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SOP 501. In reference to police action at public lodging or food service establishments: This offense is a 2nd degree misdemeanor. The necessary elements are: (Which is not correct?)
A. The guest fails to comply with the request to leave prior to police arrival B. The guest is transient, in other words, temporary C. The person requesting the action is a person in charge or in authority of the premises at the time D. The person in authority has offered to return any unused rent to the guest |
Answer:
A. The guest fails to comply with the request to leave prior to police arrival |
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SOP 502. The service cap: Should be worn so that the cap visor is approximately ____ above the bridge of the nos
E. A. One finger B. one inch C. two fingers D. two inches |
Answer:
C. two fingers |
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SOP 502. Male Detectives: The following equipment will be carried on their person: badge, handcuffs, issued firearm, OC gas canister, and police credentials. This equipment maybe carried in any pouch, briefcase, or similar container.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
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SOP 502. Uniform Jacket: Longevity stripes will not be worn on the uniform jacket.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 502. Shoes: Platform shoes or boots may not have heels measuring above ____ inches.
A. 1 ½ B. 2 C. 1 ¼ D. 1 ¾ |
Answer:
D. 1 ¾ |
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SOP 502. Chevrons: Officers with the rank of senior sergeant, sergeant, senior corporal, corporal, and master patrol officer will wear the officially designated chevrons on both sleeves of the uniform shirt and jacket, with the chevrons centered on the sleeve ____ below the shoulder patch
A. one inch B. ½ inch C. 2 inches D. 1 ½ inches |
Answer:
B. ½ inch |
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SOP 502. All officers, regardless of rank, will wear all authorized equipment when in the primary duty uniform.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 502.2. Upon receipt of body armor, all personnel, up to and including the rank of ____, are required to wear body armor while in uniform, regardless of assignment (in other words) on-duty, extra-duty, and or special assignments.
A. Captain B. Major C. Lieutenant D. Sergeant |
Answer:
C. Lieutenant |
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SOP 502.2. Officers are responsible for reporting any damage or wear to the ballistic panels or cover to ____.
A. their supervisor B. the department armorer C. the department supply personnel D. their division commander |
Answer:
B. the department armorer |
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SOP 503. If the bond in question has been forfeited, the bondsman shall also be required to produce proof that the forfeiture has occurred within the ____ year period immediately preceding the day of the request for assistanc
E. A. one B. two C. three D. five |
Answer:
B. two |
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SOP 507. An alert watch is enhanced police attention, which focuses on existing conditions that are experiencing or indicating a high probability of criminal activity.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 509. The most important link in the disciplinary chain is the ____.
A. first-line supervisor B. first link C. Officer D. Sergeant to Officer |
Answer:
A. first-line supervisor |
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SOP 509. ____ is responsible for the administration of disciplinary action on a Department-wide basis.
A. Chief of Police B. Command Staff C. Staff D. Division Commanders |
Answer:
B. Command Staff |
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SOP 509. An employee charged with disciplinary responsibility must discharge the task with knowledgeable discretion. This means all supervisors and managers must, when faced with a disciplinary issue, consider ____ discipline first.
A. corrective B. progressive C. positive D. constructive |
Answer:
C. positive |
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SOP 511. Requests from other law enforcement agencies for complete copies of offense reports will be made through the ____.
A. administrative division commander B. shift commander C. on-duty records section supervisor D. appropriate district commander |
Answer:
C. on-duty records section supervisor |
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SOP 513. Investigative Polygraphs: All requests for polygraph examinations require supervisory approval.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 513. Administrative Polygraphs: Polygraphs may be administered in the course of Internal Affairs investigations consistent with state law and PBA contract provisions.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 519. As in any other motor vehicle crash investigation, the investigator may issue a citation to the party at fault, regardless of whether that party is an employee or citizen.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 519. The ____ will assign a Forensic Mapping Team to investigate a traffic crash or pursuit involving a Tampa Police Department vehicle resulting in life-threatening injuries or death.
A. Radio supervisor B. affected Shift Commander C. Traffic Homicide supervisor D. Forensic Mapping Team supervisor |
Answer:
C. Traffic Homicide supervisor |
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SOP 519. Following the investigation, if it is determined that a violation of the law has occurred on the part of either the employee or the driver of the other vehicle, if one is involved, the appropriate charge may be made and a citation may be issued at the direction of the ____.
A. supervisor in charge of the investigation B. Traffic Homicide supervisor C. Forensic Mapping Team supervisor D. officer in charge of the investigation |
Answer:
A. supervisor in charge of the investigation |
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SOP 519. Regardless of whether the officer is at fault or not, he and his immediate supervisor will make a written report to the division commander indicating details sufficient to support a finding of at fault or not at fault.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 519. Subsequent to the on-scene investigation and any related follow-up activities, the ____ shall conduct a final review of the crash involving a police vehicle to rule on preventability or non-preventability.
A. Safety Committee B. affected Division Commander C. Chief of Police D. Labor Management Committee |
Answer:
A. Safety Committee |
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SOP 519. Under no circumstances will any employee commit the city in any way or discuss any legal settlement of liability claims with persons other than the ____. Any such inquiries made by a citizen will be directed to the ____.
A. city attorney or designated assistants / city attorney B. department attorney / city attorney C. department attorney / department attorney D. city attorney / department attorney or designated assistants |
Answer:
A. city attorney or designated assistants / city attorney |
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SOP 521. All officers below the rank of ____ are required to complete the training in the use of OC and are required to carry OC while on duty.
A. Major B. Captain C. Lieutenant D. Sergeant |
Answer:
B. Captain |
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SOP 521. OC is designed to be a fast-acting incapacitator with no after effects. It is intended to be deployed from a minimum of ____ to a maximum of ____ for control
A. 2’ / 10’ B. 3’ / 15’ C. 1’ / 10’ D. 3’ / 10’ |
Answer:
D. 3’ / 10’ |
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SOP 521. OC is generally effective on animals and most humans and renders the subject incapacitated for ____ minutes.
A. 10 to 20 B. 15 to 45 C. 15 to 30 D. 20 to 45 |
Answer:
B. 15 to 45 |
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SOP 521. The supervisor shall ensure that the subject is constantly monitored for ____ and that medical assistance is obtained immediately if the subject shows evidence of respiratory distress or if the symptoms persist beyond ____ minutes.
A. one hour / 30 B. 45 minutes / 30 C. one hour / 45 D. 45 minutes / 45 |
Answer:
C. one hour / 45 |
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SOP 521. Use of OC is a serious matter because it inflicts substantial, but temporary, pain upon a subject. OC use will be monitored under the department's ____.
A. use of force matrix B. employee assistance program C. early intervention program D. FTEP program |
Answer:
C. early intervention program |
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SOP 521. Use of OC will be documented in ____.
A. a street check B. the Incident Report C. the crime analysis report D. the DIL |
Answer:
B. the Incident Report |
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SOP 521. True or False: OC may be used to disperse or control crowds, should they become violent and a danger to the general citizenry.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
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SOP 521.1. CS is a fast acting spray, which takes effect in ____ seconds.
A. two to three B. one to three C. two to four D. one to two |
Answer:
D. one to two |
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SOP 521.1. CS normally affects subjects for approximately ____ minutes
A. 10 to 15 B. 15 to 45 C. 20 to 20 D. 10 to 20 |
Answer:
D. 10 to 20 |
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SOP 521.2. Basic certification will require each trainee participate in a minimum of _______hours of training. Annual re-certification training will require each trainee to participate in function and decision making drills according to the proper method and techniqu
E. A. Three B. Six C. Eight D. Four |
Answer:
B. Six |
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SOP 521.2. The ______________ will make the determination if the impact sites will be photographe
D. A. the shift commander B. sergeant C. responding supervisor D. officer |
Answer:
C. responding supervisor |
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SOP 521.2. An issued Taser may be used as a Level ____Officer Response, when a Level ____ (Passive Physical Resistance) or higher resistance is encountered, or to prevent an individual from hurting themselves or others.
A. 4 / 3 B. 3 / 3 C. 2 / 3 D. 5 / 4 |
Answer:
B. 3 / 3 |
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SOP 521.2. The Taser may be used before “hands on” techniques, or the use of impact weapons.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 521.2. The officer is authorized to temporarily set aside ____ in order to make room on their gunbelt for the Taser, if necessary.
A. baton B. OC C. Neither, as all assigned equipment must be worn D. Either their baton or their OC |
Answer:
D. Either their baton or their OC |
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SOP 521.2. When the X-26 batteries drop to ____% or less, the officer will respond to the armorer, or the shift commander for a replacement battery.
A. 25 B. 20 C. 30 D. 15 |
Answer:
B. 20 |
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SOP 521.2. If an officer loses a cartridge, accidentally discharges it, or discharges it in circumstances that are not duty related, they must immediately notify ____, and initiate a letter to their ____ explaining the incident.
A. their supervisor, (or shift commander if off duty) / their division commander B. their supervisor, (or shift commander if off duty) / the Personnel & Training supervisor C. a shift commander / the Personnel & Training supervisor D. their commanding officer / their shift commander |
Answer:
A. their supervisor, (or shift commander if off duty) / their division commander |
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SOP 521.2. Prior to deployment of the ECD, sworn personnel must take into consideration environmental factors which may contribute to serious injury. These factors include all of the following, except ____.
A. stairwells B. open wounds C. body of water D. subjects standing on or near the edge of a roof |
Answer:
B. open wounds |
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SOP 521.2. True or False: Deployment is the intentional discharge of an ECD at or towards a subject using either probes or drive/touch stun mod
E. Deployment includes unintentional discharge, testing, training, unholstering or display of an ECD without discharg E. A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
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SOP 521.2. If an officer needs a replacement cartridge or battery, they will obtain them from ____ in the districts, and complete the log for these supplies.
A. their supervisor B. the shift commander C. the supply clerk D. office person |
Answer:
B. the shift commander |
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SOP 521.2. The ECD may be used to repeatedly drive stun a subject.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
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SOP 521.2. Sworn personnel’s decision to deploy the ECD shall involve ________________ wherein the subject is impeding the officer’s attempts to gain or maintain physical control.
A. an arrest B. a custodial situation C. Suspicious activity D. flight of a subject regardless of circumstance E. A and B |
Answer:
E. A and B |
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SOP 521.2. No policy or guideline can anticipate every situation that sworn personnel might face, but in general terms, the following deployment procedures are establishe
D. Which of the following circumstances are correct regarding deployment? A. The ECD shall not be deployed by sworn personnel solely to force a passive subject into compliance B. Under normal circumstances, sworn personnel may utilize an ECD on a handcuffed subject C. The ECD may be used to repeatedly drive stun a subject D. The ECD may be discharged if flammable self-defense spray has been deployed |
Answer:
A. The ECD shall not be deployed by sworn personnel solely to force a passive subject into compliance |
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SOP 521.2. Sworn personnel shall not utilize an ECD on an in-custody handcuffed subject unless exigent, aggravated circumstances exist. These circumstances include, but are not limited to all of the following, except ____.
A. the subject being uncontrollable due to size in relation to the sworn personnel B. the subject being uncontrollable due to manner and content of speech in relation to the sworn personnel C. the subject being uncontrollable due to physical abilities in relation to the sworn personnel D. the subject poses an immediate threat of bodily harm to the sworn personnel or to other persons present |
Answer:
B. the subject being uncontrollable due to manner and content of speech in relation to the sworn personnel |
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SOP 521.2. Any intentional discharge of the ECD, other than the function test or training, shall necessitate the immediate notification of ____________. An accidental discharge shall require a memo to the _____________.
A. Shift Commander / Armorer B. Supervisor / Training Unit C. Supervisor / Division Commander D. Shift Commander / Internal Affairs Division |
Answer:
B. Supervisor / Training Unit |
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SOP 527. In the event an indictment or information is filed against an employee, upon conclusion of the administrative investigation the employee might be dismissed or, if the application of lesser disciplinary action is approved, the employee might be suspended from duty without pay pending the disposition of the criminal cas
E. However, in no such case will the suspension be for a period of time exceeding ____days. A. 30 B. 60 C. 45 D. 15 |
Answer:
B. 60 |
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SOP 527. The Chief of Police may, immediately or at any time during the investigative or deliberation process, elect to relieve employees from their duties. During the investigatory process, sworn officers and civilian employees will remain on full salary and shall not lose any benefits during this period of time.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
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SOP 527
A. Division Commander B. Deputy Chief C. Assistant Chief D. Chief of Police |
Answer:
D. Chief of Police |
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SOP 527. In the event an indictment or information is filed against an employee, upon conclusion of the administrative investigation the employee might be dismissed or, if the application of lesser disciplinary action is approved, the employee might be suspended from duty without pay pending the disposition of the criminal cas
E. However, in no such case will the suspension be for a period of time exceeding ____ days. A. 60 B. 30 C. 45 D. 15 |
Answer:
A. 60 |
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SOP 530. Two hundred forty hours (thirty 8.0 hour days) is the maximum amount that sworn personnel may carry over into a new calendar year.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 530. When an employee resigns from the department, the division commander or his or her designee will contact the Department of Revenue and Finance Operations to ascertain leave status for payroll purposes. The employee will be paid for ____, except when his or her probationary period has not been complete
D. A. unused leave up to thirty days B. unused leave up to fourteen days C. all unused leave D. unused leave up to ten days |
Answer:
A. unused leave up to thirty days |
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SOP 530. An employee who fails to give ____ notice prior to termination shall have one day of leave deducted for each calendar day short of ____.
A. three weeks / three weeks B. thirty days / fourteen days C. fourteen days / fourteen days D. ten days / ten days |
Answer:
C. fourteen days / fourteen days |
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SOP 530. An employee will be granted at least ____ annual leave during any year
A. two weeks B. ten days C. one week D. fourteen days |
Answer:
B. ten days |
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SOP 530. All personnel who are fulfilling military obligations will be granted leave with pay for scheduled military functions, not to exceed ____ per calendar year
A. 17 days B. 30 work days C. 17 work days D. 30 days |
Answer:
C. 17 work days |
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SOP 530.1. Incentive leave shall be accrued if the employee's duties require the daily and consistent operation of a City vehicle and the employee has not had any at fault accidents or documented driving violations for ____.
A. one year B. three years C. two years D. three consecutive years |
Answer:
A. one year |
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SOP 534. This policy provides a uniform policy for notifying the ____ of scheduled meetings, functions, and special events in the police headquarters building.
A. chief of police B. administrative division commander C. public information coordinator D. executive staff |
Answer:
C. public information coordinator |
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SOP 535. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the use of slurs, derogatory comments, or other physical or verbal conduct directed at or based upon gender, or sexual advances or suggestions
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 535. If after a reasonable length of time, ____ calendar days), the employee believes inadequate action is being taken to resolve the complaint, the employee should go directly to the chief of police for resolution of the complaint.
A. 3-5 B. 5-7 C. 3-7 D. 5-10 |
Answer:
D. 5-10 |
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SOP 535. Any complaint of sexual harassment will receive the immediate attention of the supervisor or manager to whom it is mad
E. The complaint will be forwarded in writing via confidential mail to the ____. A. Internal Affairs B. Department of Administration C. Chief of Police D. division or bureau commander |
Answer:
D. division or bureau commander |
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SOP 535. Because of their sensitive nature, complaints of sexual harassment will be investigated by the ____.
A. Internal Affairs Bureau, and will be coordinated with the Department of Administration B. Internal Affairs Bureau, and will be coordinated with the respective deputy chief C. Internal Affairs Bureau, and will be coordinated with the office of the chief of police D. Department of Administration, and will be coordinated with the Internal Affairs Bureau |
Answer:
A. Internal Affairs Bureau, and will be coordinated with the Department of Administration |
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SOP 535. Sexual harassment consists of all of the following conduct when an employee's response to such conduct affects that employee's job status or working environment, except ____.
A. any sexual advances B. requests for sexual favors C. other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature D. all of the above |
Answer:
D. all of the above |
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SOP 535. All managers and supervisors, as part of their job requirements, are responsible for_________________ sexual harassment in their respective work areas.
A. Preventing and documenting B. documenting and eliminating C. eliminating and concealing D. Preventing and eliminating |
Answer:
D. Preventing and eliminating |
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SOP 536. When it is necessary for an officer to issue orders, give a warning or request cooperation, the officer will do so _______________.
A. in clear, positive terms using ordinary civil language B. calmly and professional C. in ordinary, businesslike language D. in ordinary, with direct understandable language |
Answer:
A. in clear, positive terms using ordinary civil language |
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SOP 536. The primary missions of any law enforcement agency are to protect life and property, maintain peace and order, and provide other police services.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 536. The department is committed to modifying policies, practices, and behavior that might contribute to community tension and grievances, perceived or otherwis
E. A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 536. Sworn employees, as police officers, must learn to distinguish between the right to hold personal opinions as a citizen and sworn duty as police officers.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 536. An officer shall not address people in harsh, belittling or sarcastic terms nor use undue familiarity in the discharge of duties /
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 536. Discriminatory Conduct: City of Tampa Personnel Manual section B1.2, titled "Discriminatory Conduct" is adopted as the policy of the Tampa Police Department, Violation of this policy shall be grounds for immediate dismissal in the absence of extenuating circumstances, but in no case shall the disciplinary action for a violation be less than a suspension without pay for ____ working days.
A. 10 B. 15 C. 30 D. 7 |
Answer:
B. 15 |
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SOP 536. Any complaints concerning employee violations (B1.2, titled "Discriminatory Conduct") shall be thoroughly investigated by the ____ for immediate and corrective action as warrante
D. A. affected division commander B. Internal Affairs Bureau C. Criminal Intelligence Bureau D. Department of Administration |
Answer:
D. Department of Administration |
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SOP 536. Authority is granted under Florida Statute §901.151 to stop and detain a person if an officer has ____ that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crim
E. A. probable cause B. reasonable suspicion C. suspicion D. knowledge |
Answer:
B. reasonable suspicion |
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SOP 536. Worthless check cases, both misdemeanor and felony, will be referred directly to the ____ for prosecution.
A. Major Crimes Bureau B. Affected District Detective Unit C. State Attorney’s Office D. Forgery Unit |
Answer:
C. State Attorney’s Office |
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SOP 536. According to Florida Statute §230.335, law enforcement is required to report, within ____ hours, the name and address of any school employee arrested on a felony charge to the appropriate ____.
A. 24 / assistant school superintendent B. 48 / assistant school superintendent C. 24 / school superintendent D. 48 / school superintendent |
Answer:
D. 48 / school superintendent |
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SOP 536. There are ____ kinds of situations involved in the use of forc
E. A. three B. two C. four D. five |
Answer:
B. two |
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SOP 536. When it is necessary for an officer to give orders or otherwise address people, he/she will do so ____.
A. calmly and professional B. in ordinary, businesslike language C. in ordinary, with direct understandable language D. calmly in businesslike language |
Answer:
B. in ordinary, businesslike language |
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SOP 536.1. The Tampa Police Department does not practice profiling, however it will condone and tolerate the practice of profiling when keeping within federal guidelines.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
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SOP 536.1. All complaints of alleged profiling will be referred to the ____.
A. affected division commander for review B. office of the Chief of Police C. Internal Affairs Bureau D. Director of Administration |
Answer:
C. Internal Affairs Bureau |
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SOP 537. The most important purpose of law enforcement is ____.
A. to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America B. the protection of liberty C. the protection of life, liberty and the pursuit of justice D. the protection of human life |
Answer:
D. the protection of human life |
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SOP 537. Which of the following statement is not correct?
A. Firing warning shots does not constitute use of deadly forc E. B. Shooting at or from a moving vehicle shall be avoided in all instances except those, which do not endanger innocent persons and are justified by unusual or exigent circumstances. C. Any doubt as to the justification for the use of deadly force must be resolved in favor of not using deadly forc E. D. The age of the suspect will not be a deciding reason for using or not using deadly forc E. |
Answer:
A. Firing warning shots does not constitute use of deadly forc E. |
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SOP 537. The Tampa Police Department views the firearm as an offensive weapon.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
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SOP 537. Firing warning shots do not constitute use of deadly forc
E. A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
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SOP 537. Juveniles: The age of the suspect will be a deciding reason for using or not using deadly forc
E. A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
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SOP 537. Immediately following the preliminary investigation, any officer directly involved in a deadly force incident which results in injury or death shall be relieved from duty, with pay (attendance code – RFD, pending a Fitness for Duty Evaluation.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 537. Before resorting to the use of deadly force, an officer shall:
A. Have reasonable belief that the situation falls within the deadly force policy / B. Exercise every possible caution C. Exhaust all reasonable alternatives D. Take all reasonable steps to protect the safety of all innocent bystanders E. All are correct |
Answer:
E. All are correct538. ____ are less-lethal projectiles (beanbag round) fired from a designated launcher. A. Less-Lethal Munitions B. Minor Impact Munitions C. Less-Lethal Impact Munitions D. Less-Lethal Impact Weapons |
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SOP 538. Officers are prohibited from altering their issued/authorized weapons or attaching any flashlight, laser, or other device without written approval from the ____.
A. Shift Commander B. Supervisor C. Division Commander D. Personnel and Training Unit |
Answer:
D. Personnel and Training Unit |
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SOP 538. ____ a firearm at an individual to gain compliance with verbal commands is considered a use of force and a Versadex Use of Force detail page will be complete
D. A. Cocking B. Aiming C. Unholstering D. Showing |
Answer:
B. Aiming538. No officer will be allowed to carry an issued/approved firearm, either on or off duty, until the firearm has been approved and properly inspected by a ____ or ____ and they have demonstrated proficiency with said firearm. A. Shift Commander or armorer B. Supervisor or armorer C. Division Commander or armorer D. Certified weapons instructor or armorer |
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SOP 540. As a general rule, release of public information will be by (which is not correct?)
A. the chief of police B. member of the chief's general staff C. managerial staff level officer D. street supervisors |
Answer:
D. street supervisors |
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SOP 540. Each employee shall make every reasonable effort to accommodate representatives of the news media within guidelines
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 540. ____ shall advise the public information coordinator as to new programs, outstanding achievements, current or investigative developments likely to prompt media attention or inquiries, and any other newsworthy information from their respective areas of responsibility that will assist him/her in maintaining an aggressive media relations program.
A. Division commanders B. Shift / bureau commanders C. Division commanders and shift/bureau commanders D. All employees |
Answer:
C. Division commanders and shift/bureau commanders |
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SOP 540. At incident scenes, media personnel seeking information should be referred to the ____. The ____ shall be responsible for the official release of information in the absence of the public information coordinator.
A. ranking supervisor / scene supervisor B. scene supervisor / division commanders and shift commanders C. ranking supervisor / division commanders and shift commanders D. scene supervisor / ranking supervisor |
Answer:
D. scene supervisor / ranking supervisor |
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SOP 540. In breaking news, media representatives contacting headquarters or communications should be referred to the appropriate district ____ for information on such incidents.
A. field commander B. division commander C. shift commander D. on-scene supervisor |
Answer:
C. shift commander |
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SOP 540. Requests for PIO response to breaking news or other news issues during non-business hours (nights, weekends, and/or holidays) will be made through the ____.
A. appropriate district shift commander B. Communications Section supervisor or the affected Shift Commanders C. Communications Section supervisor D. affected field commander |
Answer:
B. Communications Section supervisor or the affected Shift Commanders |
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SOP 540. Representatives of the news media will be denied access under all of the following conditions, except ____.
A. On private property at the owner or custodian's request B. To preserve evidence C. If their presence will impede the work of firemen or police D. If a danger to the physical well being of the media person exists E. All are correct |
Answer:
E. All are correct |
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SOP 540. In regards to Juveniles which statement is not correct?
A. The name and address of a child who has been charged with an offense which, if committed by an adult, would be a felony may be release D. B. The name and address of any child 16 years of age or older who has been found by a court to have committed at least three misdemeanor violations may be released C. In the case of a juvenile who has been prosecuted as an adult and found guilty of that offense or a lesser included offense, the child may thereafter be treated in every respect as if an adult and, therefore, information about his / her involvement in an incident will be handled as if it were an adult situation. D. All are correct |
Answer:
D. All are correct |
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SOP 542. To facilitate cooperation, the department will maintain membership in professional organizations such as the Florida Intelligence Unit, and the Regional Organized Crime Information Center and (Which is not correct?)
A. Florida Police Chief's Association B. Tampa Bay Area Police Chiefs C. Hillsborough County Board of Criminal Justice D. Hillsborough County Area Intelligence Unit E. All are correct |
Answer:
D. Hillsborough County Area Intelligence Unit |
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SOP 542. Responsibility for providing, within the scope of their authority, certain law enforcement functions within the City. (Which is not)?
A. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office B. Hillsborough County Aviation Authority C. University of Tampa D. University of South Florida E. All are correct |
Answer:
E. All are correct |
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SOP 542.2. Currently there are two law enforcement agencies whose jurisdictional authority is within the confines of the city of Tamp
A. These agencies are the ____. A. University of South Florida Police and Tampa International Airport Police B. University of South Florida Police and Hillsborough County Sheriff Office C. Tampa International Airport Police and Hillsborough County Sheriff Office D. MacDill Airforce Base and Hillsborough County Sheriff Office |
Answer:
A. University of South Florida Police and Tampa International Airport Police |
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SOP 542.2. Any employee receiving a call for assistance from one of the named agencies will refer the requesting agency to the ____. The ____ will evaluate the request and cause the appropriate departmental resources to be dispatche
D. A. communication supervisor / shift commander B. appropriate shift commander / division commander C. communication supervisor / division commander D. appropriate shift commander / shift commander |
Answer:
D. appropriate shift commander / shift commander |
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SOP 542.2. Requests for Detective, QUAD, or Narcotics Bureau assistance will be referred to the ____ of the requested services, unless emergency circumstances require direct dispatch by the ____.
A. shift commander / shift commander B. division or bureau commander / communications supervisor C. division or bureau commander / shift commander D. shift commander / communications supervisor |
Answer:
C. division or bureau commander / shift commander |
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SOP 542.2. However, the agency will be requested to compensate the Tampa Police Department for salaries of personnel involved and materials expende
D. The ____ requested will provide the ____ with the names of the employees affected the time frame of the assignment and an itemized list of expended materials. A. division commander / Department of Revenue and Finance Operations B. supervisor of the personnel / Department of Revenue and Finance Operations C. supervisor of the personnel / division commander D. division commander / chief of police |
Answer:
B. supervisor of the personnel / Department of Revenue and Finance Operations |
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SOP 542.4. The Mutual Aid channel is NOT available at all times. It will only be activated when requested by a ____.
A. division commander B. field supervisor C. shift commander D. communications supervisor |
Answer:
B. field supervisor |
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SOP 542.4. The communications supervisor will then make the determination as to which primary frequency will be utilized to establish the patch for mutual ai
D. A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 542.4. When talking to units from other jurisdictions on the Mutual Aid Channel signals and codes are not to be use
D. Plain English will be used to avoid miscommunication. A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 542.4. When the Mutual Aid Channel is not available: When deemed appropriate by the field incident commander, the Communications Supervisor will dispatch the ____ with a cache of portable radios (____) that can be temporarily assigned to personnel of other agencies for tactical purposes.
A. SIMU Commander / 8 B. SIMU Commander / 6 C. Field supervisor / 8 D. Area supervisor / 6 |
Answer:
B. SIMU Commander / 6 |
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SOP 544. Form TPD 726, Law Enforcement Hold on Property. A written hold placed by law enforcement shall be in effect for a period of ____ days, including the normal ____day holding period provided by Florida Statute §539.001.
A. 90 / 45 B. 45 / 30 C. 45 / 15 D. 90 / 30 |
Answer:
D. 90 / 30 |
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SOP 544. The claimant shall be advised that he must file a replevin action pursuant to Florida Statute §539.001 and serve the pawnshop representative according to law within ____ days, in order to recover the property.
A. 30 B. 45 C. 60 D. 90 |
Answer:
C. 60 |
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SOP 544. At the end of the ____-day period, the hold shall terminate automatically after the pawnshop representative sends a demand letter to TPD, return receipt. The hold expires ____ days later unless the hold is extended by a court order.
A. 45 / 10 B. 60 / 30 C. 90 / 30 D. 90 / 10 |
Answer:
D. 90 / 10 |
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SOP 544. All property will be photographed prior to being returned to the claimant.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 545. Crime Lab Technicians are to respond in a timely manner which is regarded as being within ____ of the original request.
A. 30 minutes B. 45 minutes C. an hour and half D. an hour |
Answer:
D. an hour |
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SOP 545. The protection and processing of the crime scene is the first order of business in police work and clearly of utmost importanc
E. A. True B. False |
Answer:
A. True |
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SOP 545. Major Crime Procedures: ____should direct the crime scene technicians and/or officers in collecting and preserving evidenc
E. A. Originating Officers B. Detectives C. Supervisors D. ID Supervisors |
Answer:
B. Detectives |
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SOP 545. The protection and processing of the crime scene is the first order of business in police work and clearly of utmost importanc
E. The crime scene is defined as "____". A. the area within the immediate vicinity in which evidence might be found B. the area in which evidence was found C. the area where evidence might be found D. the area within the immediate vicinity in which evidence can be found |
Answer:
A. the area within the immediate vicinity in which evidence might be found |
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SOP 545. The Tampa Police Department fully adopts the procedures of the ____ system as set out in the current edition of the FDLE Evidence Submission Manual, and the guidelines of the ____.
A. FDLE Crime Laboratory / FBI Crime Lab B. FBI Crime Lab / FDLE Crime Laboratory C. National Crime Laboratory / FDLE Crime Laboratory D. FBI Crime Lab / National Crime Laboratory |
Answer:
A. FDLE Crime Laboratory / FBI Crime Lab |
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SOP 545. Major Crime Procedures: Officers will do all the following except one?
A. should locate, detain and separate witnesses B. draw a crime-scene sketch C. direct the crime scene technicians D. if the suspect is still present he/she also will be detained |
Answer:
C. direct the crime scene technicians |
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SOP 545.1. Sterile Oral Buccal Swabs: After approximately ______ minutes, (allowing time for the swab to air dry) the officer will put the cardboard box into an envelope (never plastic) and put it into evidenc
E. A. 20 to 30 B. 30 C. 10 to 20 D. 15 to 20 |
Answer:
D. 15 to 20 |
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SOP 547.1. Privacy Issues: Employees are advised that they do maintain some rights to privacy in the device contents that are loaded on the computer.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
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SOP 547.1. Any additional software requires written authorization from your ____.
A. division commander and approval from the Information Systems manager B. shift commander and approval from division commander C. supervisor and approval from the Information Systems manager D. division commander and approval from the chief of police |
Answer:
A. division commander and approval from the Information Systems manager |
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SOP 547.1. Employees may use password-protected screensavers.
A. True B. False |
Answer:
B. False |
