FHP Policy: Captain 2024-2025 Flashcards
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Policy 5.03:
A request must be approved at least _____________prior to a member establishing a new residence outside of the member’s county of assignment.
1 week
Policy 2.01:
How many hours will command staff and special duty positions devote to patrol related duties?
10%
Policy 3.02:
When does employees receive ethic training?
Upon Initial appointment
Policy 3.02:
How often are employees retrained on ethics?
at lease once every two years
Policy 3.02:
What are sworn members expected to adhere to at all times?
FHP code of Ethics and the Ethical standards established in Statute 112.313
Policy 3.03:
What are sworn members expected to conform to while on duty or off duty?
Code of Conduct
Policy 3.03:
How should a sworn member handle conflicting orders from a supervisor or someone of superior rank?
Inform them of the conflict with a previous order. If they don’t retract the order, the member will obey the conflicting order and will not be held responsible for disobedience of the previous order
Policy 3.03:
How should a sworn member handle an order that would require them to commit an illegal act?
Ask the issuing officer to clarify the order or obtain his/her permission to confer with higher authority
Policy 3.03:
In what manner should a sworn member conduct themselves on and off duty?
in a manner that reflect favorably on the division
Policy 3.03:
If unable to report to work, how soon will a sworn member notify his/her supervisor?
2 hours prior to the beginning of shift
Policy 3.03:
What shall constitute an order to report for duty?
any legally issued subpoena
Policy 3.03:
What is considered unsatisfactory performance by a sworn member?
- lack of knowledge of the application of the laws required to be enforced
- an unwillingness or inability to perform assigned tasks
- failure to take appropriate action on the occasion of crime, disorder or other condition deserving police attention
- absence without leave
Policy 3.03:
When can a sworn member lend their identification cards or badges, or permit them to be photographed or reproduced?
with the approval of the Director
Policy 3.03:
Who can authorize a sworn member to accept or solicit fees or compensation growing out of the performance of their official duties?
The Division Director
Policy 3.03:
Who can authorize a member to use their names, photographs or official titles, which identify them as officers, in connection with testimonials or advertisements of any commodity or commercial enterprise?
The Director
Policy 3.03:
When can sworn members address public gatherings, appear on radio or television, prepare any articles for publication, post on social media sites, act as correspondents to a newspaper or periodical, release or divulge information or any other matters of the Division while holding themselves out as representing the Division?
Approval of the chain of command and the Chief of Public Affairs, up to and including the Division Director
Policy 3.03:
Who can authorize a sworn member to accept compensations, honorariums or permit their expense to be paid by sources other than the State of Florida for speaking or writing assignments performed as part of their official duties?
The Director or his/her designee
Policy 3.03:
Can a sworn member co-sign a note for a superior officer?
No
Policy 3.03:
Any changes to a sworn member address, telephone number, or emergency contact shall be reported within what time range and to who?
reported within 48 hrs after the change to supervisor, Troop Commander and duty station
Policy 3.03:
Who can authorize a sworn member to divulge the identity of persons giving confidential information, release items of evidence, documents, photographs to members of the news media or others outside the criminal justice system?
Deputy Director
Policy 3.03:
How are sworn members expected to operate their patrol vehicles?
In a careful and prudent manner
Policy 3.03:
What should a sworn member do when their Driver License is lost or suspended?
report it to the Division immediately
Policy 3.03:
What is considered absent without authorized leave?
failure to appear when scheduled to work
Policy 3.03:
When are sworn members allowed to serve civil process or assist in civil cases?
with the consent of the Director