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What is the primary purpose of the listed standards according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of the listed standards according to the text?
Why should personnel continually work and strive towards achieving the standards?
Why should personnel continually work and strive towards achieving the standards?
What is the significance of taking the 'Oath of Office' for law enforcement officers?
What is the significance of taking the 'Oath of Office' for law enforcement officers?
What action will be taken in case of purposeful shortfalls in meeting the standards?
What action will be taken in case of purposeful shortfalls in meeting the standards?
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How are the listed standards expected to impact the behavior of Charles County Sheriff's Office employees?
How are the listed standards expected to impact the behavior of Charles County Sheriff's Office employees?
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Who administers the 'Oath of Office' to police recruits according to the text?
Who administers the 'Oath of Office' to police recruits according to the text?
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What must police recruits in Charles County Sheriff's Office possess before legally exercising the authority of a police officer or deputy sheriff?
What must police recruits in Charles County Sheriff's Office possess before legally exercising the authority of a police officer or deputy sheriff?
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What are sworn employees of the Agency expected to carry while on duty?
What are sworn employees of the Agency expected to carry while on duty?
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According to Maryland Public Ethics Law, what is a basic role of government?
According to Maryland Public Ethics Law, what is a basic role of government?
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What is one of the essential professional and personal traits expected of members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office?
What is one of the essential professional and personal traits expected of members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office?
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What is the role of police officers according to the text?
What is the role of police officers according to the text?
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What is the responsibility of the Training Division within the Charles County Sheriff's Office?
What is the responsibility of the Training Division within the Charles County Sheriff's Office?
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How is discretion defined in the context of sworn officers?
How is discretion defined in the context of sworn officers?
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When are sworn officers expected to exercise reasoned and impartial discretion?
When are sworn officers expected to exercise reasoned and impartial discretion?
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What do sworn officers base their decisions on?
What do sworn officers base their decisions on?
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What is NOT a trait expected from members of Charles County Sheriff's Office according to the text?
What is NOT a trait expected from members of Charles County Sheriff's Office according to the text?
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What factors must an officer consider when electing to exercise discretion?
What factors must an officer consider when electing to exercise discretion?
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In what types of cases is the use of discretion considerably limited?
In what types of cases is the use of discretion considerably limited?
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What is the expected behavior related to language use by employees?
What is the expected behavior related to language use by employees?
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Under what circumstances may sworn officers use physical force?
Under what circumstances may sworn officers use physical force?
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What is the primary responsibility regarding integrity for employees of the Sheriff's Office?
What is the primary responsibility regarding integrity for employees of the Sheriff's Office?
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Which of the following is prohibited for employees representing the Agency in transactions with outside organizations?
Which of the following is prohibited for employees representing the Agency in transactions with outside organizations?
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When should employees attempt to gain compliance through de-escalation?
When should employees attempt to gain compliance through de-escalation?
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What limitations exist on non-sworn personnel regarding the use of force?
What limitations exist on non-sworn personnel regarding the use of force?
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What type of behavior is expected from employees in business transactions with outside organizations?
What type of behavior is expected from employees in business transactions with outside organizations?
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What is the primary focus when utilizing discretion in investigations involving misdemeanors?
What is the primary focus when utilizing discretion in investigations involving misdemeanors?
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All personnel at the Charles County Sheriff's Office are expected to achieve the listed standards without any room for shortfalls.
All personnel at the Charles County Sheriff's Office are expected to achieve the listed standards without any room for shortfalls.
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Purposeful shortfalls in meeting the standards will not lead to any disciplinary actions.
Purposeful shortfalls in meeting the standards will not lead to any disciplinary actions.
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The 'Oath of Office of a Deputy Sheriff' is not required before assuming sworn status as an active law enforcement officer at Charles County Sheriff's Office.
The 'Oath of Office of a Deputy Sheriff' is not required before assuming sworn status as an active law enforcement officer at Charles County Sheriff's Office.
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The listed standards primarily serve as a benchmark for excellent performance by the employees.
The listed standards primarily serve as a benchmark for excellent performance by the employees.
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The oath of office is administered to police recruits after they graduate from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy.
The oath of office is administered to police recruits after they graduate from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy.
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Purposeful shortfalls in meeting the standards are the primary reason for their existence at Charles County Sheriff's Office.
Purposeful shortfalls in meeting the standards are the primary reason for their existence at Charles County Sheriff's Office.
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The use of discretion is limited in domestic violence and felony cases.
The use of discretion is limited in domestic violence and felony cases.
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Unprofessional language includes the use of harsh, violent, profane, or derogatory language.
Unprofessional language includes the use of harsh, violent, profane, or derogatory language.
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Non-sworn personnel are allowed to use force similar to sworn officers in all circumstances.
Non-sworn personnel are allowed to use force similar to sworn officers in all circumstances.
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De-escalation techniques can help stabilize encounters by speeding up the resolution of conflicts.
De-escalation techniques can help stabilize encounters by speeding up the resolution of conflicts.
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The personal and collective integrity of the Charles County Sheriff's Office is not considered a primary responsibility of all employees.
The personal and collective integrity of the Charles County Sheriff's Office is not considered a primary responsibility of all employees.
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Sworn officers may use excessive force if they believe it is necessary to achieve a lawful purpose.
Sworn officers may use excessive force if they believe it is necessary to achieve a lawful purpose.
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The acceptance of gratuities or benefits of any kind is allowed for employees representing the Agency in business transactions.
The acceptance of gratuities or benefits of any kind is allowed for employees representing the Agency in business transactions.
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Police recruits in Charles County can exercise the authority of a police officer before being issued a provisional or standard certification by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.
Police recruits in Charles County can exercise the authority of a police officer before being issued a provisional or standard certification by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.
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All employees must avoid behavior that would reflect poorly on themselves or the County Government, regardless of work status.
All employees must avoid behavior that would reflect poorly on themselves or the County Government, regardless of work status.
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Sworn employees of the Agency are not considered to be always available to perform the duties of their office.
Sworn employees of the Agency are not considered to be always available to perform the duties of their office.
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Officers should always resort to physical force even when there are alternative methods available.
Officers should always resort to physical force even when there are alternative methods available.
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Employees of the Agency are not required to display their ID and give their name and identification number to anyone who requests them while on duty.
Employees of the Agency are not required to display their ID and give their name and identification number to anyone who requests them while on duty.
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The dishonesty of a single employee has no impact on public confidence in the Agency according to the text.
The dishonesty of a single employee has no impact on public confidence in the Agency according to the text.
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The Maryland Public Ethics Law does not establish standards of conduct for State and local government officials and employees.
The Maryland Public Ethics Law does not establish standards of conduct for State and local government officials and employees.
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Sworn officers are not expected to use reasoned and impartial discretion in the performance of their duties.
Sworn officers are not expected to use reasoned and impartial discretion in the performance of their duties.
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Officers are bound to exercise judgments within the confines of their oath of office, the law, and their obligations to the citizens of Charles County.
Officers are bound to exercise judgments within the confines of their oath of office, the law, and their obligations to the citizens of Charles County.
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Employees at the Charles County Sheriff's Office are not subject to the Maryland Public Ethics Law.
Employees at the Charles County Sheriff's Office are not subject to the Maryland Public Ethics Law.
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The Training Division is not responsible for providing ethics training to all Agency personnel at least biennially.
The Training Division is not responsible for providing ethics training to all Agency personnel at least biennially.
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Sworn officers have unlimited discretion in making decisions and choices within legal confines.
Sworn officers have unlimited discretion in making decisions and choices within legal confines.
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Retaliation against an individual for reporting or participating in an investigation of a potential violation of the Maryland Public Ethics Law is allowed according to the text.
Retaliation against an individual for reporting or participating in an investigation of a potential violation of the Maryland Public Ethics Law is allowed according to the text.
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