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?

Only if the officer is found to be subject to punitive action 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)?

30 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

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

A device used to determine an individual's honesty or dishonesty 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?

All of the above 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?

All of the above 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?

Chapter 9.7 Signup and view all the answers

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

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 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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Where does the California Law on Public Safety Officers apply?

Only to public safety officers working within the state of California 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?

To allow the officer to have a record of the interrogation 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?

If they are suspected of a criminal offense 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?

If the interrogation may result in punitive action 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?

If they are being investigated for alleged criminal activities Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Engaging in political activity while on duty Signup and view all the answers

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

If the interrogation occurs during the officer's off-duty time 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?

Statements made under duress can be used to impeach the officer's testimony 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?

Within one year of completing the investigation Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above 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?

With the service of a preliminary notice of adverse action Signup and view all the answers

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

Public safety officers are guaranteed rights and protections by this chapter. 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?

Superior Court 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?

Render appropriate injunctive or other extraordinary relief Signup and view all the answers

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

Temporary restraining order 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?

Order sanctions against the party filing the action 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?

Monetary fines Signup and view all the answers

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?

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

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

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?

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)?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where does the California Law on Public Safety Officers apply?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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