General Orders - Rules of Conduct

Question 1

The purpose of rules of conduct is to alert employees to some of the more sensitive and often problematic matters

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Rules of conduct guides employees in conducting themselves in a manner that reflects standards of department and professionalism as required of law enforcement officers and civilian personnel

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Members who violate rules or regulation or are convicted in a court are subject to

Answer 3

Discipline up to dismissal

Question 4

Existence of facts establishing a violation of law, ordinance, or rule is all that is required to

Answer 4

Support charges of such an allegation

Question 5

A supervisor may suspend an officer when it is determined

Answer 5

for the preservation of good order, efficiency and discipline

Question 6

After an immediate suspension the supervisor must relate in writing to the _______ ________ no later than ___________________

Answer 6

Police Commissioner

End of shift when discipline occurred

Question 7

WPD officers will conduct themselves in a _______ manner consistent with the rules of conduct policy

Answer 7

Ethical

Question 8

The fundamental duties of a police officer

Answer 8

Serving the community
safeguarding lives and property
Ensure the rights of liberty and the equality of justice

Question 9

A police officer will use _________ with responsibility

Answer 9

Discretion

Question 10

Consistent and wise use of discretion will

Answer 10

Preserve good relationships and retain the confidence of the public

Question 11

Officers will cooperate with other agencies

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Police officers will behave in a manner that does not bring ________ to the agency or themselves

Answer 12

Discredit

Question 13

Officers shall not violate law or lawful order

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Officers shall maintain sufficient competency to properly perform their duties

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Unsatisfactory performance

Answer 15

Lack of knowledge of laws
Unwillingness to perform
Failure to take appropriate action
Inattentive to duty
Absence without leave

Question 16

All complaints against any member of the department shall be received and handled in accordance with departmental policy

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Complaints in any form will be taken in a

Answer 17

courteous and efficient manner

Question 18

Officers are required to be _______ _______ ______ in all matters

Answer 18

Accurate, complete, truthful

Question 19

Officers who are cited, investigated or arrested are required to

Answer 19

Notify a supervisor as soon as possible

Question 20

Officers shall not use profane language or gestures

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Officers shall not bring alcohol or drugs into the station unless for evidentiary purposes

Answer 21

True

Question 22

When taking prescription medications that may impair an officer must notify

Answer 22

Their immediate supervisor

Question 23

Smoking in the department, vehicles or in view of the public

Answer 23

Prohibited

Question 24

Chewing tobacco

Answer 24

Prohibited while on duty

Question 25

Off duty officers shall not arrest or issue citations or warnings to traffic violators on sight

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Officers are prohibited from

Answer 26

Endorsements
Address gatherings or appear on TV
Utilize police equipment off duty
Maintain duplicate files

Question 27

When an officer is suspended

Answer 27

Notify the officer being suspended
Suspension may occur now or at a future date
Any days in excess of 1 shall be consecutive and not in conjunction with leave or furlough

Question 28

Who takes equipment from a suspended officer

Answer 28

Officers Bureau Captain

Question 29

Who restores the officer to duty

Answer 29

Officers Bureau Captain

Question 30

Officers must be able to articulate the reason for a violation of rules of conduct

Answer 30

True