My Study Notes (from Brian) Flash Cards

Question 1

Pursuit Policy 6.43

Who has authority to terminate a pursuit?

Answer 1

1. Any sworn supervisor on duty
2. Field Lieutenant
3. Comm Center Lieutenant
4. Any commanding officer

Question 2

Pursuit Policy 6.43

In deciding to add units to a pursuit, supervisors should consider the following:

Answer 2

1. Type of vehicle pursued
2. Seriousness of offense
3. Danger to occupants
4. Availability to arial support
5. type of intervention tactics considered

Question 3

Pursuit Policy 6.43
Pursuit considerations (8)

Answer 3

1. Offense
2. Safety of public and of deputy
3. Traffic Conditions
4. Weather
5. Location
6. Speed
7. Time of day
8. Vehicle/Deputy Capabilities

Question 4

Pursuit Policy 6.43

Circumstances not to pursue: (4)

Answer 4

1. 10-16 in vehicle
2. Priority one call
3. Known “joy-riding”
4. Illegal immigration is only offense

Question 5

Pursuit Policy 6.43

Pursuit must be terminated under what 3 circumstances?

Answer 5

1. Approaching the international border
2. Directed by supervisor
3. Danger posed is greater than the value of apprehension
   * *Deputy may terminate pursuit at any time

Question 6

Pursuit Policy 6.43

What are the supervisor responsibilities if collision at end of pursuit?

Answer 6

1. Respond to scene
2. Provide on-scene supervision
3. Ensure PAT-15/reports completed
4. Evaluate compliance with P&P
   * *Deputy must obtain approval before forcible stop

Question 7

Post Seizure Hearing 6.60

What is the role of the Lt.

Answer 7

Mediator

Question 8

Post Seizure Hearing 6.60

What are the two possible findings?

Answer 8

1. Department has reasonable grounds to store vehicle

2. Department did not have reasonable grounds to store vehicle.

Question 9

Post Seizure Hearing 6.60

If findings are reasonable, what are owner options?

Answer 9

1. Pay towing/storage fees
2. Allow vehicle to be sold to satisfy lien
3. Appeal through board of supervisors or court

Question 10

Post Seizure Hearing 6.60

If findings are un-reasonable, Sheriff must do what?

Answer 10

1. Release vehicle immediately
2. County will pay towing/storage fees
3. Fees paid to the company
   * *If owner paid fees and already got vehicle, county will reimburse owner.**

Question 11

Mission Statement

Answer 11

We provide the highest quality public safety service in an effort to make San Diego the safest urban county in the nation.

Question 12

Core Values

Answer 12

Honesty, Integrity, Trust, Loyalty, Respect, Fairness and Diversity

Question 13

LEICS (Law Enforcement Incident Command System)

Answer 13

Incident Commander (PIO/Safety Liaison/Scribe)
Finance
Logistics
Operations
Planning/Intel

Question 14

LEICS

What is the role of the IC

Answer 14

Sets overall objectives and has overall responsibility of incident

Question 15

LEICS

What is the role of operations?

Answer 15

Tactical operations to carry out the plan, develop objective and direct resources

Question 16

LEICS

What is the role of planning/Intel?

Answer 16

Develop action plan to accomplish the objectives, collect/evaluate information, maintain resources and update status

Question 17

LEICS

What is the role of logistics>

Answer 17

Provide support to meet incident needs i.e. to provide resources to support the incident

Question 18

LEICS

Considerations in selecting location for CP

Answer 18

1. Strategic but safe
2. Accessible
3. Defensible
4. Sufficient space
5. Restrooms
6. Communications
7. Structures (protection from weather)

Question 19

SEMS ( Standardized Emergency Management System)

What are the file levels of SEMS?

Answer 19

1. Field
2. Local Government
3. Operational Area
4. Region
5. State

Question 20

SEMS

What is the framework of SEMS?

Answer 20

ICS
Inter-agenct coordination system
Master Mutual Aid Agreement

Question 21

SEMS: Span of control?

Answer 21

5 positions to each supervisor (5:1)

Question 22

SEMS

How many mutual aid regions are there in California?

Answer 22

6

Question 23

SEMS

Define the following: EOC and EAS

Answer 23

EOC: Emergency Operations Center
EAS: Emergency Activation System

Question 24

EOM (Emergency Operations Manual)

What is operational level 1A?

Answer 24

Station level, on duty resources can handle incident

Question 25

EOM | What is operational level 1b?

Answer 25

Station level cannot control, other stations will deploy 50% of their resorces

Question 26

EOM | What is operational level 2?

Answer 26

1. Authorized by LESB Commander or CC LT 2. Off duty staff called back 3. Time off cancelled 4. 12 on/12 off schedule

Question 27

EOM | What is operational level 3?

Answer 27

Possible exhaustion of regional mutual aid. Sheriff/designee authorized level three and contacts State OES to request mutual aid.

Question 28

EOM | What are the five levels of Homeland Security Advisory System?

Answer 28

``` Severe: Red High: Orange Elevated: Yellow Guarded: Blue Low: Green ```

Question 29

CNT | What is the objective of CNT?

Answer 29

Change attitude from hostility to trust

Question 30

CNT | When is SED used?

Answer 30

When the decision is made to use deadly force

Question 31

Sexual Harassment 2.54 in rules of conduct 3.47 defined What is the definition of Sexual Harassment?

Answer 31

1. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature when, 2. It involves a condition of employment and, 3. Creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment

Question 32

``` Sexual Harassment (3.47) What is a supervisor's responsibility? ```

Answer 32

All supervisors are responsible for investigating and resolving any incident and/or complaint

Question 33

``` Sexual Harassment (3.47) Who can complaints be reported to? ```

Answer 33

1. A supervisor 2. Internal Affairs (Department or County) 3. State Fair Employment and Housing (FEHC) 4. Federal EEO Commission

Question 34

``` Sexual Harassment (3.47) What are the types of sexual harassment and define them? ```

Answer 34

1. Verbal: repeated, unsolicited after being told behavior is unwelcome 2. Written: Notes, obscene letters etc 3. Physical: unwanted touching which impedes normal work movement when directed at an individual 4. Visual: Derogatory an/or sexually oriented pictures, staring or leering 5. Sexual favors: Quid Pro Quo involving a person in a position of power over another

Question 35

``` Grievance Procedure (3.6) ***check this P&P*** What is a grievance? ```

Answer 35

An allegation that the county failed to provide a condition of employment asked in MOA or P&P, stale unless filed in writing with in 45 days of discussion

Question 36

``` Grievance Procedure (3.6) What cannot be grieved? ```

Answer 36

Matters which are handled by civil service, labor relations ordinance or performance appraisals

Question 37

``` Grievance Procedure (3.6) Times lines for Grievances ```

Answer 37

Employee: formal written grievance to sup w/in 10 days Supervisor: 10 days to respond w/answer Employee can appeal w/in 10 days Middle manager has 10 days to respond Employee has 10 days to appeal Department head has 10 days to respond Union/DSA has 30 days to request arbitration

Question 38

Administrative Leave | What is administrative leave?

Answer 38

Non-disciplinary paid leave

Question 39

Administrative Leave | Who can be placed on admin leave and under what circumstances

Answer 39

Only bi-weekly paid employees eligible when: 1. Employee agrees to it 2. Re-assignment not possible 3. Circumstances clear to justify immediate suspension or termination.

Question 40

Administrative Leave | What type of occurrence or circumstances must be present?

Answer 40

An occurrence or circumstance which: 1. The removal of employee is essential to avert harm to county, public , employee or others 2. Removal is necessary to ensure a complete investigation

Question 41

Administrative Leave | What are the procedures for Admin Leave

Answer 41

- Employee must be given written notice - The investigation must start no late than one working day from the administrative leave - If no admin leave is no longer needed, the employee will be notified to return to work, may be verbal notification, but must be documented in writing for records

Question 42

Administrative Leave | Duration

Answer 42

- Up to ten days per event - May be extended additional 20 days - Further may be approved by DHR director, in the case of criminal investigations and/or pending Skelly Hearings

Question 43

Emotional Stress Procedure (3.37) | What is it?

Answer 43

Supervisor may conclude: -no assistance required -refer to peer support -refer to psychologist -recommend admin assignment and refer to psychologist w/approval of 2nd level supervisor and notification of Professional Standards Captain

Question 44

Performance Report Appeals (3.5) | What happens when an employee appeals an EPR?

Answer 44

- Personnel LT. replies with appeal officer within 7 calendar days - Or list of three choices for appeal officer - Documentation to employee w/in 5 calendar days

Question 45

Performance Report Appeals (3.5) | Process

Answer 45

-Appeal officer meets with all parties -Employee allowed representation -If change is appropriate, appeal officer re-writes EPR with recommended changes -findings to Personnel Captain, -Reviewed by HRB A/S and responds within 5 calendar days -If HRB A/S concurs w/ recommendation: Personnel Captain implements recommendations If HRB A/S does not concur: -Serves employee w/ appeal officer recommendation -Employee can appeal w/in 5 calendar days -Final decision w/in 10 calendar days

Question 46

Performance Report Appeals (3.5) | when can an EPR be changed by appeal officer?

Answer 46

1. Clear case of bias 2. Never advised of deficiencies 3. EPR factually incorrect

Question 47

Complaint Investigation | Who investigates?

Answer 47

Complaint received by IA | IA LT reviews and keeps in IA or assigns to command

Question 48

Complaint Investigation | Explain process of investigation by 1st level supervisor

Answer 48

``` Obtain documents Interview witnesses, involved and accused Ensure POBAR not violated Write Investigations Write SACF ```

Question 49

Complaint Investigation | What are the five findings and explain each

Answer 49

Sustained: accused did it Not sustained: cannot prove accused did it Unfounded: Did not happen Exonerated: It happened, but within policy/law Resolved: otherwise handled, employee quit/retired etc

Question 50

Complaint Investigation-Discipline (formal/informal): | What is the process if sustained finding by 1st level supervisor?

Answer 50

If investigated by IA, forward to command 2nd level supervisor reviews/approves investigation pre-disciplinary discussion w/employee 2nd level supervisor writes R&R, R&R reviewed & approved by 3rd level supervisor Returned to IA

Question 51

Complaint Investigation-Discipline (formal/informal): | What is process after R&R approved by 3rd level supervisor?

Answer 51

- R&R submitted to IA - Letter of Intent to Discipline (NOI) prepared by IA - NOI signed by 3rd level supervisor - NOI served on employee by IA

Question 52

Complaint Investigation-Discipline (formal/informal): | Explain steps in Skelly Conference?

Answer 52

- Accused must request Skelley w/in 5 business days of being served NOI - Conference held w/in 10 business days - by 3rd level, uninvolved supervisor

Question 53

Complaint Investigation-Discipline (formal/informal): | Explain Skelly Officer's duties related to Skelly Conference?

Answer 53

- Meet w/employee, ensure due process was given, discuss mitigating circumstances, level of discipline - write Skelly Officer Report and approve discipline, modify discipline or return for additional investigation - Skelly Officer Report approved by 4th level supervisor

Question 54

Complaint Investigation-Discipline (formal/informal): | Explain steps of discipline, following Skelly and approval of discipline.

Answer 54

- IA prepares Order of Discipline which is signed by Sheriff, served by IA, notifies employee of discipline and definition - Discipline is imposed - 10 calendar days to request civil service hearing

Question 55

Complaint Investigation-Discipline (formal/informal): | Explain process of Civil Service Appeal of Discipline

Answer 55

10 calendar days to file request after service of Notice of Discipline Employee representation Department Attorney Civil Service Commissioner can uphold, overturn or modify Final appeal is to Superior Court

Question 56

``` OIS Guidelines (LT. duties/responsiblities) List and explain 10 steps for Lieutenant ```

Answer 56

1. Proceed to scene 2. Ensure involved deputies are separated 3. If necessary, arrange for relief deputies 4. Ensure involved deputy(ies) firearm is retained by that deputy for exchange with homicide. 5. W/concurrence of homicide, send all involved deputies to station and keep separate from one another, may need to arrange trans for deputies 6. Screen all contact/communication with involved deputies 7. Provide updates to command and deputy's family 8. Assess deputy(ies) state of mind, make appropriate arrangements if needed 9. Involved deputy (ies) placed on admin leave for at least 24 hours, pending further action by personnel let as defined in 3.37 10. Prepare timely, comprehensive report of actions, observations and evaluations.

Question 57

OIS Guidelines | Who is IC, at start & upon your arrival?

Answer 57

Highest ranking officer is IC until Station Commander arrives

Question 58

OIS Guidelines: Employee death | Required notifications

Answer 58

Commanding officer notified Sheriff or Under Sheriff, Personnel Captain and MLU Commanding Officer arranges family notification

Question 59

CNT 9.3 | When can CNT be activated?

Answer 59

Suspect is a threat to self or others and, Armed and Unwilling to répond to deputies on scene

Question 60

CNT 9.3 | Basic Guidelines for CNT

Answer 60

Contain: Hostage taker Control: Assisting/responding personnel Communicate: With hostage taker/responding personnel

Question 61

What reports are written by Lieutenant? (5)

Answer 61

1. After Action Reports 2. Discipline Recommendations (R&R) 3. Evaluation Appeals 4. Staff Reports 5. Employee Performance Review

Question 62

What are the duties of a lieutenant? (14 +2)

Answer 62

1. Direct Supervision of Sergeants 2. Prepare Evals for Sergeants 3. In-Direct Supervision of Deputies 3. Eval Appeal Officer 4. Post seizure hearings 5. PIMS approval 6. Monitor Scheduling/Overtime 7. Review CR/AR 8. Review UOF 9. City Contract Guidelines 10. Budget Processes 11. Incident Command Operations 12. CC Watch Commander 13. Assist with Interview Panels 14. Pre-Disciplinary hearings and reports (R&R) Detentions: 1. Inmate welfare budget 2. 825 PC releases

Question 63

First Responder Check List: Situation of Assessment (8)

Answer 63

1. Type and location of emergency 2. Size of area involved 3. # of additional deputies needed 4. ICP location 5. Staging area (TSA/CNT/SAR) 6. Safe routes/access routes 7. Additional resources 8. # and type of injuries

Question 64

First Responder Check List: Control Measures (11)

Answer 64

1. Establish Journal/scribe (use radio to document) 2. Establish link with Comm Center (Critical Incident Line and have a corporal as you rep in the event you are busy) 3. Assign Finance/Logistics/Operations and Planning to assist with the following: 4. Request personnel and equipment a needed 5. Develop Ops Plan to include: -Perimeter control -evac measures -liaison w/other agencies -traffic control -mobilize personnel IC should be considering relief plan and demobilization

Question 65

What are the 9 headers for an after action report?

Answer 65

1. Synopsis 2. Problem 3. Background 4. Planning 5. Deployment 6. Termination of Action 7. Post Action 8. Media Coverage 9. Operational Critique

Question 66

Appeals to Discipline: Written Reprimand | Can you appeal? timelines, options

Answer 66

Cannot appeal to civil service Can write a written response to 4th level supervisor w/in 30 days May pursue the grievance procedure

Question 67

Appeals to Discipline: Suspensions/pay-step reductions | Can you appeal? timelines, options

Answer 67

Yes, by permanent employee (not probationary)

Question 68

Appeals to Discipline: Termination

Answer 68

10 calendar days to file request after service of Notice of Discipline Employee representation Department Attorney Civil Service Commissioner can uphold, overturn or modify Final appeal is to Superior Court

Question 69

Appeals to Discipline: Termination/Demotion | Who has right to appeal and what is process?

Answer 69

Permanent Employee only 10 calendar days to file request after service of Notice of Discipline Employee representation Department Attorney Civil Service Commissioner can uphold, overturn or modify Final appeal is to Superior Court

Question 70

Appeals to discipline: Probationary Employees | Do they have right to appeal? If so under what circumstances

Answer 70

Violation of Rules-Skelly only Demonstrated deficiency-no smelly May appeal to civil service for Liberty Interest Conference

Question 71

``` Staff Report (Major Revision) What are the headings (12) ```

Answer 71

1. To 2. From 3. Subject 4. Problem 5. Assumptions 6. Facts 7. Discussion 8. Costing Information 9. Conclusion 10. Recommendations 11. Signature Block of reporter 12. Attachments

Question 72

``` Staff Report (Minor Revision) What are the headings (8) ```

Answer 72

1. To 2. From 3. Via: Chain of Command 4. Subject 5. Rationale statement 6. Signature of reporter 7. Attachments 8. Endorsements

Question 73

R&R | What is the format and what is addressed?

Answer 73

``` To: Division Commander From: R&R: Sustained violations Mitigating factors Priors Document the meeting ```

Question 74

What type of discipline cannot be considered for promotion, transfer, specialized assignments or disciplinary actions?

Answer 74

Written reprimands over two years old More severe discipline over 5 years old **unless pattern of similar conduct**

Question 75

What are the lieutenant's duties/responsibilities at a critical incident?

Answer 75

``` Establish CP, scribe, assistant to IC Notify CC you are IC Assess Situation Assign FLOP Activiate DOC(?) Approve all plans Coordinate all activitites Conduct initial briefing Manage Ops Order resources and release all resources ```

Question 76

Disciplinary Procedures: | What type of conduct is investigated (3)

Answer 76

1. On-duty misconduct 2. Off-duty criminal 3. Off duty non-criminal w/ nexus to job

Question 77

Time lines for discipline Skelly Civil Service

Answer 77

5 working days to request a skelly | 10 calendar days to appeal to civil service

Question 78

What are the type of formal discipline?

Answer 78

``` Counseling Written Reprimand Reassignment Suspension/pay-step reduction Demotion Termination ```

Question 79

When can a grievance be filed and what are the timelines?

Answer 79

Within 45 day of informal discussion w/supervisor. 2nd level superior has 10 days to respond can be appealed to 4th level supervisor and each timeline if 10 days

Question 80

Supervisor responsibilities related to sexual harassment

Answer 80

Supervisor shall 1. Free of harassment 2. Report and resolve 2. Immediate corrective action 3. Documentation