Law Enforcement Procedure for Arrest and Documentation

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What happens to an employee who reports a real or implied violent behavior act in good faith?

They will be terminated

They will be suspended immediately

They will not be subject to retaliation by any employee (correct)

They will be subject to retaliation by any employee

What is a possible course of action for an employee who is a victim of domestic violence?

Get an immediate transfer to another department

Request a suspension of their duties

Take a leave of absence

Assess and implement an accommodation to their work schedule or work location (correct)

Who is available to assist during the review of an altercation?

The Human Resources Director (correct)

The Employee Assistance Program

The Internal Affairs Commander

The Office of the General Counsel

What happens when a Temporary Restraining Order or Protective Order lists any BSO property as a protected area?

It is reported immediately to the employee's director, Internal Affairs Commander, Human Resources Director, and the Office of the General Counsel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Employee Assistance Program?

To provide assistance to employees who are victims of domestic violence Signup and view all the answers

What may be a consequence of an employee's involvement in an altercation?

Suspension or termination of the business relationship if the offender is not an employee Signup and view all the answers

Who ensures that no employment retaliation is suffered due to the good faith reporting of a Temporary Restraining Order or Protective Order?

All directors Signup and view all the answers

How are domestic violence case procedures handled?

In accordance with the Department of Law Enforcement SOP Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of supervisors in documenting an incident?

Completing all required documentation, including Event Reports and Probable Cause Affidavits Signup and view all the answers

Who receives the original copy of the completed report?

Internal Affairs Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a supervisor's written report?

To include a threat assessment and distribute to relevant parties Signup and view all the answers

What action may be taken against an employee involved in a serious incident?

Suspension and removal from the workplace Signup and view all the answers

Who concurs with the Department Executive Director on taking action against an employee?

Internal Affairs Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of taking written statements from employees?

To follow proper investigative protocols Signup and view all the answers

What is distributed to the offender's chain of command?

Copy of the report Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for an employee's immediate suspension?

Because the incident is so serious that possible termination may be involved Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they witness or are aware of an act or threat of imminent violence?

Contact Communications via radio or 911 and any available supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Internal Affairs Commander in the incident response process?

To act as the critical incident coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What should a supervisor do if an employee reports a non-imminent threat or concerning behavior?

Contact Internal Affairs as soon as feasible Signup and view all the answers

What should a supervisor do if an employee engages in violent acts?

Remove the employee from the facility and instruct them to remain off the premises Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the supervisor's response to an incident?

To prevent the escalation of the situation Signup and view all the answers

What should a supervisor do if they are unable to separate involved persons?

Secure the area and request additional assistance from Communications Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for coordinating BSO resources in response to an incident?

The Internal Affairs Director or designee Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they are concerned about potential violence in the future?

Contact their supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incident Response and Documentation

If an offender is arrested, supervisors will complete all required documentation, including Event Reports, Probable Cause Affidavits, and Property Receipts.
If the offender is a BSO employee, copies of all documentation will be forwarded to the Internal Affairs Commander and arrest procedures for employees will be followed.

Statement Collection and Reporting

Supervisors will take written statements from all persons involved or witnessing the incident.
Statements from employees will follow proper investigative protocols outlined in the Sheriff's Policy Manual.
Supervisors will evaluate each violent or potentially violent situation and complete a written report, including their threat assessment, as soon as possible after the incident.

Report Distribution

Completed reports will be distributed as follows:
- Original: Internal Affairs Commander
- Copy: reporting supervisor
- Copy: Human Resource Director
- Copies: offender's chain of command if offender is a BSO employee
- Copies: supervisor's chain of command

Employee Suspension and Termination

An employee may be immediately suspended and ordered not to return to the workplace if the incident is serious and may involve termination.
This action may be taken with the concurrence of the employee's Department Executive Director and Internal Affairs Commander.

Witnessing or Reporting Violence

Employees who witness or are aware of an act or threat of imminent violence will immediately contact Communications, via radio or 911, and any available supervisor.
The supervisor will immediately contact the Internal Affairs Commander or designee.

Internal Affairs Commander's Role

The Internal Affairs Commander will act as the critical incident coordinator.
The Internal Affairs Director or designee can be contacted at any time and is responsible for coordinating any needed BSO resources.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Supervisors will take appropriate immediate action to defuse violent or potentially violent situations and prevent their escalation.
Supervisors will remove any person from the facility who makes a substantial threat, exhibits threatening behavior, or engages in violent acts.
Supervisors will separate involved persons and not allow a verbal altercation to escalate.
Supervisors will secure the area and request additional assistance from Communications if necessary.

Disciplinary Action

Most workplace altercations, including minor ones involving only verbal exchanges, justify appropriate disciplinary action through the use of the discipline policy.
Other actions may include re-assignment, restricted administrative assignment, arrest of involved persons, suspension or termination of the business relationship if the offender is not an employee.

Retaliation Protection

No employee acting in good faith who reports a real or implied violent behavior act will be subject to retaliation by any employee.

Domestic Violence in/at the Workplace

The Employee Assistance Program will be available for employees who are victims of or fear being victims of domestic violence.
Temporary Restraining Order procedures will be handled in accordance with the Department of Law Enforcement SOP.
Issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order or Protective Order listing any BSO property as a protected area must be reported immediately to the employee's director, Internal Affairs Commander, Human Resources Director, and the Office of the General Counsel.

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This quiz covers the procedures for law enforcement officers to follow when arresting an offender, including documentation and reporting requirements. It also outlines specific protocols for BSO employees.