OPD Policies and Procedures Manual Instruction Guide Quiz
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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)</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    How can OPD employees access the PPM online?

    <p>Via PowerDMS site and Google Sites</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</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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