Sheriff's Policy Manual: Undercover Operations

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What is prohibited for employees according to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?

Wearing plain clothes while on duty

Addressing undercover law enforcement officers in plain clothes

Divulging the identity of undercover law enforcement officers without authorization (correct)

Working with undercover law enforcement officers

In what circumstances should employees avoid addressing plain clothes law enforcement employees?

When they are in an undercover capacity (correct)

When they are in uniform

When they are off-duty

When they are on a break

What is the reason behind not divulging the identity of undercover law enforcement officers?

To reduce workload

To avoid paperwork

To increase salaries

To maintain their cover (correct)

What is the policy for divulging the identity of undercover law enforcement officers?

Only disclose their identity with authorization Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Sheriff's Policy Manual in this context?

To establish guidelines for employee conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is required of employees attending in-service training?

Complying with all rules and instructions regulating their conduct Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if they need to leave during scheduled training hours?

Immediately notify their supervisor of any absences Signup and view all the answers

What type of clothing are employees allowed to wear during in-service training?

Either official uniforms or civilian clothing conforming to BSO standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the firearms instructor during training?

To give directions regarding conduct on the range Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for employees attending approved training?

Not to leave the training unless excused by the instructor Signup and view all the answers

What type of behavior towards a supervisor is prohibited by the Sheriff's Policy Manual?

Disrespectful, insolent, or abusive behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of employees when given a lawful order by a supervisor?

To promptly obey the order Signup and view all the answers

What type of conduct is prohibited by supervisors towards subordinates?

Conduct deemed abusive, oppressive, or tyrannical Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the definition of insubordination?

Disobeying a lawful order and conduct deemed disrespectful, mutinous, insolent, or abusive Signup and view all the answers

Who may relay a lawful order from a supervisor?

An employee of the same or lesser rank Signup and view all the answers

What type of behavior is prohibited by employees towards co-workers?

Conduct deemed disrespectful, insolent, or abusive Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of attentiveness to public as per the Sheriff's Policy Manual?

Remaining awake and alert while on duty Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can employees give the impression of sleeping on duty?

Only during fire rescue station shift Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if they are unable to stay awake and alert while on duty?

Advise their supervisor, who will determine the proper course of action Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of employees when dealing with the public?

Be courteous and respectful Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do when a citizen lodges a complaint against them?

Take appropriate action pursuant to the 'Employee Complaint and Disciplinary Process' policy Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of employees in situations where official action is reasonably appropriate?

Take suitable action, including reports, complaints, inquiries, and requests for service Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited by the Sheriff's Policy Manual?

Engaging in activities or personal business that would cause neglect or inattentiveness to duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the policy on attentiveness to public?

To ensure employees are courteous and respectful to the public Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Divulging Identity of Undercover Law Enforcement Officers

Employees are prohibited from revealing the identity of undercover law enforcement officers without proper authorization.
Employees are not allowed to address plain clothes law enforcement employees in a way that may expose their undercover identity, under any circumstances.

Conduct While Attending Training Schools

Employees are required to attend in-service training if scheduled.
Official uniforms or civilian clothing conforming to BSO standards must be worn during training.
Employees must comply with all rules and instructions regulating their conduct during training and follow the firearms instructor's directions on the range.
Employees attending approved training are not allowed to leave the training unless excused by the instructor.
Employees must immediately notify their supervisor of any absences during scheduled training hours.

Subordinate/Supervisory/Co-Worker Conduct

Employees are prohibited from engaging in conduct deemed disrespectful, insolent, or abusive towards a supervisor.
Supervisors are prohibited from engaging in conduct deemed abusive, oppressive, or tyrannical towards a subordinate.
Employees are prohibited from engaging in conduct deemed disrespectful, insolent, or abusive towards a co-worker.
Employees are required to promptly obey a supervisor's lawful orders, which include orders relayed from a supervisor by an employee of the same or lesser rank and an Internal Affairs investigator during an official internal investigation.
A lawful order is one that employees should reasonably believe to be in keeping with the performance of their duties.
Insubordination includes disobeying a lawful order and conduct directed at a supervisor that is disrespectful, mutinous, insolent, or abusive.

Attentiveness to Public

Employees must not engage in activities or personal business that may cause them to neglect or be inattentive to their duty.
Employees must not give the impression or display an appearance that they are sleeping on duty, except for fire rescue station shift employees (firefighters, emergency medical technicians, etc.).
If an on-duty employee is unable to stay awake and alert, they must advise their supervisor, who will determine the proper course of action.
Exceptions may be made during a state of emergency or exigent circumstances with the consent of executive/senior staff.

Professional Demeanor

Employees must not demonstrate a lazy disposition, such as lounging about or placing their feet on desks or other furniture.

Courtesy to the Public

Employees must be courteous when dealing with the public, avoiding conduct that conveys disinterest or disrespect.
Employees must not attempt to deter persons from lodging complaints against an employee, but must take appropriate action pursuant to the "Employee Complaint and Disciplinary Process" policy.

Taking Suitable Action

Employees must be attentive and take suitable action in all situations where some official action would reasonably be appropriate, including reports, complaints, inquiries, and requests for service.

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This quiz covers Sheriff's policy on divulging the identity of undercover law enforcement officers and plain clothes employees. It outlines the rules and guidelines for employees to follow.