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What is 'malfeasance' as defined in the Directive?
What is 'malfeasance' as defined in the Directive?
Which term is used to describe the improper performance of an act that a person may lawfully do?
Which term is used to describe the improper performance of an act that a person may lawfully do?
What does 'nonfeasance' refer to according to the Directive?
What does 'nonfeasance' refer to according to the Directive?
What is the meaning of 'probable cause' as defined in the text?
What is the meaning of 'probable cause' as defined in the text?
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What is the policy of the Department regarding employee conduct standards?
What is the policy of the Department regarding employee conduct standards?
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Which of the following is prohibited for employees according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
Which of the following is prohibited for employees according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
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What is considered a conflict of interest according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
What is considered a conflict of interest according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
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What is NOT part of the conduct unbecoming for employees according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
What is NOT part of the conduct unbecoming for employees according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
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According to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100, what should employees do if a conflict develops between them?
According to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100, what should employees do if a conflict develops between them?
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What is required when presenting testimony according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
What is required when presenting testimony according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
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According to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100, what should employees avoid in their demeanor during court proceedings?
According to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100, what should employees avoid in their demeanor during court proceedings?
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What is prohibited for employees with regards to legal process according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
What is prohibited for employees with regards to legal process according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
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According to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100, what should employees avoid in their interactions with others?
According to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100, what should employees avoid in their interactions with others?
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What is NOT prohibited for employees according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
What is NOT prohibited for employees according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100?
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What is required for employees according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100 in relation to confidential information?
What is required for employees according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100 in relation to confidential information?
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According to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100, what should employees avoid in their interactions with colleagues?
According to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100, what should employees avoid in their interactions with colleagues?
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What is NOT permitted for employees according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100 regarding working relationships?
What is NOT permitted for employees according to the Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100 regarding working relationships?
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What is the policy regarding employees entering taverns, theaters, or other public places while on duty?
What is the policy regarding employees entering taverns, theaters, or other public places while on duty?
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What is the policy regarding employees engaging in illegal gambling according to the text?
What is the policy regarding employees engaging in illegal gambling according to the text?
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What is the policy regarding employees accepting gifts, gratuities, fees, loans, etc. according to the text?
What is the policy regarding employees accepting gifts, gratuities, fees, loans, etc. according to the text?
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What is the policy regarding employees being under the influence of intoxicants or drugs while on duty?
What is the policy regarding employees being under the influence of intoxicants or drugs while on duty?
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What is the policy regarding employees consuming intoxicants when off-duty according to the text?
What is the policy regarding employees consuming intoxicants when off-duty according to the text?
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What is the policy regarding employees taking or consuming prescription drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances?
What is the policy regarding employees taking or consuming prescription drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances?
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What is the policy regarding employees bringing or retaining intoxicants on Department premises or in City vehicles according to the text?
What is the policy regarding employees bringing or retaining intoxicants on Department premises or in City vehicles according to the text?
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'What is the policy regarding employees rendering statements and answering questions during intra-department investigations according to the text?
'What is the policy regarding employees rendering statements and answering questions during intra-department investigations according to the text?
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What is the policy regarding employees suggesting, recommending, advising, or influencing the retention of specific attorneys or bail bondsmen?
What is the policy regarding employees suggesting, recommending, advising, or influencing the retention of specific attorneys or bail bondsmen?
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What is the policy according to the text for employees becoming surety, guarantor, or furnishing bail for any person in custody?
What is the policy according to the text for employees becoming surety, guarantor, or furnishing bail for any person in custody?
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What is the policy regarding employees checking voicemail messages and returning calls?
What is the policy regarding employees checking voicemail messages and returning calls?
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What is the policy according to the text for employees observing proper detainee handling procedures?
What is the policy according to the text for employees observing proper detainee handling procedures?
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According to the guidelines, what is the expectation of privacy for employees regarding inspections of their assigned lockers or city vehicles?
According to the guidelines, what is the expectation of privacy for employees regarding inspections of their assigned lockers or city vehicles?
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What is the requirement for employees when receiving a perceived unlawful order?
What is the requirement for employees when receiving a perceived unlawful order?
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What is the responsibility of employees in case they receive a conflicting order?
What is the responsibility of employees in case they receive a conflicting order?
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What is prohibited during duty hours according to the guidelines?
What is prohibited during duty hours according to the guidelines?
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What action should an employee take if they observe damage, hazardous conditions, or defects to any Department property or equipment?
What action should an employee take if they observe damage, hazardous conditions, or defects to any Department property or equipment?
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In what manner should employees maintain their workspaces, lockers, and vehicles?
In what manner should employees maintain their workspaces, lockers, and vehicles?
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When are normal office hours at the Department?
When are normal office hours at the Department?
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What is the requirement regarding organizing clubs, societies, etc., within the Department?
What is the requirement regarding organizing clubs, societies, etc., within the Department?
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According to the Third Agency Rule, what type of information can be released when a third agency requests it?
According to the Third Agency Rule, what type of information can be released when a third agency requests it?
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What constitutes unlawful conduct according to the text?
What constitutes unlawful conduct according to the text?
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What is the purpose of the Third Agency Rule?
What is the purpose of the Third Agency Rule?
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What is one of the standards for all employees mentioned in the text under 'Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100'?
What is one of the standards for all employees mentioned in the text under 'Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100'?
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What is the directive regarding employee attendance as per 'Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100'?
What is the directive regarding employee attendance as per 'Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100'?
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What is advised for employees regarding bulletin boards according to 'Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100'?
What is advised for employees regarding bulletin boards according to 'Conduct of Personnel Directive No. 26.100'?
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What is the guideline for employees using business cards according to the text?
What is the guideline for employees using business cards according to the text?
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What is advised regarding civil matters as per the text?
What is advised regarding civil matters as per the text?
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What directive does the text provide regarding employees testifying in civil cases?
What directive does the text provide regarding employees testifying in civil cases?
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What is the directive regarding employees' response to calls?
What is the directive regarding employees' response to calls?
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According to the directive, what is the expected behavior of employees towards supervisors and associates?
According to the directive, what is the expected behavior of employees towards supervisors and associates?
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What is the directive regarding excessive force?
What is the directive regarding excessive force?
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What is expected regarding fixating traffic citations according to the directive?
What is expected regarding fixating traffic citations according to the directive?
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Study Notes
Definitions
- Malfeasance refers to the improper performance of an act that a person may lawfully do
- Nonfeasance refers to the failure to perform an act that a person is legally obligated to perform
- Probable cause refers to the reasonable grounds to believe that a crime has been committed
Employee Conduct Standards
- Employees are expected to maintain high standards of conduct, both on and off duty
- Conduct that is unbecoming or unprofessional is prohibited
Conflict of Interest
- A conflict of interest occurs when an employee's personal interests interfere with their official duties
- Employees must avoid conflicts of interest and report any potential conflicts to their supervisor
Testimony and Court Proceedings
- Employees must present testimony truthfully and without bias
- Employees must avoid arguing with judges, jurors, or opposing counsel
- Employees must not engage in disruptive behavior during court proceedings
Confidential Information
- Employees must maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
- Employees must not disclose confidential information to unauthorized persons
Interactions with Others
- Employees must treat colleagues, supervisors, and the public with respect and courtesy
- Employees must not engage in discriminatory or harassing behavior
- Employees must not engage in unauthorized secondary employment
Working Relationships
- Employees must not engage in romantic or intimate relationships with colleagues or supervisors
- Employees must not engage in business relationships with colleagues or supervisors
Taverns, Theaters, and Public Places
- Employees are prohibited from entering taverns, theaters, or other public places while on duty
Illegal Gambling and Intoxicants
- Employees are prohibited from engaging in illegal gambling
- Employees are prohibited from being under the influence of intoxicants or drugs while on duty
- Employees are prohibited from consuming intoxicants when off-duty
- Employees are prohibited from taking or consuming prescription drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances
Statements and Investigations
- Employees must render truthful statements and answer questions during intra-department investigations
- Employees must not suggest, recommend, advise, or influence the retention of specific attorneys or bail bondsmen
Bail and Surety
- Employees are prohibited from becoming surety, guarantor, or furnishing bail for any person in custody
Voicemail and Calls
- Employees must check voicemail messages and return calls in a timely manner
Detainee Handling
- Employees must observe proper detainee handling procedures
Privacy Expectation
- Employees have a limited expectation of privacy regarding inspections of their assigned lockers or city vehicles
Unlawful Orders
- Employees must not follow unlawful orders
- Employees must report any perceived unlawful orders to their supervisor
Conflicting Orders
- Employees must report any conflicting orders to their supervisor
- Employees must follow the directives of their supervisor in the event of conflicting orders
Duty Hours
- Employees are prohibited from engaging in personal activities during duty hours
Damage to Property
- Employees must report any damage, hazardous conditions, or defects to any Department property or equipment
Workspace and Vehicles
- Employees must maintain their workspaces, lockers, and vehicles in a clean and organized manner
Office Hours
- Normal office hours at the Department are [insert hours]
Clubs and Societies
- Employees are prohibited from organizing clubs, societies, etc., within the Department
Third Agency Rule
- The Third Agency Rule governs the release of information to third agencies
- The purpose of the Third Agency Rule is to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information
Unlawful Conduct
- Unlawful conduct includes any behavior that violates the law or Department policies
Attendance and Bulletin Boards
- Employees must maintain regular attendance and adhere to attendance policies
- Employees must not use bulletin boards for personal or unauthorized purposes
Business Cards
- Employees must use business cards in a professional and authorized manner
Civil Matters
- Employees must not engage in civil matters that conflict with their official duties
- Employees must not testify in civil cases without authorization
Supervisors and Associates
- Employees must treat supervisors and associates with respect and courtesy
- Employees must not engage in insubordinate or disruptive behavior
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