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Who is responsible for maintaining the log?
Directors or designees
What is the purpose of a Counseling Report?
To denote performance deficiencies and provide corrective processes
What happens if an employee refuses to sign a Counseling Report?
The employee's supervisor writes 'Refused' and the date/time of the refusal
Who is responsible for complying with Florida Statutes on archiving disciplinary reports?
Internal Affairs
What is the purpose of an employee's signature on a Counseling Report?
To acknowledge receipt of the report and understanding of its contents
What happens if an employee fails to sign a Counseling Report after being directed to do so?
The employee is subject to disciplinary action
Who is responsible for distributing Counseling Reports?
Internal Affairs
What is required to copy a Counseling Report for inclusion in any file other than the designated distribution?
Express approval of Internal Affairs
What is the purpose of the Disciplinary Action Recommendation (BSO A#18)?
To recommend discipline to employees
What happens if an employee refuses to sign the Disciplinary Action Recommendation?
The supervisor will write 'Refused' and the date/time of the refusal
What is the purpose of recording information on the Employee Counseling/Disciplinary Action Log (BSO A#101)?
To document employee's counseling and disciplinary actions
What is the significance of an employee's signature on the Disciplinary Action Recommendation?
It indicates the employee received the recommendation and it was discussed with the employee
Who is responsible for distributing the Disciplinary Action Recommendation?
Internal Affairs
What happens if an employee fails to sign acknowledging their receipt of a copy of the Disciplinary Action Recommendation?
The employee will be subject to further disciplinary action
Can a Disciplinary Action Recommendation be copied for the purpose of including it in any file other than the designated distribution?
No, without express approval of Internal Affairs
What is the difference between a Disciplinary Action Recommendation and counseling?
Counseling is not considered discipline
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
This quiz covers the procedure for completing disciplinary action recommendation forms and counseling reports in the Sheriff's Policy Manual.
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