
Q

Each officer may accumulate up to a maximum of 320 hours of holiday time at a rate of _____________ per year.

a. 320
b 40
c. 70
d. 80

A

d. 80

219
Q

No officer covered by this agreement shall lose any holidays, vacation, or compensatory time he / she accumulated during this Agreement that exceeds the maximum permitted accrual amount allowed unless, after being given written individual notice to take the accrued time within a specified period not less than _________, the officer fails to do so.

a. thirty (30) days
b forty-five (45) days
c. one (1) month
d. ninety (90) days

A

a. thirty (30) days

220
Q

Any officer may be granted on duty injury leave by the Chief of Police after 365 calendar days from the original date of injury if: ____________________ .

a. medical documentation from the City Doctor is provided.
b. medical documentation from the Officer’s doctor is provided.
c. medical documentation from the workman’s comp doctor is provided
d. a physical shows additional treatment is needed.

A

b. medical documentation from the Officer’s doctor is provided.

221
Q

Should the determination of the City physician be different then the Officer’s physician, ___________ shall select a third physician who shall be supplied pertinent and relevant records of the officer.

a. the Officer
b The Chief of Police
c. The City
d. the two of them

A

d. the two of them

222
Q

The determination of the third physician shall be final and binding on parties and not subject to appeal to the Commission and or grievance /arbitration. Should the determination of the third, independent physician agrees with the Officer’s physician, the ____________ shall bear the cost of this third physician’s evaluation.

a. the Department
b the Office of the Chief
c. the City
d. the Association

A

c. the City

223
Q

If this third physician’s evaluation agrees with the evaluation City’s designated physician, the cost of the third physician’s evaluation and examination shall be borne by ___________.

a. the Department
b the officer
c. the City
d. the Association

A

b the officer

224
Q

If it is determined by licensed physicians and that the second or subsequent treatment period is not a result of the original injury, the officer will have IOD leave rescinded and charged sick time. In the event the officer has no sick time he will forfeit any other accumulated leave. In the event he has no sick time he will pay back the time _____.

a. each month
b as he accrues sick time
c. at one-half of all vacation, holiday, and sick time accumulated
d. one for one each vacation, holiday sick time accumulated

A

c. at one-half of all vacation, holiday, and sick time accumulated

225
Q

____________ shall have final authority to grant IOD leave.

a. the Department
b the Chief of Police
c. the City
d. the City Manager

A

b the Chief of Police

226
Q

In the event IOD leave is denied, the employee will retain the right to appeal the denial to ______________________________.

a. the Civil service Commission
b the City manager and City Council
c. the City Council
d. the City Manager

A

b the City manager and City Council

227
Q

A leave of absence, without loss of regular pay, shall be granted to an officer upon his/her actual jury duty service, unless excused therefrom; provided however, that such officer waives or remits to the City his jury fee and provides proof of jury service verified by ____________ and submitted to Police Accounting.

a. Court Liaison
b his immediate supervisor
c. shift or unit commander
d. the court

A

a. Court Liaison

228
Q

When the total number of sick pool hours drops below ____ of sick leave, one day (1) of sick leave with pay from each officer participating in the program shall become part of the sick leave pool.

a. 400 hours
b 4800 hundred
c. 5600 hours
d. 6500 hours

A

c. 5600 hours

229
Q

Notification to the Accounting Unit must be provided by the officer who drops out of the pool. The Accounting Unit shall include a copy of the report in the officer’s file and forward a copy to ____________ .

a. The Officer’s Division Office
b the Sick leave Committee Chairman
c. Chief’s office
d. Personnel Office.

A

c. Chief’s office

230
Q

Notification to the Accounting Unit must be provided by the officer who drops out of the pool. The Accounting Unit shall include a copy of the report in the officer’s file and forward a copy to the Chief’s office. A copy must also be forwarded to the Association office within ________.

a. ten (10) working days
b fourteen (14) calendar days
c. thirty (30) calendar days
d. one (1) month

A

c. thirty (30) calendar days

231
Q

Upon completion of the ___________ after graduation from the Academy, each officer shall have 12 hours of sick leave credited to the sick pool.

a. training academy
b FTO ride along program
c. two month period of employment
d. one month period of employment

A

c. two month period of employment

232
Q

The Chief of Police and the Association shall each appoint an equal amount of officers to the committee in rank to administer the sick pool. The ____ shall elect a chairman.

a. Board of Directors
b sick pool committee
c. Association Executive Board
d. Chief of Police

A

b sick pool committee

233
Q

The Chief of Police will select one sergeant, one detective and ____ patrol officer(s).

a. one
b no
c. two
d. three

A

a. one

234
Q

The Association will select _________. 22 Sec 11 Sick Leave Pool

a. one sergeant, one detective, one officer
b one lieutenant, two patrol officers
c. two detectives and two patrol officers
d. one detective and two patrol officers

A

d. one detective and two patrol officers

235
Q

In cases where an officer applies for sick leave benefits and holds a rank higher than sergeant the ______________ appoint one person of rank equal to or higher than the requesting officer.

a. Chief of Police shall
b. Chief and President of the Association will each
c. Chief and Chairman
d. committee chairman will

A

b. Chief and President of the Association will each

236
Q

All committee members shall be appointed on or before __________of each year and shall serve one-year terms.

a. October 1st
b June 1st
c. January 1st
d. July 1st

A

a. October 1st

237
Q

Any vacancies occurring during the course of the term shall be filled within _____________. No person shall be allowed to serve more than one consecutive term.

a. ten (10) working days
b fourteen (14) calendar days
c. twenty-one (21) calendar days
d. thirty (30) calendar days

A

c. twenty-one (21) calendar days

238
Q

Officers may be considered for sick leave pool days after taking off _______ consecutive working hours of continued non-job-related illness or injury or medical conditions related to childbirth. The hours used for eligibility shall not be refunded by committee or otherwise.

a. 40
b 80
c. 90
d. 120

A

d. 120

239
Q

The committee chairman may at any time or at the request of ___ reconvene for further consideration should evidence come forward that would affect the outcome of a committee decision after a decision has been reached.

a. any officer
b President of the Association
c. Chief of Police
d. any committee member

A

c. Chief of Police

240
Q

Upon any officer being absent from duty ____ as a result of a single illness or injury, the Chief may request the officer to submit to a medical examination to determine whether the officer is permanently disabled.

a. 18 work weeks
b 3 work months
c. one hundred eighty-one working days
d. three hundred sixty five (365) days

A

a. 18 work weeks

241
Q

The Chief may grant a leave of absence to a maximum of __ officers, which granting shall not be unreasonably withheld.

a. three (3)
b five (5)
c. seven (7)
d. nine (9)

A

b five (5)

242
Q

The duration of the leave shall be for a period of time as determined by the Chief, but in no event for a period to exceed _________.

a. three (3) calendar years
b two (2) calendar years
c. one (1) calendar year
d. thirty-six (35) months

A

a. three (3) calendar years

243
Q

An officer on approved leave of absence under this Section must return to regular assignment with the City for a period at least _______________ of his leave. 22 Sec 12Leaves of Absence

a. half the length
b equal to the length
c. one and a half times the length
d. double the length

A

b equal to the length

244
Q

A leave of absence under this section shall not be considered a break in service for promotional or __________ purposes. Officers on leave of absence shall not be eligible to apply for or take promotional examinations while on such leave.

a. assignment
b longevity
c. pension
d. seniority

A

d. seniority

245
Q

__________ is an encumbered position that is not filled.

a. Assignment
b Position
c. Vacancy
d. Absence

A

c. Vacancy

246
Q

__________ is a position that is filled but the individual currently occupying the position is not currently present for duty.

a. Assignment
b Position
c. Vacancy
d. Absence

A

d. Absence

247
Q

When an absence occurs in the positions of sergeant, lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, or Assistant Chief, and said absence continues from day to day for a period in excess of ________, the Chief shall assign an officer to act in the capacity of the absent position. Art 23 Sec 2 acting in a higher position1

a. seven (7) calendar days
b ten (10 working days or comparable hours
c. fourteen (14) calendar days
d. fifteen (15) calendar days

A

a. seven (7) calendar days

248
Q

Excepted from this position is any absence created by operation of _____________ of this agreement.

a. Article 3
b Article 21
c. Article 13
d. Article 27

A

a. Article 3

249
Q

If a vacancy is not filled within _______ in the rank of sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, deputy Chief, or Assistant Chief, and the position is not eliminated, then the Chief shall appoint temporarily from the next lower rank some officer to fill that position until a permanent officer is assigned to fill said vacancy.

a. seven (7) calendar days
b fourteen (14) calendar days
c. thirty (30) calendar days
d. ninety (90) calendar days

A

c. thirty (30) calendar days

250
Q

All appointments to a higher classification position shall be done in writing with the approval of the ______________ .

a. Division Commander
b Assistant Chief
c. City Manager
d. Chief of Police

A

d. Chief of Police

251
Q

A position may not be occupied by officers of lower rank, as described above for a period in excess of _______________ except for officers working for or assigned to outside agencies or officers working temporary undercover assignments for the Police Department.

a. ninety (90) calendar days
b one hundred eighty (180) calendar days
c. two sixty (60) days special assignments
d. three hundred sixty five (356) days

A

b one hundred eighty (180) calendar days

252
Q

An officer who works in the acting capacity of a higher position will only be compensated for the hours or days that the officer actually works in that position. Officers will be compensated in whole hours with a minimum of one hour. Any hours worked over ___________ shall be compensated for a full day.

a. four (4)
b four and one half (4 ½)
c. five (5)
d. six (6)

A

a. four (4)

253
Q

On becoming a Probationary police Officer (601) an officer shall serve a _______ probationary period.

a. twenty-six week
b one hundred eighty day
c. fifty-two week
d. seventeen week

A

c. fifty-two week

254
Q

Periods in of _______ during which the officer is on sick or injury leaves and or light duty spent on leaves, vacations, suspensions, or other such absences shall be excluded from determining whether or not the officer has completed fifty-two weeks specified.

a. five (5) working days
b. seven (7) working days
c. ten (10) working days
d. twenty-one (21) continuous calendar days

A

d. twenty-one (21) continuous calendar days

255
Q

The primary purpose of the Field Training Officer program is to __________ the training and education of probationary officers.

a. complete
b reinforce
c. evaluate
d. enhance

A

a. complete

256
Q

The minimum requirements for FTO’s shall be established by the ________.

a. Training Academy Commander
b Chief of Police
c. Patrol Assignment Coordinator
d. Training Academy XO

A

b Chief of Police

257
Q

There will be a minimum of _______ FTOs in the Department.

a. forty (40)
b sixty (60)
c. eighty (80)
d. ninety (90)

A

c. eighty (80)

258
Q

The program shall be headed by a Coordinator who shall hold the rank of ______________ or above.

a. sergeant
b lieutenant
c. captain
d. deputy chief

A

b lieutenant

259
Q

All officers assigned to the FTO program shall receive _____ a month.

a. $235.00
b $265.00
c. $275.00
d. $350.00

A

b $265.00

260
Q

There shall be a _____ probationary period for all civil service promotional ranks commencing the date the officer is actually promoted.

a. six (6) month
b one hundred eighty (180) day
c. twelve (12) month
d. three hundred sixty five (365) day

A

a. six (6) month

261
Q

During the promotional probationary period, an officer may be demoted by the Chief to the rank from which he was promoted on the basis of the officer’s inefficiency, incompetence, or _______________.

a. incapacity
b failure to perform
c. ignorance of the position’s duties
d. inability to supervise

A

d. inability to supervise

262
Q

In the event that an officer is demoted under section 1 of this Article, said officer may file a grievance pursuant to the grievance procedure in this Agreement. If the grievance proceeds to___ of the grievance procedure, the officer shall only raise to the arbitrator the issue of whether or not the officer was demoted for some reasons other then inefficiency, incompetence, or inability.

a. section 2
b section 3
c. arbitration
d. appeal

A

c. arbitration

263
Q

The Chief shall have the authority to demote and / or suspend not to exceed ____ or indefinitely suspend (as provided for in Charter 143 of Local Government Code.

a. 15 days
b 30 days
c. 45 days
d. 90 days

A

c. 45 days

264
Q

Officers suspended for ___ or less who appeal the suspension shall not serve the suspension unless a suspension with loss of pay is awarded by an arbitrator.

a. one day
b three days
c. five days
d. ten days

A

b three days

265
Q

Prior to any such disciplinary action, the officer shall be given notice of contemplated disciplinary action by personal service and notifying the officer that he may rebut the charges to the Chief, either orally or in writing, within ______________.

a. three (3) calendar days
b five (5) calendar days
c. seven (7) calendar days
d. ten (10) calendar days

A

c. seven (7) calendar days

266
Q

After the notice and opportunity for rebuttal, the Chief may demote, suspend, or indefinitely suspend an officer by personal service on the officer of a written statement of charges. A copy of such statement shall be promptly filed with the _____________________ .

a. Human Resources Director of the City
b Civil Service Director
c. Civil service Commission
d. President of the Association

A

a. Human Resources Director of the City

267
Q

The statement informing the officer of disciplinary action and the reasons for the action shall also inform the officer that an appeal may be made by filing an appeal in writing with the Human Resources Director within ______ after receipt of the written statement

a. five (5) working days
b seven (7) calendar days
c. fifteen (15) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

c. fifteen (15) calendar days

268
Q

Upon receiving an appeal from the officer, the human Resources Director shall act promptly to notify the _________________________ of the appeal.

a. Associations and the Department
b Association and the Chief
c. Association, the Chief, and the
Civil Service Commission
d. Association, the Chief, and the City
Manager

A

d. Association, the Chief, and the City Manager

269
Q

After the notice and opportunity for rebuttal, the Chief may demote, suspend, or indefinitely suspend an officer by personal service on the officer of written statement of charges addressed to _________.

a. the Human Resources Director
b the Civil Service Commission
c. the Civil Service Director
d. the Association President

A

b the Civil Service Commission

270
Q

Counsel for the officer and Counsel for the Chief shall attempt to mutually agree on an arbitrator. If the parties fail to agree on an arbitrator within _____ after the appeal, the Human Resources Director shall request a list of seven qualified neutrals. Art 28 sec 6 Disciplinary Actions

a. five (5) calendar days
b seven (7) calendar days
c. ten (10) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

d. fourteen (14) calendar days

271
Q

If the parties fail to agree on an arbitrator within fourteen calendar days after the appeal is filed, the Human Resources Director shall within ____ days from the expiration of the fourteen (14) calendar days, request a list of seven qualified neutrals.

a. 5 working
b 5 calendar
c. 5 business
d. 5 consecutive

A

c. 5 business

272
Q

The City and the Association may mutually agree on one of the seven neutrals, if they do not agree, the parties shall alternately strike the names on the list within ____.

a. five (5) calendar days
b seven (7) calendar days
c. ten (10) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

b seven (7) calendar days

273
Q

Appeal from demotion, suspension, or indefinite suspension shall be decided by ________.

a. one arbitrator
b a panel of arbitrators
c. the Grievance Committee
d. the American Arbitrator Association

A

a. one arbitrator

274
Q

This agreement authorizes an arbitrator to reduce an indefinite suspension to a period __________.

a. no greater than 30 days
b. greater than 45 days
c. of 90 days
d. no greater than 60 days

A

b. greater than 45 days

275
Q

Evidence. Solely to aid the Commission or arbitrator in the assessment of ________________.

a. Required discipline
b Expected discipline
c. Appropriate discipline
d. Progressive discipline

A

C. Appropriate discipline

276
Q

Should the Chief fail to charge an officer with a violation of civil service rules within _____ following acquittal or dismissal of criminal charges, the officer shall be reinstated with all back pay and benefits.

a. forty-five (45) calendar days
b ninety (90) days
c. thirty (30) calendar days
d. twenty-one (21) calendar days

A

c. thirty (30) calendar days

277
Q

The parties will have no ex parte communication with the arbitrator. Communication with the arbitrator will be through __________________

a. Counsel for the Chief and the Counsel Officer jointly
b the American Arbitration Association
c. Human Resources Director
d. Office of the Chief

A

a. Counsel for the Chief and the Counsel Officer jointly

278
Q

Officer shall be given notice of contemplated disciplinary action by personal service notifying the officer he may rebut the charges to the Chief either orally or in writing within ________.

a. five (5) calendar days
b seven (7) calendar days
c. ten (10) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

b seven (7) calendar days

279
Q

In the event of a suspension, the statement informing the officer shall also inform the officer that an appeal may be had by filing same in writing to the Human Resources Director within _____ after receipt of this written statement. Art 28 sec 3

a. fourteen (14) calendar days
b seven (7) calendar days
c. ten (10) calendar days
d. fifteen (15) calendar days

A

d. fifteen (15) calendar days

280
Q

If the Counsel for the Officer and the Counsel for the CHIEF of Police shall attempt mutually agree on an arbitrator within 14 calendar days then the Human Resources Director shall promptly request a list of ____ qualified neutrals from the American Arbitration Association.

a. seven (7)
b ten (10)
c. twenty (20)
d. twenty-five (25)

A

a. seven (7)

281
Q

The parties may mutually agree on one of the arbitrators on the list. If they do not agree, the parties shall alternately strike names from the list within ________

a. seven (7) calendar days
b ten (10) calendar days
c. twenty-one (21) calendar days
d. twenty-five (25) calendar days

A

a. seven (7) calendar days

282
Q

The hearing shall be commenced, but need not be completed, within ________ calendar days of the arbitrator’s selection.

a. seven (7)
b ten (10)
c. ninety (90)
d. fourteen (14)

A

c. ninety (90)

283
Q

If the arbitrator cannot commence within 90 calendar days the parties shall attempt to agree on a substitute arbitrator. If the parties cannot agree upon a substitute within _______ calendar days of so learning, another arbitrator shall be selected from a new list of seven names.

a. seven (7)
b ten (10)
c. ninety (90)
d. fourteen (14)

A

a. seven (7)

284
Q

The arbitrator shall make an award within _______ calendar days of the close of evidence or after receipt of briefs if any and within ____ calendar days of the close of hearings in expedited hearings.

a. seven (7) seven (7)
b ten (10) seven (7)
c. fourteen (14) seven(7)
d. thirty (30) seven (7))

A

d. thirty (30) seven (7))

285
Q

Both parties shall provide, at least__________ prior to the date of the hearing, a party to the proceeding shall provide to the opposing party the names and addresses of witnesses expected to be called at the hearing.

a. twelve (12) calendar days
b ten (10) calendar days
c. fourteen (14) calendar days
d. twenty-one (21) calendar days

A

a. twelve (12) calendar days

286
Q

The following rules of conduct shall govern the conduct of arbitration hearings; both parties shall provide at least ______ prior to the start of the hearing, the name and addresses of witnesses expected to be called to the hearing.

a. twelve (12) calendar days
b ten (10) calendar days
c. fourteen (14) calendar days
d. twenty-one (21) calendar days

A

a. twelve (12) calendar days

287
Q

In no event shall discovery be requested within ____ prior to the hearing.

a. seven (7) calendar days
b ten (10) calendar days
c. fourteen (14) calendar days
d. twenty-one (21) calendar days

A

a. seven (7) calendar days

288
Q

Where the subpoena request is not opposed by a party, The Human Resources Director shall issue the subpoena in the name of the _______ .

a. City
b San Antonio Police Department
c. American Arbitration Association
d. Arbitrator

A

d. Arbitrator

289
Q

The arbitrator shall have all those powers and only those powers vested in the _______________ and the Commission Rules.

a. American Arbitration Association
b . Commission under chapter 143 Local Government Code
c. Roberts Rules
d. Civil service Commission

A

b . Commission under chapter 143 Local Government Code

290
Q

Any notice or statement required to be filed by the Chief, or the officer in a disciplinary proceeding under Chapter 143, under Commission rules, or under this Agreement, shall be filed with ______.

a. the American Arbitration Association
b the Civil Service Commission
c. the Human Resources Director of the City
d. the City

A

c. the Human Resources Director of the City

291
Q

The officer shall have the right to appeal the arbitrator’s decision to __________.

a. the American Arbitration Association
b the Civil Service Commission
c. County Court
d. District Court

A

d. District Court

292
Q

Unless otherwise provided in this agreement, in cases of conflict the ____________ will control over Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and any other civil service provision.

a. the American Arbitration Association
b the Civil Service Commission
c. provisions of this Agreement
d. District Court

A

c. provisions of this Agreement

293
Q

Once an officer receives a formal notification from Internal Affairs, he may initiate a written request to the Chief to waive the normal investigative track through Internal Affairs for the investigation to be submitted to an expedited disciplinary track, however in no event can the expedited track be requested within ______ of the expiration of the one hundred eighty (180) day timeline in Chapter 143.

a. fourteen (14) calendar days
b. Thirty (30) calendar days
c. twenty-one (21) calendar days
d. forty-five (45) calendar days

A

b. Thirty (30) calendar days

294
Q

Any disciplinary action resulting from the expedited disciplinary track must be agreed upon by the officer and the Chief, and must be enacted within _____ calendar days of the parties’ agreement.

a. seven (7) calendar days
b. fourteen (14) calendar days
c. thirty (30) calendar days
d. sixty (60)

A

c. thirty (30) calendar days

295
Q

The Chief shall have the authority to suspend an officer for a period of not more than __________, or implement an agreed disciplinary action, only where the officer agrees to the disciplinary action in writing.

a. thirty (30) calendar days
b forty-five (45) calendar days
c. sixty (60) calendar days
d. One hundred and twenty (120) calendar days

A

d. One hundred and twenty (120) calendar days

296
Q

Officers suspended up to a maximum of __________ may, at the Chief’s discretion, forfeit either accumulated compensatory, annual, holiday, or bonus day time equal to the suspension.

a. thirty (30) calendar days
b. forty-five (45) calendar days
c. sixty (60) calendar days
d. ninety (90) calendar days

A

b. forty-five (45) calendar days

297
Q

The officer shall have ____ from the receipt of notice to of the suspension to decide if he wishes to forfeit accumulated leave or exercise his appeal rights pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code or the Grievance and Arbitration Procedures.

a. ten (10) calendar days
b fourteen (14) calendar days
c. seven (7) calendar days
d. twenty-one (21) calendar days

A

a. ten (10) calendar days

298
Q

In the original written statement and charges and in any hearing conducted under this Article, the Chief may not impose discipline for any act that occurred more than ___________ prior to the date the Chief knew, or should have known, of the act .

a. forty-five (45)
b sixty (60)
c. ninety (90)
d. one hundred eighty (180)

A

d. one hundred eighty (180)

299
Q

Evidence. Solely to aid the Commission or arbitrator in the assessment of appropriate discipline and not to prove a charge of violation of Civil Service Rules, the Chief and the City may introduce evidence of any prior sustained disciplinary actions that is relevant or likely to show cause for _______________ against the Officer that the Chief used to determine the disciplinary action if the Chief outlined the prior disciplinary in the original written statement and charges.

a. Disciplinary action
b. Minor discipline
c. Progressive discipline
d. Three (3) day suspension

A

c. Progressive discipline

300
Q

In the original written statement and charges and in any hearing conducted under this Article, the Chief may not impose discipline for any act that occurred more than __________ prior to the date the Chief knew, or should have known, of the act , provided that no discipline may issue more than two years after the date of the act, except for certain criminal conduct addressed.
a. Two years
b Ten years
c. three (3) years
d. 180 days

A

d. 180 days

301
Q

In the original written statement and charges and in any hearing conducted under this Article, the Chief may not impose discipline for any act that occurred more than 180 days prior to the date the Chief knew, or should have known, of the act , provided that no discipline may issue more than ___________ after the date of the act, except for certain criminal conduct addressed.
a. Two years
b one (1) year
c. three (3) years
d. five (5) years

A

a. Two years

302
Q

The Chief or his / her counsel and the Officer and his / her counsel may mutually agree __________ to extend the 180- day deadline for disciplinary proceedings by delaying the execution of the disciplinary written statement of charges.

a. Verbally
b In writing
c. By secret Ballot
d. Unanimously

A

b. In writing

303
Q

Should the Chief fail to charge the officer with a violation of Civil Service Rules within ______ following the written notice by the Officer’s acquittal or dismissal of the criminal charges, the officer shall be reinstated with all back pay and benefits. Art 28 sec 21 An indefinite suspension.

a. fourteen (14) calendar days
b twenty-one (21) calendar days
c. thirty (30) calendar days
d. forty-five (45) calendar days

A

c. thirty (30) calendar days

304
Q

Minor allegations of misconduct made against officers which are the type set out in the Complaint matrix in the General Manual will be investigated within the officer’s chain of command within __________ of receipt of the written complaint. Art 29 sec 1 Internal security.

a. fourteen (14) calendar days
b twenty-one (21) calendar days
c. thirty (30) calendar days
d. forty-five (45) calendar days

A

b twenty-one (21) calendar days

305
Q

The ____________ will conduct the investigation under the procedures and guidelines set out in the General Manual. Art 29 sec 1 Internal security.

a. Captain of the station /section
b shift commander
c. the officer’s immediate supervisor
d. section sergeant

A

a. Captain of the station /section

306
Q

Suspensions, if imposed, may be up to (5) working days. ( maximum 40 hours) If the accused officer does not agree with the final terms of the contemplated suspension within __________, the case will be forwarded to Internal Affairs Unit for further investigation. Art 29 sec 1 Internal security.

a. three (3) calendar days
b five (5) calendar days
c. seven (7) calendar days
d. ten (10) calendar days

A

b five (5) calendar days

307
Q

Investigations through the chain of command do not entitle the officer to have an attorney present during interviews, but nothing herein prohibits the officer from seeking advice from an attorney or an Association representative provided it is within the _______ time limit. Art 29 sec 1 Internal security.

a. three (3) days
b five (5) day
c. seven (7) days
d. ten (10) days

A

b five (5) day

308
Q

An interview of the charged officer shall take place at a location designated by __________, usually at the police facility to which the officer is assigned or the Internal Affairs Office. Art 29 sec 2 Internal Affairs Investigations

a. the investigating captain
b mutual agreement of both parties
c. the investigating officer
d. the accused officer

A

c. the investigating officer

309
Q

The officer under investigation shall be informed _________ prior to being interrogated or asked otherwise to respond to an investigation of the general nature of the investigation. Art 29 sec 2.C Internal Affairs Investigations

a. twenty-four (24) hours
b forty-eight (48) hours
c. seventy-two (72) hours
d. ninety-six (96) hours

A

A. Twenty -four (24) hours

310
Q

The officer shall not release the provided information to persons other than his attorney or ___ Art 29 sec 2.C Internal Affairs Investigations

a. immediate supervisor
b commanding officer
c. representative
d. lawyer

A

c. representative

311
Q

Except in exigent circumstances where the seriousness of the complaint warrants an extended interrogation, or when the complaint will expire in ____, an officer shall not be required to submit to any single interview for longer than eight (8) hours. Art 29 sec 2.D Internal Affairs Investigations

a. thirty (30) calendar days
b forty-five (45) calendar days
c. sixty (60) calendar days
d. ninety (90) calendar days

A

c. sixty (60) calendar days

312
Q

An attorney of his own choosing or an Association representative ____ be present during the interview. Art 29 sec 2.F Internal Affairs Investigations

a. shall
b shall not
c. cannot
d. may

A

d. may

313
Q

If the officer under investigation is a suspect or the target of a criminal investigation, the officer shall be given his / her rights pursuant to ______________ Art 29 sec 2.G Internal Affairs Investigations

a. the Miranda Decision
b Civil Service Rules
c. Chapter 143 Local Government Code
d. the alleged violation

A

a. the Miranda Decision

314
Q

Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of the _________ to conduct administrative investigations nor shall anything in this subsection be construed as to relieving the officer of his obligation to fully cooperate with said investigation. Art 29 sec 2.G Internal Affairs Investigations

a. investigating officer
b Internal Affairs Investigator
c. Chief
d. Department

A

c. Chief

315
Q

An officer shall have the right to have the interview taped. The tapes shall remain in the custody of _____ Art 28 sec 2 J Internal Affairs Investigations

a. the Internal Affairs Unit
b the investigating officer
c. the Chief
d. the San Antonio Police Department

A

a. the Internal Affairs Unit

316
Q

The fact that a polygraph examination is ordered or administered and the results thereof shall not be disclosed by the Chief or the examiner to any person, except following the execution of _____________________. Art 29 sec 2.L Internal Affairs Investigations

a. a subpoena
b a written agreement
c. a court order
d. A civil Service hearing

A

b a written agreement

317
Q

___________ shall provide written notice, in a sealed envelope, to the individual officer of the final status of any complaint filed with the Internal Affairs Unit. Art 29 sec 2.M Internal Affairs Investigations

a. the Internal Affairs Unit
b the investigating officer
c. the Chief’s office
d. the San Antonio Police Department

A

c. the Chief’s office

318
Q

Chief’s Complaint and Administrative Review Board (CCARB) as used in this section shall mean the ______________________. Art 29 sec 3 Chief’s Advisory Action

a. Police portion of the advisory board
b civilian portion of the board
c. sworn portion of the advisory board
d. combined Police portion of the Complaint and Administrative Review Board and the Citizen’s portion of the Complaint and Administrative Review Board

A

d. combined Police portion of the Complaint and Administrative Review Board and the Citizen’s portion of the Complaint and Administrative Review Board

319
Q

The Police portion of the CCARB shall consist of _____ voting members. Art 29 sec 3A. Chief’s Advisory Action Board

a. five (5)
b six (6)
c. seven (7)
d. nine (9)

A

c. seven (7)

320
Q

The Police portion of the CCARB shall consist of 7 members: a(n) _______, one Captain, one Lieutenant, one Sergeant, one Detective Investigator, and two Patrol Officers. Art 29 sec 3A. Chief’s Advisory Action Board

a. Assistant Chief
b Deputy Chief ( chairperson)
c. Commander
d. Deputy Chief until replaced by a
Commander

A

b Deputy Chief ( Chairperson)

321
Q

Those, members shall serve for _____ Art 29 sec 3A. CAAB

a. ninety (90) days
b one hundred eighty (180) days
c. three (3) months
d. six (6) months

A

b one hundred eighty (180) days

322
Q

The Citizens portion of CCARB shall be comprised of _____appointees selected from a panel of _______available members. Art 29 sec 3B. Citizen portion of CCARB

a. 3 7
b 3 10
c. 7 14
d. 7 21

A

c. 7 14

323
Q

____ appointees shall be replaced following the expiration of 180 days from the date of the first board. Art 29 sec 3B. Citizen portion of CCARB

a. four (4)
b three (3)
c. 3 - 4
d. 4 - 5

A

c. 3 - 4

324
Q

The chairperson shall schedule any complaint for civilian participation upon request by ___________________ Art 29 sec 3B. Citizen portion of CCARB

a. the officer or the complainant
b the officer
c. the complainant
d. the Chief

A

a. the officer or the complainant

325
Q

The chairperson shall schedule any complaint for civilian member participation upon request. Notice shall be given to __________. Art 29 sec 3B. citizen portion of CCARB

a. the Chief
b the officer
c. the complainant
d. the President of the Association

A

d. the President of the Association

326
Q

Members of the Citizens portion of the CCARB shall be selected by ____________________

a. the Chief
b City Council
c. the American Arbitration Association
d. the President of the Association

A

b. the city council

327
Q

Members of the the CCARB shall be selected by City Council, from a list of names provided by _______. Art 29 sec 3C.2 Chief’s Complaint and Administrative Review Board

a. the police Association
b the City Manager
c. the Chief of Police
d. the Civil Service Commission

A

b the City Manager

328
Q

The rotation of board members shall continue until such time as all 14 members have served on the board and after such time shall continue with no board appointee serving for more than ________ consecutive 180-day periods. Art 29 sec 3B.1

a. two
b three
c. four
d. five

A

a. two

329
Q

No responding officer or complainant shall have the right to be represented by counsel, but may __________. Art 29 sec 3G

a. consult with an attorney
b defer questions to his attorney
c. be accompanied by an observer
d. refuse to answer any questions

A

c. be accompanied by an observer

330
Q

Citizens appointed to serve on the CCARB shall meet the minimum requirements for eligibility established under state statute for service on the ____________________. Art 29 sec .3 B 3 Chief’s Complaint and Administrative Review Board

a. Volunteers in Policing Program
b Police or Fire Department
c. Human Resources Board
d. Fire& Police Civil Service Commission

A

d. Fire& Police Civil Service Commission

331
Q

No person shall be appointed to serve on this panel who has been indicted for a felony or _______________. Art 29 sec 3B .3 CCARB

a. misdemeanor
b drug offense
c. violent crime
d. crime of moral turpitude

A

d. crime of moral turpitude

332
Q

Members of the panel shall serve at the pleasure of the _____________, which may remove them, or replace them, at any time with or without cause. Art 28 sec 3B 3 CCARB

a. Chief
b City Council
c. City Manager
d. CAAB

A

b City Council

333
Q

A member of the panel shall serve for a _____ period. Art 28 sec 3B.3 CITIZENS portion CCARB

a. one (1) year
b two (2) years
c. one hundred eighty (180) days
d. three (3) years

A

b two (2) year

334
Q

Appointment and selection for the meetings of the board shall be accomplished in sufficient time to be able to provide each appointee with not less than _________ of training, including orientation work at Professional Standards. Art 29 sec 3 B 4 CCARB

a. eight (8) hours
b sixteen (16) hours
c. twenty-four (24) hours
d. forty (40) hours

A

c. twenty-four (24) hours

335
Q

The responsibility for training each new member of the panel shall fall upon the ___________ Art 29 Sec 3B4 CCARB

a. Commander of Internal Affairs
b Office of the Chief
c. Board Chairman
d. Commander of the Professional Standards Section

A

d. Commander of the Professional Standards Section

336
Q

If a determination is made that a member of the CCARB violated the officer’s right to privacy, then the ____________ may remove that member. Art 29 sec 3 C CCARB

a. Commander of Internal Affairs
b Office of the Chief
c. Board Chairman
d. Civil Service Commission

A

d. Civil Service Commission

337
Q

If the breach of privacy involves a direct report of confidential information by the member to the public or the press, removal by the Service Commission shall be ________ Art 29 sec 3 BC2 CCARB

a. mandatory
b compulsory
c. automatic
d. optional

A

a. mandatory

338
Q

When presented with such medical documentation , the Chief __________ have the right to require the Officer to be evaluated by a physician as designated by the City for confirmation of the findings of the Officer’s physician.

a. Can
b Should not
c. Will not
d. Shall

A

d. SHALL

339
Q

Any matter which is brought before the CCARB, where a final ruling is made by the Chief of Police, the Chief of Police shall direct the ________________ to notify the complainants and accused officer as to the final disposition. Art 29 sec.3 I CCARB

a. Board Chairperson
b. Commander of Professional Standards Section
c. Commander of Internal Affairs
d. Investigating Officer

A

b. Commander of Professional Standards Section

340
Q

Any matter which is brought before the CCARB, where a final ruling is made by the Chief of Police has occurred, the Chief of Police shall direct the Commander of Professional Standards Section to notify the Complainant(s) and accused Officer(s) as to the final disposition of the case within ________. Art 29 sec 3 I

a. five (5) working days
b. seven (7) calendar days
c. fourteen (14) calendar days
d. twenty-one (21) calendar days

A

d. twenty-one (21) calendar days

341
Q

The Chief’s Complaint and Administrative Review Board as described in section 3 of this article will no longer review cases involving ________________ Art 29 sec 4

a. civilian members
b. cadets
c. city motor vehicle accidents
d. criminal allegations

A

c. city motor vehicle accidents

342
Q

The Crash Evaluation and Review Board will consist of ____________ one (1) sergeant, one (1) detective investigator, and two patrol officers. Art 28 sec 4 B CCARB

a. one (1) Deputy Chief
b. one (1) Commander
c. one (1) Captain
d. one (1) Lieutenant

A

c. one (1) Captain

343
Q

The _________ shall serve as the Chairperson. Art 29 sec 4 B CCARB

a. one (1) Deputy Chief
b. one (1) Commander
c. one (1) Captain
d. one (1) Lieutenant

A

c. one (1) Captain

344
Q

Members shall serve ________________________ of each calendar year. Art 29 sec 4 B CCARB

a. from January to June or July to December
b. six (6) months
c. one hundred eighty days
d. one (1) year

A

a. from January to June or July to December

345
Q

The occurrence of ______ within a two-year period will serve as the baseline for the Chief or the Board to review individual cases and training needs. Art 29 sec 4 D. C CARB

a. two accidents
b. three accidents
c. four accidents
d. two chargeable accidents

A

d. two chargeable accidents

346
Q

Police applicants found unsuitable per Civil Service Rule IX may appeal to the _________________. Art 24 sec 1

a. Fire & Police Civil Service Commission
b. Human Resources Director
c. Commander Police Training Academy
d. Civil Service Director

A

a. Fire & Police Civil Service Commission

347
Q

Educational Incentive Pay shall be provided immediately to officers who qualify for such payment by furnishing documented proof of an Associates, bachelor’s, or Master’s degree to the ________________ .
ARTICLE 33 Educational Incentive Pay

a. Training Academy Commander
b. Accounting Office
c. Training Academy
d. officer’s Unit Commander

A

c. Training Academy

348
Q

All college hours must come from an “Accredited College or University.” For purposes of this Agreement, an institution of higher education must be accredited by a state education department, or by either the __________________ or a similar regional association recognized by the Department of Education.
Art 33 Sec1 degree required

a. Alamo Area Council of Governments
b. National Association of University Accreditation
c. Southwest Regional Association of Colleges
d. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

A

d. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

349
Q

In cases where the validity of a college or university accreditation is raised, outside the definition, _____________ may accept or reject the question of any university’s accreditation.
Art 33 Sec1 degree required

a. the Chief
b. the City Manager
c. Training Academy Commander
d. Director of City Finance

A

a. the Chief

350
Q

Officers with college or university degrees will be paid Educational Incentive Pay at the rate of: Associates degree: _________________. Art 33 Sec1 degree required

a. $150.00 per month
b. $200.00 per month
c. $215.00 per month
d. $250.00 per month

A

c. $215.00 per month

351
Q

Officers without college or university degrees will be paid Educational Incentive Pay for college hours earned at the rate of: 65 to 94 college hours: _____________. Art 33 Sec1 degree required

a. $60.00 per month
b. $65.00 per month
c. $70.00 per month
d. $75.00 per month

A

a. $60.00 per month

352
Q

Officers graduating from the Academy shall be required to have a minimum of ___ before the expiration of one year after the completion of the 52-week period following graduation Art 33 Sec 2 law enforcement related courses

a. fifteen (15) accredited college hours
b. twenty-one (21) accredited college hours
c. twenty-seven (27) accredited college hours
d. thirty-one (31) accredited college hours

A

d. thirty-one (31) accredited college hours

353
Q

The _______ shall ensure that, upon entrance to the Academy, each cadet is informed in writing of this requirement. Art 33 Sec 2 law enforcement related courses

a. Training Academy Commander
b. the City
c. the Chief
d. the Applicant Processing Detail

A

b. the City

354
Q

Officers who fail to complete the above requirement shall ___
Art 32 Sec 2 B Law enforcement related courses

a. be terminated
b. not be eligible for promotional exams
c. not be allowed to move into “ Class B”
d. not be eligible for pay increases

A

c. not be allowed to move into “ Class B”

355
Q

Officers hall be entitled to receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, on-campus parking, and the price of required texts according to the following schedule: A – 100%, B - ___ Art 33 Sec 2 B. Law enforcement related course

a. 80%
b. 90%
c. 95%
d. 75%

A

b. 90%

356
Q

Officers who hold a Basic Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education shall receive ____ per month.
Art 34 SEC 1 Certification and Instructors Pay

a. $50.00
b. $60.00
c. $70.00
d. $80.00

A

a. $50.00

357
Q

Officers who hold an Intermediate Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education shall receive ____ per month.

a. $120.00
b. $140.00
c. $150.00
d. $160.00

A

d. $160.00

358
Q

Officers who hold an Advanced Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education shall receive __________ per month.

a. $180.00
b. $200.00
c. $220.00
d. $240.00

A

b. $200.00

359
Q

Officers who hold a Master’s Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education shall receive __________ per month.

a. $220.00
b. $240.00
c. $280.00
d. $315.00

A

b. $240.00

360
Q

Officers who hold an active or inactive Instructor’s Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education shall receive _________ per month.

a. $20.00
b. $24.00
c. $10.00
d. $12.00

A

a. $20.00

361
Q

Officers who possess TIC whether active or in-active prior to ____________ will automatically qualify for TIC pay.
a. October 1, 2001
b. October 1, 2006
c. April 1, 2004
d. April 1, 2007

A

c. April 1, 2004

362
Q

An officer ordered to submit to such an evaluation or to submit to a fitness for duty evaluation pursuant to _______________, must authorize, in writing, the release of the results to the Chief. Art 35 Psychological and or Medical Examination

a. this Agreement
b. Procedure 921
c. HIPPA
d. Section 143.081 Local Government Code

A

d. Section 143.081 Local Government Code

363
Q

One Hundred (100%) of officers of all ranks, including the Chief, shall be susceptible to mandatory drug testing each ______ .

a. calendar quarter
b. calendar month
c. calendar year
d. testing period.

A

c. calendar year

364
Q

The fair and impartial statistical basis (in which each officer has an equal chance of being selected during a calendar year) shall be by a non-discriminatory computerized program operated and certified as non-discriminatory by _________
Art 35 Sec2

a. an independent firm
b. the Drug Testing Coordinator
c. Professional Standards
d. the Metropolitan Health District.

A

a. an independent firm

365
Q

The officer will be permitted no more than ______ to provide the sample during which time he will remain in the testing area under observation.

a. One (1) hour
b. four (4)hours
c. two (2) hours
d. Six (6) hours.

A

b. four (4)hours

366
Q

The urine sample will be submitted to the designated testing facility where a sample will be maintained for a period of ______ .

a. one hundred eighty (180) days
b. six (6) months
c one (1) year
d. thee (3) years

A

c one (1) year

367
Q

Officers may, at their own expense, request to have the test for, urine, blood and / or hair administered at qualified physician’s office or certified testing laboratory, accompanied by the testing personnel provided such testing is administered within __________ after notification. Art 35 SEC. 2 A

a. four (4) hours
b. five (5) hours
c six (6) hours
d. seven (7) hours

A

b. five (5) hours

368
Q

Drug testing shall consist of a two step procedure ________ and ____ .

a. Initial screening / secondary screening
b. preliminary screening / secondary test
c initial screening / confirmation test
d. preliminary screening / confirmation test

A

c initial screening / confirmation test

369
Q

All records pertaining to the department required drug tests shall remain confidential except to the extent used in ______ Art 35

a. criminal prosecution
b. disciplinary process and appeal
c Civil Service Commission hearings
d. arbitration hearings

A

b. disciplinary process and appeal

370
Q

Drug test results and records shall be stored in a locked file under the control of _______ Art 35

a. Drug Testing Coordinator
b. Internal Affairs
c Professional Standards
d. the Chief

A

d. the Chief

371
Q

The Chief will maintain original copies submitted by the laboratory. No access to these files shall be allowed without ________ Art 35

a. written approval of the Chief
b. a court order
c written order by the Chief
d. escort by the Drug Testing Coordinator

A

a. written approval of the Chief

372
Q

Nothing in the Section shall be construed to prohibit the Chief from conducting a drug test on an officer based upon ______ in accordance with guidelines set forth in this Section. Art 35

a. probable cause
b. mere suspicion
c reasonable suspicion
d. exigent circumstances

A

c reasonable suspicion

373
Q

_________ shall be defined as a judgment / conclusion that a person is unable to safely and /or effectively perform their duties due to the suspected influence of drugs, alcohol, or inhalants. Art 35

a. probable cause
b. mere suspicion
c reasonable suspicion
d. exigent circumstances

A

c reasonable suspicion

374
Q

Upon written request delivered at least ____ prior to the date of the hearing, party to the proceeding shall provide the opposing party the names and addresses of witnesses expected to be called at the hearing.

a. three (3) calendars days
b. five (5) calendar days
c seven (7) calendar days
d. fourteen (14) calendar days

A

c. seven (7) calendar days

375
Q

The City shall implement a Police Personnel Unit. Such unit shall be staffed with a minimum of _____________, support personnel, and the operational equipment, i.e., computers. Art 37 section 1 Police Personnel unit

a. one (1) sergeant or above,
b. one (1) lieutenant
c one (1) lieutenant, one (1) sergeant
d. two (2) sergeants

A

a. one (1) sergeant or above,

376
Q

At the discretion of the Chief and without limiting his / her authority to determine the manpower and /or staffing needs of any unit and /or the Department as a whole, this unit’s primary functions shall be to ________ Art 37 section 1 Police Personnel unit

a. make sworn personnel transfers
b. determine RD staffing
c make recommendations to the Chief
d. handle all sworn personnel assignments

A

c make recommendations to the Chief

377
Q

Additionally this unit shall: maintain an updated, City wide file of all officer requests for relief days and work stations assignments; and process assignment of relief days, from said office, by seniority of requests on file pursuant to __________ of this agreement. Art 37 section 1 B Police Personnel unit

a. Article 4
b. Article 13
c Article 20
d. Article 12

A

d. Article 12

378
Q

Probationary officers may only assume the Field Training Officers’ relief days while actually riding with the Field Training Officer or temporary RDs as assigned by the ______ for training and review procedures.

a. the Patrol Assignment Coordinator
b. Sergeant’s relief days
c FTO Sergeant’s relief days
d. vacant non premium relief days

A

a. the Patrol Assignment Coordinator

379
Q

All premium relief days shall be filled or abolished in accordance with current practice within _________ .

a. ninety (90) calendar days
b. forty-five (45) calendar days
c thirty (30) calendar days
d. two (2) permanent transfers

A

c thirty (30) calendar days

380
Q

Officers having transferred into any assignment and who meet their six (6) month seniority eligibility requirement during _________ will be eligible only for premium days that become available after their six-month eligibility has been met. Art 37 section 2 A

a. their probationary period
b. Fiesta break
c a City holiday
d. in-service

A

b. Fiesta break

381
Q

It is agreed and understood that only ________ that become available during the waived Fiesta period can be guaranteed to the most eligible officer under this exception clause.

a. Schards relief days
b. weekend relief days
c prime relief days
d. non-premium relief days

A

c prime relief days

382
Q

For purposes of this section, relative means persons related through blood or marriage, and include spouses, parents, children, brothers, sisters, and __________ standing in the same relationships.

a. cousins
b. step-parents and siblings
c half brothers and sisters
d. in-laws

A

d. in-laws

383
Q

In the event of an officer’s death in the course and scope of his employment, over and above the City’s life insurance/accidental insurance benefit, the City shall pay funeral expenses of _________ payable within 10 calendar days to the officer’s beneficiary.

a. $2500.00
b. $ 5,000.00
c $10,000.00
d. 12,000.00

A

c $10,000.00

384
Q

Except as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, the City shall have the right to place officers on Special Assignment. Officers placed on special assignment on an involuntary basis shall work the assignment for a maximum of _______ . Art 38 .SEC 3 Special Assignments

a. thirty (30) calendar days
b. sixty (60) calendar days
c ninety (90) calendar days
d. one hundred eighty (180) calendar days

A

b. sixty (60) calendar days

385
Q

At the end of the sixty calendar day period, the _______ may extend the term, based on extenuating circumstances. Art 38 SEC.3 Special Assignments

a. Division Commander
b. Deputy Chief
c Chief of Police
d. Police Personnel unit

A

c Chief of Police

386
Q

Officers placed on special assignment on involuntary basis exceeds the original ___ period shall relinquish their seniority and relief days from the original, permanent assigned unit.

a. thirty (30) calendar days
b. sixty (60) calendar days
c ninety (90) calendar days
d. one hundred eighty (180) calendar days

A

b. sixty (60) calendar days

387
Q

Officer returning to an original unit from a special assignment that exceeded the (60) calendar day limit must re-bid on relief days, _______

a. based on the next available opening
b. after one day
c after waiting six (6) months
d. based on six month seniority

A

a. based on the next available opening

388
Q

Officer returning to an original unit from a special assignment that exceeded the sixty (60) calendar day limit must re-bid on relief days, based on the next available opening, (no six-month waiting period, unless the special assignment goes beyond __________

a. thirty (30) calendar days
b. sixty (60) calendar days
c sixty-one (61) calendar days
d. one hundred eighty (180) calendar days

A

d. one hundred eighty (180) calendar days

389
Q

Officers placed on special assignment on a voluntary basis may work the assignment for a maximum of _________________ .

a. thirty (30) calendar days
b. sixty (60) calendar days
c sixty-one (61) calendar days
d. one hundred eighty (180) calendar days

A

d. one hundred eighty (180) calendar days

390
Q

Officers returning to their original unit from a special assignment that exceeded one hundred eighty (180) calendar days must re-bid on relief days, _______________ Art 38 Sec 3 B Special Assignments

a. based on the next available opening
b. after one day
c after waiting six (6) months
d. based on six month seniority

A

a. based on the next available opening

391
Q

The City shall be required to maintain a permanent personnel file on each officer, pursuant to the requirements as outlined in ___________.
Art 38. sec.4

a. this Agreement
b. the Ruled and Regulations
c Section 143.089 Local Government Code
d. the General Manual

A

c Section 143.089 Local Government Code

392
Q

Contained in each officer’s permanent file shall be a photograph as defined by HB No. 474, Article2.12 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The same shall not be released to the public unless: the officers is _____________ or charged by an offense by information;

a. A party in civil service
b. under indictment
c Photograph introduced as evidence in a judicial proceeding
d. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

393
Q

Contained in each officer’s permanent file shall be a photograph as defined by HB No. 474, Article2.12 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The same shall not be released to the public unless: the officers is under indictment or charged by an offense by information; the officer is a party in a ____.

a. criminal case
b. civil suit
c Civil Service hearing or case in arbitration
d. suit against the City

A

c. Civil Service hearing or case in arbitration

394
Q

Contained in each officer’s permanent file shall be a photograph as defined by HB No. 474, Article2.12 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The same shall not be released to the public unless: the officers is under indictment or charged by an offense by information; the officer is a party in a Civil Service hearing or case in arbitration; or the photograph is __________.

a. used in a photo array
b. subpoenaed by a court
c requested through an open records request
d. introduced as evidence in a judicial proceeding

A

d. introduced as evidence in a judicial proceeding

395
Q

The Chief shall have the discretion to reimburse any officer the replacement value (up to a maximum of __________ for any personal item lost, stolen) including clothing) as a result of on-duty employment.

a. $100.00
b. $150.00
c $200.00
d. $250.00

A

d. $250.00

396
Q

The Chief’s decision in this shall be ___.

a. grieveable under Article 15
b. appeal able to the City Manager
c final and not subject to grievance
d. final

A

c. final and not subject to grievance

397
Q

During October of each year preceding the starting date of each yearly in-service training the Chief and the President of the Association shall appoint __________ each for a total of ________ to a physical fitness panel.
a. 2 4
b. 3 6
c 4 8
d. 5 10

A

b. 3 , 6

398
Q

The Chief and the President of the Association shall provide written notice of their appointees to the physical fitness committee at least _________ before the panel is scheduled to meet.

a. ten (10) calendar days
b. fourteen (14) calendar days
c twenty-one (21) calendar days
d. thirty (30) calendar days

A

d. thirty (30) calendar days

399
Q

Officers who participate in the physical fitness program for three consecutive years during in-service and who do not receive an incentive shall receive __________ for their participation in the program.

a. one-day comp time
b. one-day administrative leave
c two-days comp time
d. two-days administrative leave

A

b. one-day administrative leave

400
Q

Officers who cannot participate in the physical fitness portion of their scheduled in-service due to a documented injury will have ________ from the date they return to full duty in order to complete this portion of their in-service and qualify for the administrative leave hours.

a. thirty (30) calendar days
b. sixty (60) calendar days
c ninety (90) calendar days
d. one hundred eighty (180) calendar days

A

b. sixty (60) calendar days

401
Q

Officers who attend their scheduled in-service but miss participating in the physical fitness portion due to departmental business or other emergency, but not a documented injury, have _______ from their scheduled in-service date to reschedule.

a. thirty (30) calendar days
b. sixty (60) calendar days
c ninety (90) calendar days
d. one hundred eighty (180) calendar days

A

a. thirty (30) calendar days

402
Q

The City is authorized to civilianize the following units:

  1. Court Liaison,
  2. _________,
  3. Communications
  4. Research and planning
  5. Municipal Integrity
  6. Crime Scene Unit
  7. UCR/ Report Review
  8. Youth Service
  9. Vehicle Storage.

a. Photo Lab
b. Crisis Response team
c Facilities Management
d. Video Investigations

A

c Facilities Management

403
Q

Sole control over staffing levels in all positions and ranks SHALL be within the authority of the ______________ in accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 143

a. Chief and the Association President
b. City Council and the Mayor
c. Chief and the City Council
d. Patrol assignment coordinator and the Chief

A

c . Chief and the City Council

404
Q

The City shall notify the Association President at least ______ prior to the civilianization of jobs traditionally performed by sworn officers and shall consult, and reach mutual agreement, with the Association President over the effects of of such civilianization.

a. thirty (30) calendar days
b. sixty (60) calendar days
c ninety (90) calendar days
d. one hundred eighty (180) calendar days

A

c ninety (90) calendar days

405
Q

The City of San Antonio may additionally utilize civilians in any position created in the future that does not require the individual to have and exercise the power of arrest under the standards for distinguishing between classified and civilian positions as set forth in ______________, or any later decision by Supreme Court of Texas.

a. Lee vs City of Houston
b. Guerrero vs City of El Paso
c Hines vs City of Houston
d. Bowman vs City of Dallas

A

a. Lee vs City of Houston

406
Q

The City shall grant Association leave paid in accordance with Article 3 Sec 2 (E) to a maximum of 8 officers at any given time at the request of the Association President. Additional _____ members shall be eligible for Association Business Leave for conferences, occasions, events and meetings.

a. three (3)
b. five (5)
c seven (7)
d. ten (10)

A

b. five (5)

407
Q

The City shall grant Association leave paid in accordance with Article 3 Sec. 2 E to a maximum of 8 officers at any given time at the request of the Association President. An additional 5 members shall be eligible for Association Business Leave for conferences, occasions, events and meetings, no more than ____ times per year.

a. two (2)
b. three (3)
c five (5)
d. six (6)

A

c five (5)

408
Q

The Chief will thereafter respond to the Committee’s (labor relations) recommendations in writing. A copy of the response will be sent to ____________________.

a. the City Manager
b. the Association President
c. the Association President and the City Manager
d. the Association and to the City Manager

A

d. the Association and to the City Manager

409
Q

Candidates will be allowed to submit questions to the Consulting company for a period of __________ after posting the online orientation.

A. Seven (7) calendar days
B. One week
C. Five (5) business days
D. 14 fourteen calendar days

A

B. One week

410
Q

Answers to the questions will be posted online for candidates to review at least _____________ in advance of the Video Recorded Assessment.

A. One month
B. 15 fifteen business days
C. 14 calendar days
D. Owner week

A

C. 14 calendar days

411
Q

The postponement announcement and rescheduled date are approved by the_______________ and do not require Commission approval.

A. Human Resources director
B. Fire and Police Civil Service Director
C. Chief of Police
D. City Manager

A

B. Fire and Police Civil Service Director

412
Q

The postponement announcement and rescheduled date are approved by the Fire and Police Civil Service Director and do not require ____________approval.

A. Mayor
B. City manger
C. Commission
D. Chief of Police

A

C. Commission

413
Q

_____________ shall mean an occurrence beyond the control and without the fault of the City after a declaration by the Mayor.

A. Spontaneous event
B. Formal event
C. “Force Majeure Occurrence”
D. Civil disturbance

A

C. “Force Majeure Occurrence”

414
Q

Force majeure shall also mean any such ______________ beyond the City’s reasonable control as may cause a posted testing location to be unfit to proceed with testing.

A. occurrences
B. Circumstances
C. Events
D. Situations

A

B. Circumstances

415
Q

These circumstances include, but are not limited, to loss or malfunction of utility/power or access to the facility. Force Majeures of this nature can be declared by the ______________ after attempts have been made to relocate the test within the same building.

A. The consulting company
B. Civil Services director
C. City Manager
D. Testing Proctor

A

B. Civil Services director

416
Q

For the purposes of this article, a Force majeure shall also mean any such circumstances beyond the City’s reasonable control as may cause a posted testing location to be unfit to proceed with testing. Moving the test location between rooms in a building _________________________.

A. REQUIRES reposting of the exam per local government chapter 143
B. SHOULD not require reposting of the exam.
C. WILL NOT require reposting of the exam
D. Will require approval from the Human Resource Director

A

C. WILL NOT require reposting of the exam

417
Q

If a reinstatement list is created pursuant to the requirements of ______________________ , the parties agree that the name of any person placed on such list will not be removed.

A. Section 144 of the Local Government code
B. Section 143.085 of the local government code
C. Rules and Regulations per the City Manager
D. Civil Service Rules and Human Acts Title VII

A

B. Section 143.085 of the local government code

418
Q

If a reinstatement list is created pursuant to the requirements of Section 143.085 of the Local Government Code, the parties agree that the name of any person placed on such list will not be removed from the list for ____________ from date of reduction in rank.

A. 365 days
B. 12 months
C. Two (2) years
D. Three (3) years

A

D. Three (3) years

419
Q

The Chief maintains the discretion to approve or deny leave based on ___________ necessity.

A. operational
B. Situational
C. Staffing
D. Manpower

A

A. operational

420
Q

Upon separation, no more than _______________ hours of leave may be taken consecutively. All other leave policies in effect at the beginning of this agreement year shall remain in effect for the duration of the Agreement.

A. Seven hundred and twenty (720)
B. Four hundred (400)
C. four hundred and eighty (480)
D. Three hundred and twenty (320)

A

C. four hundred and eighty (480)