8 Questions
What is the primary concern for employee conduct according to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
To reflect positively on BSO and the County
What is prohibited according to the Breach of Confidence policy?
Conduct that gives the appearance of impropriety
What is considered a Corrupt Practice according to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
Engaging in an activity to gain an advantage over another
What is the primary reason for treating official business as confidential?
To ensure the integrity of investigations and operations
What is an example of being an Accessory to a Disciplinary Offense?
Knowingly aiding another employee in violating a rule
What is the purpose of the Conduct Unbecoming an Employee policy?
To promote public confidence in the integrity of BSO
What is a consequence of engaging in conduct that gives the appearance of impropriety?
Loss of public trust in BSO
What is the correct way to handle confidential information according to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
Treat it as confidential and only share it with those intended or under due process of law
Study Notes
Conduct Unbecoming an Employee
- Employees must conduct themselves in a manner that does not discredit themselves, BSO, or the County, both on and off duty.
- Employees are prohibited from knowingly aiding, abetting, assisting, or soliciting another employee to violate or attempt to violate a rule, order, or directive.
Breach of Confidence
- Employees must act in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity of BSO.
- Employees must not engage in conduct, on-duty or off-duty, that gives the appearance of impropriety.
- The test for appearance of impropriety is whether the conduct would create a perception that the employee's ability to carry out their official responsibilities with integrity, fairness, and competence is impaired.
Corrupt Practices
- Employees are prohibited from engaging in any activity or scheme, on-duty or off-duty, that is dishonest, illegal, or unethical.
- Corrupt practices include activities done to make money or to gain or keep power, authority, or advantage over another.
Confidentiality
- Employees must treat all official business of the department as confidential.
- Employees are prohibited from disclosing confidential or law enforcement agency sensitive information to anyone, except to those for whom it is intended or under due process of law.
- Disclosure of confidential information is prohibited through oral, electronic, or written means.
This quiz covers the policy on conduct unbecoming an employee, including being an accessory to a disciplinary offense. It is based on the Sheriff's Policy Manual and relates to CALEA standards.
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