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Within how many days must a supervisor finalize an employee's evaluation prior to their review date?

  • 7 days
  • 10 days
  • 3 days
  • 5 days (correct)

    • What is the maximum amount of overtime hours that can be paid per calendar month?

  • 60 hours
  • 48 hours (correct)
  • 40 hours
  • 50 hours

    • How much time can be considered as time worked for travel to and from an off-duty court appearance?

  • 30 minutes (correct)
  • 2 hours
  • 1.5 hours
  • 1 hour

    • What is the time limit to report a duty-related injury?

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of the RTW form?

    <p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount that can be paid for language incentive per month?

    <p>$150</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many weeks of short-term leave are available?

    <p>24 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age threshold for referring a juvenile runaway to CSA?

    <p>12 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the BAC limit for UC HCSO?

    <p>0.05</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Within how many hours must a deputy be referred to a psychological professional after a traumatic incident?

    <p>72 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for the OC effects to subside?

    <p>45 mins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a BWC be deactivated for non-evidentiary recording?

    <p>When a witness refuses to speak with a deputy while the camera is on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for abandoned vehicles exceeding 30 feet?

    <p>10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount of currency required for a witness to be a supervisor?

    <p>$500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for submitting an Etrace?

    <p>48 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are firearms impounded?

    <p>Evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for the Hep B vaccine?

    <p>10 days of exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for the return of firearms?

    <p>7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the code for a panic alarm?

    <p>492</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age limit for a child being arrested for a violation that is not a forcible felony?

    <p>7 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of screenshotting text messages sent and/or received for Sheriff's Office business?

    <p>To maintain a record of business-related communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is typically included in transitory messages?

    <p>Short-term information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorized to release investigative information to the media?

    <p>Public Affairs Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is typically released to the media regarding a crime?

    <p>Amount and type of property taken, including estimated value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who serves as the board chairperson of the Disciplinary Review Board?

    <p>A Department Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum estimated property damage required to be classified as an accident?

    <p>$100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration of leave without pay for rehabilitation?

    <p>90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must an employee remain at the collection site to provide a urine sample?

    <p>3 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age for an individual to possess a gun if they are hunting with an adult?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the year before which a firearm is considered an antique?

    <p>1918</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For NIBRS, what type of offenses must law enforcement agencies report both incidents and arrests for?

    <p>Only Group A offenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Group A offenses in NIBRS?

    <p>They are more serious crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the factors considered when determining whether an offense should be included in NIBRS?

    <p>The national statistical validity of the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the FBI UCR Program?

    <p>To make crime data available to law enforcement agencies and others with a legitimate interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals is eligible for the APAD program?

    <p>A person with no prior felony arrests and no misdemeanors in the last 2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crimes is NOT eligible for the APAD program?

    <p>Lewd and lascivious behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for a missing person under 12 years old?

    <p>Call CID</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much leave is granted to an officer in the event of a death of a family member?

    <p>80 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of TPD regarding express lanes?

    <p>TPD is responsible for eastbound lanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a misdemeanor exception?

    <p>Disorderly conduct on premises of an establishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fine for a first-time cannabis civil citation in Hillsborough?

    <p>$100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum percentage of delta 9 THC allowed in hemp?

    <p>0.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can medical marijuana be smoked?

    <p>With certain exceptions, not in public places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for a clerk who sells vape products to a person under 21?

    <p>2nd degree misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transitory messages typically contain substantive information.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Public Affairs Officer is authorized to release investigative information to the media.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The District/Division Commander of the person who is subject to the review serves as the board chairperson of the Disciplinary Review Board.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An accident is classified as an incident in which employee injury cannot be classified as first aid under the Florida Workers' Compensation Statutes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leave without pay for the purpose of rehabilitation cannot exceed 60 days without specific permission of the Sheriff.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The employee must report immediately and directly to the specified Collection Site within two hours of notification.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The employee must remain at the collection site for at least 4 hours to provide a urine sample.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Names, addresses, and booking photographs of adults who have been taken into custody for a felony offense are not released to the media.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A minor at least 16 can possess a gun if hunting with an adult.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An antique firearm is made at or before 1900.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For NIBRS, LEAs must report both incidents and arrests for Group B offenses.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The seriousness or significance of the offense is a factor in determining Group A offenses.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The FBI UCR Program is responsible for making crime data available only to law enforcement agencies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All sworn personnel on light duty assignment shall utilize a compensated meal/rest break of a minimum of 30 minutes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For NIBRS, LEAs must report up to five incidents within a particular incident.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Language incentives can be up to $200 per month.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deputies are required to report a duty-related injury within 10 days.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The RTW form is yellow in color.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Short-term leave is available for up to 12 weeks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A juvenile runaway can be referred to CSA if they are 10 years or older.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    UC HCSO can have a BAC of .08.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A non-reportable vehicle crash is one that results in more than $1,000 in damages.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deputy can be referred to a psychological professional within 1 week after a traumatic incident.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Travel time is paid for any event within Hillsborough County.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Silver Alerts are issued for individuals 60 years old or older.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals with a history of disorderly intoxication are eligible for the APAD program.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TPD has the responsibility of enforcing traffic laws on express lanes when they are westbound.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A first-time cannabis civil citation in Hillsborough carries a fine of $200.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Medical marijuana can be smoked in public places.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    LEOs can obtain historical cell site location data without a search warrant.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A noise complaint requires only one witness to complete a sworn affidavit.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Outdoor assemblies of 100 or more people on private property are regulated.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hemp and marijuana come from the Indica plant.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A clerk who sells vape products to a person under 21 commits a misdemeanor.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A BWC can be deactivated for non-evidentiary recording, if a witness or suspect refuses to speak with a deputy while the camera is on.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A vehicle can be forfeited if it is used in the commission of a misdemeanor.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Currency of $500 or more must be impounded at the district.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All firearms seized or surrendered must be available for return within 48 hours if the person is no longer subject to involuntary examination or has been discharged from treatment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A child under 7 years old can be arrested for any violation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A juvenile arrested for a drug offense that is not eligible for JAAP should be transported to SRD.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An individual who has amassed four or more unexcused absences in a calendar year is considered a chronic truant.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pursuits can be initiated for traffic, burglary of a conveyance, or auto theft.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A RPO is entered into FCIC and is valid for up to 6 months.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The time frame for the return of firearms may not take longer than 10 days.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Personnel and Communication

    • Personnel using non-transitory text messaging for Sheriff's Office business must screenshot all sent and received text messages.
    • Transitory messages are those created primarily to communicate short-term information and do not include substantive information.

    Information Release

    • Investigative information can only be released by the Public Affairs Officer or supervisory personnel responsible for the investigation, in compliance with legal requirements.
    • Information that can be released to the media includes the amount and type of property taken, including estimated value, and names, addresses, and booking photographs of juveniles taken into custody for a felony offense.

    Disciplinary Review Board

    • The Disciplinary Review Board consists of a Department Commander as chairperson, Commanders of remaining Departments, Chief Legal Counsel or representative, District/Division Commander of the person under review, and a representative from the Professional Standards Section.

    Accidents and Injuries

    • An accident is any incident in which an employee's injury cannot be classified as first aid under the Florida Workers' Compensation Statutes, or an accident resulting in property damage estimated at $100 or more.
    • Leave without pay for rehabilitation shall not exceed 90 days without specific permission of the Sheriff.

    Drug Testing and Evaluation

    • Employees must report to the specified Collection Site within one hour of notification and remain for no more than 3 hours to provide a urine sample.
    • The Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) requires supervisors to ensure the entire evaluation process is finalized within 5 days prior to the affected employee's review date.

    Benefits and Compensation

    • Benefits include language incentives (100−100-100−150 per month), hazard pay (150permonth),HonorGuard(150 per month), Honor Guard (150permonth),HonorGuard(125 per month), and Master's degree incentives ($250 per month).
    • Cell phone stipends range from 25to25 to 25to65 per month.

    Travel Time and Leave

    • Travel time is not paid for events within Hillsborough County, except for off-duty court appearances, workers' compensation doctors' appointments, depositions, or emergency call-outs.
    • Employees have 30 days to report duty-related injuries.

    Workers' Compensation

    • Up to 30 minutes of travel time to and from medical appointments can be considered time worked.
    • Sworn personnel on light duty assignments must take a non-compensated meal/rest break of at least 30 minutes.

    Traumatic Events and Support

    • Traumatic events require referral to a psychological professional within 72 hours of the incident.
    • The scene commander of a major incident can determine the need for demobilization services.

    Leave and Family Medical Leave

    • Short-term leave is available for up to 24 weeks, while Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave is available for up to 12 weeks (504 hours for 84-hour period employees).

    Juvenile Runaways and Referrals

    • Juvenile runaways aged 12 or older who have been reported as runaways three times within a year can be referred to the Children's Services Act (CSA).

    Hospitals and Medical Facilities

    • Tampa General Hospital is designated as D2, while St. Joseph's Hospital is designated as D3.
    • James A. Haley Veterans Hospital is subject to FBI investigation for theft or destruction of government property, and local or state law violations are investigated by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

    Fire Reports and Investigations

    • Fire reports are initiated if the fire results in death or serious injury, is intentional or suspicious, or undetermined per the Fire Marshall.

    Child Abuse and Elderly Referrals

    • Reports shall be initiated if a child aged 5 or younger requires NARCAN or AED administration.
    • Elderly referrals apply to individuals aged 60 or older who suffer from mental or physical incapacitations.

    Sexting and Online Crimes

    • Sexting is considered a non-criminal offense for the first incident, a first-degree misdemeanor for the second incident, and a third-degree felony for the third incident.

    Citizen Self-Reporting

    • Citizens aged 18 or older can self-report non-emergency incidents that are not in progress and do not pose an immediate danger.

    Firearms and Vehicle Crashes

    • Lost firearms cannot be reported online.
    • Non-reportable vehicle crashes are those resulting in less than $500 in damage and no injuries.

    Forfeiture and Seizure

    • Forfeiture applies to items seized in connection with narcotics activity, instrumentalities of a felony, or items acquired with proceeds violating the Forfeiture Act.
    • Currency seized must be transported to Evidence with a deputy following the collector.

    Hepatitis and Blood-Borne Pathogens

    • Hepatitis B vaccine is available within 10 days of exposure.
    • A 2-step PPD test is required for new hires to test for TB.

    Marchman Act and Baker Act

    • Marchman Act subjects can be taken to the Addiction Receiving Center (ARC) if below the threshold for Marchman Act commitment.
    • Juveniles at risk of arrest but not meeting Marchman Act criteria can be brought to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC).

    Return of Firearms

    • Firearms seized or surrendered must be available for return within 24 hours if the person is no longer subject to involuntary examination or has been discharged from treatment.

    Panic Alarms and Holdup Alarms

    • Panic alarms are designated as 492, while robbery/holdup alarms are designated as 490.

    Pursuits and Traffic Crashes

    • Pursuits shall not be initiated for traffic, burglary of a conveyance, or auto theft.
    • A pursuit critique shall be held within 48 hours of the incident.

    Truancy and Chronic Truancy

    • Truant students aged 6-15 can be taken to their parents or school.
    • Chronic truants are defined as students with five or more unexcited absences in a calendar year or ten or more unexcited absences in a 90-day period.

    Juveniles and APAD

    • Juveniles arrested for drug offenses can be taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC).
    • APAD (Alternative to Prosecution for Adults on Drugs) eligibility requirements include no prior DUI, misdemeanor, or felony convictions, and no arrests for misdemeanors in the last two years.

    Personnel and Communication

    • Personnel using non-transitory text messaging for Sheriff's Office business must screenshot all sent and received text messages.
    • Transitory messages are those created primarily to communicate short-term information and do not include substantive information.

    Information Release

    • Investigative information can only be released by the Public Affairs Officer or supervisory personnel responsible for the investigation, in compliance with legal requirements.
    • Information that can be released to the media includes the amount and type of property taken, including estimated value, and names, addresses, and booking photographs of juveniles taken into custody for a felony offense.

    Disciplinary Review Board

    • The Disciplinary Review Board consists of a Department Commander as chairperson, Commanders of remaining Departments, Chief Legal Counsel or representative, District/Division Commander of the person under review, and a representative from the Professional Standards Section.

    Accidents and Injuries

    • An accident is any incident in which an employee's injury cannot be classified as first aid under the Florida Workers' Compensation Statutes, or an accident resulting in property damage estimated at $100 or more.
    • Leave without pay for rehabilitation shall not exceed 90 days without specific permission of the Sheriff.

    Drug Testing and Evaluation

    • Employees must report to the specified Collection Site within one hour of notification and remain for no more than 3 hours to provide a urine sample.
    • The Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) requires supervisors to ensure the entire evaluation process is finalized within 5 days prior to the affected employee's review date.

    Benefits and Compensation

    • Benefits include language incentives (100−100-100−150 per month), hazard pay (150permonth),HonorGuard(150 per month), Honor Guard (150permonth),HonorGuard(125 per month), and Master's degree incentives ($250 per month).
    • Cell phone stipends range from 25to25 to 25to65 per month.

    Travel Time and Leave

    • Travel time is not paid for events within Hillsborough County, except for off-duty court appearances, workers' compensation doctors' appointments, depositions, or emergency call-outs.
    • Employees have 30 days to report duty-related injuries.

    Workers' Compensation

    • Up to 30 minutes of travel time to and from medical appointments can be considered time worked.
    • Sworn personnel on light duty assignments must take a non-compensated meal/rest break of at least 30 minutes.

    Traumatic Events and Support

    • Traumatic events require referral to a psychological professional within 72 hours of the incident.
    • The scene commander of a major incident can determine the need for demobilization services.

    Leave and Family Medical Leave

    • Short-term leave is available for up to 24 weeks, while Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave is available for up to 12 weeks (504 hours for 84-hour period employees).

    Juvenile Runaways and Referrals

    • Juvenile runaways aged 12 or older who have been reported as runaways three times within a year can be referred to the Children's Services Act (CSA).

    Hospitals and Medical Facilities

    • Tampa General Hospital is designated as D2, while St. Joseph's Hospital is designated as D3.
    • James A. Haley Veterans Hospital is subject to FBI investigation for theft or destruction of government property, and local or state law violations are investigated by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

    Fire Reports and Investigations

    • Fire reports are initiated if the fire results in death or serious injury, is intentional or suspicious, or undetermined per the Fire Marshall.

    Child Abuse and Elderly Referrals

    • Reports shall be initiated if a child aged 5 or younger requires NARCAN or AED administration.
    • Elderly referrals apply to individuals aged 60 or older who suffer from mental or physical incapacitations.

    Sexting and Online Crimes

    • Sexting is considered a non-criminal offense for the first incident, a first-degree misdemeanor for the second incident, and a third-degree felony for the third incident.

    Citizen Self-Reporting

    • Citizens aged 18 or older can self-report non-emergency incidents that are not in progress and do not pose an immediate danger.

    Firearms and Vehicle Crashes

    • Lost firearms cannot be reported online.
    • Non-reportable vehicle crashes are those resulting in less than $500 in damage and no injuries.

    Forfeiture and Seizure

    • Forfeiture applies to items seized in connection with narcotics activity, instrumentalities of a felony, or items acquired with proceeds violating the Forfeiture Act.
    • Currency seized must be transported to Evidence with a deputy following the collector.

    Hepatitis and Blood-Borne Pathogens

    • Hepatitis B vaccine is available within 10 days of exposure.
    • A 2-step PPD test is required for new hires to test for TB.

    Marchman Act and Baker Act

    • Marchman Act subjects can be taken to the Addiction Receiving Center (ARC) if below the threshold for Marchman Act commitment.
    • Juveniles at risk of arrest but not meeting Marchman Act criteria can be brought to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC).

    Return of Firearms

    • Firearms seized or surrendered must be available for return within 24 hours if the person is no longer subject to involuntary examination or has been discharged from treatment.

    Panic Alarms and Holdup Alarms

    • Panic alarms are designated as 492, while robbery/holdup alarms are designated as 490.

    Pursuits and Traffic Crashes

    • Pursuits shall not be initiated for traffic, burglary of a conveyance, or auto theft.
    • A pursuit critique shall be held within 48 hours of the incident.

    Truancy and Chronic Truancy

    • Truant students aged 6-15 can be taken to their parents or school.
    • Chronic truants are defined as students with five or more unexcited absences in a calendar year or ten or more unexcited absences in a 90-day period.

    Juveniles and APAD

    • Juveniles arrested for drug offenses can be taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC).
    • APAD (Alternative to Prosecution for Adults on Drugs) eligibility requirements include no prior DUI, misdemeanor, or felony convictions, and no arrests for misdemeanors in the last two years.

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