508-4 probationary officer review panel

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What is the minimum probationary period for a police officer in the Kansas City Missouri Police Department?

Six months (correct)

One year

Three months

Twelve months

Who is the chairperson of the Probationary Officer Review Panel (PORP)?

Training Unit Commander

Patrol Division Assistant Division Commander (ADC)

Patrol Bureau Executive Officer (correct)

Division Commander

What is the purpose of the Probationary Officer Review Panel (PORP)?

To evaluate the performance of permanent officers

To conduct training for new recruits

To provide consistency in the development and evaluation of probationary officers (correct)

To discipline probationary officers

Who can temporarily replace a Probationary Officer Review Panel (PORP) member who is absent for an extended period?

An ADC from the same division Signup and view all the answers

How many ADCs from the six patrol divisions are designated to the Probationary Officer Review Panel (PORP)?

Six Signup and view all the answers

Who may extend the probationary period of a police officer?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Executive Officer to the Chief of Police in the Probationary Officer Review Panel (PORP)?

Member of the PORP Signup and view all the answers

Who can temporarily replace the chairperson of the Probationary Officer Review Panel (PORP) due to an extended absence?

The Patrol Bureau Commander Signup and view all the answers

When is the PORP panel convened?

Toward completion of the probationary police officer's final phase of training in the Field Training and Evaluation Program Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Probationary Officer Review Panel (PORP)?

To provide consistency in the development and evaluation of probationary officers Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the panel's discretionary powers?

To discuss officer's performance problems Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the Coordinator of the Probationary Officer Review Panel (PORP)?

The Patrol Bureau Executive Officer Signup and view all the answers

Who may be called to appear before the PORP panel?

Any member whose input is beneficial to the review of a probationary officer's performance or training Signup and view all the answers

What may the panel send to officers?

Memorandums of instruction outlining deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the tasks of the PORP panel?

To review, evaluate, and provide recommendations regarding the re-hiring of sworn members who resigned during their probationary period Signup and view all the answers

Who provides specific recommendations to the Chief of Police?

The PORP panel Signup and view all the answers

What type of notification may the PORP panel provide?

Notification of extension of probationary officer's break-in period Signup and view all the answers

How are findings as to job performance level classified?

As satisfactory or unsatisfactory Signup and view all the answers

Who provides pre-employment background information?

The Employment Unit Commander and/or supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PORP review process?

To evaluate the performance of probationary police officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceptable performance level of a probationary officer?

Meeting or exceeding the level expected of an officer with similar training and experience Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an officer with unacceptable performance?

Documentation of deficient areas with specific recommendations for improvement Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the possible recommendations for a probationary officer?

Promotion to permanent rank of police officer Signup and view all the answers

Who adopts the policy on probationary officers' performance?

The Board of Police Commissioners Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum extension period for a probationary officer's probation?

Six months Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting deficient areas for an officer with unacceptable performance?

To provide recommendations for improvement Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the completion of the probationary period?

One of the following recommendations for final determination is made Signup and view all the answers

Who signs off on the policy on probationary officers' performance?

The Board President Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the possible outcomes for a probationary officer?

Termination Signup and view all the answers

Where is the policy on probationary officers' performance distributed?

To all department personnel, public view master index, and department master index Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Probationary Officer Review Panel (PORP)

Every police officer must serve at least a six-month probationary period to the satisfaction of the Board of Police Commissioners and the Chief of Police prior to promotion to permanent rank.
The Chief may extend this period for up to an additional six months.

PORP Composition

The Panel consists of:
- Chairperson: Patrol Bureau Executive Officer who votes only in a tie on findings and recommendations.
- Coordinator: Patrol Division Assistant Division Commander (ADC) appointed by the Patrol Bureau Executive Officer.
- One ADC from each of the six patrol divisions as designated by the Division Commander.
- The Patrol Bureau Commander may temporarily replace the chairperson due to an extended absence, extenuating circumstances, etc.
- The Executive Officer to the Chief of Police.
- The Training Unit Commander.

PORP Review Process

The panel will be convened toward completion of the probationary police officer's final phase of training in the Field Training and Evaluation Program (break-in period).
The panel's discretion includes:
- Discussing officer's performance problems.
- Developing training criteria.
- Resolving concerns pertaining to program success.
- Recommending amending the FTO manual.
Any member whose input is beneficial to the review of a probationary officer's performance or training may be called to appear before the panel.

Recommendations and Evaluation

The panel will provide, in writing, through the Patrol Bureau Commander, to the Chief of Police:
- Specific recommendations addressing developmental needs and evaluation of each probationary officer.
- Notification of extension of probationary officer's break-in period when it appears additional close supervision is necessary.
- Findings as to job performance level classified as either:
  - Acceptable Performance – meeting or exceeding level expected of an officer with similar training and experience.
  - Unacceptable Performance – not at the level expected of officer with similar training and experience.
Prior to the completion of the probationary period, one of the following recommendations for final determination will be forwarded to the Chief of Police:
- Promotion to permanent rank of police officer.
- Extension of probation up to an additional six months (to include additional training).
- Termination.

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Description

This quiz is based on the Kansas City Police Department's Policy 508, which outlines the probationary officer review panel. It covers the effective date, amendments, and rescinded policies.