Policy

Question 1

Supervisor’s Authority in Discipline

Answer 1

1. Change of Duty Assignment within span
2. Counsel
3. Verbal Reprimand
4. Written Reprimand
5. Suspension- Up to 3 days
6. Reccomend more serious action
7. Emergency Relief from Duty
   
   1. Requires employee to report to the Major’s office at 0900 the next business day

(A-29)

Question 2

Pursuits: Supervisor’s Responsibilies

Answer 2

1. Approve, Monitor, Control
2. Review Incoming Data: Continue/Terminate?
3. Coordination:
   
   1. Redirect Vehicles in/out
   2. Redesignate vehicle responsibilities
   3. Approve/disapprove/coordinate tactics
   4. Order Units to clear intersections ahead
   5. Approve/disapprove leaving jurisdiction
   6. Respond to & control arrest scene
4. Prepare comprehensive report & forward to Chief

(O-02)

Question 3

Pursuits: assign additional units based on analysis of:

Answer 3

1. Nature of Offense
2. # Suspects & their known propensity for violence
3. # Officers in pursuing vehicles
4. Damage/Injury to assigned primary/backup vehicles/officers
5. # Officers needed to effect arrest @ end of pursuit
6. Any other facts that would warrant the increased hazards of numerous pursuit vehicles

(O-02)

Question 4

Armed Robbery Response

Answer 4

1. Approve/disapprove code response
2. If in-progress, respond & assume command
3. Direct additional units needed to secure the area
4. Ascertain what activities are taking place inside the building
5. Ensure no attempt is made to apprehend suspects inside the building
6. Allow no one to enter
7. Cordon off the area, stop traffic that may be in danger
8. Effect arrest only when suspects are outside

(O-58)

Question 5

Supervisor must respond to:

Answer 5

1. Homicide
2. Armed Robbery
3. Sexual assault
4. Collisions involving agency vehicles
5. Injury to an employee
6. Where force was alleged or used by an officer
7. Any incident supervisor deems necessary, or where needed to control a situation
8. When officer requests a support bureau, evaluate & direct such response

(O-01)

Question 6

Command Staff Notifications

Answer 6

1. Injury to an employee
2. Accidents involving agency vehicle
3. Officer-involved shooting
4. Deaths other than natural
5. Violent assaults
6. Armed robbery
7. Burglary/robbery where victim was assaulted
8. Sexual assaults
9. Incident that media will likely broadcast or have interest in
10. Where there is a question of agency liability
11. Where supervisor deems necessary

(O-01)

Question 7

Supervisor’s Role in Discipline

Answer 7

1. Investigate allegations of misconduct when within my scope & authority
2. Counsel employees to improve performance & correct minor infractions
3. Identify training needs
4. Implement disciplinary action approved by Chief/Major

(A-29)

Question 8

Written Reprimand

Answer 8

1. Past verbal warning was ineffective
2. Offense requires more severe action than verbal
3. Specify violations/failures
4. Specify corrective action
5. Warn of sterner measures to come if behavior is not corrected
6. Employee signs disciplinary action form
7. Made part of personnel file

(A-29)

Question 9

Results of Performance Evals Used To:

Answer 9

1. Provide info concerning suitability for assignment
2. Training needs
3. Effectiveness in assigned position
4. Ability to assume more responsibility
5. Merit bonus

(A-37)

Question 10

Public Information

Answer 10

Incident Scenes

1. Routine info to media
2. Available for on-call response
3. Personnel/policy issues referred to Chief
4. Designate an at-scene area for media at perimeter except:
   
   1. Private property & owner objects
   2. Evidence/investigation hampered
   3. Tactical operations endangered

(O-19)

Question 11

Biased Policing: Define

Answer 11

The detention, interdiction, disparate, or differential treatment of any person on the basis of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

(A-47)

Question 12

Off-Duty Employment

Answer 12

1. Check OT/comp time requests to make sure such a request is not associated with an off-duty job
2. Visit officers on off-duty jobs; if policies are being breached, take action within scope & forward a report, through chain of command, to Chief within 24 hours

(A-41)

Question 13

Dismissed Cases

Answer 13

1. Interview officer, determine investigative error, correct error
2. Report to Major the nature of the error & the corrective action taken

(A-08)

Question 14

Bias Based Profiling: Supervisor’s Responsibilities

Answer 14

Review biased policing complaints & take appropriate action (under A-29) when it appears this policy is being violated, being particularly alert to any pattern/practice of possible discriminatory treatment by employees.

(A-47)

Question 15

Barricade/Hostage

Answer 15

1. Control
   
   1. Meets Criteria? Notify SWAT/CIRT
2. Establish Perimeters (Inner/Outer)
   
   1. # of Officers
   2. Isolate inner movement
   3. IED/Bomb procedure
   4. Evac Injured
   5. Distance: depends on location of suspect & type of weapon
   6. 2-officer arrest teams
   7. consider large vehicle to block suspect’s view

(O-15)

Question 16

EPC Juveniles When:

Answer 16

1. There is probable cause to believe that by reason of abuse or neglect there exists an imminent danger to the child’s life or physical safety,
2. Parents, guardians, or others exercising temporary or permanent control over the child, are unavailable or do not consent to the child’s removal from their custody,
3. There is not time to apply for a court order pursuant to section 63-7-1660,
4. Where a child’s parent, parents, or guardian have been arrested,
5. The child has become lost accidentally and as a result the child’s welfare is threatened due to loss of adult protection and supervision.

(I-04)

Question 17

Harassment: Supervisor’s Responsibility on Receiving Complaint

Answer 17

Document receipt of complaint & immediately report any allegations to Chief.

(A-43)

Question 18

Accident Involving Agency Vehicle

Answer 18

1. Notify Batt Chief & Ensure they have a chance to view the accident scene before vehicles are moved.
2. Notify Watch Commander
3. Notify TOMP physician if Employee injured
4. Ensure SCHP is notified

(O-09)

Question 19

Inspections

Answer 19

1. Personal Appearance
   
   1. Informal: Daily
   2. Formal: Adequate advance notice
2. Vehicles
   
   1. Quarterly
   2. Forward to Admin Services
3. Buildings
   
   1. Every supervisor is responsible for security/ condition
4. Logs/Manuals
   
   1. Daily, to ensure compliance w/procedures

(O-18)

Question 20

Types of Discipline

Answer 20

1. Training
2. Counseling
3. Verbal Reprimand
4. Written Reprimand
5. Suspension
6. Demotion
7. Discharge

(A-29)

Question 21

Code 3: When to cancel?

Answer 21

When the risk to responding officers & the public becomes greater than the risk of the reported situation at hand.

(O-03)

Question 22

Observed misconduct by another supervisor’s subordinate.

Answer 22

1. Counseling
2. Verbal reprimand- notify that officer’s supervisor
3. If written reprimand is warranted, review the action with the Major/Chief
4. Very serious: Emergency Relief
   
   1. Take Weapon, ID, & Vehicle
   2. Give a ride home
   3. Advise of suspension of police powers

(A-29)

Question 23

ICS: 6 considerations for initial response

Answer 23

1. Assess the Situation
2. Identify Contingencies
3. Determine Objectives
4. Identify Needed Resources
5. Build a Plan/Structure
6. Take Action

*ACORPA

(O-64)

Question 24

Missing Persons

Answer 24

1. Child/vulnerable adult: respond & evaluate usefulness of an immediate search
2. Direct additional units to search as needed
3. Make notifications
4. Ensure detailed BOLO is broadcast immediately
5. Coordinate use of media & other agencies for assistance (with Chief’s approval)
6. Coordinate primary search: determine time needed & when callout of additional personnel will be warranted based on:
   
   1. Age/condition of missing person
   2. Weather
   3. Visibility
   4. Any other factors

(O-56)

Question 25

Span of Control determined by:

Answer 25

1. Ability of subordinates 2. Complexity of subordinates' tasks 3. Separation by time/place of subordinates 4. Time required by supervisor's schedule for administrative/management tasks & duties \*Max = 15 on active patrol (except double days & OT details) \*May delegate, but _supervisor is ultimately responsible_. (A-13a)

Question 26

Only Award a Supervisor May Issue

Answer 26

Letter of Recognition ## Footnote (A-29)

Question 27

Counsel employees with existing problems, or who are having trouble understanding matters which are:

Answer 27

1. Job Related 2. Personnel Policy 3. Interpersonal Relationships w/Coworkers 4. Personal Matters affecting Employee's Work (A-29)

Question 28

HOAP Responsibilities

Answer 28

1. Ensure adopting officer is given resources to properly pursue the goals of the program 2. Ensure support of the program by all subordinate officers 3. Review documentation to ensure timeliness, completeness, & accuracy 4. Ensure copies of all contacts by subordinates are forwarded to the team supervisor 5. Ensure prosecutors are awareof a habitual offender's status as such if charges are pending in their courts. (A-07)

Question 29

Miscellaneous Supervisor Responsibilities

Answer 29

1. Approve callout of public utilities or street/highway personnel for emergency repairs. 2. Ensure M.E./Coroner are notified of all deaths 3. May notify media of any traffic detours resulting from accidents/congestions (O-01)

Question 30

Roll Call Responsibilities

Answer 30

1. Inspect Officers 2. Admin Log 3. Disseminate General & Specific Orders 4. Review Daily Bulletin 5. Make Assignments as required \*Brief oncoming supervisor of significant incidents \*\*Have team in service one hour before the end of the previous team's shift. (O-01)

Question 31

Internal Inquiries that can be handled by supervisor:

Answer 31

1. Complaints of Harassment 2. Complaints of Demeanor 3. Violations of Rules & Regulations, except those involving criminal activity. (O-17)

Question 32

When is Code 3 Authorized?

Answer 32

Immediate response is necessary to avert personal injury; incidents such as: 1. Signal 46 2. Armed Robbery in progress 3. Burglary in progress when residents are home 4. Assault in progress (cutting, shooting, sexual, etc) (O-03)

Question 33

3 things to counsel employees on when going over performance evaluation:

Answer 33

1. Results of evaluation 2. Expected level of performance 3. Career counseling relative to advancement & career development tracks (A-37)

Question 34

Functions of Patrol Operations

Answer 34

1. Directed patrol to prevent crime/accidents, preserve order, prevent hazards 2. Calls for service 3. Community education 4. Traffic direction/control 5. Investigate crimes, offenses, incidents & conditions, including arresting offenders 6. Promote police/community relations 7. Protect life/property 8. Maintain social order (O-01)

Question 35

5 functional areas of ICS

Answer 35

1. Command 2. Operations 3. Logistics 4. Planning 5. Finance (O-64)

Question 36

Roll Call Training

Answer 36

1. Once a week at minimum 2. Topics: 1. Policy changes 2. Review problem areas for patrol 3. Review policy 4. Any other topics to enhance officers' performance 3. Techniques: 1. Video 2. Oral presentations 3. Training bulletins 4. Policy review \*Document topic & attendance within 2 days; ensure makeups (A-35)

Question 37

Considerations for Administering Discipline

Answer 37

1. Seriousness of incident 2. Circumstances surrounding incident 3. Employee's past disciplinary record 4. Employee's past work performance 5. Impact of the incident on the agency 6. Prognosis for future similar disciplinary problems (A-29)

Question 38

Verbal Reprimand

Answer 38

1. Interview with employee 2. Identify deficiency 3. Suggest corrective action 4. Document in chronological, have employee initial (A-29)

Question 39

Categories of Completed Internal Inquiries

Answer 39

1. Not Involved 2. Unfounded 3. Not Sustained 4. Exonerated 5. Sustained (O-16)

Question 40

Objectives of Performance Evaluations

Answer 40

1. Foster fair & impartial personnel decisions 2. Maintain & improve performance 3. Provide a medium for personnel counseling 4. Facilitate proper decisions regarding probationary employees 5. Provide an objective & fair means for measurement & recognition of individual performance with prescribed guidelines 6. Identify training needs (A-37)