POBR

Question 1

PEACE OFFICER BILL of RIGHTS (POBR)

Answer 1

Remain conversant
Stay abreast of any changes, Stay cognizant that POBR may be applicable at any time.

Interrogation
-	Notification (4 hours): nature, charges,  
-       Names/ranks of investigators
-	Only 2 investigators at a time
-	Reasonable hour or employee gets OT
-	Held in private
-	Allow to tend to physical needs
-	Reasonable amt time based on charges
-	Right to representation
-	Criminal charges = Miranda
-	No criminal tactics
-	No offensive language
-	No threats or promises for cooperation
-	Shall record and allow emp. to do so
-	Entitled to transcription unless conf.
-	Info not released to media w/o consent	
-	Not subject to punitive action for exercising these 
        rights
-	Unlawful to deny POBR rights
-	Nothing adverse in file w/o knowledge
-	Employee has 30 days to respond
-	Must allow inspection of personnel file during 
        business hours
-	Not prohibited from political activity
-	May run for school board
-	Shall not compel lie detector test
-	No internet release of personal info
-	Not required to disclosure of assets unless in a 
        position subject to bribes
-	Officers may wear Amer. Flag pin unless provide 
        rule, may appeal rule
-	Locker searches = consent, warrant, prior 
        notification, in his/her presence
-	No temporary reassignment