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What is the primary purpose of department-issued Personal Communication Devices (PCDs)?
What is the primary purpose of department-issued Personal Communication Devices (PCDs)?
- To facilitate on-duty performance. (correct)
- To be used for personal business ventures.
- To allow members to conduct personal communication.
- For personal use during off-duty hours.
What can the Department do with the information transmitted over department-issued PCDs?
What can the Department do with the information transmitted over department-issued PCDs?
- Keep it confidential forever.
- Access, audit, and disclose it for any reason. (correct)
- Share it with other employees only.
- Delete it after a certain period.
Which of the following statements about personally owned PCDs is correct?
Which of the following statements about personally owned PCDs is correct?
- Members can use them freely for work-related purposes.
- The Department takes responsibility for their maintenance.
- They must remain on at all times while on duty.
- Using them for work-related purposes is allowed only in emergencies. (correct)
If a department-issued PCD is not explicitly authorized for off-duty use, what must happen to it after duty?
If a department-issued PCD is not explicitly authorized for off-duty use, what must happen to it after duty?
What happens if a PCD owned personally by a member is lost or damaged?
What happens if a PCD owned personally by a member is lost or damaged?
Who has the authority to authorize off-duty use of a department-issued PCD?
Who has the authority to authorize off-duty use of a department-issued PCD?
What does the requirement of a user name or password signify regarding privacy on department PCDs?
What does the requirement of a user name or password signify regarding privacy on department PCDs?
In which scenario can a personally owned PCD be used for work-related purposes?
In which scenario can a personally owned PCD be used for work-related purposes?
What is the primary purpose of the Personal Communication Devices (PCD) policy?
What is the primary purpose of the Personal Communication Devices (PCD) policy?
What types of devices does the PCD policy encompass?
What types of devices does the PCD policy encompass?
What may happen if a firefighter uses a PCD inappropriately while on-duty?
What may happen if a firefighter uses a PCD inappropriately while on-duty?
What is the expectation of privacy regarding emails and texts sent through a department-issued PCD?
What is the expectation of privacy regarding emails and texts sent through a department-issued PCD?
Under what condition should members be concerned about civil or criminal discovery related to their PCD use?
Under what condition should members be concerned about civil or criminal discovery related to their PCD use?
What action should members take if they have questions about the PCD policy?
What action should members take if they have questions about the PCD policy?
What kind of monitoring is associated with the use of PCDs on duty?
What kind of monitoring is associated with the use of PCDs on duty?
What happens if a member uses a personally owned PCD for off-duty work-related purposes?
What happens if a member uses a personally owned PCD for off-duty work-related purposes?
What is the expectation of privacy for members using personally owned PCDs in the workplace?
What is the expectation of privacy for members using personally owned PCDs in the workplace?
What action is prohibited regarding department business-related information on a PCD?
What action is prohibited regarding department business-related information on a PCD?
What must members do if they carry a PCD on-duty?
What must members do if they carry a PCD on-duty?
When are members not required to engage with electronic communications on their PCD?
When are members not required to engage with electronic communications on their PCD?
Under what condition may members engage in department business-related communications while off-duty?
Under what condition may members engage in department business-related communications while off-duty?
How should members document their off-duty work for compensation purposes?
How should members document their off-duty work for compensation purposes?
What should members do if they independently document off-duty department-related business activities?
What should members do if they independently document off-duty department-related business activities?
What does using a personally owned PCD signify regarding Department access to its data?
What does using a personally owned PCD signify regarding Department access to its data?
What is one exception to the rule that PCDs must be set to silent or vibrate mode in the workplace?
What is one exception to the rule that PCDs must be set to silent or vibrate mode in the workplace?
Under what condition may members use PCDs for personal communications while on-duty?
Under what condition may members use PCDs for personal communications while on-duty?
What should members do if they need to document a situation using their PCD?
What should members do if they need to document a situation using their PCD?
Is it permissible for members to access social networking sites during their duty hours?
Is it permissible for members to access social networking sites during their duty hours?
What is the primary restriction on using PCDs for communication?
What is the primary restriction on using PCDs for communication?
What action should a member take if they witness inappropriate conduct involving PCDs?
What action should a member take if they witness inappropriate conduct involving PCDs?
Which of the following PCD uses is strictly prohibited?
Which of the following PCD uses is strictly prohibited?
What type of communication should be limited to authorized break times, unless in emergency situations?
What type of communication should be limited to authorized break times, unless in emergency situations?
What is required when improper use of a PCD is observed?
What is required when improper use of a PCD is observed?
What should members do before conducting an administrative search of a person's PCD?
What should members do before conducting an administrative search of a person's PCD?
What should members do with sensitive communications on PCDs?
What should members do with sensitive communications on PCDs?
What does the use of PCDs while driving potentially affect?
What does the use of PCDs while driving potentially affect?
When can firefighters operating emergency vehicles use a PCD?
When can firefighters operating emergency vehicles use a PCD?
What should members who operate vehicles not equipped with lights and siren do regarding PCD use?
What should members who operate vehicles not equipped with lights and siren do regarding PCD use?
What is a primary risk associated with conversations held on PCDs?
What is a primary risk associated with conversations held on PCDs?
What is encouraged regarding training on PCD use in the workplace?
What is encouraged regarding training on PCD use in the workplace?
Study Notes
New Lenox Fire Protection District Policy 701: Personal Communication Devices (PCD)
- Purpose: To establish guidelines for using department-issued and personally owned mobile telephones and communication devices while on duty or for work-related purposes.
- Definition: PCD includes mobile telephones, PDAs, wireless two-way communications, and devices with portable Internet access.
- PCD Use: Includes placing and receiving calls, texting, blogging, emailing, using camera features, playing games, and accessing the internet.
- Department Issuance: PCDs are provided at the department's discretion for on-duty performance.
- Department-Issued PCDs: Remain the sole property of the department and are subject to inspection and monitoring at any time, including content.
- Off-Duty Use: Department-issued PCDs are not generally authorized for off-duty use, unless explicitly authorized by the Fire Chief or designee.
- Personally Owned PCDs: Can be carried on duty with conditions and limitations.
- Personally Owned PCD Conditions: Members purchase, use, and maintain the devices at their own expense and are subject to the department accessing and copying data for official reasons.
- Business-Related Communication: The department discourages using personally owned PCDs for business-related purposes.
- Recording Restrictions: Members are prohibited from recording photographs, audio, or video unless directly related to official department business.
- Social Networking: Members are prohibited from accessing social networking sites for non-official department business.
- Inappropriate Conduct: Using PCDs to harass, threaten, coerce, or engage in inappropriate behavior is prohibited.
- Supervisors: Ensure members receive training on PCD use and monitor PCD usage in the workplace.
- Supervisor Actions: Conduct investigations into improper PCD use and consult with the Fire Chief or designee before searching a member's personal device.
- Official Use: PCDs are not considered secure devices and sensitive information should be communicated via secure department networks.
- Driving Restrictions: PCD use while driving can affect safety, cause distractions, and provide a negative public image.
- Emergency Vehicle Operation: PCDs are restricted to urgent matters and should be used at an appropriate location when practicable.
- Non-Emergency Vehicle Operation: PCDs should only be used for business-related calls or calls of an urgent nature and must be hands-free unless in an emergency.
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This quiz covers the New Lenox Fire Protection District's Policy 701 regarding the use of Personal Communication Devices (PCDs) for employees. It establishes guidelines for both department-issued and personally owned devices while on duty, including usage, ownership, and inspection protocols. Test your understanding of these essential policies and ensure compliance.
