Sheriff's Policy Manual: Disciplinary Action
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Who is responsible for maintaining the log?

  • Directors or designees (correct)
  • Employee's supervisor
  • Internal Affairs
  • Witness

    • What is the purpose of a Counseling Report?

  • To discipline an employee
  • To testify against an employee in court
  • To document employee's training needs
  • To denote performance deficiencies and provide corrective processes (correct)

    • What happens if an employee refuses to sign a Counseling Report?

  • The employee is given additional training
  • The employee's supervisor writes 'Refused' and the date/time of the refusal (correct)
  • The report is not valid
  • The employee is terminated

    • Who is responsible for complying with Florida Statutes on archiving disciplinary reports?

    <p>Internal Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an employee's signature on a Counseling Report?

    <p>To acknowledge receipt of the report and understanding of its contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee fails to sign a Counseling Report after being directed to do so?

    <p>The employee is subject to disciplinary action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for distributing Counseling Reports?

    <p>Internal Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to copy a Counseling Report for inclusion in any file other than the designated distribution?

    <p>Express approval of Internal Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Disciplinary Action Recommendation (BSO A#18)?

    <p>To recommend discipline to employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee refuses to sign the Disciplinary Action Recommendation?

    <p>The supervisor will write 'Refused' and the date/time of the refusal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recording information on the Employee Counseling/Disciplinary Action Log (BSO A#101)?

    <p>To document employee's counseling and disciplinary actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of an employee's signature on the Disciplinary Action Recommendation?

    <p>It indicates the employee received the recommendation and it was discussed with the employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for distributing the Disciplinary Action Recommendation?

    <p>Internal Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee fails to sign acknowledging their receipt of a copy of the Disciplinary Action Recommendation?

    <p>The employee will be subject to further disciplinary action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a Disciplinary Action Recommendation be copied for the purpose of including it in any file other than the designated distribution?

    <p>No, without express approval of Internal Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a Disciplinary Action Recommendation and counseling?

    <p>Counseling is not considered discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Disciplinary Action Recommendation (BSO A#18)

    • Used when discipline rather than counseling is recommended
    • Employee must acknowledge receiving a copy by signing the original form
    • Employee's signature only confirms receipt and discussion of the recommendation
    • Failure to sign after being directed may lead to further disciplinary action
    • If employee refuses to sign, supervisor will write "Refused" and date/time of refusal
    • Witness may sign and date the report below the employee's signature area
    • Reports will not be copied for inclusion in other files without Internal Affairs' approval
    • Internal Affairs is responsible for report distribution and compliance with Florida Statutes on archiving disciplinary reports

    Employee Counseling/Disciplinary Action Log (BSO A#101)

    • Records information relating to employee Disciplinary Action Recommendations
    • Directors or designees are responsible for maintaining the log

    Counseling Report (BSO A#55)

    • Used for documenting counseling only, a non-disciplinary process
    • Documents performance deficiencies, corrective processes, and additional training or educational needs
    • Employee must acknowledge receiving a copy by signing the original form
    • Employee's signature only confirms reading and discussion of the report
    • Failure to sign after being directed may lead to disciplinary action
    • If employee refuses to sign, supervisor will write "Refused" and date/time of refusal
    • Witness may sign and date the report below the employee's signature area
    • Reports will not be copied for inclusion in other files without Internal Affairs' approval

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    This quiz covers the procedure for completing disciplinary action recommendation forms and counseling reports in the Sheriff's Policy Manual.

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