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What is PR 1.40.01?
What is PR 1.40.01?
Specialized Assignments
At least how many members should be on the interview/evaluation selection committee for a specialized assignment?
At least how many members should be on the interview/evaluation selection committee for a specialized assignment?
3
Who must be on the interview/evaluation selection committee?
Who must be on the interview/evaluation selection committee?
- A member equal in rank to the Chief of Police
- At least one member from the specialized unit (correct)
- A member equal in rank to the announced position (correct)
- A member from the hiring manager's department
If a specialized assignment has been vacant for over 3 months, how long must it be advertised in writing?
If a specialized assignment has been vacant for over 3 months, how long must it be advertised in writing?
What must an announcement describing a posted specialized assignment include?
What must an announcement describing a posted specialized assignment include?
Who will an interview/Evaluation selection committee consist of?
Who will an interview/Evaluation selection committee consist of?
When a specialized assignment has an opening and it has been over 3 months since the position last posted, how long will the opening be advertised in written form?
When a specialized assignment has an opening and it has been over 3 months since the position last posted, how long will the opening be advertised in written form?
What will the announcement describe for a posted specialized assignment?
What will the announcement describe for a posted specialized assignment?
Prior to the interview process, the selection committee will, at a minimum, do what as part of the process?
Prior to the interview process, the selection committee will, at a minimum, do what as part of the process?
Who is the final selection determined by?
Who is the final selection determined by?
Once a selection list has been confirmed, how long is it good for?
Once a selection list has been confirmed, how long is it good for?
Commissioned and non-commissioned personnel within the NLVPD must be able to report to duty in a?
Commissioned and non-commissioned personnel within the NLVPD must be able to report to duty in a?
All personnel must reside in the greater Las Vegas Metropolitan area, such as NLV, Henderson, Boulder City, or the City of Las Vegas, unless authorized by who?
All personnel must reside in the greater Las Vegas Metropolitan area, such as NLV, Henderson, Boulder City, or the City of Las Vegas, unless authorized by who?
Commissioned personnel assigned or seeking assignment to the K-9 Bureau, Narcotics Division, SRT, and the Special Operations Division must live within how many miles of the geographical center of NLV?
Commissioned personnel assigned or seeking assignment to the K-9 Bureau, Narcotics Division, SRT, and the Special Operations Division must live within how many miles of the geographical center of NLV?
Personnel must notify the Department of any address change within how long?
Personnel must notify the Department of any address change within how long?
Employees shall report all legal name changes on a PIF within how long?
Employees shall report all legal name changes on a PIF within how long?
All personnel may have either a land line telephone or cellular telephone listed with the Department. They are responsible for keeping a current telephone number on file with the Department at all times and for informing the Department of any changes within how long?
All personnel may have either a land line telephone or cellular telephone listed with the Department. They are responsible for keeping a current telephone number on file with the Department at all times and for informing the Department of any changes within how long?
How long does an officer have to complete the annual physical exam?
How long does an officer have to complete the annual physical exam?
If an officer is not available to schedule an exam (annual physical), who notifies the Chief through the chain of command?
If an officer is not available to schedule an exam (annual physical), who notifies the Chief through the chain of command?
If a question arises as to the employee's ability to perform those duties due to a low level of health or fitness, the employee may be required to submit to what?
If a question arises as to the employee's ability to perform those duties due to a low level of health or fitness, the employee may be required to submit to what?
Any commissioned employee unable to report for duty on a workday due to illness or injury shall personally notify his/her supervisor within how long?
Any commissioned employee unable to report for duty on a workday due to illness or injury shall personally notify his/her supervisor within how long?
If a supervisor cannot be reached who do officers contact?
If a supervisor cannot be reached who do officers contact?
If the direct supervisor cannot be reached, the employee will contact who?
If the direct supervisor cannot be reached, the employee will contact who?
If no supervisor or manager is available, who must the employee speak with to call out?
If no supervisor or manager is available, who must the employee speak with to call out?
If there is insufficient personnel to cover a shift, can an employee leave immediately?
If there is insufficient personnel to cover a shift, can an employee leave immediately?
When is a doctor's note required for sick leave?
When is a doctor's note required for sick leave?
Along with being written on a professional letterhead or form, what information is required in a doctor's note?
Along with being written on a professional letterhead or form, what information is required in a doctor's note?
What happens to employees who fail to produce a requested doctor's note upon return to duty?
What happens to employees who fail to produce a requested doctor's note upon return to duty?
The supervisor should consider the following when reviewing sick leave, which is not all inclusive (State the 6 things mentioned).
The supervisor should consider the following when reviewing sick leave, which is not all inclusive (State the 6 things mentioned).
How many incidents of sick leave are allowed, counting from the employee's anniversary date?
How many incidents of sick leave are allowed, counting from the employee's anniversary date?
If sick leave becomes an issue, what will the supervisor do?
If sick leave becomes an issue, what will the supervisor do?
After the counseling, if the employee fails to improve the unsatisfactory attendance and has two more incidents of sick leave totaling seven during the employee's anniversary year, what will the supervisor do?
After the counseling, if the employee fails to improve the unsatisfactory attendance and has two more incidents of sick leave totaling seven during the employee's anniversary year, what will the supervisor do?
At whose discretion can an employee be allowed to return to work on an other than full duty status?
At whose discretion can an employee be allowed to return to work on an other than full duty status?
If an employee is on an other than full duty status (light duty), how often must doctors updates be required?
If an employee is on an other than full duty status (light duty), how often must doctors updates be required?
If being called back and a voicemail is reached, a voicemail will be left. Immediately after, call the residence. How long after before moving to the next person on the call back list?
If being called back and a voicemail is reached, a voicemail will be left. Immediately after, call the residence. How long after before moving to the next person on the call back list?
Who will extra duty employment first be offered to?
Who will extra duty employment first be offered to?
If the officer chooses to participate in the OT, or if the officer declines, where will their name be moved?
If the officer chooses to participate in the OT, or if the officer declines, where will their name be moved?
Who is not permitted to perform extra-duty employment?
Who is not permitted to perform extra-duty employment?
Officers on injury leave or light duty status must do what in order to perform extra duty OT?
Officers on injury leave or light duty status must do what in order to perform extra duty OT?
Officers unable to attend the scheduled OT must do what?
Officers unable to attend the scheduled OT must do what?
If an officer who cannot attend a scheduled OT event cannot find a replacement, who must they contact and in what timeframe?
If an officer who cannot attend a scheduled OT event cannot find a replacement, who must they contact and in what timeframe?
If the event's staffing assignment allows for a sergeant and none sign up within three days of the event who can fill it?
If the event's staffing assignment allows for a sergeant and none sign up within three days of the event who can fill it?
Who is responsible for securing necessary equipment and directing all overtime papers for review to the Operations Division Commanders or designee?
Who is responsible for securing necessary equipment and directing all overtime papers for review to the Operations Division Commanders or designee?
When will extra-duty employment not be authorized?
When will extra-duty employment not be authorized?
Information that is reported to or comes to the attention of an officer working extra-duty concerning criminal activity or other matters of police concern not connected to that particular extra-duty employment, shall be distinctly and completely forwarded to who?
Information that is reported to or comes to the attention of an officer working extra-duty concerning criminal activity or other matters of police concern not connected to that particular extra-duty employment, shall be distinctly and completely forwarded to who?
When a minor misdemeanor comes to the attention of an off-duty officer, the officer will?
When a minor misdemeanor comes to the attention of an off-duty officer, the officer will?
Officers will not exercise their official authority in disputes to which they are a party except in cases where there is?
Officers will not exercise their official authority in disputes to which they are a party except in cases where there is?
Officers involved in off-duty enforcement action which could involve any allegation of misconduct, shall immediately notify who?
Officers involved in off-duty enforcement action which could involve any allegation of misconduct, shall immediately notify who?
Even while officially 'off-duty,' officers of the Department will always be subject to orders from who?
Even while officially 'off-duty,' officers of the Department will always be subject to orders from who?
In the event of a felony in progress, what will the officer do/not do if unarmed?
In the event of a felony in progress, what will the officer do/not do if unarmed?
The results of employee ratings in combination with other information can aid in determining the need for what?
The results of employee ratings in combination with other information can aid in determining the need for what?
For new commissioned personnel, evaluations shall be prepared as follows during the 18 month probationary period:
For new commissioned personnel, evaluations shall be prepared as follows during the 18 month probationary period:
When will non probationary commissioned employees be evaluated?
When will non probationary commissioned employees be evaluated?
Promoted employees will be evaluated within 30 days of completion, unless?
Promoted employees will be evaluated within 30 days of completion, unless?
When can a supervisor request a special evaluation?
When can a supervisor request a special evaluation?
If an employee's performance during their rating period is deemed unsatisfactory, the employee should be advised in writing that the performance to date is unsatisfactory. The written notice shall be given to the employee how far in advance?
If an employee's performance during their rating period is deemed unsatisfactory, the employee should be advised in writing that the performance to date is unsatisfactory. The written notice shall be given to the employee how far in advance?
What are the 4 steps of the evaluation process?
What are the 4 steps of the evaluation process?
What is a tendency towards evaluator leniency, a tendency to rate on the basis of general impressions rather than specific characteristics and differences in rater standards?
What is a tendency towards evaluator leniency, a tendency to rate on the basis of general impressions rather than specific characteristics and differences in rater standards?
Employees who have been supervised by more than one supervisor within an evaluation period should be rated by who?
Employees who have been supervised by more than one supervisor within an evaluation period should be rated by who?
When will evaluations be done for civilian employees?
When will evaluations be done for civilian employees?
As part of the evaluation process, what topics should career counseling include?
As part of the evaluation process, what topics should career counseling include?
Where will a fully endorsed evaluation for police personnel be sent?
Where will a fully endorsed evaluation for police personnel be sent?
If the ratee desires to contest his evaluation or any part of it, what can they do?
If the ratee desires to contest his evaluation or any part of it, what can they do?
If the employee refuses to sign the evaluation, what will the rater do?
If the employee refuses to sign the evaluation, what will the rater do?
Why will the office of the chief conduct annual reviews of the evaluations?
Why will the office of the chief conduct annual reviews of the evaluations?
What is the required training for commissioned employees?
What is the required training for commissioned employees?
Who ensures employees complete the minimum training requirement hours within each calendar year?
Who ensures employees complete the minimum training requirement hours within each calendar year?
Commissioned employees must have the required training and a minimum of how many hours of additional training to maintain a Nevada POST Basic Certificate?
Commissioned employees must have the required training and a minimum of how many hours of additional training to maintain a Nevada POST Basic Certificate?
Employees are required to submit a completed, signed Expense Report within how many days upon returning to work?
Employees are required to submit a completed, signed Expense Report within how many days upon returning to work?
If no certificate or another form of verification of attendance is received at the time of training, attending employees must complete what?
If no certificate or another form of verification of attendance is received at the time of training, attending employees must complete what?
The attending employee is required to submit verification of attendance within how many days?
The attending employee is required to submit verification of attendance within how many days?
If an employee fails to attend any training class, the employee is required to to what?
If an employee fails to attend any training class, the employee is required to to what?
How many times must a Commissioned Employee qualify with weapons January to June and July to December?
How many times must a Commissioned Employee qualify with weapons January to June and July to December?
All commissioned personnel must qualify how often with Department issued less lethal weapons, including 40mm less lethal, 12 gauge less lethal, and pepperball that they are authorized to carry or use on duty?
All commissioned personnel must qualify how often with Department issued less lethal weapons, including 40mm less lethal, 12 gauge less lethal, and pepperball that they are authorized to carry or use on duty?
Should a commissioned employee fail to attend a Department scheduled qualification period, the employee must do what?
Should a commissioned employee fail to attend a Department scheduled qualification period, the employee must do what?
Who conducts daily briefings?
Who conducts daily briefings?
Who conducts briefing if the Sergeant is unavailable?
Who conducts briefing if the Sergeant is unavailable?
Generally, briefing will last how long?
Generally, briefing will last how long?
How long do units have to be in service after briefing?
How long do units have to be in service after briefing?
All employees authorized to take Department vehicles home will be within the City limits when?
All employees authorized to take Department vehicles home will be within the City limits when?
Preparation for briefing begins when?
Preparation for briefing begins when?
What will briefing cover?
What will briefing cover?
The briefing session at the beginning of each shift is designed to do what?
The briefing session at the beginning of each shift is designed to do what?
What is a lack of knowledge to apply laws required to be enforced; unwillingness or inability to perform assigned tasks; failure to conform to work standards for the rank, grade, or position; failure to act appropriately on the occasion of a crime, disorder, or other condition deserving police attention; or absence without leave?
What is a lack of knowledge to apply laws required to be enforced; unwillingness or inability to perform assigned tasks; failure to conform to work standards for the rank, grade, or position; failure to act appropriately on the occasion of a crime, disorder, or other condition deserving police attention; or absence without leave?
What is Postponing response or failure to respond without proper justification may be considered (.....). Employees will not malinger or shirk duties, enter taverns, theaters or other establishments, or attend public entertainment except to further job duties, or gamble on duty unless in the performance of duties. Employees will not read personal reading material on duty other than reading material related to their specific position or this Department. Reading of personal reading material is to be limited to breaks and lunch periods.
What is Postponing response or failure to respond without proper justification may be considered (.....). Employees will not malinger or shirk duties, enter taverns, theaters or other establishments, or attend public entertainment except to further job duties, or gamble on duty unless in the performance of duties. Employees will not read personal reading material on duty other than reading material related to their specific position or this Department. Reading of personal reading material is to be limited to breaks and lunch periods.
What is The act of being disobedient to authority; refusal to obey an order that a superior officer is entitled to give and have obeyed; the willful neglect or deliberate refusal to obey any lawful order; flouting the authority of any superior by manifest disrespect, or by disputing orders. Off-duty personnel will be subject to lawful orders from Departmental authority
What is The act of being disobedient to authority; refusal to obey an order that a superior officer is entitled to give and have obeyed; the willful neglect or deliberate refusal to obey any lawful order; flouting the authority of any superior by manifest disrespect, or by disputing orders. Off-duty personnel will be subject to lawful orders from Departmental authority
What should an employee do if a lawful order conflicts with a previous order or published directive?
What should an employee do if a lawful order conflicts with a previous order or published directive?
Misconduct by employees will not be tolerated because it does what?
Misconduct by employees will not be tolerated because it does what?
Employees in the performance of their assigned duties, or involved in an off-duty incident, will initiate a regimen of documentation to ensure the integrity, credibility, and security of the Department. The documentation of a crime, instance, or disorder, to include incidents that would violate Department Rules and Regulations, shall be reported in the appropriate format(s) as mandated by the action or incident:
Employees in the performance of their assigned duties, or involved in an off-duty incident, will initiate a regimen of documentation to ensure the integrity, credibility, and security of the Department. The documentation of a crime, instance, or disorder, to include incidents that would violate Department Rules and Regulations, shall be reported in the appropriate format(s) as mandated by the action or incident:
When will documentation for on-duty incidents be completed?
When will documentation for on-duty incidents be completed?
What can employees not do?
What can employees not do?
Employees under a criminal investigation, arrested or charged with a crime other than minor traffic offenses, shall immediately notify who?
Employees under a criminal investigation, arrested or charged with a crime other than minor traffic offenses, shall immediately notify who?
Who does the watch commander notify once an officer notifies him/her of a criminal violation?
Who does the watch commander notify once an officer notifies him/her of a criminal violation?
The employee shall provide, in writing and at the direction of the supervisor, a full and accurate account of the circumstances when?
The employee shall provide, in writing and at the direction of the supervisor, a full and accurate account of the circumstances when?
In order to comply with Federal guidelines (CJIS Security Policy 5.12.1.1) as stated in Procedure Chapter 2.50.10, the Department TAC office will use the occasion of each employee's evaluation date to do what?
In order to comply with Federal guidelines (CJIS Security Policy 5.12.1.1) as stated in Procedure Chapter 2.50.10, the Department TAC office will use the occasion of each employee's evaluation date to do what?
Additionally, the Department TAC office will run a Triple I record search for each employee how often?
Additionally, the Department TAC office will run a Triple I record search for each employee how often?
Should infractions occur, the TAC office will do what?
Should infractions occur, the TAC office will do what?
A sworn officer who is the subject of a criminal investigation related to domestic violence, regardless of jurisdiction, is required to report to who?
A sworn officer who is the subject of a criminal investigation related to domestic violence, regardless of jurisdiction, is required to report to who?
If convicted, the officer will do what?
If convicted, the officer will do what?
Complaints involving NLVPD Officers living in CNLV.
The first responding officer will notify who?
Complaints involving NLVPD Officers living in CNLV. The first responding officer will notify who?
Complaints involving NLVPD Officers living in CNLV.
The on-scene supervisor will notify who?
Complaints involving NLVPD Officers living in CNLV. The on-scene supervisor will notify who?
Complaints involving NLVPD Officers living in CNLV.
If the alleged offender has left the scene and probable cause exists, the responding officers will?
Complaints involving NLVPD Officers living in CNLV. If the alleged offender has left the scene and probable cause exists, the responding officers will?
Complaints involving NLVPD Officers living in CNLV.
If there is probable cause to believe that the involved sworn officer committed a criminal act, what will happen?
Complaints involving NLVPD Officers living in CNLV. If there is probable cause to believe that the involved sworn officer committed a criminal act, what will happen?
Complaints involving NLVPD Officers living in CNLV.
What will the supervisor do in the event an arrest is made?
Complaints involving NLVPD Officers living in CNLV. What will the supervisor do in the event an arrest is made?
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Who makes up an interview/evaluation selection committee for a specialized assignment?
Who makes up an interview/evaluation selection committee for a specialized assignment?
At least 3 members, at least one of which shall be from the specialized unit and equal in rank to the announced position.
How long is a specialized assignment opening advertised if it's been over 3 months since it was last posted?
How long is a specialized assignment opening advertised if it's been over 3 months since it was last posted?
At least 14 calendar days
What is included in the announcement for a specialized assignment opening?
What is included in the announcement for a specialized assignment opening?
The criteria for qualification; · The interview/evaluation selection process; · The closing date for submittal of applications; · The interview/evaluation date(s).
What does a selection committee do before interviewing candidates for a specialized assignment?
What does a selection committee do before interviewing candidates for a specialized assignment?
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Who makes the final decision for specialized assignment selections?
Who makes the final decision for specialized assignment selections?
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How long is a selection list for a specialized assignment valid?
How long is a selection list for a specialized assignment valid?
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How must NLVPD personnel be able to report to duty?
How must NLVPD personnel be able to report to duty?
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Who can authorize NLVPD personnel to live outside of the greater Las Vegas Metropolitan area?
Who can authorize NLVPD personnel to live outside of the greater Las Vegas Metropolitan area?
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How far from the center of NLV must personnel assigned to specific units live?
How far from the center of NLV must personnel assigned to specific units live?
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How long do NLVPD personnel have to notify the Department of an address change?
How long do NLVPD personnel have to notify the Department of an address change?
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How long do NLVPD personnel have to report legal name changes to the Department?
How long do NLVPD personnel have to report legal name changes to the Department?
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How long do NLVPD personnel have to notify the Department of a phone number change?
How long do NLVPD personnel have to notify the Department of a phone number change?
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How long does an NLVPD officer have to complete their annual physical exam?
How long does an NLVPD officer have to complete their annual physical exam?
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Who notifies the Chief of Police if an officer cannot schedule their annual physical within the timeframe?
Who notifies the Chief of Police if an officer cannot schedule their annual physical within the timeframe?
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What may an employee be required to submit to if their health or fitness is questionable regarding their ability to perform duties?
What may an employee be required to submit to if their health or fitness is questionable regarding their ability to perform duties?
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How long do commissioned personnel have to notify their supervisor if they cannot report for work due to illness or injury?
How long do commissioned personnel have to notify their supervisor if they cannot report for work due to illness or injury?
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Who do commissioned officers contact if they cannot reach their immediate supervisor when they are unable to report to duty?
Who do commissioned officers contact if they cannot reach their immediate supervisor when they are unable to report to duty?
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Who do non-commissioned personnel contact if they cannot reach their immediate supervisor when they are unable to report to duty?
Who do non-commissioned personnel contact if they cannot reach their immediate supervisor when they are unable to report to duty?
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If no supervisor or manager is available, who must a non-commissioned employee speak with to call out from work?
If no supervisor or manager is available, who must a non-commissioned employee speak with to call out from work?
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Can a non-commissioned employee leave immediately if there is insufficient personnel to cover their shift?
Can a non-commissioned employee leave immediately if there is insufficient personnel to cover their shift?
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When is a doctor's note required for sick leave?
When is a doctor's note required for sick leave?
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What information is required in a doctor's note for sick leave?
What information is required in a doctor's note for sick leave?
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What happens to an employee who fails to produce a requested doctor's note upon returning to duty for sick leave?
What happens to an employee who fails to produce a requested doctor's note upon returning to duty for sick leave?
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What are some factors a supervisor considers when reviewing sick leave?
What are some factors a supervisor considers when reviewing sick leave?
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How many incidents of sick leave are allowed in a year, counting from the employee's anniversary date?
How many incidents of sick leave are allowed in a year, counting from the employee's anniversary date?
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What does a supervisor do if an employee's sick leave becomes an issue?
What does a supervisor do if an employee's sick leave becomes an issue?
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After counseling, what happens to an employee who continues to have unsatisfactory attendance and exceeds the allowed number of sick leave incidents?
After counseling, what happens to an employee who continues to have unsatisfactory attendance and exceeds the allowed number of sick leave incidents?
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Who can allow an employee to return to work on an other than full duty status (light duty) for sick leave?
Who can allow an employee to return to work on an other than full duty status (light duty) for sick leave?
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How often are doctor's updates required for an employee on light duty for sick leave?
How often are doctor's updates required for an employee on light duty for sick leave?
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Who's on the interview/evaluation selection committee for specialized assignments?
Who's on the interview/evaluation selection committee for specialized assignments?
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How long is a specialized assignment opening advertised?
How long is a specialized assignment opening advertised?
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What's included in a specialized assignment announcement?
What's included in a specialized assignment announcement?
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What does the selection committee do before interviews?
What does the selection committee do before interviews?
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Who decides the final specialized assignment selection?
Who decides the final specialized assignment selection?
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How long is a specialized assignment selection list valid?
How long is a specialized assignment selection list valid?
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How must NLVPD personnel report to duty?
How must NLVPD personnel report to duty?
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Who can authorize NLVPD personnel to live outside the Las Vegas area?
Who can authorize NLVPD personnel to live outside the Las Vegas area?
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How far from the center of NLV must personnel in certain units live?
How far from the center of NLV must personnel in certain units live?
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How long do NLVPD personnel have to report legal name changes?
How long do NLVPD personnel have to report legal name changes?
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How long do NLVPD officers have to complete their annual physical exam?
How long do NLVPD officers have to complete their annual physical exam?
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Who notifies the Chief if an officer can't schedule their physical exam?
Who notifies the Chief if an officer can't schedule their physical exam?
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What may an employee be required to submit to for questionable health or fitness?
What may an employee be required to submit to for questionable health or fitness?
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How long do commissioned personnel have to notify their supervisor if they're out sick?
How long do commissioned personnel have to notify their supervisor if they're out sick?
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Who do commissioned officers contact if their supervisor can't be reached?
Who do commissioned officers contact if their supervisor can't be reached?
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Who do non-commissioned personnel contact if their supervisor can't be reached?
Who do non-commissioned personnel contact if their supervisor can't be reached?
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If no supervisor or manager is available, who do non-commissioned employees call out to?
If no supervisor or manager is available, who do non-commissioned employees call out to?
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Can a non-commissioned employee leave if there's not enough staff to cover their shift?
Can a non-commissioned employee leave if there's not enough staff to cover their shift?
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What info is required in a doctor's note for sick leave?
What info is required in a doctor's note for sick leave?
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What happens if an employee doesn't bring a doctor's note after sick leave?
What happens if an employee doesn't bring a doctor's note after sick leave?
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What things should a supervisor consider when reviewing sick leave?
What things should a supervisor consider when reviewing sick leave?
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How many sick leave incidents are allowed in a year?
How many sick leave incidents are allowed in a year?
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What does a supervisor do if an employee's sick leave is excessive?
What does a supervisor do if an employee's sick leave is excessive?
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What happens to an employee who continues to use sick leave excessively after counseling?
What happens to an employee who continues to use sick leave excessively after counseling?
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Who can allow an employee to return to work on light duty after sick leave?
Who can allow an employee to return to work on light duty after sick leave?
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How often are doctor's updates required for an employee on light duty?
How often are doctor's updates required for an employee on light duty?
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Study Notes
Specialized Assignments (PR 1.40.01)
- Interview/Evaluation Committees consist of at least 3 members, including one from the specialized unit with equal rank to the announced position.
- Advertisement Length (Postings > 3 Months): Posted openings are advertised for at least 14 calendar days.
- Announcement Content: Includes qualification criteria, interview/evaluation process details, application submission deadlines, and interview dates.
- Pre-Interview Review: Selection committees review the applicant's last two annual performance evaluations and training records.
- Final Selection is determined by the Chief of Police.
- Selection List Validity: Valid for 3 months, extendable to one year at the Chief's discretion.
Personnel Status Requirements (PO 2.01.01)
- Duty Reporting: All commissioned and non-commissioned personnel must report to duty in a timely manner.
- Residency Requirements: Personnel must reside in the greater Las Vegas area (e.g., NLV, Henderson, Boulder City, Las Vegas) unless authorized by the Chief of Police.
- Specialized Unit Residency: Commissioned personnel for K-9, Narcotics, SRT, and Special Operations must reside within 30 miles of the city center.
- Address Changes: Notify the Department of any address change within 72 hours (including temporary changes).
- Legal Name Changes: Report all legal name changes on a PIF within 72 hours.
- Telephone Numbers: Keep current telephone numbers on file with the Department, and inform the Department of any changes within 72 hours.
Physical Fitness Requirements (PR 2.01.05)
- Physical Exam Timing: Complete the annual physical exam within 30 calendar days of the medical notice.
- Supervisor Notification: If an officer is unavailable to schedule an exam, their immediate supervisor notifies the Chief through the chain of command.
- Physician Examination: May be required if there's a question about an employee's physical fitness for duty.
Reporting for Duty (PR 2.10.01)
- Illness/Injury Notification (Commissioned): Notify supervisors within one hour of starting time or as soon as possible if unable to report for duty.
- Supervisor Unreachable (Commissioned): Contact an on-duty supervisor immediately.
- Supervisor Unreachable (Non-Commissioned): Contact an on-duty supervisor or manager within their division; failing that, the Watch Commander.
- Insufficient Personnel: May need to wait for relief before leaving if staffing is insufficient.
Sick Leave (PR 2.10.05)
- Doctor's Note Requirement: Required if a chronic sick leave user, or absent for four or more consecutive days, injured on/off duty, or used sick leave within a week of overtime.
- Doctor's Note Contents: Must include practitioner's name, type of practice, patient's name, dates of treatment (including absence dates), return-to-duty date (and any restrictions), signature, contact information.
- No Doctor's Note Consequences: No pay status until a doctor's note is provided.
- Supervisor Review Considerations: Includes repeated incidents, taking leave with regular days off, leave after denied annual/holiday, before/after annual leave, after overtime, or chronic sick leave.
- Max Sick Leave Incidents: 5 incidents per anniversary year.
- Unsatisfactory Attendance Handling: Counseling, attendance watch, Employee Development Plan, potential disciplinary action.
- Return to Work on Limited Duty: Approved by the Chief.
- Light Duty Updates: Doctor updates required every 30 days for up to 90 days.
Call Back Procedure (PR 2.30.01)
- Voicemail Response: Leave voicemail, then call residence 10 minutes later.
Extra-Duty Employment (PR 2.35.05)
- Priority: Offered to the officer at the top of the rotation.
- Declining OT: Moves the officer to the bottom of the list.
- Prohibited Personnel: Field training officers.
- Injury Leave/Light Duty: Requires written permission from the Chief.
- Replacement Needed: Contact the Operations Division commander or designee at least 4 hours before event.
- Sergeant/Senior Officer Responsibility: Securing equipment and routing OT paperwork.
- Prohibited Circumstances: Conflicts with ethics or raising conflict of interest.
- Reporting Requirements: Report concerning criminal activity or police matters immediately to an on-duty supervisor.
Off-Duty Enforcement (PR 2.37.01)
- Minor Misdemeanors: Avoid involvement; contact appropriate agency.
- Officer Involvement in Disputes: Exercise official authority only in immediate danger.
- Reporting Off-Duty Misconduct: Notify on-duty Watch Commander immediately.
- Off-Duty Orders: Subject to orders from competent authority and emergency requests.
- Felony in Progress (Unarmed): No action/identification required.
Performance Evaluations (PR 2.50.01)
- New Commissioned Personnel (18 Months): Academy evaluation, Field Training Program evaluations, monthly evaluation by sergeant, last month evaluation 30 days prior to end.
- Non-Probationary Personnel: Every 12 months (anniversary date).
- Promoted Personnel: Evaluated within 30 days, unless probation is within 3 months of the evaluation.
- Special Evaluations: Supervisor request at any time.
- Unsatisfactory Performance Notification: 90 days prior to end unless below standard in 90 days.
Evaluation Process (PR 2.50.05)
- Evaluation Steps: Observing, documenting, evaluating, reporting.
- Human Element Principles: Leniency, general impressions over specifics, inconsistent rater standards.
- Multiple Supervisors: Rated by present supervisor unless less than 90-day tenure then previous supervisor prepares evaluation.
- Civilian Employee Evaluations: End of probation and anniversary date.
- Career Counseling: Advancement and appropriate training.
- Evaluation Distribution: Fully endorsed evaluations to Chief's Office.
- Contesting Evaluations: Employee has the right to protest, but within the chain of command.
- Refusal to Sign: Note the reason for refusal and obtain a second supervisor's co-signature.
- Chief's Office Reviews: Annual checks for extreme ratings and contested appraisals.
Personnel Matters (Training) (PR 2.55.01)
- Commissioned Employee Training: Firearms, impact tools, legal updates, defensive tactics, dog incidents, and use of force policies.
Training (PR 2.55.01)-(PO 2.55.01)
- Training Completion: Supervisors ensure training requirements are met during the calendar year.
- Nevada POST Basic Certificate Requirement: 12 hours of additional training.
Training and Travel Expenses/Expense Report (PR 2.55.05)
- Expense Report Submission: Within 10 calendar days of return.
Training Attendance (PR 2.55.20)
- No Certificate: Complete "No Certificate Received" memo.
- Verification of Attendance: Submit within 7 days.
- Absence Reporting: Memo to the supervisor explaining the absence.
Department Scheduled Firearms Qualifications (PR 2.60.01)
- Weapon Qualifications: Annual qualification with less-lethal weapons (40mm, 12 gauge, pepperball).
- Missed Qualification: Submit memo explaining absence, and request make-up session.
Briefing (PR 2.70.01)
- Daily Briefings: Conducted by Sergeant (or Lieutenant if unavailable).
- Briefing Duration: Generally 20 minutes, with units in service for 30 minutes after.
- Briefing Vehicle Restrictions (Personal): Within city limits at the start of the assigned shift.
- Briefing Preparation: Begins 30 minutes before.
- Briefing Content: Wanted bulletins, shift changes, teletypes, departmental orders, special instructions, CAD messages, attempts to locate, in-service training, and hot sheet.
- Briefing Purpose: Facilitate information sharing for incoming and outgoing officers, and for supervisor evaluation of officers' readiness.
Unsatisfactory Performance (PO 3.01.01)
- Definition: Lack of knowledge, unwillingness/inability to perform tasks, failing to conform to standards, inappropriate action on criminal/disorder occasions, and unauthorized absences.
Neglect of Duty (PO 3.01.05)
- Definition: Postponing or hindering response without justification. Includes prohibited activities such as using time for personal endeavors other than position-related matters or gambling on duty.
Insubordination (PO 3.01.10)
- Definition: Disobedience to authority, refusal to obey lawful orders, disrespect, arguing orders.
Insubordination Resolution (PO 3.01.10)
- Conflicting Orders: Respectfully notify the supervisor, resolve conflict. Most recent order prevails unless otherwise stated.
Employee Conduct (PO 3.05.01)
- Misconduct Impact: Weakens department, erodes public trust, and endangers those involved.
Reporting Misconduct (PR 3.05.05)
- Documentation: Complete appropriate report format immediately (on-duty incidents—before going off-duty; off-duty incidents—next duty day).
- Prohibited Actions: Alter, forge, or tamper with police records, reports, or citations; make false reports; or enter/cause entry of inaccurate information.
Criminal Violations (PO 3.05.10)
- Notification: Notify Watch Commander and IAB of criminal investigation/arrest/charges.
- Documentation: Provide accurate written accounts of circumstances, immediately upon return to duty.
- Criminal History Checks: Annual criminal history searches and every 5-year IAB searches.
- Reporting Criminal History: TAC office informs supervisor and command staff of results in written or verbal form.
Officer Involved Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection (PR 3.05.15)
- Reporting Requirements: Report criminal investigations related to domestic violence, court dates, and appearances to the supervisor/manager.
- Convictions: Surrendered firearms.
- CNLV Officer Complaints: First responding officer notifies supervisor. Supervisor calls Watch Commander, secures and documents evidence, interviews witnesses.
- Probable Cause: Search, gather information, and attempt arrest. If arrest, immediate notification to chain of command, IAB, and potentially Victim Advocate.
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