Rules of Conduct

What is "to guide and determine present and future decisions"

What is based upon police ethics and experience, the desires of the community, and the mandates of the law

A method of performing an operation or a manner of proceeding on a course of action

A written prohibition or requirement designed to prevent deviations from policy or procedure

An act of personal behavior based on certain principles.

Any lawful instruction or command given by a supervisor of the Department to another Department employee

When a planned operation involves two or more subdivisions, who will supervise the operation?

In the event that the Chief of Police is incapacitated, who shall assume the position?

a written record of an employee interview (oral) conducted by a supervisor to inform an employee that desirable/undesirable conduct or performance has been noted.

What is the objective of a supervisory/employee interview form?

Is the supervisory/employee interview from considered a form of discipline?

A formal, written notice to an employee, characterized by an account of conduct which is not in keeping with the rules, orders, or directives of the Department

Who are empowered to author and issue Supervisory/Employee Interview forms

Who are empowered to issue Supervisory/Employee Interview forms, and make recommendations to the Chief of Police for written reprimands, suspensions, demotions and dismissals.

Who is empowered to order suspension from duty with or without pay, layoff, demotion, or dismissal from the Department

How many level of the chain can an supervisory/interview form be orally appealed?

Who will have the final appeal for all letters of reprimand

An appeal may be granted in writing for a suspension, demotion, or dismissal to ______ within how many days____

Who can a supervisor in Internal Affairs relieve from duty?

What examples of why a supervisor relieve an employee from duty?

Any relief from duty exceeding one (1) week will be confirmed by?

After being relieved from duty, an employee shall not:

Conduct consist of:

Communicating or giving police information to another which may hinder an investigation.

Divulging any information, without authority, relating to the business of the department or to an investigation being conducted

Participating in a speaking engagement or attending a convention as an official representative of the department without prior approval or authority

Permitting any person, who is not a member of the department, to use an official badge or credentials.

To regularly or continuously associate or have dealings with a person whom an employee knows to be under active criminal investigation or indictment, or who has a reputation in the community or the department for present involvement in felonious or criminal behavior, except as necessary in the performance of official duties.

Participating in any advertising scheme or enterprise related to or based upon employment with the Department, or permitting the use of any photograph associated with, or the name of the City or a City employee for advertising purposes without the permission of the Chief of Police.

Acceptance of a bribe.

Failure to account for or to make prompt and true return of any money or property received, found, or confiscated in an official capacity.

Illegal gambling or being present at an illegal gambling game except for the purpose of an official police investigation.

Receiving or retaining for personal use any property or evidence which has been discovered, gathered, or received in connection with a Department function

Soliciting a special privilege or using position for personal gain or private advantage or for the advantage of another

Soliciting a reward, present, or gratuity

When representing the Department, either on or off duty, employees shall not engage in any political activity, solicit or receive any assessment, subscription, or contribution for any political party or purpose

Disobedience to orders prohibited:

Damage to city property

Falsehood prohibited

Untruthfulness
Making any false complaint or statement against any employee of the Department.

Knowingly making or signing any false or inaccurate statement in any official investigation, report, or record, or attempting to induce or cause another to do so

Consuming an intoxicating beverage while in uniform or on duty except in the performance of duty.

Being unfit for regular duty due to consumption of intoxicating liquor or any chemical agent

Unlawful use of a controlled substance such as cannabis

Doing or committing any act which delays return to duty
Feigning or exaggerating sickness or injury.

Failure to promptly report misconduct of any City employee, including any violation of a Department rule, order, or directive to an immediate supervisor or the Office of Internal Affairs

Insubordination by work, act or deed

Supervisory/Employee Interview forms will be routed via chain of command by placing initials on the form.  Who will forward the form to employees personnel file

Who has the power to veto any disciplinary action of a subordinate