Scenarios Flashcards
What is the goal of the Progressive Discipline Process?
To improve the employee’s behavior and/or performance to an acceptable level
The process is initiated when an employee’s actions or performance are substandard.
What two tenants is Progressive Discipline built upon?
- Training
- Expectations
What should a supervisor do before taking corrective actions?
Confer with chain of command and obtain approval from the commander
What must a supervisor be mindful of when taking corrective actions?
The Public Safety Officers’ Procedural Bill of Rights
What are the steps a supervisor should take before addressing an employee’s performance issue?
- Clearly identify the act or omission
- Understand the nature of the problem
- Gather pertinent facts and evidence
- Discuss the issue privately
- Determine underlying causes
- Review the employee’s personnel folder
- Talk with other supervisors
How should counseling of an employee be documented?
On CHP 112, in general terms meant to document actions, not for use against the employee
What types of corrective documentation may be provided to an employee after formal counseling?
- Monthly evaluation comment
- Memorandum of Counseling
- Memorandum of Direction
- Censurable CHP Form 2
What is the purpose of entering documentation into Blue Team?
To identify Early Intervention opportunities
What actions should be taken if an employee does not respond to corrective action?
Inform chain of command and seek guidance regarding initiation of adverse action
What is the role of follow-up in the Progressive Discipline process?
To ensure that the employee’s performance and conduct meet departmental standards
What proactive steps can be taken to reduce the need for corrective actions?
- Provide adequate training
- Clearly define job duties and expectations
- Ensure positive workplace communication
- Provide periodic assessments and feedback
- Offer fair supervision
- Refer employees to Employee Assistance Program
- Provide encouragement
- Recognize those meeting standards
- Resolve small issues promptly
What is the importance of training in the Progressive Discipline process?
To ensure employees perform their duties at the highest level
What methods can be used to assist employees with training?
- Briefings
- SROVTs
- Training days
- Policy review
What should be reviewed during an employee’s yearly CHP 118 evaluation?
Employee’s training records
Who said, ‘If it’s predictable, it’s preventable’?
Gordon Graham
What is the ultimate goal of utilizing the Progressive Discipline process?
To improve employee’s behavior, performance, and/or conduct
What are pursuits considered as in terms of risk?
Inherently dangerous, stressful events that present a high-level of risk to personnel, the public, and the violator.
What ongoing analysis must be conducted during a pursuit?
A constant, ongoing ‘Risk v. Gain’ analysis.
What should a Sergeant do upon joining or monitoring a pursuit?
Notify the communications center and accept supervisory responsibility.
What factors should be considered for discontinuing a pursuit?
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic volume
- School zones
- Extreme speeds
- Weather and roadway conditions
- Unavailability of air support
- Officer’s unfamiliarity with the location
Under what conditions might a pursuit be discontinued related to the violator?
- Violator can be identified for later apprehension
- Pursued vehicle’s location is no longer definitively known
- Allied agency has been notified to discontinue but refuses
What is the maximum number of units typically involved in a pursuit?
Normally limited to two units plus a supervisor.
What should be ensured regarding radio communication during a pursuit?
The appropriate radio channel is being utilized.
