Romeoville Fire Department: Pranks, Hazing & Bullying Policy

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What is the main purpose of the Romoeville Fire Department's policy on pranks, hazing, and bullying?

  • To increase civil liability for employees
  • To prevent workplace and work-related hazing and bullying (correct)
  • To allow work-related pranks that are not against the law
  • To create legal risks for the department

According to the policy, what happens if an employee violates the no tolerance policy on hazing and bullying?

  • The employee will be terminated immediately
  • The employee will receive a warning letter
  • The employee can be subject to nonjudicial administrative action (correct)
  • The employee will face civil liability charges

How does the Romoeville Fire Department view work-related pranks?

  • Considered a team-building activity
  • Tolerated if they are harmless
  • Not tolerated if they violate any laws, rules, or policies (correct)
  • Encouraged as long as they do not violate any laws

In case of a conflict between the Departmental Policy and the Village Handbook, which one takes precedence according to the text?

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

What is one potential consequence of workplace bullying or hazing as mentioned in the text?

<p>Loss of trained and talented employees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Romoeville Fire Department define its stance toward hazing within the department?

<p>Zero tolerance policy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should a member take if they believe they are being bullied or hazed?

<p>Immediately inform their immediate supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a form of cyberbullying according to the text?

<p>Using someone else's username to spread rumors or lies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a target of hazing or bullying do if the member refuses to stop?

<p>Report the incident to any ranking officer up to the Fire Chief (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should reports of workplace bullying or hazing be treated according to the text?

<p>Investigated promptly and impartially (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended course of action if a member is uncomfortable reporting harassment to their immediate supervisor?

<p>Bypass the chain of command and report to any ranking officer up to the Fire Chief (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding workplace bullying or hazing in relation to department rules?

<p>Bullying that violates department rules should be treated seriously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of behavior that constitutes bullying?

<p>Calling names and verbally abusing someone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the affirmative obligation of officers when observing bullying, hazing, or pranks that violate laws or department regulations?

<p>To intervene and stop the behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an act constituting bullying?

<p>Isolating someone to give them space (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way can hazing be defined?

<p>As actions that are meant to degrade, humiliate, or intimidate individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What consequences do officers face if they fail to intervene in bullying, hazing, or pranks?

<p>They will be disciplined at least as harshly as those responsible for the conduct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of behavior that constitutes bullying?

<p>Encouraging a colleague to improve their performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What disciplinary action may supervisors face if they fail to enforce the policy on workplace bullying or hazing?

<p>Progressive disciplinary action (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for members who are retaliated against for reporting workplace bullying incidents?

<p>May be disciplined as an additional offense (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of retaliation against a member who supports another member reporting workplace bullying?

<p>May be disciplined as an additional offense (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can supervisors be subject to termination from employment?

<p>For failing to report complaints of workplace bullying (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of retaliation against a member who reports a prank that violates any department rule?

<p>May be disciplined as an additional offense (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of bullying according to the text?

<p>Repeated acts of aggressive behavior to threaten or hurt another person (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is false concerning hazing and bullying according to the manual?

<p>Fire department personnel can engage in hazing off-duty if all members agree (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to department policy, when should fire department personnel not engage in hazing and bullying?

<p>Both on-duty and off-duty regardless of willingness to participate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general characteristic of a prank as defined in the text?

<p>Mischievous trick or practical joke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the manual, what is the primary factor involved in bullying?

<p>Power imbalance between the aggressor and the victim (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes hazing based on the information provided?

<p>Act of abuse or humiliation used for initiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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