BSO Tobacco Use Policy

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Where can employees smoke during their designated break times?

Inside the BSO facility

Outside the BSO facility (correct)

In the employee lounges

In the stairwells

Where will No Smoking Area signs be posted?

In the areas listed in the policy (correct)

Only at the entrances to BSO facilities

Nowhere, as it is not required

Only in the restrooms

When are uniformed employees allowed to use tobacco products in public view?

Only during their designated break times

Only with their supervisor's permission

Never, except in undercover operations (correct)

At any time

Why might a deputy be exempt from the tobacco policy?

For the special needs of their assignment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of posting No Smoking Area signs?

To comply with the Florida Clean Air Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of using tobacco products while leaving one's assignment or post solely for that purpose?

A violation of the Florida Statutes governing tobacco products Signup and view all the answers

What is mandated by the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act?

Employers develop a policy on tobacco use in facilities and vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the definition of tobacco products?

Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, and smokeless tobacco. Signup and view all the answers

Where are BSO employees hired on or after January 1, 2011 prohibited from using tobacco products?

In BSO vehicles, assigned or leased, marked or unmarked, on or off-duty. Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception for BSO employees hired prior to January 1, 2011?

They are permitted to continue using tobacco products in their current BSO-assigned vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to BSO employees who use tobacco products in pool cars or Fire Rescue and Emergency Vehicles?

They are prohibited from using tobacco products in these vehicles as of January 1, 2011. Signup and view all the answers

Where are BSO employees allowed to smoke while on break?

In designated areas or out of the view of the public. Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for tobacco products to be permitted in BSO vehicles?

Pursuant to 2.30.2B. Signup and view all the answers

Why are BSO vehicles with evidence of tobacco use not re-assigned to employees who do not use tobacco products?

Due to the potential health hazard to employees. Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited for on-duty employees in BSO facilities?

Participating in gambling Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances are employees allowed to engage in illegal gambling?

When acting under a supervisor's proper and specific orders Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation for employees regarding gambling while off-duty?

They are not allowed to engage in illegal gambling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Sheriff's policy manual regarding gambling?

To prevent employees from participating in illegal gambling activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the Sheriff's policy manual regarding gambling?

It applies to all employees, regardless of their duties Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tobacco Use Policy

The Florida Clean Indoor Air Act requires employers to develop, implement, and post a policy regarding smoking and nonsmoking areas.
BSO (Broward Sheriff's Office) has a policy on tobacco use in all facilities and vehicles, complying with Florida Statutes.

Definitions and Prohibitions

Tobacco products include but are not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, smokeless tobacco, etc.
Use of tobacco products by any BSO employee is prohibited in any BSO facility owned or leased.
BSO vehicles with evidence of tobacco use cannot be re-assigned to employees who do not use tobacco products.

Vehicle Use and Assignments

Employees hired on or after January 1, 2011 are prohibited from using any tobacco product in any BSO vehicle, assigned or leased, marked or unmarked, on or off-duty.
Employees hired prior to January 1, 2011 are permitted to continue using tobacco products in their current BSO-assigned vehicles, but may not be issued new/smoke-free replacement vehicles.
If an employee is issued a new/smoke-free replacement vehicle, use of tobacco products will be prohibited regardless of date of hire.

Exceptions and Allowances

Use of tobacco products in "pool cars" or Fire Rescue and Emergency Vehicles is prohibited as of January 1, 2011, regardless of date of hire.
BSO employees may smoke in designated areas or out of the view of the public during breaks.
Employees whose work assignments are in the confines of a BSO facility may smoke outside the facility during designated break times.
Designated smoking areas are at the discretion of Command.

Signage and Posting

No Smoking Area signs will be posted in the following places:
- Entrances to BSO facilities
- Visitors' lobbies
- Restrooms
- Employee lounges
- Stairwells

Uniformed Employees

Uniformed employees may not use tobacco products while:
- In the public view (except during designated break times)
- In formation
- Leaving their assignment or post solely for the purpose of using tobacco products (except during designated break times)

Exemptions

Deputies may use tobacco products if authorized by their supervisor for the special needs of their assignment (i.e., undercover operations).

Gambling Policy

On-duty employees are prohibited from engaging in or participating in gambling while on or in a BSO facility.
Employees are prohibited from engaging in illegal gambling at any time, except when:
- Performing duty
- Acting under a supervisor's proper and specific orders

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Description

This quiz covers the Broward Sheriff's Office policy on tobacco use in facilities and vehicles, as mandated by the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act.