Property and Evidence Room Management

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According to the text, what is the primary consideration for delegation?

Willingness

Trust (correct)

Confidence

Skills

What does the individual in the text look for when delegating a project?

Innovative ways to accomplish the task

Regular contact with the person

Skills and willingness (correct)

Training and confidence

According to the text, why does the individual look for someone better than himself for big, critical projects?

To assess progress

To utilize their skills better suited to the task (correct)

To challenge his thinking

To remove obstacles

Which area is frequently neglected by management in police agencies?

Property and evidence room Signup and view all the answers

What is the book titled Property and Evidence by the Book about?

Police management Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an area that is ripe for regular financial audits?

Premium pay structure Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a police agency violates the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

They may face damages multiplied by a factor of three Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is it important to delegate tasks properly?

To avoid getting sick or burning out Signup and view all the answers

What should be stated and acknowledged when delegating a task?

The desired outcome, scope, and deadline Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure adequate progress and completion of milestones?

Establish checkpoints at reasonable intervals Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the person delegating tasks?

To remove obstacles and provide support Signup and view all the answers

Which department in an organization is responsible for conducting performance audits?

Functional Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a performance audit system in a police department?

To assess resources and establish a system for continuing review of operations Signup and view all the answers

What type of cases did the audit system in the investigative division primarily focus on?

Felony cases Signup and view all the answers

What did the review look at during the supervisory monthly random review of select cases?

Whether and when the investigator followed up leads Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of audits in public sector organizations?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oversight in the public sector auditor's responsibilities?

To determine if public sector entities are doing what they are supposed to do Signup and view all the answers

Which type of audit is traditionally limited to areas where they are required by federal or state grants, or in response to a complaint or a crisis?

Financial audits Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why should police agencies conduct regular audits in areas such as the property and evidence room, overtime and premium pay practices, and vice and narcotics banks?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the recommended starting point for establishing a sound audit system?

Train individuals properly and provide them with resources Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is it important to confer with an attorney or legal advisor when documenting audits?

To minimize liability Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be done to avoid audits that miss critical areas or are done differently each time?

Create an audit template for each area to be audited Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one benefit of conducting audits and addressing weaknesses?

Decreasing liability Signup and view all the answers

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According to the text, what is the primary consideration for delegation?

What does the individual in the text look for when delegating a project?

According to the text, why does the individual look for someone better than himself for big, critical projects?

Which area is frequently neglected by management in police agencies?

What is the book titled Property and Evidence by the Book about?

What is an example of an area that is ripe for regular financial audits?

What can happen if a police agency violates the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

According to the text, why is it important to delegate tasks properly?

What should be stated and acknowledged when delegating a task?

What should be done to ensure adequate progress and completion of milestones?

What is the role of the person delegating tasks?

Which department in an organization is responsible for conducting performance audits?

What is the purpose of a performance audit system in a police department?

What type of cases did the audit system in the investigative division primarily focus on?

What did the review look at during the supervisory monthly random review of select cases?

According to the text, what is the purpose of audits in public sector organizations?

What is the role of oversight in the public sector auditor's responsibilities?

Which type of audit is traditionally limited to areas where they are required by federal or state grants, or in response to a complaint or a crisis?

According to the text, why should police agencies conduct regular audits in areas such as the property and evidence room, overtime and premium pay practices, and vice and narcotics banks?

According to the text, what is the recommended starting point for establishing a sound audit system?

According to the text, why is it important to confer with an attorney or legal advisor when documenting audits?

According to the text, what should be done to avoid audits that miss critical areas or are done differently each time?

According to the text, what is one benefit of conducting audits and addressing weaknesses?

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