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What kind of records pertain to members or applicants for employment?
What kind of records pertain to members or applicants for employment?
What is the purpose of the Internal Affairs Unit records?
What is the purpose of the Internal Affairs Unit records?
What type of information is included in physical and mental health information?
What type of information is included in physical and mental health information?
Who is responsible for handling requests for personal information about job applicants and employment references?
Who is responsible for handling requests for personal information about job applicants and employment references?
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What type of records are not considered 'closed' records?
What type of records are not considered 'closed' records?
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Where should requests from attorneys, courts, and the Missouri Department of Public Safety be directed?
Where should requests from attorneys, courts, and the Missouri Department of Public Safety be directed?
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What will the unit do in response to a request for records?
What will the unit do in response to a request for records?
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What type of information is protected by Section 191.656.1(1) RSMo?
What type of information is protected by Section 191.656.1(1) RSMo?
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What type of information about members will not be disclosed outside of the Department?
What type of information about members will not be disclosed outside of the Department?
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Under what circumstances can personal information about members be disclosed?
Under what circumstances can personal information about members be disclosed?
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Where should requests for personal information about past and present members be directed?
Where should requests for personal information about past and present members be directed?
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What type of information is included in family and relationship information?
What type of information is included in family and relationship information?
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What is the purpose of the Office of Community Complaints records?
What is the purpose of the Office of Community Complaints records?
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What type of information is not considered 'personal information' about members?
What type of information is not considered 'personal information' about members?
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Who is responsible for handling requests from the media?
Who is responsible for handling requests from the media?
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What type of information is not protected as confidential?
What type of information is not protected as confidential?
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Who can provide consent for disclosure of personal information about a member who is unable to provide consent?
Who can provide consent for disclosure of personal information about a member who is unable to provide consent?
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What is not a reason for disclosing personal information about a member?
What is not a reason for disclosing personal information about a member?
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Who should members contact when receiving requests for personal information?
Who should members contact when receiving requests for personal information?
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What is the purpose of the procedure outlined in this policy?
What is the purpose of the procedure outlined in this policy?
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What is the primary purpose of Policy Series 200: Employee Guidelines?
What is the primary purpose of Policy Series 200: Employee Guidelines?
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According to Section 610.021(3) and (13) RSMo, what type of records are designated as 'closed'?
According to Section 610.021(3) and (13) RSMo, what type of records are designated as 'closed'?
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What is the policy on releasing personal information about members and applicants for employment?
What is the policy on releasing personal information about members and applicants for employment?
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What is the reference for Records Management in the Kansas City Missouri Police Department?
What is the reference for Records Management in the Kansas City Missouri Police Department?
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What is the purpose of the written directive on the release of personal information?
What is the purpose of the written directive on the release of personal information?
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What are the two types of records that contain personal information?
What are the two types of records that contain personal information?
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Under what circumstances can personal information be disclosed?
Under what circumstances can personal information be disclosed?
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What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act, as amended?
What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act, as amended?
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What is the reference for the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended?
What is the reference for the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended?
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What is the purpose of the Board of Police Commissioners Resolutions?
What is the purpose of the Board of Police Commissioners Resolutions?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Personnel Policy
- The policy provides guidance and procedures for the release of personal information about Kansas City Missouri Police Department members and applicants.
- Personal information is considered confidential and will not be disclosed except in accordance with federal and state laws, Board of Police Commissioners Resolutions, Department written directives, court orders, or pursuant to a subpoena.
Closed Records
- Certain records are designated "closed" under Section 610.021(3) and (13) RSMo. as they contain personal information relating to the performance or merit of an individual member or applicant.
- These closed records include:
- Human Resources Division (HRD) records related to hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting members or applicants.
- Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) records related to internal investigations or internal investigations conducted as a result of citizen complaints.
- Office of Community Complaints (OCC) records related to internal investigations of a member's alleged policy violations conducted as a result of citizen complaints.
Open Records
- The following records are not designated as "closed":
- Members' names
- Position
- Salary
- Length of service
- Records that are closed may also contain open information, and the unit will separate open and closed records and/or make any necessary redactions prior to disclosure.
Disclosure of Personal Information
- The following types of personal information about members will not be disclosed outside of the Department without the consent of the member (or member's lawful next-of-kin), or in defense of a lawsuit/claim filed against the Department and/or member, or pursuant to a court order, a subpoena, or as otherwise required by law:
- Physical and mental health information
- Information relating to a member's sick leave or leave taken pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act
- HIV infection status or the results of HIV testing
- A member's home address, phone number, social security number, date of birth, and familial status
- A member's education, history, and military service
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This quiz covers information related to physical and mental health in the workplace, including fitness for duty, workers' compensation, and leave policies such as sick leave and the Family Medical Leave Act.