Professional Compliance Section Overview
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What is the primary mission of the Professional Compliance Section?

  • To ensure Departmental compliance with established policies and procedures (correct)
  • To manage police officer training programs
  • To investigate all criminal activities within the department
  • To coordinate community outreach programs
  • Who does the Professional Compliance Section report directly to?

  • The Mayor
  • The City Council
  • The Chief of Police (correct)
  • The Compliance Board
  • Which detail is responsible for maintaining national accreditation status?

  • Accreditation Detail (correct)
  • Incident Review Board Detail
  • Policy Compliance Detail
  • Training and Development Detail
  • What is typically reviewed during a High Liability Incident Review Board meeting?

    <p>Critical incidents involving employee actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage of the accreditation process?

    <p>Self Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the High Liability Incident Review Board (HLB)?

    <p>To review, investigate, and address department deficiencies related to critical incidents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is required to attend an HLB meeting?

    <p>Persons notified to appear must be present until the meeting adjourns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of the High Liability Incident Review Board?

    <p>3 voting members and 2 non-voting members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who serves as a non-voting member on the HLB?

    <p>Lieutenant of Training and Personnel Development Section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must board members do before an HLB meeting?

    <p>Review audio and video files of the incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of all department employees in the accreditation process?

    <p>Complying with CALEA standards and submitting documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the accreditation manager play in the accreditation process?

    <p>Collecting and organizing CALEA documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the Inspections Detail in the Miami Police Department?

    <p>To provide a service to the Chief of Police and improve morale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section commander is designated as the Compliance Coordinator by DOJ?

    <p>Professional Compliance Section Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Department of Justice Agreement Compliance Detail?

    <p>To facilitate coordination with the DOJ for police officer development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tasks is NOT a responsibility of the accreditation manager?

    <p>Conducting inspections of the department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What items are included in CALEA documentation required from departmental employees?

    <p>Reports, analysis, evaluations, and surveys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Policy Compliance Detail's investigative review?

    <p>To determine if a High Liability Incident Review Board should be convened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT fall under the types of incidents reviewed by the Policy Compliance Detail?

    <p>Community outreach programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who ultimately reviews the written report generated after an HLB is convened?

    <p>The Chief of Police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the responsibilities of the Policy Development Detail?

    <p>To develop, update, and revise Departmental Orders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the CALEA Accreditation process aim to improve?

    <p>Efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with CALEA documentation within their command?

    <p>The Assistant Chief of the Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to departmental documentation that does not prove compliance with accreditation standards?

    <p>It is rejected by the Accreditation Detail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which detail is responsible for constructing the Department's accreditation files?

    <p>Accreditation Detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of analysis does the Accreditation Detail conduct?

    <p>Observational analysis of departmental procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of the written report produced after an HLB is convened?

    <p>It assesses whether departmental policies were violated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Professional Compliance Section Overview

    • Ensures compliance with established departmental policies and procedures.
    • Involves reviewing high liability incidents, conducting inspections, and maintaining national accreditation.

    Policy

    • Mission is to uphold departmental compliance and professionalism.

    Organization

    • Reports directly to the Chief of Police.

    Responsibilities Breakdown

    • Includes Policy Compliance Detail, Accreditation Detail, Inspections Detail, DOJ Agreement Compliance Detail, and Policy Development Detail.
    • Coordinates a High Liability Incident Review Board to assess critical incidents.

    Policy Compliance Detail

    • Identifies high liability incidents for review.
    • Coordinates High Liability Incident Review Board (HLB) meetings, addressing incidents with a focus on police professionalism.
    • HLB provides reports with issues and recommendations to the Chief of Police for corrective action.

    Accreditation Detail

    • Maintains national accreditation status with CALEA.
    • Accreditation process includes three stages:
      • Self Assessment: Evaluates policies against CALEA standards.
      • Mock Assessment: Peer review by officials from accredited agencies.
      • On-Site Assessment: Certified CALEA assessors review and meet community members to ensure compliance.
    • All department employees must comply with CALEA standards and documentation requirements.
    • Overseen by an Accreditation Manager who ensures proper management of CALEA documentation and liaison duties.

    Inspections Detail

    • Provides objective assessment to improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
    • Conducts independent inspections of any organizational function as directed by the Chief of Police.
    • Inspections focus on identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.

    DOJ Agreement Compliance Detail

    • Facilitates collaboration with the Department of Justice to meet compliance requirements.
    • The Compliance Coordinator works on policy formulation and training to enhance public trust.
    • Focuses on developing policies covering use of deadly force, training programs, and compliance tracking.

    High Liability Incident Review Board (HLB)

    • Reviews critical incidents involving potential for high liability.
    • Composed of voting and non-voting members with diverse departmental perspectives.
    • Legal Advisor participates to assess potential litigation impacts.

    Procedures

    • Policy Compliance Detail can conduct investigative reviews of high-risk incidents.
    • Reviews ensure adherence to departmental policies and best practices.
    • Reports on findings lead to potential corrective actions, but do not make disciplinary recommendations.

    Policy Development Detail

    • Updates and revises departmental orders to ensure current relevance and compliance with regulations.

    Mandatory Attendance at HLB Meetings

    • Attendees must remain until adjournment and cooperatively answer inquiries.
    • Board consists of the Major of Professional Compliance, Training Major, outside Lieutenant, Legal Advisor, and additional lieutenants as non-voting members.

    DOJ Agreement Compliance Operations

    • Establishes clear guidelines and timelines for policy development and training.
    • Generates status reports tracking compliance with the DOJ Agreement.
    • Collaborates with an Independent Reviewer to ensure adherence.

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    This quiz covers the key aspects of the Professional Compliance Section, including its mission, policies, organizational structure, responsibilities, and procedures. Enhance your understanding of how compliance is maintained within departmental operations.

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