Ethics and Responsibilities in Public Safety

Which agency is responsible for amending, revoking, or revising the rules and regulations?

The people they serve
The City of Coral Gables (correct)
The State of Florida
The Coral Gables Police Department

What is the mission of the agency?

To be a recognized model of excellence in the delivery of police services
To provide police services with honor and excellence (correct)
To establish trust with the community
To protect life and property

What do department personnel value according to the text?

Integrity and dedication (correct)
Competency and innovation
Responsiveness and teamwork
All of the above

According to the Law Enforcement Officer Code of Ethics, what is the fundamental duty of a law enforcement officer?

To safeguard lives and property (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Law Enforcement Officer Code of Ethics, what should a law enforcement officer do with confidential information?

Keep it ever secret unless revelation is necessary (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Law Enforcement Officer Code of Ethics, what should a law enforcement officer do when it comes to personal feelings and prejudices?

Not let them influence their decisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Public Safety Telecommunicators Code of Ethics, what should a public safety telecommunicator do with confidential information?

Reveal it only in the official performance of their duties (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT considered a civilian personnel in the Department?

Reserve officer (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for evaluating and appointing individuals to fill openings in the executive level position titled Commander?

The Chief of Police (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Incompetence' according to the text?

The lack of industry and alertness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rank of commanding officers of divisions in the Department?

Captains (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the oath of office for Communications Operators in the Coral Gables Police Department?

To faithfully perform all the duties of a Communications Operator of the City of Coral Gables (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation for civilian personnel in the Coral Gables Police Department regarding their private life?

To conduct their private life in a manner consistent with the highest ethical standards (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Acting' according to the Departmental Rules and Regulations?

Serving temporarily in a higher position of authority (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the City (Personnel) Rules and Regulations in the Coral Gables Police Department?

Standards to which all City of Coral Gables employees must adhere (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'supervisor'?

A sworn or non-sworn employee appointed to coordinate, direct, and oversee other employees (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of PowerDMS®?

To enable all Department personnel to access, review, and electronically sign for Department policies and procedures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sworn personnel' refer to?

Full-time and part-time officers of the Coral Gables Police Department, sworn 'part-time' officers of the University of Miami Police, and officers appointed to serve as CGPD reserve police officers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'procedure'?

The official method of dealing with any given situation prescribed by the policy management system (B) Signup and view all the answers

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