Requesting Corrections in Personnel Files
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According to the text, how long does a public safety officer have to file a written response to an adverse comment in their personnel file?

  • 10 days
  • 30 days (correct)
  • 15 days
  • 45 days

    • According to the text, what is a 'Brady list'?

  • A list of public safety officers who have committed acts of dishonesty or bias (correct)
  • A list of public safety officers who have been denied promotion
  • A list of public safety officers who have filed written responses to adverse comments
  • A list of public safety officers who have been subject to punitive action

    • According to the text, when can a public safety officer's name be placed on a Brady list?

  • If they commit acts of dishonesty or bias (correct)
  • If they are denied promotion
  • If they file a written response to an adverse comment
  • If they refuse to sign an instrument containing an adverse comment

    • According to the text, when can evidence that a public safety officer's name is on a Brady list be introduced in an administrative appeal?

    <p>Only if the officer is found to be subject to punitive action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the maximum amount of time an employer has to respond to a request made by an officer pursuant to subdivision (c)?

    <p>30 calendar days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of a 'lie detector'?

    <p>A device used to determine an individual's honesty or dishonesty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, under what circumstances can a public safety officer be required to disclose personal financial information?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when can a public safety officer's locker or storage space be searched without their presence or consent?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the California Law, which chapter is known as the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act?

    <p>Chapter 9.7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a public safety officer according to the California Law?

    <p>Any person specified in Sections 830.1, 830.2, 830.3, 830.31, 830.32, 830.33, except subdivision (e), 830.34, 830.35, except subdivision (c), 830.36, 830.37, 830.38, 830.4, and 830.5 of the Penal Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the California Legislature consider the rights and protections provided to peace officers under this chapter a matter of statewide concern?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the California Law on Public Safety Officers apply?

    <p>Only to public safety officers working within the state of California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of allowing a public safety officer to bring their own recording device during an interrogation?

    <p>To allow the officer to have a record of the interrogation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when can a public safety officer be informed of their constitutional rights during an interrogation?

    <p>If they are suspected of a criminal offense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, under what circumstances can a public safety officer have a representative present during an interrogation?

    <p>If the interrogation may result in punitive action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when can a public safety officer be loaned or temporarily reassigned to a different location or duty assignment?

    <p>If they are being investigated for alleged criminal activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for conducting an interrogation of a public safety officer under investigation?

    <p>The officer should be compensated for any off-duty time during the interrogation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions may lead to punitive action against a public safety officer?

    <p>Engaging in political activity while on duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a public safety officer be released from employment for work missed during an interrogation?

    <p>If the interrogation occurs during the officer's off-duty time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the admissibility of statements made by a public safety officer under duress during an interrogation?

    <p>Statements made under duress can be used to impeach the officer's testimony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when must a public agency complete its investigation and notify a public safety officer of proposed discipline?

    <p>Within one year of completing the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when can the one-year time period for investigation be tolled?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, under what circumstances can an investigation be reopened against a public safety officer?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when does the 30-day time period for notifying a public safety officer of a decision to impose discipline not commence?

    <p>With the service of a preliminary notice of adverse action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following is true about public safety officers' rights and protections?

    <p>Public safety officers are guaranteed rights and protections by this chapter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which court has initial jurisdiction over proceedings brought by public safety officers against public safety departments for alleged violations of this chapter?

    <p>Superior Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the superior court do if it finds that a public safety department has violated any provisions of this chapter?

    <p>Render appropriate injunctive or other extraordinary relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of relief can the superior court grant if a public safety department has violated this chapter?

    <p>Temporary restraining order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the court do if it finds that a bad faith or frivolous action has been brought pursuant to this chapter?

    <p>Order sanctions against the party filing the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sanctions can the court order if a bad faith or frivolous action has been brought pursuant to this chapter?

    <p>Monetary fines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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