GAG 1-31 Reporting Serious Arrest

Questions and Answers

Who will the completed report be forwarded to?

Fire Administration only

Fire Chief or his/her designee (correct)

The Union President only

The employee's supervisor

What must be included in the completed report?

Employee's job performance review

Location of incident and charges (correct)

Details of any previous offenses

Personal statements from witnesses

What happens if the report is not received in a timely fashion?

It will be reviewed by the Union President

It will be deemed as unsubmitted (correct)

It will require an additional report

It will be submitted automatically later

When must the report be completed?

On the next scheduled tour of duty Signup and view all the answers

What is one possible action if the employee forwards the report to the Union?

The Union must relay the report to the Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who can request an additional report to be completed and submitted?

Fire Administration Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining reports of Serious Arrests or Serious Violations of the Law?

Assistant to the Chief - Human Resources Signup and view all the answers

What must personnel do if they are taken into custody due to a Serious Arrest?

Complete a report as required Signup and view all the answers

What type of incidents must be reported under this General Administrative Guideline?

Serious Arrests or Serious Violations of the Law Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of this General Administrative Guideline?

3-1-10 Signup and view all the answers

Which category does this General Administrative Guideline NOT replace?

GAG (1-9) related to driving privileges Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of this General Administrative Guideline?

To outline procedures for Reporting Serious Arrests and Violations Signup and view all the answers

What does the Fire Department commit to regarding the confidentiality of reported incidents?

Efforts will be made to keep information confidential Signup and view all the answers

To whom does this General Administrative Guideline apply?

Only Fire Department Personnel Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Administrative Guideline Overview

Effective Date: March 1, 2010; Next Review Date: March 1, 2012
Applies to all personnel of the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department
Responsible Committee: Human Resources
Supersedes: New

Purpose and Scope

Outlines procedures for reporting Serious Arrests or Violations of Law
Does not replace GAG (1-9) regarding lost driving privileges
Intended to supplement existing laws, regulations, or guidelines

Reporting Obligations

All personnel must report Serious Arrests or Violations of Law to the Department
Requirement to complete a report after custody and transport to law enforcement
Reports must maintain confidentiality; public record status acknowledged

Reporting Process

Reports can be submitted via two routes: to Fire Administration or directly to Union President
Forms for reporting incidents located on station desktops
Reports must include:
- Member's name and work location
- Date and location of arrest or offense
- Jurisdiction
- Charges and nature of complaint
- Scheduled hearings or court date

Timeliness and Follow-up

Reports should be completed during the member's next scheduled duty tour
Delay extensions decided by the Chief after reviewing reasons
An additional report may be required upon final disposition of the issue

Administration of Reports

Reports maintained by the Assistant to the Chief - Human Resources
Employees may forward reports directly to the Union; it relays to Fire Chief promptly
Late submissions will be classified as un-submitted

Description

This quiz focuses on the General Administrative Guideline regarding the reporting of serious arrests within the fire department. It is intended for all personnel and emphasizes the procedures and responsibilities outlined by the Human Resources committee.