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Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of computer software applications by department employees?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of computer software applications by department employees?
- Computer software applications will only be used for official departmental matters.
- All computer software applications are the property of the City of Tampa.
- Department employees shall not tamper with or misuse any computer software applications.
- Department employees are allowed to use personal software applications on departmental computers. (correct)
What should department employees do if their driver's license is suspended?
What should department employees do if their driver's license is suspended?
- They should notify their immediate supervisor. (correct)
- They should immediately return their city vehicle.
- They should not drive any vehicle until their license is reinstated.
- They should continue driving a city vehicle as usual.
In which situations are department employees allowed to use personal software applications on departmental computers?
In which situations are department employees allowed to use personal software applications on departmental computers?
- When the software applications are approved by the Chief of Police.
- When the software applications are not available in the department's software library.
- When the software applications are related to their official departmental matters.
- No unauthorized software is permitted. (correct)
What should sworn employees do if they are involved in a vehicle crash while on duty?
What should sworn employees do if they are involved in a vehicle crash while on duty?
Under what circumstances might an exception be justified for sworn employees involved in a vehicle crash?
Under what circumstances might an exception be justified for sworn employees involved in a vehicle crash?
What is the requirement for sworn employees when utilizing climate control for prisoners?
What is the requirement for sworn employees when utilizing climate control for prisoners?
When should department employees report for duty upon request?
When should department employees report for duty upon request?
What determines the level of discipline when multiple violations occur?
What determines the level of discipline when multiple violations occur?
What is adopted as a general standard of conduct for officers of the Tampa Police Department?
What is adopted as a general standard of conduct for officers of the Tampa Police Department?
Which type of knife is authorized for officers to carry on their gun belts?
Which type of knife is authorized for officers to carry on their gun belts?
When should response to resistance reports be submitted?
When should response to resistance reports be submitted?
Who is responsible for searching the area of an arrest for weapons or evidence?
Who is responsible for searching the area of an arrest for weapons or evidence?
What is the responsibility of supervisors in the department?
What is the responsibility of supervisors in the department?
Which of the following is a written order issued by the chief of police relating to a specific matter affecting the whole department?
Which of the following is a written order issued by the chief of police relating to a specific matter affecting the whole department?
What is the purpose of Off-Duty Employment for a police officer?
What is the purpose of Off-Duty Employment for a police officer?
What is the main function of an Operational Manual in a police department?
What is the main function of an Operational Manual in a police department?
How is seniority established in the police department?
How is seniority established in the police department?
When can a sworn department employee undertake an investigation without obtaining permission from a superior officer?
When can a sworn department employee undertake an investigation without obtaining permission from a superior officer?
What should department employees do if they receive a conflicting order from a supervisor?
What should department employees do if they receive a conflicting order from a supervisor?
When can department employees assist in obtaining attorneys or bondsmen for prisoners?
When can department employees assist in obtaining attorneys or bondsmen for prisoners?
When can sworn employees lecture on 'police subjects' or other related subjects?
When can sworn employees lecture on 'police subjects' or other related subjects?
Which of the following is NOT a disciplinary action that can be taken by the Tampa Police Department?
Which of the following is NOT a disciplinary action that can be taken by the Tampa Police Department?
Who has the responsibility for punitive disciplinary actions in the Tampa Police Department?
Who has the responsibility for punitive disciplinary actions in the Tampa Police Department?
What is the purpose of progressive discipline in the Tampa Police Department?
What is the purpose of progressive discipline in the Tampa Police Department?
Which color hair accessories are permissible for uniform officers to wear?
Which color hair accessories are permissible for uniform officers to wear?
Which facial hair style are uniform officers exclusively prohibited from wearing?
Which facial hair style are uniform officers exclusively prohibited from wearing?
Under what condition can officers keep a beard while on duty?
Under what condition can officers keep a beard while on duty?
What is the maximum length allowed for officers' facial hair when a documented exemption exists?
What is the maximum length allowed for officers' facial hair when a documented exemption exists?
What type of earrings are sworn female employees allowed to wear while in uniform?
What type of earrings are sworn female employees allowed to wear while in uniform?
What is the maximum size allowed for rings worn by department employees?
What is the maximum size allowed for rings worn by department employees?
Which of the following actions may result in an officer's termination?
Which of the following actions may result in an officer's termination?
What is considered prima facie evidence of incompetence?
What is considered prima facie evidence of incompetence?
What is the responsibility of department employees regarding departmental regulations and procedures?
What is the responsibility of department employees regarding departmental regulations and procedures?
What behavior should department employees avoid while on duty?
What behavior should department employees avoid while on duty?
What should department employees do if they have information concerning organized crime or violations of the law?
What should department employees do if they have information concerning organized crime or violations of the law?
When can department employees make warrantless allegations against other employees?
When can department employees make warrantless allegations against other employees?
Which of the following is NOT acceptable male plainclothes attire for on-duty male employees?
Which of the following is NOT acceptable male plainclothes attire for on-duty male employees?
What is the maximum height of heels that female employees can wear while on-duty?
What is the maximum height of heels that female employees can wear while on-duty?
What is the requirement for officers operating marked police vehicles while off-duty?
What is the requirement for officers operating marked police vehicles while off-duty?
What is the condition under which officers assigned to light duty can deviate from the plainclothes dress and appearance standards?
What is the condition under which officers assigned to light duty can deviate from the plainclothes dress and appearance standards?
What is the requirement for affixing stickers, decals, plates, signs, or other markings or objects to City vehicles?
What is the requirement for affixing stickers, decals, plates, signs, or other markings or objects to City vehicles?
What is the requirement for the interior of City vehicles?
What is the requirement for the interior of City vehicles?
What activities are department employees prohibited from engaging in while on-duty?
What activities are department employees prohibited from engaging in while on-duty?
What is considered insubordination?
What is considered insubordination?
When are officers permitted to carry weapons into courthouse facilities?
When are officers permitted to carry weapons into courthouse facilities?
What is the maximum length allowed for sworn members' fingernails?
What is the maximum length allowed for sworn members' fingernails?
What is the maximum length allowed for the hair of uniformed female officers?
What is the maximum length allowed for the hair of uniformed female officers?
What shades of nail polish are permitted for uniformed members?
What shades of nail polish are permitted for uniformed members?
When can a department employee request that charges against a defendant be dismissed?
When can a department employee request that charges against a defendant be dismissed?
Under what circumstances can a department employee interfere with the investigation, arrest, or prosecution brought by other officers or agencies?
Under what circumstances can a department employee interfere with the investigation, arrest, or prosecution brought by other officers or agencies?
When can department employees solicit, seek, or accept gifts or gratuities?
When can department employees solicit, seek, or accept gifts or gratuities?
When can department employees involve themselves in promises or arrangements between offenders and victims?
When can department employees involve themselves in promises or arrangements between offenders and victims?
Who has the authority to dismiss charges against a defendant?
Who has the authority to dismiss charges against a defendant?
What is the responsibility of department employees regarding the use of personal software applications on departmental computers?
What is the responsibility of department employees regarding the use of personal software applications on departmental computers?
Which of the following is NOT a type of tobacco product mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of tobacco product mentioned in the text?
Under what circumstances can sworn employees limit their use of communications devices while driving?
Under what circumstances can sworn employees limit their use of communications devices while driving?
What must body armor worn by sworn personnel comply with?
What must body armor worn by sworn personnel comply with?
When can a sworn department employee undertake an investigation without obtaining permission from a superior officer?
When can a sworn department employee undertake an investigation without obtaining permission from a superior officer?
What should department employees do if they stop to eat while on duty?
What should department employees do if they stop to eat while on duty?
When should department employees not testify in any civil action?
When should department employees not testify in any civil action?
Which type of knife is authorized for officers to carry on their gun belts?
Which type of knife is authorized for officers to carry on their gun belts?
When should response to resistance reports be submitted?
When should response to resistance reports be submitted?
Who is responsible for searching the vehicle for weapons, contraband, or other items upon taking possession of it?
Who is responsible for searching the vehicle for weapons, contraband, or other items upon taking possession of it?
Department employees are prohibited from using personal or unauthorized software applications on any departmental computer. What is the consequence for violating this policy?
Department employees are prohibited from using personal or unauthorized software applications on any departmental computer. What is the consequence for violating this policy?
What should department employees do if they receive a moving violation, suspension, added restriction, or revocation of their driver's license?
What should department employees do if they receive a moving violation, suspension, added restriction, or revocation of their driver's license?
When can department employees use tobacco products in city-owned, leased, or rented vehicles?
When can department employees use tobacco products in city-owned, leased, or rented vehicles?
Which of the following is responsible for commanding a division, bureau, or unit in the police department?
Which of the following is responsible for commanding a division, bureau, or unit in the police department?
Who is fully responsible for assisting in any investigation, even if they are technically off-duty?
Who is fully responsible for assisting in any investigation, even if they are technically off-duty?
When are department employees required to report for duty immediately upon receipt of a superior officer's order?
When are department employees required to report for duty immediately upon receipt of a superior officer's order?
What is the role of first-line supervisors in the Tampa Police Department?
What is the role of first-line supervisors in the Tampa Police Department?
What factors should be considered when determining disciplinary action for a violation?
What factors should be considered when determining disciplinary action for a violation?
What is the purpose of progressive discipline in the Tampa Police Department?
What is the purpose of progressive discipline in the Tampa Police Department?
Which of the following best defines a General Order in the Tampa Police Department?
Which of the following best defines a General Order in the Tampa Police Department?
What is the purpose of an Operational Manual in the Tampa Police Department?
What is the purpose of an Operational Manual in the Tampa Police Department?
What is the purpose of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in the Tampa Police Department?
What is the purpose of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in the Tampa Police Department?
Which violation will be used to determine the level of discipline when multiple violations occur?
Which violation will be used to determine the level of discipline when multiple violations occur?
When will an assessment of fees be made for lost or damaged equipment due to negligence or preventable traffic crashes?
When will an assessment of fees be made for lost or damaged equipment due to negligence or preventable traffic crashes?
Under what circumstances may an assessment be made on the first occurrence?
Under what circumstances may an assessment be made on the first occurrence?
What is adopted as a general standard of conduct for officers of the Tampa Police Department?
What is adopted as a general standard of conduct for officers of the Tampa Police Department?
In what situations must discretion be exercised by officers?
In what situations must discretion be exercised by officers?
What is the maximum amount agreed upon through Collective Bargaining for assessment of fees?
What is the maximum amount agreed upon through Collective Bargaining for assessment of fees?
What is the purpose of an assessment of fees for lost or damaged equipment?
What is the purpose of an assessment of fees for lost or damaged equipment?
What is the requirement for determining the level of discipline when multiple violations occur?
What is the requirement for determining the level of discipline when multiple violations occur?
What is the purpose of adopting the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics as a standard of conduct?
What is the purpose of adopting the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics as a standard of conduct?
Which of the following hair accessories are permissible for uniform officers?
Which of the following hair accessories are permissible for uniform officers?
What is the maximum length allowed for a beard for officers with a documented exemption?
What is the maximum length allowed for a beard for officers with a documented exemption?
What type of earrings are sworn female employees allowed to wear while in uniform?
What type of earrings are sworn female employees allowed to wear while in uniform?
What is the maximum size allowed for rings worn by employees while in uniform?
What is the maximum size allowed for rings worn by employees while in uniform?
What is the requirement for displaying unauthorized tattoos while on duty?
What is the requirement for displaying unauthorized tattoos while on duty?
What is the final authority for determining the appropriateness of tattoos?
What is the final authority for determining the appropriateness of tattoos?
Which of the following actions may result in an officer's termination?
Which of the following actions may result in an officer's termination?
What is considered prima facie evidence of incompetence?
What is considered prima facie evidence of incompetence?
What is the responsibility of department employees regarding departmental documents?
What is the responsibility of department employees regarding departmental documents?
What is the consequence of sustained incident of untruthfulness?
What is the consequence of sustained incident of untruthfulness?
What is the requirement for department employees regarding their assigned duties and responsibilities?
What is the requirement for department employees regarding their assigned duties and responsibilities?
What are department employees prohibited from doing while on-duty?
What are department employees prohibited from doing while on-duty?
When can department employees engage in entertainment while on-duty?
When can department employees engage in entertainment while on-duty?
What is considered insubordination?
What is considered insubordination?
When can department employees participate in a strike?
When can department employees participate in a strike?
What is the maximum length allowed for the fingernails of sworn members?
What is the maximum length allowed for the fingernails of sworn members?
When can officers carry weapons into courthouse facilities?
When can officers carry weapons into courthouse facilities?
What is the maximum length allowed for the hair of uniformed female officers?
What is the maximum length allowed for the hair of uniformed female officers?
Which of the following is considered acceptable female plainclothes attire for on-duty female employees?
Which of the following is considered acceptable female plainclothes attire for on-duty female employees?
What is the maximum height for heels that can be worn by male employees on-duty?
What is the maximum height for heels that can be worn by male employees on-duty?
When can officers assigned to light duty deviate from the plainclothes dress code due to medical conditions?
When can officers assigned to light duty deviate from the plainclothes dress code due to medical conditions?
What is the requirement for affixing stickers, decals, plates, signs, or other markings or objects to City vehicles?
What is the requirement for affixing stickers, decals, plates, signs, or other markings or objects to City vehicles?
What is the requirement for the interior of City vehicles?
What is the requirement for the interior of City vehicles?
What must be done to modify the dress code for light-duty officers?
What must be done to modify the dress code for light-duty officers?
When can department employees request that charges against a defendant be dismissed?
When can department employees request that charges against a defendant be dismissed?
Under what circumstances can department employees interfere with the investigation, arrest, or prosecution brought by other officers or agencies?
Under what circumstances can department employees interfere with the investigation, arrest, or prosecution brought by other officers or agencies?
What should department employees avoid involving themselves in?
What should department employees avoid involving themselves in?
When can department employees accept gifts or gratuities from individuals, business establishments, or merchants?
When can department employees accept gifts or gratuities from individuals, business establishments, or merchants?
When can department employees interfere with the investigation, arrest, or prosecution brought by other officers of the department or by any other agency or person?
When can department employees interfere with the investigation, arrest, or prosecution brought by other officers of the department or by any other agency or person?
What exceptions exist for department employees to request charges against a defendant be dismissed?
What exceptions exist for department employees to request charges against a defendant be dismissed?