West Palm Beach Police Department Policy I-9: Disciplinary Procedures

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What is the primary reason for recommending remedial training?

For infractions of rules and regulations

For violations caused primarily by inadequate preparation (correct)

For disciplinary purposes

For repeated procedural errors in the line of duty

Who reserves the right to review the circumstances surrounding a written reprimand?

The training officer

The Chief of Police or designee (correct)

The supervisor of the member involved

The member's union representative

What type of action can a suspension be classified as?

Disciplinary action

Punitive action (correct)

Non-punitive measure

Corrective measure

Where is the written reprimand documented?

In the member's personnel file Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reduction in pay?

To punish members for disciplinary purposes Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the specific nature and procedure for remedial training?

The supervisor and/or training officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the determining factor for the level of reduction in pay?

The salary range for the classification Signup and view all the answers

What type of measure is a written reprimand?

Non-punitive measure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the administrative reassignment of a member?

To temporarily remove the member from their duties while an investigation is ongoing Signup and view all the answers

What is considered when determining the disciplinary variance for a member?

All of the above, plus the intent of the misconduct and gain received Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the West Palm Beach Police Department's uniform system for discipline?

To correct undesirable behavior through discipline and remedial training Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of commanders, administrators, and supervisory members in the disciplinary process?

To fulfill their assigned responsibilities and exercise their authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of discipline in the context of the West Palm Beach Police Department?

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 purpose of the disciplinary variance?

To consider multiple factors when determining discipline Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the disciplinary process for a member?

Discipline, remedial training, and/or counseling Signup and view all the answers

If a police officer witnesses a sergeant in their chain of command committing a violation, who should they submit a memorandum detailing the incident to?

The sergeant's lieutenant Signup and view all the answers

If a police officer has knowledge of a lieutenant in their chain of command committing a violation, who should they submit a memorandum detailing the incident to?

The police officer's immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of submitting a memorandum detailing the incident to the offending member's supervisor through the chain of command?

To bypass the level of the offending member Signup and view all the answers

In cases where the violation is of a serious or emergency nature, what action may a member's immediate supervisor take?

Take disciplinary action authorized for their level of authority Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an emergency situation where a member's immediate supervisor may relieve a member from duty?

If the member reports to duty under the influence of intoxicants Signup and view all the answers

If a police officer observes a violation committed by a member of a different section, who should they notify in writing?

Their immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the memorandum submitted by the police officer to their immediate supervisor?

It is forwarded through the chain of command to the offending member's supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the disciplinary procedures outlined in Policy I-9?

To ensure fairness and justice in the handling of violations Signup and view all the answers

Who can serve a member a form regarding disciplinary action?

A member of the Internal Affairs Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of regular business days in advance that a pre-disciplinary hearing must be scheduled?

Two regular business days Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a member refuses to sign the Notice of Your Right to a Disciplinary Hearing form and/or the Disciplinary Action form?

The supervisor will write 'refused' in the Employee Signature space Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pre-disciplinary hearing?

To provide the member with an opportunity to respond Signup and view all the answers

Who can be present at the meeting when the forms are served?

The member's immediate supervisor and a witness Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the member elects to submit a written statement instead of having a pre-disciplinary hearing?

The member's written statement will be considered Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the witness at the meeting?

To verify the member's refusal to sign Signup and view all the answers

How are grievances and arbitration of disciplinary actions handled?

In accordance with the current applicable collective bargaining agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the required time for a member to remain available at their residence while on Administrative Leave with pay?

0800 hours to 1700 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary contact person for a member on Administrative Leave with pay?

Professional Standards Commander or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the requirement for a member to be available to respond to the Police Administration Building immediately on request?

To allow for speedy completion of administrative investigations Signup and view all the answers

What happens to prior approval of earned leave scheduled to be taken subsequent to the imposition of administrative reassignment?

It is revoked and superseded Signup and view all the answers

What is the allowed time period for a member to attend personal appointments while on Administrative Leave with pay?

1200 hours to 1300 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for a member to obtain prior to attending personal appointments during scheduled work hours?

Approval from the designated contact person Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty shift assigned to a member on administrative reassignment?

Normal business hours, Monday through Friday Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of being placed on Administrative Leave with pay?

Restrictions on daily activities Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

West Palm Beach Police Department Disciplinary Procedures

The West Palm Beach Police Department has a uniform system for rewarding, counseling, administering discipline, and providing remedial training to agency members.

Definitions

Administrative Reassignment: a temporary duty reassignment with pay while an administrative and/or criminal investigation is being conducted into an incident involving the member.
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, willingness to improve, ability to improve, attitude of the member, intent of the misconduct, and gain the member receives as a result of the misconduct.

Level of Authority for Discipline

Remedial Training: recommended for violations caused primarily by the member being inadequately prepared for their responsibilities.
Written Reprimand: a non-punitive measure recommended by a member of superior rank and authority for infractions of rules, regulations, directives, or standard operating procedures.
Suspension: a punitive action that may be imposed by the Chief of Police or designee, in accordance with the current applicable collective bargaining agreement, City policy, and Department policy.
Reduction in Pay: a punitive action that may be approved by the Chief of Police or designee, in accordance with the current applicable collective bargaining agreement, City policy, and Department policy.

Reporting Violations

If the offending member is in the complaining member's chain of command, the complainant submits the specific details of the violation in memorandum form to the offending member's supervisor through the chain of command, bypassing the level of the offending member.
If the offending member is a member of a different section, the member who observes the violation notifies their immediate supervisor in writing, and the memorandum is forwarded through the chain of command to the offending member's supervisor.

Disciplinary Actions

In cases of serious or emergency nature, the member's immediate supervisor may take disciplinary action authorized for their level of authority or relieve a member from duty on an emergency basis.
The affected member's immediate supervisor should be present as a witness when the forms are served, and the member may elect to have a union representative at the meeting.

Notice of Disciplinary Action and Appeals Process

Grievance and arbitration of any disciplinary action will be in compliance with the current applicable collective bargaining agreement.
All classified non-probationary members are entitled to a pre-disciplinary hearing, which is not a question-and-answer session, as the investigation into the matter has been completed.

Administrative Reassignment

While on administrative reassignment, the member is assigned to a duty shift of normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and reports to the Professional Standards Commander.
The member must make telephone contact with the Professional Standards Commander or designee each weekday at 0800 hours, excluding holidays.
The member must remain available at their residence from 0800 hours to 1700 hours, excluding an assigned 1200 hours to 1300 hours lunch period.
The member may attend to personal appointments during these hours with the use of appropriate accrued leave, with approval by the designated contact person.
The member must be available to respond to the Police Administration Building immediately on request during the assigned duty hours.

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