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Where must an interrogation of a firefighter take place according to the statute?
Where must an interrogation of a firefighter take place according to the statute?
- At the courthouse
- At the nearest police station
- At the firefighter's residence
- At the investigating officer's assigned facility (correct)
What must happen before a firefighter can be subjected to an interrogation?
What must happen before a firefighter can be subjected to an interrogation?
- They must be informed during a team meeting
- They must receive a written notice detailing the investigation (correct)
- They must receive a phone call
- They must receive verbal notice of the investigation
When should an interrogation of a firefighter ideally take place?
When should an interrogation of a firefighter ideally take place?
- Early morning before duty
- Late in the evening
- After the firefighter's shift ends
- During the firefighter's shift (correct)
What information must be provided to the firefighter under formal investigation?
What information must be provided to the firefighter under formal investigation?
How should informal inquiries and interrogation sessions be conducted?
How should informal inquiries and interrogation sessions be conducted?
Who should be present during an interrogation of a firefighter?
Who should be present during an interrogation of a firefighter?
What is a requirement for an interrogation to take place at a different facility than where the incident occurred?
What is a requirement for an interrogation to take place at a different facility than where the incident occurred?
What is prohibited during an informal inquiry or interrogation of a firefighter?
What is prohibited during an informal inquiry or interrogation of a firefighter?
What entitlement does a firefighter under formal investigation have regarding the transcript of the interrogation?
What entitlement does a firefighter under formal investigation have regarding the transcript of the interrogation?
Who can represent the agency in proceedings related to this part?
Who can represent the agency in proceedings related to this part?
If a collective bargaining agreement allows, who is entitled to be present during investigations or interrogations?
If a collective bargaining agreement allows, who is entitled to be present during investigations or interrogations?
What action is prohibited as retaliation against a firefighter who exercises their rights granted by this part?
What action is prohibited as retaliation against a firefighter who exercises their rights granted by this part?
Which action is NOT allowed during an interrogation of a firefighter under formal investigation?
Which action is NOT allowed during an interrogation of a firefighter under formal investigation?
Who is entitled to represent members of a bargaining unit seeking representation in proceedings related to this part?
Who is entitled to represent members of a bargaining unit seeking representation in proceedings related to this part?
What should not happen in relation to employment as retaliation for exercising rights granted by this part?
What should not happen in relation to employment as retaliation for exercising rights granted by this part?
What action is allowed for a representative of the collective bargaining unit during investigations or interrogations if provided for in an agreement?
What action is allowed for a representative of the collective bargaining unit during investigations or interrogations if provided for in an agreement?
