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What is the definition of misfeasance?
What is the definition of misfeasance?
Which term refers to the failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement?
Which term refers to the failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement?
What does the Third Agency Rule dictate?
What does the Third Agency Rule dictate?
What is the term for intentional conduct that is wrongful or unlawful?
What is the term for intentional conduct that is wrongful or unlawful?
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Which term refers to the improper performance of an act that a person may lawfully do?
Which term refers to the improper performance of an act that a person may lawfully do?
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What is the term for the failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement?
What is the term for the failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement?
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Which term relates to the belief that an offense has been or is being committed?
Which term relates to the belief that an offense has been or is being committed?
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What does the term DARE represent in the context of employee communication style?
What does the term DARE represent in the context of employee communication style?
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What does the term 'Cleared by Arrest (CBA)' indicate?
What does the term 'Cleared by Arrest (CBA)' indicate?
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What does the term 'Exceptionally Cleared (EXC)' represent?
What does the term 'Exceptionally Cleared (EXC)' represent?
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What is the meaning of 'Unfounded (UNF)' in this context?
What is the meaning of 'Unfounded (UNF)' in this context?
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What does 'Active Case Warrant (ACW)' indicate?
What does 'Active Case Warrant (ACW)' indicate?
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What is the meaning of 'Inactive (INA)' in this context?
What is the meaning of 'Inactive (INA)' in this context?
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What does 'Active Pending (INP)' indicate?
What does 'Active Pending (INP)' indicate?
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What does the term 'Exceptionally Cleared (EXC)' represent?
What does the term 'Exceptionally Cleared (EXC)' represent?
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What is the term used when an investigation reveals that an LEO committed an act of misconduct, but was acting in accordance with an existing departmental policy?
What is the term used when an investigation reveals that an LEO committed an act of misconduct, but was acting in accordance with an existing departmental policy?
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Which term is used when an allegation has been investigated and there is insufficient evidence to confirm or refute the allegation?
Which term is used when an allegation has been investigated and there is insufficient evidence to confirm or refute the allegation?
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What does it mean when an investigation is labeled as 'sustained'?
What does it mean when an investigation is labeled as 'sustained'?
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What is the meaning of 'Unfounded' in the context of an investigation?
What is the meaning of 'Unfounded' in the context of an investigation?
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What does it mean when an allegation has been investigated and there is insufficient evidence to confirm or refute it?
What does it mean when an allegation has been investigated and there is insufficient evidence to confirm or refute it?
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_______________: A completed investigation may be labeled exonerated when the facts suggest that the
alleged incident did occur, but that the employee’s actions were lawful, proper, and consistent with
Department policy.
_______________: A completed investigation may be labeled exonerated when the facts suggest that the alleged incident did occur, but that the employee’s actions were lawful, proper, and consistent with Department policy.
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______________ is a member of the command staff
responsible for developing and releasing information about the incident to the
news media, to incident employees, and to other appropriate agencies and
organizations. Only one ______________is designated (even under Unified Command).
______________ is a member of the command staff responsible for developing and releasing information about the incident to the news media, to incident employees, and to other appropriate agencies and organizations. Only one ______________is designated (even under Unified Command).
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The _____________ is a member of the command staff responsible for
monitoring and assessing safety hazards or unsafe situations and for developing
measures for ensuring personnel safety.
The _____________ is a member of the command staff responsible for monitoring and assessing safety hazards or unsafe situations and for developing measures for ensuring personnel safety.
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The ____________ is a member of the command staff responsible for
coordinating with representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies.
The ____________ is a member of the command staff responsible for coordinating with representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies.
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This section is responsible for all tactical incident operations. In ICS, it
normally includes subordinate branches, divisions, and/or groups.
This section is responsible for all tactical incident operations. In ICS, it normally includes subordinate branches, divisions, and/or groups.
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The _______________ is responsible for the collection, evaluation, and
dissemination of operational information related to the incident, and for the
preparation and documentation of the IAP. This section also maintains
information on the current and forecasted situation and on the status of
resources assigned to the incident including post-incident demobilization.
The _______________ is responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of operational information related to the incident, and for the preparation and documentation of the IAP. This section also maintains information on the current and forecasted situation and on the status of resources assigned to the incident including post-incident demobilization.
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The ___________ is responsible for providing facilities, services, and
material support for the incident
The ___________ is responsible for providing facilities, services, and material support for the incident
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The __________________ Section is responsible for all incident costs
and financial considerations. This includes the Time Unit, Procurement Unit,
Compensation/Claims Unit, and Cost Unit.
The __________________ Section is responsible for all incident costs and financial considerations. This includes the Time Unit, Procurement Unit, Compensation/Claims Unit, and Cost Unit.
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Study Notes
Legal Definitions and Terms
- Misfeasance refers to the improper performance of an act that one may legally do.
- Nonfeasance describes the failure to perform an official duty or legal obligation.
- Intentional conduct that is wrongful or unlawful is categorized as misconduct.
- Belief of an offense being committed is referred to as probable cause.
Criminal Investigation Terminology
- DARE in employee communication stands for Direct, Assertive, Respectful, and Empathetic.
- Cleared by Arrest (CBA) indicates that an individual has been arrested in connection with an offense.
- Exceptionally Cleared (EXC) means a case has been resolved without prosecution due to specific circumstances.
- Unfounded (UNF) signifies that an investigation found no evidence to support the allegation.
- Active Case Warrant (ACW) indicates that a warrant is currently active in relation to a case.
- Inactive (INA) marks a case that is no longer actively being pursued.
- Active Pending (INP) suggests that a case is still under investigation but is not yet resolved.
Misconduct Investigation Outcomes
- An investigation may be labeled as sustained if there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation.
- Exonerated means that although an incident occurred, the employee's actions were lawful and consistent with departmental policy.
- An investigation resulting in insufficient evidence to confirm or refute an allegation is termed as inconclusive.
Incident Command Structure (ICS)
- The Public Information Officer (PIO) is responsible for releasing information about incidents to the media and relevant agencies.
- Only one Incident Commander (IC) is designated under Unified Command to ensure clear leadership.
- The Safety Officer monitors safety hazards and develops strategies to mitigate risks during incidents.
- The Liaison Officer coordinates with representatives from cooperating agencies and organizations.
- The Operations Section manages all tactical operations related to the incident and includes branches and units responsible for specific tasks.
- The Planning Section handles the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of operational information and prepares the Incident Action Plan (IAP).
- The Logistics Section provides resources, facilities, and support services for incident management.
- The Finance Section oversees all financial aspects of incident management, including compensation and procurement units.
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