Inspections - Line Inspections

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What is the primary purpose of the Line Inspection procedure outlined in the policy?

To ensure the professional appearance and working conditions of OPD employees (correct)
To verify compliance with OPD's uniform and dress code policies
To assess the competency and reliability of sworn and non-sworn personnel
To evaluate the functionality and adherence to procedures of OPD facilities

According to the policy, who is responsible for conducting the required Line Inspections?

Supervisors within an employee's chain of command (correct)
Sworn and non-sworn OPD employees
Any OPD supervisor who believes it is necessary
Bureau Deputy Chiefs and their designated Lieutenants

What is the frequency of the Sworn Personnel Inspection (OPD Form 1) as outlined in the policy?

Semi-annually (correct)
Quarterly
Annually
Monthly

What is the scope of the Line Inspection procedure according to the policy?

It evaluates multiple areas including personnel, equipment, uniforms, and procedures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Line Inspection procedure according to the policy?

To engender public trust and confidence in the OPD (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not explicitly mentioned as part of the Line Inspection procedure in the policy?

Assessment of employee competency and reliability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of Precinct/Section Captains regarding the inspection process?

Verify that Sworn Personnel Inspections (OPD Form 1) are completed semi-annually for all sworn employees below the rank of Lieutenant in their chain of command (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for conducting the mandatory semi-annual Lieutenant's Inspection?

Lieutenants (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the daily Sergeant's Inspection?

To make certain sworn employees are in compliance with applicable policies regarding uniforms, equipment, and duty gear (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an item that should be checked during the Lieutenant's Inspection?

Rifle magazines should be fully loaded (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should deficiencies identified during the Lieutenant's Inspection be addressed?

Deficiencies should be corrected within ten (10) working days if they cannot be corrected immediately, and corrections should be documented during a re-inspection on the original OPD Form 1 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should Lieutenants or their designees do upon completing the semi-annual inspection of sworn employees under their command?

Forward an Inter-Office Communication to the BIU to document the completion of the semi-annual inspection, listing each sworn employee who was inspected (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding sworn employees who wear plainclothes?

They must be prepared to present all organizational equipment for inspection upon request (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do if an employee comes to work in improper or unauthorized clothing and/or apparel or with improper, unauthorized, or malfunctioning equipment?

Send the employee home to correct the deficiency and mark them for the appropriate leave for the period they are absent, per applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBA) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of non-sworn supervisors regarding the dress and/or uniform of their subordinate employees?

Make certain subordinate employees are in compliance with OPD policies and procedures governing their dress and/or uniform (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the OPD Backgrounds/Inspections Unit (BIU) conducting random inspections?

To verify that OPD Form 1 was completed semi-annually for each sworn employee below the rank of Lieutenant (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for the BIU to receive the Inter-Office Communication documenting the semi-annual inspections?

Within 60 days of the start of the shift change (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for non-sworn employees regarding semi-annual inspections?

There is no mandatory semi-annual inspection requirement for non-sworn employees (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Sergeant's Inspection for sworn employees?

To verify adherence to policy through a visual inspection (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for Sergeants when documenting Line Inspections/re-inspections on OPD Form 1?

Sergeants must complete OPD Form 1 and place the original form in the sworn employee's respective command file (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for non-sworn supervisors regarding daily visual inspections of non-sworn employees?

Non-sworn supervisors must conduct an informal daily visual inspection of non-sworn employees under their supervision for compliance with the OPD 'Dress Code' policy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for non-sworn supervisors regarding inspections of their respective units?

Non-sworn supervisors are encouraged to conduct inspections of their respective units to make certain of adherence to directives and orders, and to verify that equipment is being properly maintained (C) Signup and view all the answers