Departmental Communications

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What is the purpose of the communication system maintained by the Omaha Police Department?

  • To enforce disciplinary actions
  • To provide training to employees
  • To handle employee benefits
  • To guide, inform, and implement the values of the department (correct)

Where are the official OPD Orders posted for employees to access?

  • Facebook
  • Google Sites and PowerDMS (correct)
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

What type of documents are employees responsible for acknowledging in their PowerDMS accounts?

  • Personal emails
  • Social media posts
  • Orders, Training Bulletins, and other assigned documents (correct)
  • News articles

How often should sworn employees log in to PowerDMS to review items in their inbox?

<p>Once per work week (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PowerDMS computer program for OPD?

<p>To verify that employees have acknowledged and understood Orders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should sworn employees who were on leave or approved absences review items in their PowerDMS Inbox?

<p>Within the first week after returning to work (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of matters should text messages sent or received from a City-provided or funded cell phone be used for?

<p>Routine matters such as scheduling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do all OPD employees need to comply with according to the Mayoral Executive Order?

<p>Official City Business Communication Guidelines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT referenced in the policy?

<p>CALEA Accreditation Standards 12.1.4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can text messages be subject to production under the Nebraska Public Records Act?

<p>If they are sent or received from a City-provided or funded cell phone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which department's web page hosts the 'Executive Orders' page where the Mayoral Executive Order governing 'Preferred Communications for Official City Business' is posted?

<p>City of Omaha Human Resources Department (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining whether a test will accompany a General Order?

<p>The RPU (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which department may issue Information Orders?

<p>Bureau Deputy Chiefs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are Personnel Orders issued?

<p>In all cases involving a change in employee hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is included in the body of General Orders?

<p>Policy number and effective date (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for making sure that affected employees are informed about Personnel Orders?

<p>Supervisors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key content difference between General Orders and Information Orders?

<p>Subject description (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which system are Information Orders and Personnel Orders posted for employee access?

<p>Both Google Sites and PowerDMS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Orders" like General Orders, Information Orders, and Personnel Orders are issued with an effective date of:

<p>&quot;The date of origin&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Inter-Office Communications" are submitted by an OPD employee to whom?

<p>&quot;Chain of command&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inter-Office Communications are used for which of the following?

<p>To transmit information only (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does an Inter-Office Communication have to be forwarded to the intended recipient?

<p>Within 5 working days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Training Bulletins is true?

<p>They inform employees about proper policies and procedures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of regular meetings held with the Chief, Bureau Deputy Chiefs, and designated employees?

<p>To coordinate activities and facilitate information flow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about email usage is true according to the text?

<p>Employees are prohibited from auto-forwarding City emails to private accounts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of daily Roll Call meetings in the Uniform Patrol Bureau and Criminal Investigations Bureau?

<p>For supervisors to communicate with employees under their command (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods of communication is NOT mentioned in the text?

<p>Video conferencing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the use of personal cell phones for official City business is true?

<p>Personal cell phones cannot be used for official City business (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Inter-Office Communication procedure?

<p>To transmit information through the chain of command (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Training Bulletins is false?

<p>They are used to change OPD policies and procedures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the requirements for employees regarding PowerDMS?

<p>All employees must log in to PowerDMS and review documents whenever directed via email or by a supervisor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tests assigned through PowerDMS?

<p>To verify that employees have read and understood the subject matter, and emphasize specific aspects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the responsibilities of the Research and Policy Unit (RPU) regarding General Orders?

<p>The RPU is responsible for drafting, reviewing, modifying, and archiving General Orders. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for reviewing and providing feedback on proposed General Orders?

<p>The RPU sends a draft to Deputy Chiefs, Captains, and Unit Managers/Supervisors for review and comments, which are then incorporated into a final proposal for the Chief of Police's approval. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are non-sworn employees expected to acknowledge receipt and understanding of General Orders?

<p>Non-sworn employees must electronically complete the General Order Course within PowerDMS. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of OPD supervisors/managers regarding General Order Courses in PowerDMS?

<p>OPD supervisors/managers are responsible for making certain employees under their command electronically complete General Order Courses within PowerDMS in a timely manner. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the responsibilities of non-sworn employees regarding General Orders?

<p>Non-sworn employees are not responsible for procedures that pertain only to sworn employees, but must still acknowledge receipt and understanding of all General Orders. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of awarding Continuing Education Credits for policy review in PowerDMS?

<p>To incentivize employees to complete General Order Courses and tests in a timely manner. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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