Policy and procedure

Question 1

ADM-11 Sick Leave

How are Sick Leave credits granted?

Answer 1

Sick Leave credits are granted in accordance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Unit 5A State Police Association of Massachusetts and the Department’s Rules and Regulations.

Question 2

ADM-11 Sick Leave

Who has the discretion to grant Sick Leave?

Answer 2

Sick Leave is granted at the discretion of the Colonel/Superintendent, or designee.

Question 3

ADM-11 Sick Leave

Under what conditions can a sworn member be granted Sick Leave?

Answer 3

Sick Leave can be granted when a member is incapacitated by personal illness or injury, exposure to a contagious condition, or a serious illness of a close family member.

Question 4

ADM-11 Sick Leave

What must a member do on the first day of Sick Leave?

Answer 4

A member shall notify their duty assignment of the intention to use Sick Leave and the anticipated duration of the absence.

Question 5

ADM-11 Sick Leave

What should be logged in the Department’s time and attendance system?

Answer 5

The Sick Leave request shall reflect the member’s name, identification number, and type of Sick Leave.

Question 6

ADM-11 Sick Leave

What information must be provided to supervisors during Sick Leave?

Answer 6

Supervisors must be informed of the nature of the illness, anticipated duration of absence, location of recuperation, and any duties requiring attention.

Question 7

ADM-11 Sick Leave

What happens if Sick Leave exceeds five consecutive work days?

Answer 7

The member may be required to undergo a medical examination or provide documentation from a licensed medical practitioner.

Question 8

ADM-11 Sick Leave

Can members work overtime while on Sick Leave?

Answer 8

Members granted Sick Leave shall not request or work overtime within twenty-four hours from the start of their shift, unless specific conditions are met.

Question 9

ADM-11 Sick Leave

What must a member do if they return to work earlier than expected?

Answer 9

The member shall call to cancel the remaining Sick Leave at least eight hours prior to the reporting start time of their next shift.

Question 10

ADM-11 Sick Leave

When can members leave Massachusetts while on Sick Leave?

Answer 10

Members may leave only with authorization of their Commanding Officer and to obtain prescribed medical care.

Question 11

ADM-11 Sick Leave

What are supervisors responsible for regarding Sick Leave?

Answer 11

Supervisors are responsible for monitoring Sick Leave and reviewing attendance records for signs of abuse.

Question 12

ADM-11 Sick Leave

What are some signs of Sick Leave abuse?

Answer 12

Signs include excessive use, patterns of use around days off, use on holidays, and use after overtime.

Question 13

ADM-11 Sick Leave

What actions can supervisors take if they suspect Sick Leave abuse?

Answer 13

Supervisors can notify the member using the SP 382 Abuse of Sick Leave form or the SP 383 Submission of Medical Evidence form.

Question 14

ADM-11 Sick Leave

What may happen to members who abuse Sick Leave?

Answer 14

Members who abuse Sick Leave may face administrative or disciplinary action and denial of Sick Leave.

Question 15

ADM-47 Biased-based Policing

What is biased-based policing?

Answer 15

Any prohibited pattern or practice, including, but not
limited to, stopping, detaining, questioning, frisking, and searching by
police officers, that is based upon a generalized belief that a person of a
particular race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or other characteristic,
status, or trait, is more likely to commit certain types of crimes.

Question 16

ADM-47 Biased-based Policing

What is a suspect specific incident?

Answer 16

An incident in which a member is lawfully attempting to detain, apprehend, or otherwise be on the lookout for one or more specific suspects who have been identified or described in part by national or ethnic origin, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, immigration status, gender identity or expression, economic status, age, cultural group, or disability or any other protected characteristic.

Question 17

ADM-47 Biased-based Policing

To prevent bias-based policing, the Department shall:

Answer 17

• Provide training programs to ensure that appropriate employees
  receive training on bias-based policing practices, implicit bias, the
  legal aspects and consequences of bias-based policing and implicit
  bias, and the standards established by this policy;
  Ensure that this policy is disseminated to all members, dispatchers
  and appropriate civilian employees;
• Continuously review and, where appropriate, revise all procedures
  that involve the stop, detention, apprehension, or search of individuals to ensure that procedures are in compliance with the
  provisions of the law and this policy;
• Continuously review performance recognition and evaluation
  systems, training curricula, policies, and customs of the Department
  to determine if any practice encourages conduct that may support
  or lead to bias-based policing; and
• Work with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
  (EOPSS) and the Registry of Motor Vehicles to educate the public
  on what to expect when either stopped or detained by the State
  Police, as well as what the officer’s expectations are during motor
  vehicle stops or detainment, to ensure the safety of both officers
  and the public.

Question 18

ADM-47 Biased-based Policing

Biased-based policing: The Division of Standards and Training shall:

Answer 18

 Promote professionalism throughout the Department;
 Ensure that all employees receive training on the prevention and
elimination of bias-based policing;
 Assist supervisors in identifying and modifying potentially
problematic behavior;
 Utilize appropriate citizen complaint procedures to document and
investigate allegations of bias-based policing;
 Investigate referrals from the EOPSS; and
 Conduct a documented annual administrative review of agency
practices including public concerns

Question 19

ADM-46 - Sexual Activity in Public Places

ADM-46 - Sexual Activity in Public Places - “Public Place” definition?

Answer 19

: For the purposes of this policy only, a place where it is
known or reasonably should be known that members of the public may be
present and/or may be able to observe activity. An area may be open to the
public and not be considered a public place for the purposes of this policy if
a reasonable person would not foresee that his/her activity would be seen by
a member of the public

Question 20

ADM-46 - Sexual Activity in Public Places

ADM-46 - Sexual Activity in Public Places - “Sexual Conduct” Definition?

Answer 20

For the purposes of this policy only, the exposure or
touching of the genitals, buttocks, or female breasts for purposes of sexual
arousal, gratification or offense, or public solicitation to engage in such
conduct in a public place. Sexual conduct does not include socializing and
expressions of affection absent the particularized conduct described in this
subsection.

Question 21

ADM-46 - Sexual Activity in Public Places

MGL c. 272, § 16 Open and Gross Lewdness

Answer 21

To sustain a conviction for open and gross lewdness, the Commonwealth
must prove five (5) elements:
 That the defendant exposed their genitals, buttocks, or female breasts to one or more persons;
 That they did so** intentionally;
 That they did so openly**, i.e., with the intent of exposing themselves, or in reckless disregard or substantial risk of public exposure, to others
who might be offended by such conduct;
 That defendant’s act was done in such a way as to produce alarm or
shock; and
 That one or more persons were in fact alarmed or shocked by
defendant’s exposing themselves. Members should identify at least one
witness, who is not a police officer, to satisfy this requirement.

Question 22

ADM-46 - Sexual Activity in Public Places

MGL c. 272, § 35 Unnatural Acts

Answer 22

The conduct must:
 Occur in a public place;
 Involve oral contact with the genital or anal area, anal intercourse or
masturbation of another person, or any other intrusion of a part of one
person’s body or some other object into the genital or anal opening of
another persons’ body; and
 Be done intentionally or with reckless disregard that others may observe
the conduct and be offended.

Question 23

ADM-46 - Sexual Activity in Public Places

MGL c. 272, § 53 Indecent Exposure and Lewd and Lascivious
Behavior

Question 24

ADM-01: Oath of Office

Who is required to take the oath of office?

Answer 24

All sworn members shall take and affirm the oath of office prior to the initial performance of duties

Question 25

# ADM-02: State Police Mission and Policy What is the mission of the State Police?

Answer 25

Provide for Public Safety by providing** quality policing** directed at achieving **safer roadways and reducing crime** through** investigations, education and patrol services, and by providing leadership and resources during natural disasters, civil disorders and critical incidents. **

Question 26

# ADM-02: State Police Mission and Policy What is the policy of the State Police?

Answer 26

In cooperation with the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government, shall ensure that justice in a free society is perpetually prevalent.

Question 27

# ADM-02: State Police Mission and Policy What are the organizational values of the Massachusetts State Police?

Answer 27

* Maintenance of the highest standard of integrity and ethics * Excellence in teamwork in the performance of duty * Protection of Constitutional Rights * Problem solving for continuous improvement * Performing public service and law enforcement tasks as to provide leadership to the police profession * Continuous planning for the future

Question 28

# ADM-04: State Police Authority What is the policy of State Police Authority?

Answer 28

Within the Commonwealth, sworn members shall exercise all the powers of police officers as authorized by law and exercise professional discretion when appropriate

Question 29

# ADM-04: State Police Authority What are the limitations of State Police Authority?

Answer 29

No member may be called upon for service at an industrial dispute unless actual violence occurred therein, and then only by written order of the governor. Members shall not exercise police powers on a reservation, or other property of the United States of America, unless requisitioned by the Commanding Officer or other person in charge of said reservation, and so ordered by the Colonel/Superintendent or designee. No member shall serve civil process.

Question 30

# ADM-04: State Police Authority What are the factors of discretion when Rules and Regs, Policy and Procedure, and other orders and directives fail to provide specific guidance?

Answer 30

Members shall exercise discretion based on thier * Training and experience * principles, values, and ethics * advice from supervisors, senior officers, and... * professionally accepted standards Discretionary measures may include.... * Application for complaint * verbal or written warnings * referral to other divisions, departments, or agencies * guidance from the AG or DA, and... * informational resolution

Question 31

# ADM-05: Organizational Structure What are the operational divisions of the Massachusetts State Police? (there are 6)

Answer 31

* Division of Field Services * Division of Investigative Services * Division of Standards and Training * Division of Homeland Security and Preparedness * Division of Administrative Services * Forensic Services Division

Question 32

# ADM-05: Organizational Structure What is the mission of the Division of Field Services?

Answer 32

To provide uniformed policing and patrol service to the commonwealth in order to * facilitate motor vehicle crash and fatality reduction utilizing proactive enforcement and education, * deter, interdict, apprehend, and prosecute those engaged in criminal activity, * provide primary policing and law enforcement services to the Massachusetts State House, DCR, Port Authority, DOT, and Water Resource Authority, * and to provide special and tactical resources in order to assist municipal LE agencies in effectively responding to public safety emergencies or events throughout the Commonwealth.

Question 33

# ADM-05: Organizational Structure What is the mission of the Division of Investigative Services?

Answer 33

* Reduce criminal activity in the Commonwealth in cooperation with local and federal law enforcement agencies by gathering, analyzing, and reporting on the type, manner and location of criminal activity within the Commonwealth * Monitor the activities and associations of individuals engaged in organized crime * Investigate criminal acts for the purpose of identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting perpetrators * Apprehend fugitives from justice * Provide executive protection

Question 34

# ADM-05: Organizational Structure What is the mission of the Division of Standards and Training?

Answer 34

* Improve the quality of services provided by the department ensuring the integrity and competence of its operations. * Continual training and education of Department members * Through investigation, the prosecution of Department members of personnel misconduct. * The regular inspection of Department operations and facilities.

Question 35

# ADM-05: Organizational Structure What is the mission of the Division of Homeland Security and Preparedness?

Answer 35

* Lead the Department's criminal intelligence, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and emergency response efforts, employing an intelligence-led policing approach to sustaining, enhancing, and coordinating the Department's statewide capabilities to prepare for, protect against, investigate, respond to and recover from and criminal, terrorist, natural, or manmade hazards or threats

Question 36

# ADM-05: Organizational Structure What is the mission of the Forensic Services Division?

Answer 36

To provide forensic services to criminal justice agencies in the Commonwealth by supplying on-scene technical assistance to law enforcement agencies statewide, performing laboratory analysis of scientific evidence in connection with criminal cases, and offering expert scientific testimony in state and federal court proceedings.

Question 36

# ADM-05: Organizational Structure What is the mission of the Division of Administrative Services?

Answer 36

Provide the material resources and logistical support necessary for the Department to fulfill its mission by: preparing a complete and relevant budget, procuring and maintaining necessary equipment and facilities, and providing services necessary for supporting the physical, financial, and morale needs of Department personnel.

Question 37

# ADM-05: Organizational Structure Organizational charts shall be reviewed by the ____ prior to ___________?

Answer 37

Division Commander / Next fiscal year

Question 38

# ADM-05: Organizational Structure How many supervisors may an employee be accountable to?

Answer 38

Only one supervisor at any given time and bound by the chain of command that is applicable to thier position.

Question 39

# ADM-05: Organizational Structure What are the guidelines for supervisor ratio?

Answer 39

adequate to provide guidance and control as determined by the Colonel/Superintendent

Question 40

# ADM-06: Command Staff Responsibilities What ranks are included in the 'command staff'?

Answer 40

* Colonel/Superintendent * Lt. Colonel/Deputy Superintendent * Lt. Colonel * Major * Civilian Members of the Command Staff (Chief Admin Officer / Chief Science Officer)

Question 41

# ADM-06: Command Staff Responsibilities What are the responsibilities of the Colonel/Superintendent?

Answer 41

* Act as the Chief Executive Officer of the Department * Assume full authority over the organization, administration, discipline of the Department, and * Promulgate rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders and directives

Question 42

# ADM-06: Command Staff Responsibilities What are the responsibilites of the Department Lt. Colonel/Deputy Superintendent?

Answer 42

* Act as the Chief Operating Officer of the Department * Assume command of the Department in the absence of the Colonel/Superintendent

Question 43

# ADM-06: Command Staff Responsibilities What are the responsibilities of a Lt. Colonel?

Answer 43

Act as the Chief Operating Officer of a Division

Question 44

# ADM-06: Command Staff Responsibilities What are the responsibilites of the Chief Administrative Officer?

Answer 44

Act as the Chief Admin Officer and the Division Commander for Administrative Services.

Question 45

# ADM-06: Command Staff Responsibilities What are the responsibilities of the Chief Science Officer?

Answer 45

Act as the Chief Science Officer and Division Commander for the Forensic Services Division.

Question 46

# ADM-06: Command Staff Responsibilities What are the responsibilities of a Major?

Answer 46

Serve as a Troop Commander or other organizational unit head as directed by the respective Division Commander.

Question 48

Gen-01: Personal Appearance No jewelry, pins, necklaces, or bracelets of any kind shall be worn with the uniform. Exceptions, if conservative, are:

Answer 48

Wristwatch, medical alert bracelet, rings, and necklaces (worn discreetly beneath the shirt)