16 Questions
When are law enforcement/detention deputies and fire rescue employees considered to be on-duty?
When they take needed action in a public safety matter requiring an immediate response
Who is responsible for giving orders to off-duty employees when recalled to duty?
A supervisor
What should an employee do if they anticipate a delay in reporting to duty when recalled?
Notify their immediate supervisor and explain the actions they are taking to minimize the delay
What is the primary reason for recalling off-duty employees to duty?
To assist with a BSO matter
What is the expectation for off-duty employees when recalled to duty?
To make every reasonable effort to expeditiously report
What is the exception to needing a supervisor's authorization to leave Broward County while on-duty?
Fresh pursuit or in performance of their duties
What should an employee do if they are not properly relieved from a post or assignment?
Notify their on-duty supervisor as soon as possible
What is the primary requirement for leaving a post or assignment?
Being properly relieved
Who should an employee notify if they are not properly relieved from a post or assignment?
Their on-duty supervisor
What is the general rule for leaving Broward County while on-duty?
It is never allowed without supervisor's authorization
What is the protocol for employees when it comes to accepting payment for personal injury or property damage incurred in the line of duty?
Employees must notify the Sheriff, via chain of command, before accepting payment.
What is the primary expectation of employees regarding financial obligations?
To not undertake any financial obligations that they know or should know they are unable to meet and pay all just debts when due.
What may be cause for disciplinary action regarding financial irresponsibility?
Prolonged or severe instances of financial irresponsibility.
What is not a cause for discipline regarding financial difficulties?
Financial difficulties from unforeseen medical expenses or personal disasters, provided a good faith effort to settle all accounts is being undertaken.
What is the expectation of employees who are experiencing financial difficulties due to unforeseen circumstances?
To make a good faith effort to settle all accounts.
What is the primary goal of the policy regarding payment for personal injury and financial responsibility?
To ensure employees are financially responsible and aware of the consequences of their actions.
Study Notes
Recall to Duty
- Off-duty employees must report for duty immediately upon receipt of orders and follow supervisor's instructions regarding BSO matters.
- Law enforcement/detention deputies and fire rescue employees are responsible for taking immediate action in public safety matters that require an immediate response, and will be considered on-duty in such cases.
- Employees must make every reasonable effort to report to duty as quickly as possible when recalled.
- If an employee anticipates a delay in reporting to duty, they must notify their immediate supervisor and explain the actions being taken to minimize the delay.
Leaving Post/County
- Employees must not leave a post or assignment without being properly relieved, except in emergency situations.
- If an employee is not properly relieved, they must notify their on-duty supervisor as soon as possible.
- On-duty employees are not permitted to leave Broward County without their supervisor's authorization, except in cases of fresh pursuit or when performing their duties.
- Employees who need to leave the county must notify their on-duty supervisor as soon as possible.
Payment for Personal Injury/Final Responsibility
- Employees cannot accept payment for personal injury or property damage occurring during work without notifying the Sheriff via chain of command, unless it's part of a lawful legal action.
Financial Responsibility
- Employees should not take on financial obligations they know or should know they cannot meet, and must pay all debts when due.
- Prolonged or severe financial irresponsibility may result in disciplinary action.
- Filing a voluntary bankruptcy petition is not grounds for discipline.
- Financial difficulties due to unforeseen medical expenses or personal disasters are not cause for discipline, as long as a good faith effort is made to settle all accounts.
This quiz covers the Sheriff's Policy Manual, specifically the recall to duty procedures for off-duty employees, including law enforcement and fire rescue personnel.
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