Phone Call Policy in a Government Agency

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What should employees do if they are presented with an invoice for overages on their Agency-issued wireless device?

  • Pay the invoice by the due date (correct)
  • Request a waiver for the additional charges
  • Wait for the service to be suspended
  • Ignore the invoice as it may be a mistake

When are prisoners, witnesses, suspects, etc., allowed to use Agency phones?

  • For local calls at the discretion of the custodial officer (correct)
  • For personal calls during specific hours
  • For emergencies only
  • Only for international calls

What is the main reason given in the text for employees needing to decide between using a wireless or land-line phone?

  • To avoid roaming charges
  • For efficient and economical usage (correct)
  • To prevent unauthorized use
  • To ensure secure communication

What is the consequence if an employee does not submit payment for overages on their Agency-issued wireless device within one week after the due date?

<p>Both the employee and the commander are notified of pending service suspension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of calls should generally not be made from Agency telephones according to the text?

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

What should employees do if they are provided with guidelines and limitations for the use of a cellular phone or wireless device?

<p>Follow all directions provided in the owner’s manual (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if payment is not made by the second week after the due date?

<p>Service will be suspended until payment is received and processed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for handling roaming charges incurred using Agency-issued devices?

<p>They will be billed on a case-by-case basis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who owns the electronic messages sent or received by Agency-issued devices?

<p>The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstance can a sworn officer use a handheld phone without a hands-free device or pulling off the roadway?

<p>When it does not pose an unreasonable risk to safety of the officer and others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Agency's policy regarding texting while operating an Agency/ personal vehicle?

<p>It is prohibited under all circumstances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for fines due to violations of state wireless device laws while driving an Agency-owned vehicle?

<p>The Agency shall not be responsible for fines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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