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According to the text, what is one limitation on a police officer's first amendment right to freedom of expression?
According to the text, what is one limitation on a police officer's first amendment right to freedom of expression?
- Police officers cannot wear the Department uniform while off-duty without approval.
- Police officers cannot express their personal opinions while on duty or in uniform.
- Police officers cannot engage in political activity while on duty or in uniform.
- Police officers cannot endorse any speech or event without Department approval. (correct)
According to the text, what Supreme Court case supports the idea that a government agency can control public speech made in its name or supported by its dollars?
According to the text, what Supreme Court case supports the idea that a government agency can control public speech made in its name or supported by its dollars?
- National Endowment for the Arts v. Finley (correct)
- DM 3/606.15.1
- California Government Code Section 3302
- Rust v. Sullivan
According to the text, what could be the consequence of violating the Department's rules, policies, and/or procedures regarding free expression?
According to the text, what could be the consequence of violating the Department's rules, policies, and/or procedures regarding free expression?
- Loss of first amendment rights
- Termination of employment
- Departmental discipline (correct)
- Legal action
According to the Department Manual, in what situations is permission required to wear the uniform while off duty?
According to the Department Manual, in what situations is permission required to wear the uniform while off duty?
Under what circumstances may statements or appearances made in uniform without Department approval be subject to discipline?
Under what circumstances may statements or appearances made in uniform without Department approval be subject to discipline?
According to the First Amendment, which statements are protected?
According to the First Amendment, which statements are protected?
What type of speech or expression receives full protection under the First Amendment?
What type of speech or expression receives full protection under the First Amendment?
According to the text, when can an officer's speech be protected under the First Amendment?
According to the text, when can an officer's speech be protected under the First Amendment?
What kind of speech could impair the LAPD's ability to do its job?
What kind of speech could impair the LAPD's ability to do its job?
According to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling mentioned in the text, can a public employee be disciplined for criticizing their employer's budgetary policies?
According to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling mentioned in the text, can a public employee be disciplined for criticizing their employer's budgetary policies?
When speaking to the media or making any other public appearance without advance Department approval, what is important for an officer to state?
When speaking to the media or making any other public appearance without advance Department approval, what is important for an officer to state?
According to the text, which of the following statements is true regarding a police officer's freedom of expression?
According to the text, which of the following statements is true regarding a police officer's freedom of expression?
According to the text, what must an officer do to avoid any confusion about the private nature of their expressions when engaging in private activity?
According to the text, what must an officer do to avoid any confusion about the private nature of their expressions when engaging in private activity?
According to the text, which of the following is NOT considered a 'matter of public concern'?
According to the text, which of the following is NOT considered a 'matter of public concern'?
According to the text, what is one means by which the Department may prevent an officer from engaging in an expressive activity in a way that implies Department permission?
According to the text, what is one means by which the Department may prevent an officer from engaging in an expressive activity in a way that implies Department permission?
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