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What is the correct course of action for a member in case they receive a suit or legal process after normal business hours?
What is the correct course of action for a member in case they receive a suit or legal process after normal business hours?
- Keep the information to themselves.
- Contact the City Attorney's Office directly.
- Report to the Office of the Chief the next business day with the original citation. (correct)
- Ignore it until normal business hours resume.
What kind of incidents must members immediately report where it seems the City of San Antonio might be liable for damages?
What kind of incidents must members immediately report where it seems the City of San Antonio might be liable for damages?
- Incidents involving injuries to third parties
- All incidents (correct)
- Only minor incidents
- Incidents where the individual is solely liable
When should members report any off-duty injuries which may interfere with their duties?
When should members report any off-duty injuries which may interfere with their duties?
- Within 24 hours
- The next day
- After finishing their off-duty activities
- Immediately (correct)
What is the requirement for field officers regarding taking and maintaining notes?
What is the requirement for field officers regarding taking and maintaining notes?
In case there is damage to city property, what should members do?
In case there is damage to city property, what should members do?
What should members do if there is a danger to public health or safety?
What should members do if there is a danger to public health or safety?
If a member causes property damage or injuries to other persons while on duty, what is the correct action they should take?
If a member causes property damage or injuries to other persons while on duty, what is the correct action they should take?
What action should members take if they receive a legal process against them?
What action should members take if they receive a legal process against them?
What should personnel do if they are served with a suit after normal business hours?
What should personnel do if they are served with a suit after normal business hours?
If a member witnesses any incident where it seems that the City may be liable for damages, what is their obligation?
If a member witnesses any incident where it seems that the City may be liable for damages, what is their obligation?
What is the meaning of 'WILL' as mentioned in the text?
What is the meaning of 'WILL' as mentioned in the text?
According to the rules and regulations, how should supervisory officers enforce rules?
According to the rules and regulations, how should supervisory officers enforce rules?
What is the responsibility of supervisory officers regarding keeping informed of activities under their command?
What is the responsibility of supervisory officers regarding keeping informed of activities under their command?
What is the role of supervisory officers regarding documenting briefings and inspections?
What is the role of supervisory officers regarding documenting briefings and inspections?
How should command officers coordinate activities with other units according to the rules?
How should command officers coordinate activities with other units according to the rules?
What is the obligation of supervisory officers concerning maintaining books, records, and reports?
What is the obligation of supervisory officers concerning maintaining books, records, and reports?
What is the responsibility of members towards individuals in danger?
What is the responsibility of members towards individuals in danger?
How should members behave towards the public according to the guidelines?
How should members behave towards the public according to the guidelines?
In what manner should members identify themselves when called upon?
In what manner should members identify themselves when called upon?
What is the expectation regarding police officers not in uniform exerting authority?
What is the expectation regarding police officers not in uniform exerting authority?
What is required of members concerning assistance in civil cases?
What is required of members concerning assistance in civil cases?
What does the guideline require members to do regarding their competency?
What does the guideline require members to do regarding their competency?
What empowers the Chief of Police of the San Antonio Police Department to take disciplinary action or suspend an officer indefinitely?
What empowers the Chief of Police of the San Antonio Police Department to take disciplinary action or suspend an officer indefinitely?
What do the rules and regulations issued by the Chief of Police govern?
What do the rules and regulations issued by the Chief of Police govern?
When do the rules and regulations become effective?
When do the rules and regulations become effective?
Under what circumstances can the Chief of Police take disciplinary action against any other police employee?
Under what circumstances can the Chief of Police take disciplinary action against any other police employee?
What do these rules and regulations replace?
What do these rules and regulations replace?
What is the significance of incorporating departmental orders, directives, and procedures into these rules and regulations?
What is the significance of incorporating departmental orders, directives, and procedures into these rules and regulations?
What is the primary purpose of the Rules and Regulations set forth in the San Antonio Police Department manual?
What is the primary purpose of the Rules and Regulations set forth in the San Antonio Police Department manual?
According to the City Charter, who has the supervision and control over the Police Department?
According to the City Charter, who has the supervision and control over the Police Department?
Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, who has the exclusive right to establish, rescind, or modify departmental rules and regulations?
Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, who has the exclusive right to establish, rescind, or modify departmental rules and regulations?
What is one of the key objectives of the Rules and Regulations in the manual regarding police conduct?
What is one of the key objectives of the Rules and Regulations in the manual regarding police conduct?
What is the source of authority for the Chief of Police to establish, rescind, or modify departmental rules?
What is the source of authority for the Chief of Police to establish, rescind, or modify departmental rules?
How do the Rules and Regulations in the manual contribute to public safety?
How do the Rules and Regulations in the manual contribute to public safety?
When are members of the San Antonio Police Department prohibited from engaging in sexual conduct?
When are members of the San Antonio Police Department prohibited from engaging in sexual conduct?
According to the San Antonio Police Department rules and regulations, what should on-duty officers carry?
According to the San Antonio Police Department rules and regulations, what should on-duty officers carry?
What type of situations should officers of the San Antonio Police Department consider themselves available for, regardless of their actual duty status?
What type of situations should officers of the San Antonio Police Department consider themselves available for, regardless of their actual duty status?
What is the required information that a member must provide to the Office of the Chief of Police in case of an arrest?
What is the required information that a member must provide to the Office of the Chief of Police in case of an arrest?
Under what conditions are members allowed to carry an approved weapon according to San Antonio Police Department rules?
Under what conditions are members allowed to carry an approved weapon according to San Antonio Police Department rules?
What does sexual conduct prohibition apply to for members of the San Antonio Police Department?
What does sexual conduct prohibition apply to for members of the San Antonio Police Department?