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1
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An Employee can take a CFRA (California Family rights Act) unpaid leave for?

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-birth of a child for bonding
-placement of a adopted/foster child
-serious health condition of employee’s child, parent, spouse
-an employees own serious condiction

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An employer may require a written medical certification of the serious health condition of employee, child, parent, spouse before granting CFRA leave. T or F

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True

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According to CRA, illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition of the employee or child, parent or spouse, of the employee that involves either inpatient care in a hospital, a residential care facility, or continued treatment by a health care provider are considered serious health conditions. T or F

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True

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medical certification includes:

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-date condition commenced
-probable duration
- estimated amount of time employee needs to care for sick family member
-statement that warrants care by family member during treatment
-statement that employee due to condition is unable to perform functions of job

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An employee may take CFRA leave due to disability related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition. T or F

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False

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Under FMLA, a pregnancy disability qualifies as a serious health condition and runs cincurrently with CA. T or F

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True

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CFRA requirements that an employee must satisfy are:

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-either full or part time employee
-have 12 months of service
-has worked at least 1250 hours within the 12 months
-work at a location in which the employer has at least 50 employees within 75 miles of the employee’s work-site

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The maximum CFRA leave entitlement may total up to 12 work weeks in a 12 month period. T or F

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True

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CFRA leave must be taken in one continuous period. T or F

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False

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The employer may choose how the 12 months of period of leave is calculated using any of the 4 FMLA methonds. T or F

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True

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The employer must apply the chosen method of FMLA leave consistently and uniformly to all employees

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True

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CFRA eligible employees working 5-8 hour days a week during a 12 month period are entitled to how much time?

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12 work weeks or 60 work days

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CFRA eligible employees working less than 5 days a week or on alternate work schedules entitled to how much time?

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12 work weeks calculated on a proportional basis

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Who is responsible for administering the modified durty program with the Sheriff’s Office?

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The employee relatons officer

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The duration of a modified duty placement shall not exceed

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1 year

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An employee who wishes to participate in the modified duty program should forward a request to his or her:

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Immediate supervisor

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Permanent employees will not be involuntarily displaced to accommodate a limited duty employee.

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True

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18
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ADA falls under

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U.S Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

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ADA guarantees equal opportunites for indviduals with:

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-disabilities in public accommodations
-employment
-transportation
-state and local services

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ADA can be enforced by:

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The deparment of Justice

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ADA defines a person as having a disability as:

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a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life funciton

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When persons with disabilites who are qualified for a job are allowed to work due to a modificaiton this is a :

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reasonable accommodation

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Are drug users covered by the ADA?

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No

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Does ADA cover people with AIDS

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Yes

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The ADA also protects individuals who have a record of substantially limited impairment and people who are regarded as having such impairment. t or F

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True

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To be protected a person must have a record of or be regarded as having a substantial impairment. T or F

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True

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Under ADA substantal impairments are those that significantly limit or restricts a major life activity are:

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-hear
-seeing
-speaking
-breathing
-performing manual tasks
-walking
-caring for oneself
-learning
-working

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Under ADA an individual with a disability must be qualified to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations in order to be protected. T or F

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True

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A reasonalbe accommodation is any change to a job work environment that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the job app perform the functions enjoy benefits.. as do those without disabilities. T or F

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True

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30
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Per ADA reasonable accommodations may be:

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-get/modify equipment
-job restructure
-modified work hours/schedules
-reassignment to a vacant spot
-adjusting exams
-polices, traing, providing readers/interpreters
-making the workplace readily accessible

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Per ADA it is not necessary to provide accommodations if doing so would cause undue hardship to a business. T or F

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True

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illegal drug users are protected under ADA. T or F

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False

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33
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Which of the following is not excluded from the definition of imparments?

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Alcoholism

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34
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List the two different categories of Level 1 reserve officers:

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-Standard level 1
-24 hours level 1

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The authority for a Standard Level 1 Reserve shall extend only for the duration of the specific assignment and police function. T or F

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True

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the authority for a “24-hour” Level 1 Reserve shall include the full powers and duties of a peace officer. T or F

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True

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In order to attain “24-hour” Level 1 reserve authority, the officer must satisfactorily complete the department _____ hour structured field trainging program

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400

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38
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All level 1 reserve officers must complete a basic academy course. T or F

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True

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39
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Level 1 reserves can be assigned to work alone in patrol assignments. T or F

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False

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A Level II Reserve refers to a trained officer who works under the immediate supervision of a peace officer possessing a basic certificate. T or F

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True

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The authority of a Level II reserve shall extend only for the duration of assignment to specific police functions. T or F

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True

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A Level III reserve refers to a trained reserve officer who is deployed in such limited function as would not usually require general law enforcement powers.

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True

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Level III Reserve will only be deployed when the assignment can be performed:

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A) without predictable physical harm
B) will not likely result in physical arrests
C) will not involve the supervision of inmates or arrested persons
D) All of the above*

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Who are the only reserves allowed to wear a uniform?

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A) Level 1
B) Level 2

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45
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GO 13/04 - Performance Evals of Reserve Deputy Sheriffs - On-call Deputy Sheriffs shall be evaluated:

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A)annually
B)bi-annually

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Volunteer Reserve Deputy Sheriffs shall be evaluated:

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each shift they work

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47
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A REEMPLOYED officer is an officer who formerly held a permanent status in a class, who was laid off, and who is returning to that class. T or F

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True

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48
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Reemployed officers do not retain prior service seniority for all purposes including vacation selection, promotion eligibility, and where considered, assignment. T or F

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False

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a REINSTATED officer is an officer who is reappointed following transfer or resignation in good standing. T or F

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True

50
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who has the discretion to reinstate an officer?

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Sheriff

51
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A REINSTATED officer shall only be reinstated to the rank of Deputy Sheriff. T or F

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True

52
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reinstated officers shall be assigned to entry-level Career Development rotation, and shall not be eligible for reassignment from security or Correctional Services ahead of other officers present in the service area at the time of his or her reinstatement. T or F

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True

53
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not including their period of absence, reinstated officers shall retain prior service credit, in their classification, for purposes of promotional eligibility, vacation selection, and subsequent assignments where seniority is considered. T or F

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True

54
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Leave balances are reviewed and considered before promotions are made

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True

55
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Unless departmental needs dictate otherwise, all employees shall successfully complete their classification’s probationary period prior to requesting a reassignment. T or F

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True

56
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upon reassignment based on employee request, the employee shall remain in the new assignment for not less than ______ before being eligible for further assignment

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1 year

57
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a division commander will not approve an employees request for reassignment when

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-the employee is on a PIP
-The employee is the subject of an investigation in which discipline is intended/likly

58
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If an officer in corrections pulls their waiver letter to return to patrol, where do they fall on the list?

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11th place

59
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There is no routine rotation from Correctional Services to Patrol Services above the rank of Deputy Sheriff. T or F

A

True

60
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who is subjected to random alcohol and drug testing

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a) sworn and non-sworn who possess a commercial driver’s license in the course of their employment
b) sworn personnel assigned to RT

61
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an employee with a BAC greater than .00 but less than .04 she’ll be relieved of Duty for 24 hours. T or F

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True

62
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an employee with a BAC .04 or higher she’ll be considered in violation of this order and County policy. T or F

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True

63
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applicants for both sworn and non-sworn are not subject to drug testing prior to employment. T or F

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False

64
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For a supervisor to conduct a urine and/or breath test on an employee when there are reasons to believe that drug or alcohol abuse is or may adversely effect job performance, they must have:

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Reasonable Suspicion

65
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employees have the right to representation prior to submitting to a urine or breath test. T or F

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False

66
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before an employee is tested, a second supervisor must substantiate and concur with the decision to test. T or F

A

True

67
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a reasonable suspicion test should be completed no later than ______ after the observation

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8 hours

68
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employees involved in an accident involving either a fatality or citation for a moving violation arising from the accident shall be required to submit to testing

A

True

69
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after an accident involving a fatality or citation for a moving violation arising from an accident, the employee shall complete and alcohol breath test no later than ______ hours after the incident and a urine test for controlled substance no later than _____ hours after the incident

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8 and 32

70
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employee accidents that do not involve a fatality or citation may result in Reasonable Suspicion testing if the criteria for such testing are met. T or F

A

True

71
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employees who have previously tested positive on drug or alcohol tests are subject to unannounced tests for at least _____ year and up to _____ years

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1 and 5

72
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notification of test results shall be forwarded to

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executive officer of the administrative division

73
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supervisors who have direct responsibility over employees affected by this policy shall receive at least one hour training in alcohol misuse and one hour of training on controlled substance abuse. T or F

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True

74
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participation in the testing program is a condition of employment. Refusal, altering, falsifying, obstructing with any part of this directive is subject to termination. T or F

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True

75
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GO11/11 (Peer Support Program) - Peer support members have complete confidentiality as in the relationship of doctor or attorney client privileges. T or F

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False

76
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what circumstances may require the temporary suspension of a peace officer’s powers or administrative leave?

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A) arrest for a felony
B) arrest for a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, violence, or substance abuse
C) voluntary or involuntary admittance for WI 5150
D) mental stress leave, mental health professional declares employee is unfit for Duty
F) involuntary admittance into a designated health facility for substance abuse addiction as provided in WI 5170
G) other good cause
H) all of the above*

77
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the undersheriff has the authority to:

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a) suspend the employees peace officer Powers
b) direct an investigation regarding suspension
c) place an employee on administrative leave
d) confiscate Department issued equipment or property including CCW permits
e) all of the above*

78
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an employee cannot appeal the suspension of Peace officer powers. t or F

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False

79
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reinstatement of Peace officer Powers shall be at the sole discretion of:

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sheriff & undersheriff

80
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GO 11/07 (performance evaluations of regular employees) - All employees shall be evaluated whenever they are transferred to another division. T or F

A

True

81
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probationary employees shall be evaluated _____ times during their probationary period:

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3

82
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a special evaluation will be completed whenever special circumstances exist where by it is in the best interest of the employee or the department to do so. T or F

A

True

83
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If the change in division is _____ days prior to/or _____ days after the annual evaluation due date, the annual evaluation will count as both annual and the reassignment evaluation

A

30-30

84
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performance evaluations will consist of:

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a) a pre-evaluation meeting
b) a written performance evaluation
c) a post evaluation meeting
d) all of the above*

85
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An employee is required to sign the evaluation

A

False

86
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employees shall have ___ days from the date the completed evaluation was given to the employee to file a written rebuttal

A

30

87
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copies of the performance evaluation go to

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a) original to the employee
b) division work file
c) division personnel file
d) Master personnel file
e) all of the above**

88
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employees who have a close personal relationship can work in the same unit. T or F

A

True

89
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A close personal relationship employee CAN supervise another close personal relationship employee. T or F

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False

90
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GO 11/09 (Employee Death) - Who forms the Family Death Notification Team

A

D) Division Commander**

91
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the family death notification team shall consist of:

A

A) highest-ranking sheriff’s department employee available
b) ssd employee who maintained a close relationship with the deceased
C) the department chaplain
e) A, B, and C**

92
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the family death notification team shall NOT consist of more than how many people?

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3

93
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who is responsible in assisting the employees family with Benefits program?

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C) employee relations officer

94
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an employee who becomes aware of a significant change in another’s employees normal behavior ( iea change which may indicate an emotional problem or substance abuse) shall do the following

A

immediately report the behavior to the observing employees supervisor*

95
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the department expects that supervisors and employees can reasonably identify behavioral and emotional changes. T or F

A

True

96
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a supervisor, if comfortable, shall attempt to conduct psychological counseling with the employee. T or F

A

False

97
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the three types of counseling intervention that fall under VOLUNTARY psychological counseling intervention include: Level 1

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Level 1:
behavioral indicators: none//
Affects job performance: none// S
upervisors role: training of employee or none//
degree of employees choice: total //
Degree of confidentiality for employee: complete

98
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the three types of counseling intervention that fall under VOLUNTARY psychological counseling intervention include: Level 2

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Level 2: behavioral indicators: mild//
Affects job performance: not sufficient to warrant formal discussion//
Supervisors role: make suggestions regarding counseling //
degree of employees choice: total //
Degree of confidentiality for employee: complete

99
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the three types of counseling intervention that fall under VOLUNTARY psychological counseling intervention include: Level 3

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Level 3: behavioral indicators: definite behavioral indicators//
Affects job performance: moderate, improvement necessary//
Supervisors role: employee put on notice, suggests counseling//
degree of employees choice: total //
Degree of confidentiality for employee: complete

100
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the two types of counseling intervention that falls under MANDATORY psychological intervention not monitored by the department

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level 4: behavioral indicators: employee involved in a traumatic on-duty incident//
Affects job performance: not an issue//
Supervisors role: verifies counseling and successful outcome//
degree of employees choice: none //
Degree of confidentiality for employee: for content (typically) but not for attendance

101
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the two types of counseling intervention that falls under MANDATORY psychological intervention not monitored by the department

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level 5: behavioral indicators: strong indicators//
Affects job performance: serious decrement//
Supervisors role: informs employee-willing to let employee work it out; verifies attendance//
degree of employees choice: none //
Degree of confidentiality for employee: partial

102
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counseling intervention that falls under MANDATORY psychological intervention MONITORED by the department

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level 6: behavioral indicators: strong indicators//
Affects job performance: serious affects; possible start of Fitness for Duty issue//
Supervisors role: requires employee to seek counseling; verifies attendance// d
egree of employees choice: little to none //
Degree of confidentiality for employee: none, dept. involved in content of counseling and treatment plan

103
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Counseling intervention that falls under EMOTIONAL FITNESS FOR DUTY EVALUATION

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Level 7: behavioral indicators: severe//
Affects job performance: definite job performance problem//
Supervisors role: initiates fitness for duty evaluation//
degree of employees choice: none //
Degree of confidentiality for employee: none

104
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the results of the fitness-for-duty evaluation shall be forwarded to the chief Deputy concerned, who will take action proportionate with the evaluation findings. T or F

A

True

105
Q

for a serious problem, the department can make counseling mandatory in the department can know the content of the counseling sessions as it relates to the problem at hand. T or F

A

True

106
Q

if an employee is emotionally and or psychologically unfit to work the employee has a choice in attending counseling and the counseling is confidential. T or F

A

False

107
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CA Govt. Code 3300

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Public safety officers procedural bill of rights

108
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CA Govt. Code 3301

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Peace officer definition of rights protections

109
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CA Govt. Code 3302

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Prohibited from or coerced into political activities

110
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CA Govt. Code 3303

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Officer protections/rules while under investigation by command staff, that could lead to punitive action. “reasonable hour”, no more than 2 investigators, informed of nature of investigation, no foul language or coercion

111
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CA Govt. Code 3304

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no officer shall be punished for exercising his rights granted under these chapters or of admin. processes

112
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CA Govt. Code 3305

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no adverse comments put into his personnel file w/o having read and signed the complaint

113
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CA Govt. Code 3306

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officer has 30 days to respond in writing to adverse comment placed into personnel file

114
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CA Govt. Code 3307

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no officer shall be compelled to submit to a lie detector

115
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CA Govt. Code 3307.5

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No requirement to have pic on social media/internet

116
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CA Govt. Code 3308

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not required to furnish debts, incomes, property, expenses, assets

117
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CA Govt. Code 3309

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no locker search except in his presence OR w/ consent OR search warrant OR notified of search to be conducted

118
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CA Govt. Code 3309.5

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Department cannot deny/refuse rights in this chapter. If so, Superior Court has jurisdiction

119
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CA Govt. Code 3310

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unknown verbage

120
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CA Govt. Code 3311

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regarding mutual aid fulfillments of dept/officers

121
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CA Govt. Code 3312

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Officer may wear an American Flag on his uniform w/o punishment unless all of the following are in writing: A) Violates rule, regulation, policy B) Specific rules is cited C) A statement that the officer may appeal

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