Honor Guard
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What is the minimum years of sworn law enforcement or military employment required for Honor Guard candidates?

  • Five years
  • One year
  • Two years
  • Three years (correct)

Which section of the Omaha Police Department does the Honor Guard fall under?

  • Public Relations Office
  • Administrative Services Division
  • Executive Services Bureau (correct)
  • Community Outreach Section

What is the authorized strength of members in the Omaha Police Honor Guard?

  • 25 members
  • 40 members
  • 30 members
  • 32 members (correct)

How is the selection process for the Honor Guard initiated?

<p>By posting an Information Order by the Honor Guard President (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who checks the qualifications of candidates applying for the Honor Guard?

<p>The Honor Guard President (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must qualified sworn employees do to apply for the Honor Guard?

<p>Complete an application packet within the posted timeline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the Honor Guard Eligibility List is exhausted?

<p>The Honor Guard President may create a new list using the same procedures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Omaha Police Honor Guard?

<p>To provide ceremonial services honoring deceased members and civic participation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of sworn employees that can be on the structured interview panel?

<p>Five (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often are chair officer elections held for the Honor Guard?

<p>Every two years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the ESB Deputy Chief in relation to the Honor Guard?

<p>Fill each vacancy using the 'Rule of Three' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which position does not hold a responsible role in the Retention Committee?

<p>Honor Guard Captain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the criteria for the qualification questionnaire to be forwarded to the candidate’s chain of command?

<p>Feedback on the candidate's character, work ethic, and suitability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a chair officer resigns from their position?

<p>The Vice President succeeds them, followed by the Secretary/Treasurer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does not pertain to the Honor Guard's structured interview process?

<p>The panel may include outside professionals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Retention Committee for the Honor Guard?

<p>To recommend dismissal of members based on attendance or conduct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum attendance requirement for Honor Guard members regarding training sessions?

<p>Four (4) out of six (6) training sessions per year (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the Retention Committee's assessment criteria?

<p>Appearance, performance, and dependability are among the assessed criteria. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action may the TCSS Captain take after evaluating the Retention Committee's recommendation?

<p>Forward the recommendation to the ESB Deputy Chief for final action. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Honor Guard members to obtain Special Duty status?

<p>Members must obtain approval via email through their chain of command. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Honor Guard events are members required to attend annually?

<p>Five (5) events per calendar year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who reviews the requests for Honor Guard services for approval?

<p>The Honor Guard President exclusively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the Honor Guard cannot fulfill a request?

<p>The Honor Guard Commander informs the TCSS Captain and the requesting party. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is a member placed in Overtime Status for an event?

<p>When on-duty members are unavailable for staffing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration for which OPD officers may wear black mourning badge bands after a line-of-duty death?

<p>30 days after the funeral (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the mourning bands attached to the badge for a line-of-duty death?

<p>Diagonal from the upper left to the lower right (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When flags are lowered to half-staff for a retired OPD officer's death, how long do they remain in that position?

<p>For 7 days after the funeral (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must happen immediately after the OPD is notified of a non-line-of-duty death?

<p>The Honor Guard President must be notified (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what type of death may the Honor Guard provide services depending on availability and family wishes?

<p>Any active OPD officer death regardless of cause (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the OPD flag after a line-of-duty death?

<p>It is removed and folded at the central headquarters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can black mourning badge bands be worn for a non-line-of-duty death?

<p>Up to 7 days after the date of the funeral (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary condition under which the Honor Guard may participate in an event?

<p>If it does not cause embarrassment to any law enforcement agency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which flag will replace the OPD flag when it is lowered to half-staff after a line-of-duty death?

<p>The Omaha Police Memorial Flag (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to withdraw the Honor Guard from an event if it is deemed inappropriate?

<p>The senior Honor Guard member present at the event (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical limit is set for the Honor Guard's attendance at out-of-area events?

<p>States bordering Nebraska and a few specific cities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for the Honor Guard to participate in funerals?

<p>The deceased must have been an OPD officer with at least ten years’ service (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a line-of-duty death, who is notified first within the Honor Guard?

<p>The President of the Honor Guard (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must happen after the President or Vice President is notified of a line-of-duty death?

<p>They immediately meet with the Chief of Police to discuss Honor Guard services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the limitations placed on the Honor Guard regarding event participation?

<p>They cannot participate in events that could damage the reputation of law enforcement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for an OPD officer to qualify for funeral services from the Honor Guard?

<p>They must have died in the line of duty or have been retired after ten years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who must approve Honor Guard requests for retired officers who live far from the funeral location?

<p>The ESB Deputy Chief (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which time are black mourning badge bands permissible for Honor Guard officers?

<p>During the funeral only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of mandatory training sessions for the Honor Guard?

<p>Six times a year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must Honor Guard members do if they need to be excused from training?

<p>Submit a request to the Honor Guard President (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who issues the OPD Personnel Order regarding training sessions?

<p>The Honor Guard President (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Police Supply Unit in relation to Honor Guard uniforms?

<p>They will issue and account for the uniforms and equipment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many additional training dates can the Honor Guard President request?

<p>Subject to approval by the TCSS Captain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for Honor Guard members who do not attend mandatory training sessions?

<p>They may face disciplinary action (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Omaha Police Honor Guard

An organization of Omaha Police Department employees dedicated to representing the department at civic functions and honoring fallen officers.

Honor Guard

A volunteer organization of sworn officers within the Omaha Police Department that participates in ceremonies and civic events.

Volunteer Organization

The Omaha Police Honor Guard was formally established as this kind of group in 1954.

As-Needed Component (ANC)

The Honor Guard is an As-Needed Component (ANC) within the Omaha Police Department's (OPD) organizational structure.

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Minimum Experience for Honor Guard Members

Sworn employees on the Honor Guard must have a minimum of three years of law enforcement or military experience before joining.

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Executive Services Bureau (ESB)

The Honor Guard works under the Executive Services Bureau (ESB) of the Omaha Police Department.

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Training and Community Services Section (TCSS)

The Honor Guard is part of the Training and Community Services Section (TCSS) within the Omaha Police Department's structure.

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Administrative Request Routing For Honor Guard

All Honor Guard administrative requests (like work schedules, travel, etc.) must go through the TCSS Captain for approval.

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Qualification Questionnaire

The initial step for any interested individual to become a member of the Omaha Police Honor Guard, involving filling out a questionnaire, which is reviewed by their superiors.

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Structured Interview

A formal interview process with a structured questionnaire conducted by a panel of police officers, designed to gauge the candidate's suitability for the Honor Guard.

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Structured Interview Panel

The panel of police officers conducting the Honor Guard interview.

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Honor Guard Eligibility List

A list created by the interview panel ranking all qualified candidates for the Honor Guard based on their performance in the interview process.

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Rule of Three Selection

The process of selecting new Honor Guard members based on the panel's ranking, where the top three candidates are considered for each open spot.

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Chair Officers

The elected leadership positions within the Honor Guard. These officers oversee the overall operation, training, organization, appearance, and representation of the Honor Guard.

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Honor Guard President

The elected President of the Honor Guard, who reports directly to the TCSS Captain.

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Retention Committee

A group of Honor Guard members formed to review and decide on potential dismissals from the Honor Guard, typically due to consistent absences or behavior that negatively impacts the group's reputation.

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Honor Guard Training Attendance

Members of the Honor Guard must attend at least four out of six mandatory training sessions per year, with no unexcused absences.

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Honor Guard Request Approval

The Honor Guard President reviews requests for services and decides if they can be fulfilled. If not, the TCSS Captain and the requesting party are informed.

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Honor Guard Retention Committee

The Retention Committee evaluates members' performance based on attendance, dependability, appearance, and conduct to determine if they should be retained.

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Honor Guard Staffing

The Honor Guard President prioritizes on-duty members for staffing events. When unavailable, overtime members can be utilized with the TCSS Captain's approval.

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Special Duty Status for Honor Guard Members

Honor Guard members are granted 'Special Duty' status when they are absent from regular duties for training, ceremonies, or functions lasting a full day or more. Approval is obtained through their chain of command.

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Honor Guard Service Request Appeal Process

The Honor Guard President, TCSS Captain, and the ESB Deputy Chief are involved in the process of approving or denying requests for Honor Guard services. Denials can be appealed to the ESB Deputy Chief.

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Annual Honor Guard Event Attendance

Members of the Honor Guard are expected to attend at least five Honor Guard events throughout the calendar year.

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Honor Guard Member Retention Process

The Retention Committee makes a recommendation to the TCSS Captain regarding member retention, dismissal, or suspension. The TCSS Captain then evaluates the recommendation and forwards it to the ESB Deputy Chief for final action.

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Mourning Badge Band (Line of Duty Death)

A black band worn on the badge in honor of a fallen officer.

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Mourning Badge Band (Non-Line-of-Duty Death)

A black band worn on the badge following the death of an OPD officer who died outside of the line of duty.

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Line-of-Duty Mourning Band Duration

The length of time mourning badge bands are worn for line-of-duty deaths of OPD officers.

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Non-Line-of-Duty Mourning Band Duration

The length of time mourning badge bands are worn for non-line-of-duty deaths of OPD officers.

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Omaha Police Memorial Flag

The OPD flag that is raised to half-staff in place of the regular OPD flag to honor a fallen officer.

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Flag Lowering (Line of Duty Death)

The duration for which flags at OPD facilities are lowered to half-staff following a line-of-duty death.

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Flag Lowering (Non-Line-of-Duty Death)

The duration for which flags at OPD facilities are lowered to half-staff following a non-line-of-duty death.

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Flag Lowering (Retired Officer Death)

The duration for which flags at OPD facilities are lowered to half-staff following the death of a retired OPD officer.

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Honor Guard Participation Restriction

The Honor Guard will not participate in events that could cause embarrassment or ridicule to law enforcement agencies, individuals, or the US flag.

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Honor Guard Withdrawal Authority

The senior Honor Guard member at an event can withdraw the Honor Guard if the event becomes inappropriate or compromises the Honor Guard's integrity.

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Honor Guard Event Area Restriction

The Honor Guard is generally limited to attending events within Nebraska or bordering states.

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Honor Guard Event Area Exceptions

Specific exceptions to the event area restriction require approval from the ESB Deputy Chief via the TCSS Captain.

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Honor Guard Funeral Eligibility (OPD Officers)

The Honor Guard can be used for funerals of OPD officers who died in the line of duty, actively working, or with 10+ years of service.

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Honor Guard Funeral Eligibility (Other Agencies)

The Honor Guard can be used for funerals of officers from other agencies who died while working.

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Honor Guard Role in Line-of-Duty Death Funerals

The Honor Guard plays a vital role in the funeral of an OPD officer who died in the line of duty.

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Honor Guard Notification in Line-of-Duty Death

The Honor Guard President (or Vice President if the President is unavailable) is notified immediately in case of any OPD officer line-of-duty death.

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Who to Notify for Retired Officer Death?

When a retired officer passes away, the Honor Guard President must be notified.

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Handling Retired Officer Death Notifications

The Honor Guard President must be informed of a retired officer's death, unless the deceased officer lived out-of-state or too far away to be practical, then the ESB Deputy Chief handles approving Honor Guard requests.

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Mourning Badges for Retired Officer Funerals

Black mourning badges can be worn by all OPD officers attending a retired officer's funeral.

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Honor Guard Training Frequency

The Honor Guard has six mandatory training sessions each year, in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

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Excusal from Honor Guard Training

Honor Guard members can request to be excused from training by submitting their request to the Honor Guard President.

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Who Issues the Honor Guard Training Order?

The Honor Guard President is responsible for issuing an OPD Personnel Order detailing the training days, dates, and times, and listing the Honor Guard members required to attend.

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Honor Guard Uniforms and Equipment

Honor Guard members are issued their uniforms and equipment per the OPD policies on uniforms and equipment.

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Requesting Honor Guard Uniforms and Equipment

The TCSS Captain handles requests for Honor Guard uniforms and equipment by sending an Inter-Office Communication to the Police Supply Unit.

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Study Notes

Omaha Police Honor Guard

  • Established in 1954
  • Volunteer organization
  • Positively represents Omaha Police Department in civic functions
  • Provides ceremonial services honoring deceased OPD personnel

Policy

  • Honors OPD personnel (active or retired), with dignity
  • Participates in civic functions promoting law enforcement, and upholding highest standards of OPD

Procedure: Selection and Composition

  • Authorized Strength: 32 members
  • Composition: Sworn employees
  • Probationary Status: Members must be off probationary status
  • Minimum Sworn Experience: Minimum three years of sworn law enforcement or military employment
  • Organizational Structure: Component of Executive Services Bureau (ESB), Training and Community Services Section (TCSS)
  • Administrative Requests: All Honor Guard member requests (special duty, overtime, travel, etc.) routed through TCSS Captain

Selection Process

  • Vacancies announced through OPD Information Order
  • Eligibility List: Filled via standing Honor Guard Eligibility List, maintained by President
    • President posts order first week of December
    • List finalized by January 31st, following year
    • Order describes qualifications, application instructions, application timelines,
    • Completed packet submitted within timeline
  • Confirmation/Verification: Qualifications verified by President
    • Questionnaire regarding candidate's character, work ethic, and suitability

Structured Interview Process

  • Panel of at least 3, up to 5 sworn employees
  • Includes president/designee, TCSS Captain, sworn officer (not on Honor Guard, or in Pipe & Drum Corp)
  • Panel conducts in-person interviews, using questionnaire
  • Ranks qualified candidates, created list, submitted to ESB Deputy Chief

Honor Guard Chair Officer Election

  • Chair Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Sergeant of Arms
  • Reporting Line: President reports directly to the TCSS Captain
  • Responsibilities: Training, equipping, staffing, administering Honor Guard functions
  • Election Cycle: Every two (2) years
  • Nomination/Election Schedule: Nominations in January, and election in March of odd years.
  • Term Start Date: May 16th

Retention Committee

  • Convened for recommendations on member dismissal, due to continued absence from practice and/or official functions
  • Composition: Five (5) Honor Guard members, Pres., Vice, Sec./Treasurer, Sgt. of Arms, General Member
  • Evaluation: Evaluates member performance, dependability, appearance, misconduct.
  • Recommendation: Recommendation to TCSS Captain (regarding retention/dismissal/suspension)

Honor Guard Member Attendance and Duty Status

  • Training Sessions: Minimum four (4) of six (6) mandatory training sessions per year
  • Honor Guard Events: Minimum five (5) per calendar year
  • Special Duty: Granted Special Duty when engaged in Honor Guard training/ceremonies
  • Special Duty Approval: Special Duty status approval via email, to chain of command

Requests for Honor Guard Services

  • Requests sent to TCSS Captain or President, notified when either request
  • Non-approval Actions: If not able to fulfill request, the Honor Guard Commander provides explanation to the TCSS Captain and requester
  • Appeal Process: Parties may appeal disapproval to the ESB Deputy Chief.
  • Prohibited Activities: Will not engage in any function that could cause embarrassment or ridicule to the law enforcement agency or the United States flag.

Honor Guard Responsibilities and Procedures (Member Deaths and Funerals)

  • Line-Of-Duty Death: Conduct services according to Unit Manual, to assist the family and OPD with organizing the funeral
    • President/Vice President notified immediately
    • Consultation with the Chief regarding Honor Guard Services
  • Non Line-Of-Duty Death: Offers services, based on availability, and family wishes
  • Badges/Flags: Black mourning badge bands worn immediately after death, and up to 30/7 days after funeral
  • Flags: All OPD flags lowered to half-staff immediately after death, for a 7 day duration following funeral.

Training

  • Six (6) one-day mandatory training sessions each year
  • Training dates: January, March, May, July, September, and November
  • Requests for excusal submitted to Honor Guard President

Uniforms and Equipment

  • Honor Guard members issued honor guard uniform & equipment, which is per OPD "Uniforms" & "Equipment" policies.
  • TCSS Captain forwards request for uniform/equipment to Police Supply Unit

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