West Palm Beach Police Department Policy I-9

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What is the primary purpose of verbal counseling?

To issue a formal warning

To punish the member for infractions

To terminate the member's employment

To educate the member about the deficiency to avoid repeat offenses (correct)

Where are records of recognitions maintained?

In the member's section/platoon file, the member's personnel file, and the original is given to the member (correct)

Only with the Chief of Police

Only in the member's section/platoon file

Only in the member's personnel file

What is the purpose of remedial training?

To punish the member for job performance

To correct a specific deficiency related to job performance (correct)

To terminate the member's employment

To issue a formal warning

What is a recognition?

A letter of recognition or commendation concerning a positive action Signup and view all the answers

Who must approve discipline, counseling, and retraining actions?

The Chief of Police or his or her designee Signup and view all the answers

What is documented on an 'Employee Counseling' form?

Verbal counseling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the City of West Palm Beach Personnel Manual?

To provide guidelines for employee recognition and discipline Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a selection or appointment to an established committee?

A recognition Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to change the duty status of an accused member until the investigation is completed?

The Chief of Police or their designee Signup and view all the answers

What form is used to document verbal counseling?

Employee Counseling form Signup and view all the answers

Who prepares the Disciplinary Action Form?

The Internal Affairs Unit Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Disciplinary Review form after it is completed?

It is attached to the administrative investigation documentation and forwarded through the affected member's chain of command Signup and view all the answers

Who serves the Disciplinary Action Form to the member?

The Shift Commander Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the Chief of Police or designee has determined a disposition?

The Internal Affairs Unit prepares the Notice of Right to Disciplinary Hearing form and the Disciplinary Action form Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Disciplinary Review Form?

To document disciplinary recommendations Signup and view all the answers

Who may approve or revise the recommended disposition of a disciplinary action?

The Chief of Police or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the West Palm Beach Police Department's disciplinary procedures?

To correct undesirable behavior and ensure compliance with agency directives Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Administrative Reassignment in the West Palm Beach Police Department's disciplinary procedures?

A temporary duty reassignment with pay while an investigation is being conducted Signup and view all the answers

What is considered when determining the disciplinary variance in the West Palm Beach Police Department's disciplinary procedures?

The severity of the misconduct, the time between violations, and other factors Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for exercising their authority to correct undesirable behavior in the West Palm Beach Police Department's disciplinary procedures?

Commanders, administrators, and supervisory members Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the appeal procedure in the West Palm Beach Police Department's disciplinary procedures?

To provide an opportunity for members to contest disciplinary actions Signup and view all the answers

What is discipline in the context of the West Palm Beach Police Department's disciplinary procedures?

Action taken to correct undesirable behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of members of the West Palm Beach Police Department?

To conform to and comply with agency directives Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall goal of the West Palm Beach Police Department's disciplinary procedures?

To ensure compliance with agency directives and correct undesirable behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for a member to take an extended period of earned leave during an administrative reassignment?

Request approval from the Professional Standards Commander or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for a member on administrative reassignment regarding daily telephone contact?

The member is not required to make daily telephone contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a member placed on administrative reassignment regarding subpoenas and court-related responsibilities?

The member must honor all subpoenas and court-related responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a Felony arrest or allegations of a serious nature for a Department member?

The member will be placed on unpaid administrative leave Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for implementing Administrative Leave without pay?

The employee must be provided with notice of the allegations and/or violations Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for scheduling a Pre-Determination Conference after notice of Administrative Leave without pay?

Within 10 days of the notice Signup and view all the answers

What is the participation requirement for a member in a Pre-Determination Conference?

Participation in the conference is voluntary Signup and view all the answers

Who can represent a member in a Pre-Determination Conference?

The member can be represented by counsel or another representative of their choice Signup and view all the answers

Who will preside over the Pre-Determination Conference?

A Command Staff officer from the affected member's chain of command Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the weekly telephone contact with the Professional Standards Commander or designee?

To update on any outside investigations Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a member's employment status when they are placed on Administrative Leave without pay?

It is maintained Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Pre-Determination Conference?

Not specified in the content Signup and view all the answers

How will the member be notified of the results of the Pre-Determination Conference?

In writing Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the date 'July 15, 1988'?

The date the policy was originally issued Signup and view all the answers

What is compensated for members placed on Administrative Leave without pay?

Only police-related responsibilities actually worked Signup and view all the answers

Where can all forms be found?

On the current electronic email program Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Policy I-9: Disciplinary Procedures

I. Policy

The West Palm Beach Police Department has established a uniform system for rewarding, counseling, administering discipline, and providing remedial training to agency members.
The policy includes the rights of the accused member and the appeal procedure for disciplinary actions.

II. Definitions

Administrative Reassignment: temporary duty reassignment with pay while an administrative and/or criminal investigation is being conducted.
Discipline: action taken to correct undesirable behavior that is contrary to Departmental rules, regulations, directives, and policies.
Disciplinary Variance: considers the severity of misconduct, time between violations, length and quality of service, and overall work performance.

III. Level of Authority for Discipline

The Chief of Police or their designee has the authority to approve disciplinary actions, including recognition, counseling, and retraining.
Recognition includes positive actions such as letters, nominations, awards, and certificates from schools, organizations, and agencies.

IV. Disciplinary Actions

Verbal Counseling: a non-punitive measure to educate the member about deficiencies and avoid repeat offenses.
Remedial Training: a non-punitive measure to correct specific job performance deficiencies.
Written Reprimand: a disciplinary action that may be recommended by a supervisor and approved by the Chief of Police or their designee.

V. Investigation and Discipline

Supervisors will thoroughly investigate incidents and ascertain if disciplinary action is necessary.
The Chief of Police or their designee will review and approve or revise disciplinary recommendations.
The Internal Affairs Unit will prepare a Disciplinary Action Form, which will be served to the member by their respective Shift Commander.

VI. Administrative Leave

Administrative Leave without pay may be implemented for incidents involving a felony arrest or allegations of a serious nature.
The employee must be provided with notice of the allegations, a Pre-Determination Conference, and maintenance of benefits.
Members on Administrative Leave without pay will be compensated for police-related responsibilities and must make weekly telephone contact with the Professional Standards Commander.

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This quiz covers the disciplinary procedures of the West Palm Beach Police Department, including rewards, counseling, discipline, and remedial training for agency members.