Chapter 12- GENERAL CONDUCT

Question 1

Bribery: Employees shall submit a written report of any bribe attempt, actual or suspected, to a supervisor within their chain of command not later than the end of the duty tour, or within __ hours if off duty.

Answer 1

8

Question 2

The Miami-Dade County Leave Manual sets forth procedures governing administration of leave. Employees shall submit a properly completed request for all absences except paid holiday absence. Except in emergency situations, personnel requesting a leave of 40 hours or more shall do so not less than __ weeks prior to commencement of requested leave

Answer 2

SIX

Question 3

Separation: An employee should submit a written resignation __ weeks prior to the effective date. Employees who sever departmental employment for any reason or obtain a leave of absence shall be processed prior to departure.

Answer 3

Two

Question 4

Leaving the County:

Except in the immediate pursuit of a person to be arrested, leaving Miami-Dade County while on-duty requires appropriate approval.

Responding to a scene to assist other law enforcement agencies requires approval of the ___ or his designee.

Answer 4

Sheriff

Question 5

Recognizing that members of the community and businesses occasionally wish to express appreciation or support for law enforcement (particularly during holidays, mobilizations for critical
incidents, or in response to extraordinary service), an MDSO entity or unit may accept a gratuitous meal or similar gesture if:
a. The offer is extended to a unit or group of employees, (i.e., not just to an individual employee).; and
b. The offer is clearly intended as a gesture of goodwill rather than an attempt to influence official
action; and
c. Acceptance has been approved by the Sheriff or a command staff member holding the rank of ________ or above.

Answer 5

major

Question 6

_______ Shall mean all of the external characteristics and behaviors that are socially defined as either masculine or feminine, such as dress, grooming, mannerisms, speech patterns, and social interactions. Social or cultural norms can vary and some characteristics that may be accepted as masculine, feminine, or neutral in one culture may not be assessed similarly in another

Answer 6

Gender Expression

Question 7

_____ Shall mean a person’s innate, deeply felt, psychological identification as a man, woman, or some other gender (i.e., gender non-conforming), which may or may not correspond to the sex assigned at birth.

Answer 7

Gender Identity

Question 8

_______ Shall mean individuals who display gender characteristics and/or behaviors that do not conform to traditional or societal expectations, individuals who do not identify with either gender or individuals whose gender blends elements of being a man or woman; a gender that is different than either male or female.

Answer 8

Gender Non-conforming

Question 9

When making arrests for a _____ degree misdemeanor, deputies are encouraged to issue Promises to Appear unless:

(a) the accused fails or refuses to sufficiently identify himself or herself or supply the required information;

(b) the accused refuses to sign the notice to appear;

(c) the deputy has reason to believe that the continued liberty of the accused constitutes an unreasonable risk of bodily injury to the accused or others;

(d) the accused has no ties with the jurisdiction reasonably sufficient to assure the accused’s appearance or there is substantial risk that the accused will refuse to respond to the notice;

(e) the deputy has any suspicion that the accused may be wanted in any jurisdiction; or

(f) it appears that the accused previously has failed to respond to a notice or a summons or has violated the conditions of any pretrial release program.

Answer 9

second

Question 10

First responder certification: A current certification for the U.S. ____ First Responder Course shall be maintained by all sworn personnel

Answer 10

Department of Transportation

Question 11

All employees shall dress according to CHAPTER 11 - PART 09 - PERSONAL APPEARANCE and consistent with the individual’s gender _____ or gender _____.

Answer 11

identity & expression

Question 12

General Conduct: OBJECTIVES AND RULES:

MDSO provides ____ sheriff services to the unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County; primary and support policing services upon request; and traditional sheriff’s services, except for jail and bailiff services, throughout Miami-Dade County.

Answer 12

municipal-type

Question 13

CHAPTER 12 - PART 04 - TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING EMPLOYEES/ Official Records: If a new or transitioning employee has questions about the agency’s records, identification cards, transitioning on the job, or other transgender-related issues, the employee should contact the _____.

Answer 13

Human Resources Office (HRO).

Question 14

Chapter 12- Part I- General Conduct:
MDSO provides ____-type sheriff services to the unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County; primary and support policing services upon request; and traditional sheriff’s services, except for jail and bailiff services, throughout Miami-Dade County.

Answer 14

municipal

Question 15

Chapter 12- Part I- General Conduct:
_______ is defined as the authority to
make decisions within legal boundaries using personal judgment. Use of ____ is guided and framed by law, policies, rules, procedures, training, and supervision. Except for felonies and driving under the influence offenses where an individual must be physically arrested and incarcerated, deputy sheriffs ___ authority in making an arrest; consistent with their oath of office, principles of professionalism, and MDSO objectives.

Answer 15

Discretion

Question 16

Congregating: No more than ___ MDSO deputy sheriffs, uniformed or plainclothes, identifiable as deputy sheriffs by the wearing or the carrying of firearms, badges, sheriff radios, insignias, or any
article of clothing identifying them as deputy sheriffs, will congregate in a public place except when required by official sheriff duties.

No more than ___ marked MDSO vehicles shall be parked in a parking lot or near any public place except as necessary to perform assigned tasks. Employees shall not congregate in areas unless on assignment or approved break.

Answer 16

two

Question 17

Leaving the County:

Responding for an MDSO routine investigation or assignment requires approval of a ____ or higher-ranking supervisor.

Answer 17

lieutenant

Question 18

Chapter 12- Part 3- Social Media: Trie or False?

As public employees, MDSO personnel are reminded that all speech is subject to reasonable restrictions. Whether on or off-duty, speech related to official duties and responsibilities is not always protected under the First Amendment. Therefore, some speech posted by employees on social media may lead to administrative action against the employee. Employees should assume that speech on social media reflects on their profession and the MDSO.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Chapter 12 Part 4- Transgender & Gender non-conforming employees: True or False?

Restrooms and Changing Facilities:
Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section (FSS) 553.865, employees shall only enter a restroom or changing facility (i.e., shower, locker room, etc.) corresponding to their biological sex at birth. Any employee who willfully enters a restroom or changing facility designated for the opposite sex and refuses to depart when asked to do so by any employee will be subject to discipline.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Chapter 12 Part II:
The following examples of prohibited conduct are not exhaustive and serve merely as guidance:
1. Employees shall not accept free or discounted meals, merchandise, or services from a business because of one’s position with the agency.
2. Employees shall not accept any “thank-you” gift, tip, or gratuity from a person or business in appreciation for performing official duties, such as handling a case or conducting an investigation.
3. Employees shall not receive money, gift cards or other forms of payment from a person or business that has, or may seek to have, dealings with the agency.
4. Employees shall not accept tickets, travel, lodging or other benefits from a company that contracts or seeks to contract with MDSO.
5. Employees shall not solicit or accept free admission to theaters or other places of amusement or recreation except as sanctioned by the Sheriff.
6. MDSO employees shall not accept, directly or indirectly, any financial compensation or other gift resulting from MDSO purchases, awards of contract, or potential solicitations, whether personally or through a personally owned business.
7. Employees engaged in outside employment shall not derive any benefit from their employment with

Answer 20

INFO

Question 21

Chapter 12, Part II - GIFTS:

Gifts, donations, or other valuables are occasionally offered to employees of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO), or to the agency itself. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that a perception of _______ does not exist before accepting such gifts, and that appreciation is expressed properly when gifts are accepted. The
Sheriff is authorized to accept gifts for the agency.

Answer 21

impropriety

PREVIOUS EXAMS HAVE HAD QUESTIONS INVOLVING A TERM SUCH AS THIS FLASHCARD

Question 22

Chapter 12, Part II - GIFTS:
Management & Budget Office (MBO):
The MBO will prepare a _____ memorandum to the Sheriff that itemizes any gifts that have been accepted or rejected.

Answer 22

quarterly

Question 23

Chapter 12, Part II - GIFTS:
When an employee or entity accepts a gift of capital equipment valued at $________ or more, employees shall comply with the provisions contained in CHAPTER 06 - PART 02 - AGENCY PROPERTY.

Answer 23

$750

Question 24

Chapter 12, Part II - GIFTS:/ Employees and Element Responsibilities:
1. Employees receiving offers of gifts or donations valued over $______ will detail the offer in an action memorandum.

Answer 24

$1,000