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What is the purpose of the OPD Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM)?

  • To restrict the actions of OPD employees
  • To provide guidelines understood by all OPD employees for consistent and professional performance (correct)
  • To confuse employees about departmental policies
  • To make it difficult for employees to follow procedures

What is the responsibility of all OPD employees regarding General Orders?

  • Ignore the General Orders
  • Create their own set of rules regardless of General Orders
  • Be familiar with General Orders and abide by their provisions (correct)
  • Challenge the legitimacy of General Orders

How should citizens who request copies of OPD policies be handled?

  • They should be given physical copies immediately
  • They should be directed to the OPD web site (correct)
  • They should be referred to the Chief of Police
  • They should be provided with confidential policies

What happens if citizens request an OPD policy that is not posted on the OPD web site?

<p>They will be directed to the OPD Research and Planning Unit (RPU) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can an OPD policy be changed according to the text?

<p>Via a General Order issued by the Chief of Police (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is contained in the OPD Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM)?

<p>Rules, regulations, standards of conduct, and general procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are changes to an existing OPD General Order communicated to employees?

<p>Via a new General Order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the archived versions of each monthly PPM document stored within the OPD?

<p>Accessible through the RPU upon request (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PPM Style Guide maintained by the RPU?

<p>To set guidelines for the format and writing style in the PPM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what timeframe are General Orders typically incorporated into the PPM after issuance?

<p>Within one month (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for updating OPD policies according to the text?

<p>Reviewing policies once every three years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the PPM includes references to source orders and laws?

<p>&quot;References&quot; section (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can OPD employees access the PPM online?

<p>Via PowerDMS site and Google Sites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should an employee take if they believe a PPM policy needs to be revised?

<p>Write a communication describing suggested changes to a supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is contained in the PPM Appendices according to the text?

<p>Frequent changes in phone/fax numbers, uniform/equipment specifications, etc. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are updates made to existing policies in the PPM?

<p>Via communication through chain of command and RPU supervision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is the OPD Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM)?

A document that outlines the rules, regulations, standards of conduct, and general procedures for OPD employees.

What are OPD employees responsible for regarding General Orders?

All OPD employees must be familiar with General Orders and follow their instructions.

How should citizens requesting copies of OPD policies be handled?

Citizens requesting copies of OPD policies should be directed to the OPD website.

What happens if citizens request an OPD policy not found on the website?

If a citizen requests an OPD policy not found on the website, they should be directed to the OPD Research and Planning Unit (RPU).

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How can an OPD policy be changed?

OPD policies can be changed through a General Order issued by the Chief of Police.

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What is contained in the OPD Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM)?

General Orders contain the rules, regulations, standards of conduct, and general procedures for OPD employees.

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How are changes to existing General Orders communicated?

New General Orders are issued to communicate changes to existing General Orders.

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Where are the archived versions of each monthly PPM document stored?

Archived versions of each monthly PPM document are stored in the RPU and accessible upon request.

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What is the purpose of the PPM Style Guide?

The PPM Style Guide, maintained by the RPU, sets guidelines for the formatting and writing style within the PPM.

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When are General Orders typically incorporated into the PPM?

General Orders are usually incorporated into the PPM within one month of issuance.

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How are OPD policies updated?

OPD policies are reviewed and updated every three years.

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Which section of the PPM includes references to source orders and laws?

The 'References' section of the PPM lists sources, orders, or laws relevant to each policy.

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How can employees access the PPM online?

OPD employees can access the PPM online through PowerDMS and Google Sites.

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What action should an employee take if they believe a PPM policy needs to be revised?

If an employee believes a PPM policy needs revision, they should submit a written communication with their suggested changes to their supervisor.

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What is contained in the PPM Appendices?

Appendices contain frequent changes in phone numbers, fax numbers, uniform specifications, and equipment specifications.

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How are updates made to existing policies in the PPM?

Updates to existing policies are communicated through the chain of command and supervision by the RPU.

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