Law Enforcement Policy: Association with Inmates and Felons

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What is the primary reason employees are prohibited from establishing a relationship with inmates or persons in custody?

To maintain a professional image

To ensure personal safety

To avoid conflicts of interest

Except as necessary to carry out their duties (correct)

In what circumstance are deputies allowed to form a business relationship or associate with a person they reasonably believe is engaged in or planning to commit a felony?

When off-duty

In the course of a criminal investigation

With the approval of their supervisor

During a specific undercover operation with prior approval (correct)

What type of groups are employees prohibited from associating with, except in the line of duty?

Labor unions

Community service groups

Dissident or subversive groups (correct)

Civic organizations

Where are employees prohibited from visiting, entering, or frequenting, except in the performance of duty?

A house of prostitution Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited for on-duty employees to do, unless in the line of duty?

Enter or visit any place where the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises is the primary business Signup and view all the answers

What right are employees ensured, despite the policy on political activity and monies?

The right to hold membership in or support a political party or vote as they choose Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited from being used for partisan political purposes?

Federal monies received by BSO Signup and view all the answers

What is not affected by the policy on political activity and monies?

Employees' right to hold membership in or support a political party or vote as they choose Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of allowing employees to express their opinions and thoughts?

To create a work environment promoting free expression and mutual idea exchanges Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of employees when making public comments about BSO and its policies?

They must be truthful and reasonable Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an impairment to the operation of the Sheriff's Office?

Employees making public comments with reckless disregard for the truth Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected action of employees with concerns about the agency?

They should make every effort to resolve conflicts internally and notify their supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited in the context of employee statements about BSO and its policies?

Gossip, public criticism, or ridicule of agency employees, policies, or procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the policy on employee statements?

To create a work environment promoting free expression and mutual idea exchanges Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Association Policy

Employees are prohibited from establishing relationships with inmates or persons in custody, except when necessary to perform their duties.
This policy applies to all employees, including those involved in undercover operations, with the exception of approved supervisors.

Association with Felons

Employees are prohibited from forming business relationships or associating with individuals who are engaged in or planning to commit a felony.
Exceptions are made for deputies involved in specific undercover operations and who have the approval of their supervisor, the Sheriff, or designee.

Association with Dissident or Subversive Groups

Employees are prohibited from associating with individuals or organizations that are involved in criminal or discriminatory activity, or advocate for hatred, oppression, or persecution of any person or group.
This policy applies to employees' personal and professional lives, except when acting in the line of duty.

Frequenting Undesirable Establishments

Employees are prohibited from knowingly visiting or frequenting houses of prostitution, illegal or unauthorized gambling establishments, or any other location where Broward County ordinances or Florida Statutes are violated.
Exceptions are made for employees who are performing their duties.

Visiting Lounge/Bar On Duty

On-duty employees are prohibited from entering or visiting establishments where the primary business is the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.
Exceptions are made for employees who are acting in the line of duty.

Political Activity and Monies

Employees have the right to hold membership in or support a political party, and to vote as they choose, as long as their activities do not represent official BSO policy.
Employees, including those involved in federally assisted programs, are prohibited from using federal monies received by BSO for partisan political purposes.

Employee Statements

BSO policy allows employees to express their opinions on BSO and its policies, but they must be truthful and reasonable when making public comments.
Employees are prohibited from engaging in gossip, public criticism, or ridicule of agency employees, policies, or procedures through any means, if such actions are:
- Unlawful
- Defamatory
- Profane
- Made with reckless disregard for the truth
- An impairment to the operation or interfere with the efficiency of the Sheriff's Office
Employees must make every effort to resolve conflicts internally and notify their supervisor of their concerns, allowing BSO to attempt to resolve employee concerns.

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This quiz covers the policies and procedures for law enforcement employees regarding association with inmates, persons in custody, and felons. It outlines the prohibited relationships and exceptions for deputies involved in specific tasks.