826-1 smoke free environment

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What is the main purpose of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department's Policy Series 800?

To regulate electronic devices

To establish guidelines for a smoke-free work environment (correct)

To regulate police vehicles

To set rules for police motorcycles

What is considered a 'smoking material' according to the policy?

Only cigarettes and cigars

Only electronic cigarettes and pipes

Only tobacco products

Including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and electronic cigarettes (correct)

Where are members prohibited from possessing lighted smoking materials?

Only in department vehicles

Only in police stations

In any enclosed facility, including garages, and on department vehicles (correct)

Only in public areas

What is the reference for the policy's regulations on a smoke-free work environment?

City of Kansas City, Missouri Ordinance, Article XII, Sections 34-471 through 34-480 Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited near the entrance or exit of City-owned buildings?

Possession of lighted smoking materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the policy?

03/05/2020 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the terminology section in the policy?

To define key terms used in the policy Signup and view all the answers

What type of vehicle is considered a 'department vehicle'?

Any assigned marked or unmarked police vehicle/motorcycle Signup and view all the answers

Why is the policy necessary?

To comply with City of Kansas City, Missouri Ordinance, Article XII Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lighted' mean in the context of the policy?

Ignited, activated, illuminated, or powered on Signup and view all the answers

Where is smoking prohibited according to the directive?

Within 20 feet of any entrance, exit, open window, overhead garage door or ventilation intake system of a building Signup and view all the answers

Why may certain assignments be required to allow the use of smoking materials?

Due to the nature of their assignments Signup and view all the answers

What should members who chew tobacco do with the chewed tobacco?

Expel it into a clearly sealable container Signup and view all the answers

Where are members prohibited from spitting tobacco spit?

In Department trash receptacles Signup and view all the answers

How can members report violations of this directive?

By submitting an email message or memorandum through their chain of command Signup and view all the answers

What information should the member reporting a violation include in their report?

The date, time, location, and identity of the violator if known Signup and view all the answers

What should the sergeant/commander do if the identity of the violator is unknown?

Contact the Digital Technology Section to pull the video in an attempt to identify the violator Signup and view all the answers

Who has the discretion to enforce the ordinances regarding smoking materials?

The Director of Health or their authorized representative Signup and view all the answers

Who adopted this directive?

The Board of Police Commissioners Signup and view all the answers

Where is this directive distributed?

To all Department Personnel, the Public View Master Index, and the Department Master Index Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Policy 826: Smoke-Free Environment

The policy establishes guidelines for a smoke-free work environment in compliance with the City of Kansas City, Missouri ordinance Article XII, Sections 34-471 and 34-480.
Effective date: March 5, 2020.

Terminology

Lighted: Ignited, activated, illuminated, or powered on.
Smoking Materials: Include but are not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), and other smoking devices.
Department Vehicle: Any assigned marked or unmarked police vehicle/motorcycle utilized for related police business.

Policy

Members are prohibited from possessing lighted smoking materials:
- In any enclosed facility, including garages.
- In or on any department vehicles/motorcycles.
Possession of lighted smoking materials is prohibited:
- In a manner that impedes the entrance or exit of any building owned by the City of Kansas City, Missouri.
- Within twenty (20) feet of any entrance, exit, open window, overhead garage door, or ventilation intake system of any building utilized by the Department and/or owned by the City.
Members are allowed to use smoking materials in certain assignments due to the nature of their work.
Members who chew tobacco must expel it into a clearly sealable container.
Members are prohibited from spitting tobacco spit into Department trash receptacles.
Members can report violations of this directive by submitting an email or memorandum through their chain of command.

Enforcement

Enforcement of the ordinances regarding smoking materials will be at the discretion of the Director of Health or their authorized representative.
Members reporting violations will notate the date, time, location, and identity of the violator (if known).
If the identity of the violator is unknown, the sergeant/commander may contact the Digital Technology Section to pull the video in an attempt to identify the violator.

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This quiz assesses the Kansas City Police Department's policy on maintaining a smoke-free environment for its members. It covers the rules and regulations related to smoking in the workplace.