Responsibilities of Department Employees

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What is the policy for department employees regarding promises or arrangements between offenders and victims?

  • They can facilitate such arrangements
  • They can suggest such arrangements
  • They should not involve themselves in such arrangements (correct)
  • They can support such arrangements

If there is sufficient cause to request charges against a defendant be dismissed, who must give consent before charges against a defendant are dismissed?

  • The State Attorney
  • The commanding officer of the division or bureau responsible for the arrest (correct)
  • The defendant's lawyer
  • The arresting officer

Under what circumstances can department employees request for charges to be dismissed?

  • If the defendant pleads guilty
  • If there is insufficient evidence
  • If there is sufficient cause (correct)
  • Whenever they want

Who can order a department employee to involve themselves (interfere) with an investigation, arrest, or prosecution?

<p>A division or bureau commander (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a department employee interfere with an investigation, arrest, or prosecution brought by any other agency or person?

<p>Yes, but only if ordered by a division or bureau commander (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a department employee interfere with the investigation, arrest, or prosecution brought by other officers of the department?

<p>Yes, but only if ordered by a division or bureau commander (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the department policy, can employees accept gifts from any business establishment?

<p>Yes, if it does not improperly affect the employee’s position as a representatives of law enforcement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the department policy regarding accepting gratuities?

<p>Employees cannot accept gratuities if it appears to improperly affect their positions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can department employees accept food or drink as gifts according to the policy?

<p>Yes, if it does not affect their position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a department employee share in a fee or reward?

<p>If they are acting under a proper and specific order from the Chief of Police (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is true about untruthfulness by an employee?

<p>Untruthfulness can result in termination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of untruthfulness for an officer in Florida?

<p>Termination and Loss of certification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a potential consequence of untruthfulness by an employee?

<p>Paid leave (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: It is acceptable for an employee to submit a report with false information if they believe it is in the best interest of the department.

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

True or false: Omitting information from an official report is only considered wrongful if it is done with improper motives.

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

True or false: Department employees are allowed to make warrantless or frivolous allegations against other employees if they have personal dislike for them?

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

True or false: Making retaliatory allegations against other employees is considered acceptable behavior by the department?

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

True or false: Department employees can make allegations aimed at corrupting the disciplinary or supervisory processes?

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

Which of the following would NOT be considered prima facie evidence of incompetence for a Tampa Police Department employee?

<p>Two documented violations of general orders within a two year period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many documented and sustained violations of Tampa Police Department Regulations would be considered prima facie evidence of incompetence within a two year period?

<p>Four (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would NOT be considered prima facie evidence of incompetence for a Tampa Police Department employee?

<p>Two unsatisfactory evaluations in one year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of document that department employees are required to review and have a working knowledge of?

<p>Internal memos and emails (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Department employees below Corporal/Detective are only responsible for reviewing, but not necessarily having an effective working knowledge departmental regulations and standard operating procedures?

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

True or false: Department employees are solely responsible for interpreting any document that is not clearly understood.

<p>False (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should department employees place emphasis on?

<p>Procedures and duties governing their specific assignments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a requirement for department employees regarding reporting information?

<p>They must report information about any violation of law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should department employees report information to their supervisor?

<p>Whenever they come across information concerning organized crime, racketeering, vice conditions, or violation of any law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a type of information that department employees should report to their supervisor?

<p>Information about traffic violations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities are employees prohibited from engaging in while on-duty, according to the text?

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

What is the only exception for employees engaging in entertainment while on-duty, according to the text?

<p>When it is required in the performance of their duty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity that employees are prohibited from while on-duty, according to the text?

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

True or false: Department employees are allowed to read non-work-related newspapers, periodicals, or similar materials in public view?

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

True or false: Department employees can make allegations aimed at corrupting the disciplinary or supervisory processes?

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

Under what circumstances can department employees engage in personal business while on duty?

<p>When it does not interfere with their duties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should reports and investigations be accomplished?

<p>Reports and investigations should be completed in a manner as not to convey an indolent disposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What message should the completion of reports and investigations convey?

<p>The completion of reports and investigations should not convey an indolent disposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions would be considered a violation of the department's policy on work stoppages?

<p>Complain to the union (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the department's policy on work stoppages?

<p>To ensure the efficient operation of city affairs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions would be a violation of the department's policy on work stoppages?

<p>Department employees can actively participate in a strike. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can department employees engage in personal business while on duty?

<p>Department employees can engage in personal business if it does not interfere with their official duties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Department employees are allowed to actively participate in a strike.

<p>False (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Department Policy on Employee Conduct

  • Department employees are not allowed to make promises or arrangements between offenders and victims.
  • Charges against a defendant can only be dismissed with the consent of the State Attorney.

Interference with Investigations

  • No one can order a department employee to interfere with an investigation, arrest, or prosecution.
  • Department employees are not allowed to interfere with investigations, arrests, or prosecutions brought by other agencies or persons.
  • Department employees are also not allowed to interfere with investigations, arrests, or prosecutions brought by other officers of the department.

Gifts and Gratuity

  • Department employees are not allowed to accept gifts from business establishments.
  • The department policy prohibits accepting gratuities.
  • Food and drink are not allowed to be accepted as gifts.

Fee or Reward

  • Department employees can share in a fee or reward under certain circumstances.

Untruthfulness

  • Untruthfulness by an employee is a serious offense.
  • Untruthfulness can result in termination of employment for an officer in Florida.
  • Termination of employment is not the only potential consequence of untruthfulness.
  • Submitting a report with false information is not acceptable, even if it is believed to be in the best interest of the department.
  • Omitting information from an official report is considered wrongful, regardless of the motive.
  • Department employees are not allowed to make warrantless or frivolous allegations against other employees, even if they have personal dislike for them.
  • Making retaliatory allegations against other employees is not acceptable behavior.
  • Department employees are not allowed to make allegations aimed at corrupting the disciplinary or supervisory processes.

Incompetence

  • Three documented and sustained violations of Tampa Police Department Regulations within a two-year period are considered prima facie evidence of incompetence.
  • A single incident of neglect of duty is not considered prima facie evidence of incompetence.

Document Review

  • Department employees are required to review and have a working knowledge of departmental regulations, standard operating procedures, and other relevant documents.
  • Department employees below Corporal/Detective are responsible for reviewing and having an effective working knowledge of departmental regulations and standard operating procedures.

Reporting Information

  • Department employees should place emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and timeliness when reporting information.
  • Department employees are required to report information to their supervisor in certain circumstances.
  • Information that should be reported to supervisors includes unusual occurrences, injuries, and property damage.
  • Personal opinions or hearsay are not types of information that should be reported to supervisors.

On-Duty Conduct

  • Department employees are prohibited from engaging in certain activities while on-duty, including entertainment, personal business, and reading non-work-related materials in public view.
  • The only exception for employees engaging in entertainment while on-duty is when it is necessary for official business.
  • Department employees are prohibited from making allegations aimed at corrupting the disciplinary or supervisory processes.

Reporting and Investigations

  • Reports and investigations should be accomplished in a thorough and objective manner.
  • The completion of reports and investigations should convey a message of professionalism and integrity.

Work Stoppages

  • The department's policy on work stoppages prohibits certain actions, including refusing to perform duties or abandoning a post.
  • The purpose of the department's policy on work stoppages is to ensure that employees fulfill their duties and maintain public trust.
  • Refusing to perform duties or abandoning a post are violations of the department's policy on work stoppages.

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