Questions and Answers
How often will department issued body armor be replaced?
How frequently are department employees required to undergo a physical examination?
What is the maximum reimbursement amount if a family doctor completes the biennial physical for an employee?
Within how many days must the PIU complete an investigation from the date it is received?
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Following a PIU investigation finding of improper conduct, how long does the chief have to meet with the member under investigation?
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How long does a member have to accept or reject the chief's disciplinary recommendation after their meeting?
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What is the composition of the Disciplinary Review Board (DRB)?
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How long does the chief have to accept, reject, or alter the DRB's recommendations?
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What is the time frame for posting oral board scores after the examination?
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How long do applicants have to request score documentation after oral board scores are posted?
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What is the weight of the assessment center score in the total score calculation?
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What is the timeline for posting total scores after the assessment center?
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What is the duration that an applicant has to request a review of their score with assessment center personnel after scores are posted?
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Which of the following statements about disciplinary actions is accurate?
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What is the first step in the grievance procedure?
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If the lodge is dissatisfied with the Lt.'s answer to a grievance, how long do they have to escalate the issue?
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What is the time frame for the AC or Commander to respond to a grievance in writing or email?
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How many arbitrators are formed to hear a grievance when arbitration is sought?
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What is the maximum length of required consecutive work unless waived by the member?
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What is the length of notice required when a member is scheduled for a detail outside their regular hours?
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Which of the following is an exception for using covert electronic surveillance equipment in member investigations?
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What is the length of off time required between details unless waived by the member?
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Which of the following events is an exception for the maximum length of required consecutive work?
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What items are available at HQ 24 hours a day?
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Study Notes
Body Armor and Physical Examination
- Department-issued body armor will be replaced every 5 years from the manufacture date.
- Employees are required to undergo a physical examination every 2 years (biennial).
- Maximum reimbursement for a biennial physical completed by a family doctor is $100.
PIU Investigations
- PIU has 60 days to complete investigations from the receipt date of a complaint.
- Extensions for PIU investigations can be requested by the chief for 60-day increments based on extenuating circumstances.
- Members must receive 48 hours' notice before being required to submit to a PIU interview.
Complaint Handling and Discipline
- Informal complaints will be investigated at the Bureau level.
- Bureau-level discipline includes coaching and counseling, as well as remedial training.
- PIU investigation findings can be categorized as proper conduct, improper conduct, insufficient evidence, unfounded complaint, or policy failure.
- After a finding of improper conduct, the chief has 30 days to meet with the member under investigation.
Disciplinary Review Board (DRB)
- The DRB consists of 9 members, including:
- 5 Assistant Chiefs or Commanders not in the member's Chain of Command (CoC)
- 2 supervisors appointed by the lodge president
- 2 Fayette County residents appointed by the mayor
- The chief has 30 days to accept, reject, or alter the DRB's recommendations.
Member Rights and Oral Board Procedures
- Members have the right to have a lodge representative present during specific testing conditions.
- Oral board scores must be posted within 5 days.
- Applicants have 5 days post-score posting to request documentation of their scores.
- Written and oral board scores count for 50% of the pre-assessment center score; assessment center scores count for 70% of total scores.
- Total scores must be posted within 14 days following the assessment center.
Grievance Procedures
- Grievance procedures are set for resolution within 14 days at each step.
- Steps escalate through interactions with the Lieutenant, Assistant Chief or Commander, Chief, and Mayor or HR designee.
- If unresolved, lodges can seek arbitration through a panel of 7 arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Notification and Work Conditions
- A 10-day notice is required for changes in department orders, policies, rules, regulations, and SOPs.
- Exceptions to the ban on covert electronic surveillance include formal administrative complaints and criminal investigations.
- Members must receive a 7-day notice for details or pre-planned events outside regular work hours.
- A minimum of 8 hours off is required between details unless waived by the member.
- Maximum continuous work is capped at 15 hours unless waived.
Equipment Availability
- PPE, OC canisters, Taser cartridges, Taser batteries, and sanitizing supplies are available 24/7 at headquarters and during business hours at TSU.
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Test your knowledge on departmental policies regarding body armor replacement, employee physical examinations, and investigation timelines. This quiz covers important rules that every department employee should be familiar with to ensure compliance and proper procedures.
