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SOP 601. Commanders and supervisors ____ are vested with the authority to issue written directives.
A. with the rank of Sergeant and above
B. with the rank of Lieutenant and above
C. with the rank of Captain and above
D. of all ranks
Answer:
D. of all ranks
SOP 601. For a directive to be binding on all employees of the department, it must be issued by the ____.
A. Mayor
B. Chief of Police or his designee
C. Accreditation Unit
D. Division or Bureau Commander
Answer:
B. Chief of Police or his designee
SOP 601. ____: A written communication initiated at any level and intended for a specific person or persons.
A. Letter
B. Order
C. Memorandum
D. Pending File
Answer:
C. Memorandum
SOP 601. The ____ will assign a general order number
A. administration assistant chief of police
B. chief of police
C. administration division
D. chief’s executive aide or designee
Answer:
D. chief’s executive aide or designee
SOP 601. Special orders, which are related to training, are to be originated by the ____.
A. Assistant chief of Police of Investigations and Support
B. Chief of Police
C. Assistant Chief of Police of Operations
D. Personnel and Training Unit
Answer:
A. Assistant chief of Police of Investigations and Support
SOP 601. Any changes, which affect compliance with CALEA standards, will be addressed and resolved with the ____.
A. Chief of Police
B. Office of the Assistant chief of Police
C. Accreditation Manager
D. Administration division / Planning Bureau
Answer:
C. Accreditation Manager
SOP 601. The approved directive will be returned to the ____ for duplication, distribution, and filin
G.
A. Personnel Unit
B. Office of the Assistant chief of Police
C. Accreditation Manager
D. Office of the Chief of Police
Answer:
A. Personnel Unit
SOP 601. The office of the _____________ shall issue general order numbers and maintain a log of same
A. Personnel Unit
B. Office of the Assistant chief of Police
C. Accreditation Manager
D. Office of the Chief of Police
Answer:
D. Office of the Chief of Police
SOP 601. The ____________ shall issue special order numbers and maintain a log of same

A. Personnel Unit
B. Office of the Assistant chief of Police
C. Accreditation Manager
D. Office of the Chief of Police
Answer:
B. Office of the Assistant chief of Police
SOP 601. Directives are self-canceling unless specifically stated in the directive

A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 601. The Personnel Unit shall obtain written acknowledgement of receipt of new or revised directives that are to be included in the SOP Manual from each component to which the directives are distribute
D. Such receipts shall be filed for a period of ____ years.
A. one
B. three
C. five
D. two
Answer:
B. three
SOP 601. The ____ will maintain a copy of all current and obsolete general orders and memoranda having the influence of an order, as well as an index of such directives.
A. Planning Bureau
B. Accreditation Manager
C. Office of the Chief of Police
D. Office of the Assistant chief of Police
Answer:
C. Office of the Chief of Police
SOP 601. ___________: A document detailing procedures or other functions that are normally restricted to a particular division, or which are placed therein for reference after initial trainin
G.
A. Legal Bulletin
B. Intra-Division Procedure
C. Standard Operating Procedure
D. General Order
Answer:
B. Intra-Division Procedure
SOP 601. Special orders, which are related to training, are to be originated by the (601)
A. Office of the Assistant Chief of Investigations and Support
B. Office of the Assistant Chief of Operations
C. Planning Bureau
D. Personnel and Training Bureau
Answer:
A. Office of the Assistant Chief of Investigations and Support
SOP 601. General, Special, and Lower Level Orders: the order number shall consist of the last two digits of the year followed by the number corresponding to the month of the year / a decimal / and finally the sequential number of the directives written during the calendar year for that series. Example: GO 975.18 translates to ____.
A. May 1997, the 18th general order written in 1997
B. September 1975, the 18th general order written in 1975
C. September 18, 1975, the only general order written on that date
D. May 18, 1997, the only general order written on that date
Answer:
A. May 1997, the 18th general order written in 1997
SOP 601. For a directive to be binding on all employees of the department, it must be issued by _______.
A. the chief of police or his designee
B. the division commander
C. the immediate supervisor
D. the mayor
Answer:
A. the chief of police or his designee
SOP 601. The _______ shall ensure policies and standard operating procedures are reviewed periodically to determine if they should be cancelled, revised, or continue
D.
A. The Office of the Chief of Police
B. Administrative Division
C. The Personnel and Training Unit
D. The Office of the Assistant Chief of Police
Answer:
C. The Personnel and Training Unit
SOP 601. _____________ - Incorporates standards of conduct, the law enforcement code of ethics, and regulations pertaining to sworn and non-sworn personnel.
A. Manual of Regulations
B. Standard Operating Procedures
C. General Order
D. Policy
Answer:
A. Manual of Regulations
SOP 602. The Planning Bureau will review the pending suggestion file to address and reach a conclusion on those suggestions that have been on file for longer than ____.
A. one year
B. two years
C. ninety days
D. sixty days
Answer:
D. sixty days
SOP 602. A report will subsequently be made by the Planning Bureau to the Chief ofPolice when a suggestion has not been resolved in ____ or longer.
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 45 days
D. 90 days
Answer:
D. 90 days
SOP 602. Employees, who desire to make suggestions concerning the improvement of departmental operations will document their suggestions on TPD Form 200, provided for that purpose and forward such document to ____.
A. the Chief of Police
B. the Mayor
C. the Planning Bureau
D. the immediate supervisor
Answer:
A. the Chief of Police
SOP 602. The city {employee suggestions} program has a potential for reward beyond that which the department can provide for ideas aimed at increased efficiency or improved quality of services or implementation of cost reductions measures.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 602. Employees desiring to make suggestions relative to increased efficiency, improved quality of services or implementation of cost reductions measures shall document the suggestion on the "Suggestion Award System" form provided by the Director of Human Resources, City of Tamp
A. It shall be forwarded directly by the employee to ____.
A. Director of Human Resources
B. Mayor
C. Chief
D. Planning Bureau
Answer:
A. Director of Human Resources
SOP 603. The ____, is responsible for ensuring that information from the computer generated list of employees who are due for an evaluation is forwarded to the appropriate division/bureau commander ____ prior to the evaluation due date

A. Personnel Unit
B. Administrative Division
C. Office of the Assistant Chief of Investigations and Support
D. Office of the Assistant Chief of Operations
Answer:
A. Personnel Unit
SOP 603. Division commanders are responsible for ensuring that a list of the names of all employees assigned to their command that are due an annual evaluation, a mid-year review, a merit salary increase, or will be completing a probationary period, is posted as required reading for supervisory and management personnel at least ____ prior to the evaluation due date required by this procedure

A. eight weeks
B. six weeks
C. two months
D. four weeks
Answer:
B. six weeks
SOP 603. Upon completion of the Field Training and Evaluation Program, probationary officers performing at a satisfactory level or better will be evaluated every ____, with the last probationary evaluation due ____ prior to completion of the probationary perio
D.
A. month / eight weeks
B. two months / eight weeks
C. two months / six weeks
D. month / six weeks
Answer:
C. two months / six weeks
SOP 603. Employees will be notified in writing at least ____ prior to receiving a less than satisfactory (overall) evaluation.
A. 60 days
B. 30 days
C. 90 days
D. six weeks
Answer:
C. 90 days
SOP 603. Promoted employees will be on a ____ probationary status following the date of promotion.
A. three month
B. one year
C. four month
D. six month
Answer:
D. six month
SOP 603. The work performance of an employee will be evaluated at the time an employee is transferred or changes supervisors, unless the employee’s last evaluation is less than ____ ol
D.
A. ninety days
B. three months
C. eight weeks
D. four months
Answer:
B. three months
SOP 603. Supervisors shall visually check the file in the Identification Section to ensurethe employee’s photograph is not more than ____ years ol
D.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 4
Answer:
B. 3
SOP 603. The employee may write comments on the form or submit a separate written statement within ____ of being served the evaluation.
A. by the end of their work shift
B. within 24 hours
C. by the end of their work cycle
D. two days
Answer:
D. two days
SOP 603. Regular employees who receive an evaluation rated at a less than satisfactory or acceptable level will receive another evaluation in ____.
A. 30 Days
B. 60 Days
C. 90 Days
D. 6 weeks
Answer:
B. 60 Days
SOP 603. Upon completion of the Field Training and Evaluation Program, probationary officers performing at a satisfactory level or better will be evaluated every _____, with the last probationary evaluation due six weeks prior to the completion of the probationary perio
D. (603)
A. 6 weeks
B. 3 weeks
C. 2 months
D. month
Answer:
C. 2 months
SOP 603. Promoted probationary employees performing at less than a satisfactory level will be evaluated _____ with the last probationary evaluation due ___ days prior to the completion of the probationary perio
D.
A. monthly/30
B. monthly/60
C. bi-monthly/30
D. bi-monthly/60
Answer:
A. monthly/30
SOP 603. An employee may contest an evaluation by informal means. This consists of meeting with the reviewer's supervisor (the position above the immediate supervisor of the rater) within ____working days after being served the evaluation.
A. four
B. two
C. fourteen
D. seven
Answer:
B. two
SOP 603. Contested Evaluations: Perceived discrepancies may be handled formally or informally.
A. Formally
B. Informally
C. In person
D. All of the above
Answer:
D. All of the above
SOP 603. The _________ is responsible for ensuring that information from the computer generated list of employees who are due for an evaluation is forwarded to the appropriate division/bureau commander prior to the evaluation due date

A. Division secretary
B. immediate supervisor
C. Personnel Unit
D. Office of Assistant Chief of Administration
Answer:
C. Personnel Unit
SOP 603. The Individual Goals & Objectives (DA 291) is a mandatory supplement to each type of performance evaluation.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 603. An employee may not appeal an evaluation or any other perceived injustice connected with this procedure {evaluation} by filing a grievance in accordance with the City of Tampa Personnel Manual or prevailing union contract.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 603.1. Prior to placing materials in a pending file, which may warrant either commendation or disciplinary action, the supervisor should consult with his ____.
A. shift commander
B. shift/bureau commander
C. division commander
D. immediate supervisor
Answer:
D. immediate supervisor
SOP 603.1. If an employee’s performance is at a less than satisfactory level, then all information in the pending file will continue to be maintained even though it has been entered in the performance evaluation.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 603.1. If an employee’s performance is at a less than satisfactory level, then all information in the pending file will continue to be maintained even though it has been entered in the performance evaluation. Upon the completion of a satisfactory, meets expectations, or higher evaluation, the file may then be purged / or at the discretion of the____, it may be retained.
A. Supervisor
B. Shift Commander
C. Division Commander
D. Rater
Answer:
C. Division Commander
SOP 603.1. Material that is to be purged from the pending evaluation file will be marked as “void” and given to the supervisor of the Personnel Unit to be forwarded to the Department of Human Resources, for any retention deemed to be required pursuant to law.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 603.1. Any material to be placed in the pending file will be reviewed with ____ and the employee will initial it to acknowledge the entry.
A. the immediate supervisor
B. the employee
C. the shift commander
D. the bureau commander
Answer:
B. the employee
SOP 603.1. Employees may request that certain items or information be included in the pending file

A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 603.1. If an employee's performance is at a less than satisfactory level, then all information in the pending file will continue to be maintained even though it has been entered in the performance evaluation.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 603.2. There is a substantial body of case law from a number of court cases that have established four important criteria for the design and administration of a performance evaluation program. This system is designed to meet those requirements, which are: (Except)?
A. The evaluation process must be contradictory and as objective as possible

B. The evaluation must be job relate
D.
C. Those conducting the evaluation must be properly trained in its use

D. The evaluation must be carefully reviewed by the next higher management level to help eliminate subjectivity.
Answer:
A. The evaluation process must be contradictory and as objective as possiblee
SOP 603.2. The rater must be concerned with observed and documented facts and concrete results and subjective impressions.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 603.2. A minimum of ____ must be included in each evaluation.
A. three goals
B. two goals
C. one goal
D. No Goals are required just recommended
Answer:
C. one goal
SOP 603.2. MEETS EXPECTATIONS (ME): This rating applies to the employee who is ________ the expectations of the category.
A. meeting or somewhat exceeding
B. almost meeting
C. qualified as an expert and exceeding
D. performing below
Answer:
A. meeting or somewhat exceeding
SOP 604. ____ is responsible for overseeing the procurement of all, goods and services, and for the arrangement of the payment for the requested item(s) according to Intra-Division Procedure

A. Division Commanders
B. The Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
C. The director of finance
D. The Chief of Police
Answer:
B. The Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
SOP 604. Petty cash purchases will not exceed twenty dollars ($____) in value

A. 25.00
B. 30.00
C. 40.00
D. 50.00
Answer:
D. 50.00
SOP 604. After normal working hours, ____ will have the authority to approve emergency purchases of non-stocked items valued at less than ____.
A. divisions commanders / $50.00
B. shift or bureau commanders / $30.00
C. shift or bureau commanders / $50.00
D. divisions or shift/bureau commanders / $50.00
Answer:
C. shift or bureau commanders / $50.00
SOP 604. In the event credentials become lost, ____ will determine whether or not the employee was negligent.
A. the division commander
B. the chief of police
C. Internal Affairs Bureau
D. The affected supervisor
Answer:
A. the division commander
SOP 604. Replacement Items: Should an officer be found negligent he will be held liable for the cost of the credential and disciplinary action may be initiated at the discretion of the officer's division commander.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 604.1. If a service weapon is lost or stolen the assigned officer will make __________ and submit a copy with a letter of request for replacement to his/her _______ for approval.
A. an incident report / immediate supervisor
B. an incident report / division commander
C. a memo / immediate supervisor
D. a memo / division commander
Answer:
B. an incident report / division commander
SOP 604.1. Radio repair will maintain a tickler file for the removal authorization forms. If the officer does not respond within ____ days, radio repair will report this information to theauthorizing division commander for further action.
A. 30
B. 5-10
C. 10
D. 7
Answer:
C. 10
SOP 604.1. The _____ shall maintain a sufficient supply of replacement stock of equipment articles shown on the equipment list and place orders for new officers if stocking such items is not practical
I.e
, requires specific sizin
G.
A. division commander
B. fiscal manager
C. personnel and training unit
D. evidence technician
Answer:
C. personnel and training unit
SOP 607. Explorer: ____ year-old young men and women interested in law enforcement as a career.
A. 13-20
B. 14-21
C. 13-21
D. 14-20
Answer:
D. 14-20
SOP 607. The duties of the explorer are primarily limited to observing the police function. Explorers may (Except)?
A. exercise crowd control procedures
B. write reports
C. operate the police radio under supervision
D. complete arrest affidavits
Answer:
D. complete arrest affidavits
SOP 607. The duties of the explorer are primarily limited to observing the police function. However, specific duties are left to the discretion of the person with whom the explorer is riding, provided that the explorer will not actively participate in any potentially explosive situations or arrests except in dire emergency. Explorers may do all of the following except ____.
A. exercise crowd control procedures
B. write reports
C. operate the police radio under supervision
D. write a traffic citation
Answer:
D. write a traffic citation
SOP 607. Any member of the Tampa Police Explorers will be permitted to ride as an observer with a police officer of the department, providing the following are met EXCEPT ____.
A. Must hold a valid Red Cross CPR card
B. Must possess a valid Florida Identification card
C. Must have passed the Ride Along Examination
D. Must be proficient in Tampa Police Department radio procedures and be able to utilize and understand all signals used by the department
Answer:
B. Must possess a valid Florida Identification card
SOP 608. Travel for official business must be authorized by a ____ and approved by the ____.
A. Chief of police / Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
B. Division commander / chief of police
C. Supervisor / division commander
D. Division commander / Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
Answer:
B. Division commander / chief of police
SOP 608. Policy on reimbursement and advance pay is dictated by the ____ with the approval of the ____
A. chief of police / mayor
B. mayor / city council
C. Department of Revenue and Finance Operations / chief of police
D. director of finance / mayor
Answer:
D. director of finance / mayor
SOP 608. The mode of transportation must be documented in the request for travel, which is submitted to the ____.
A. Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
B. chief of police
C. appropriate assistant chief
D. appropriate division commander
Answer:
C. appropriate assistant chief
SOP 608. Travel by department aircraft will generally be limited to scenarios, which involve multiple city employees travelling together for a distance of more than ____ miles
A. 100
B. 50
C. 150
D. 200
Answer:
A. 100
SOP 608. Upon approval of the ____, the travel request will be forwarded to the ____ for drafting and routing of an appropriate order
A. Chief of Police / Mayor’s office
B. Chief of Police / Aviation Division
C. Chief of Police / Office of the Assistant Chief
D. Mayor / Office of the Chief of Police
Answer:
C. Chief of Police / Office of the Assistant Chief
SOP 608. Investigative travel is handled as a separate category and is accomplished through personal contact between the traveler, with approval of ____, and the ____.
A. The Office of the Assistant Chief / Chief of Police
B. His Division commander / Fiscal Bureau
C. The Department of Revenue and Finance Operations / Chief of Police
D. His Division Commander / Office of the Assistant Chief
Answer:
B. His Division commander / Fiscal Bureau
SOP 609. All vehicles shall be issued and controlled at the discretion of ____.
A. the Mayor
B. the Chief of Police
C. the Director of Administration
D. collective bargaining agreement
Answer:
B. the Chief of Police
SOP 609. ____ approval is required for temporary use of an unmarked vehicle

A. Supervisory
B. Shift commander
C. Division Commanders
D. Division/Bureau commanders
Answer:
B. Shift commander
SOP 609. Vehicles normally used in an undercover capacity will not be issued for Extra Duty use unless authorized by the ____.
A. division commander
B. shift commander
C. extra duty coordinator
D. affected area supervisor
Answer:
A. division commander
SOP 609. Personnel of the rank of ____ and above are exempt from the marked, unmarked or undercover procedures.
A. Sergeant
B. Captain
C. Major
D. Lieutenant
Answer:
D. Lieutenant
SOP 609. It is the responsibility of the requestor to examine the TUV thoroughly, inside and out, prior to its use
If damage is found on the vehicle, the requestor will check the VDL to ensure that it was previously note
D. The ____ will write a letter to the ____, including the vehicle information, the identity of the last requestor, and a detailed description of the damage foun
D.
A. officer / his supervisor
B. officer / shift commander
C. issuing supervisor / shift commander
D. issuing supervisor / division commander
Answer:
D. issuing supervisor / division commander
SOP 609. The requestor must inspect the vehicle for cleanliness prior to returning the (temporary use) vehicle
All must be done EXCEPT ____.
A. all garbage must be removed from the vehicle
B. all contraband/items that need to be placed in the property room must be removed
C. the fuel tank is a minimum of a quarter of a tank full
D. tires will be inflated to the manufacturer's recommended gauge
Answer:
C. the fuel tank is a minimum of a quarter of a tank full
SOP 609. ___________ approval is required for the temporary use of an unmarked vehicle
(609)
A. chief of police
B. division commander
C. shift commander
D. immediate supervisor
Answer:
C. shift commander
SOP 609.1. The objectives of the program are as follows: (Which statement is not correct)?
A. to increase the visibility of marked police vehicles to provide crime deterrence and a reduction of traffic infractions
B. to provide a more rapid mobilization of off-duty personnel during emergency or disaster situations
C. to improve response times to crimes in progress or on-scene situations
D. to decrease average vehicle costs through increased vehicle life and decreased maintenance and repair costse
All are correct
Answer:
D. to increase average vehicle costs through increased vehicle life and decreased maintenance and repair costs
SOP 609.1. Authorized Passengers: Sworn police personnel, persons in custody, citizens requiring official services, and persons specifically authorized by ____.
A. a supervisor
B. a shift commander
C. command authority
D. a division commander
Answer:
C. command authority
SOP 609.1. The Assigned Vehicle Program may be terminated in whole or in part and any vehicle may be withdrawn from the program at any time at the sole discretion of the ____.
A. Mayor
B. Chief of Police
C. Chief with approval from the Mayor
D. Vehicle coordinator with approval from the Chief of Police
Answer:
B. Chief of Police
SOP 609.1. Eligibility in the Assigned Take-Home Vehicle Program is limited to employees who reside within the boundaries of Hillsborough County and/or within an adjoining county. Participation is mandatory.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 609.1. In regards to take-home vehicles which statement is not correct?
A. During off-duty hours, assigned take-home vehicle use will be limited to, travel to and from work, attending court or depositions on off-duty time, official city functions (awards ceremonies, funerals, et
C.), or other functions specifically authorized by the chief of police
B. Utilization of a take-home vehicle during off-duty hours to travel to a physical fitness center or to attend college is permitted, on the condition that the travel must be direct from residence to facility.
C. Only authorized passengers (no civilian passengers or family members) may be transported in the take-home vehicle
D. This restriction does not apply to staff vehicles
E.
All are correct
Answer:
B. Utilization of a take-home vehicle during off-duty hours to travel to a physical fitness center or to attend college is permitted, on the condition that the travel must be direct from residence to facility.
SOP 609.1. Officers on light duty status will not operate department vehicles without the approval of the ____.
A. DCIU commander
B. Chief of Police
C. Appropriate division commander
D. Appropriate shift/bureau commander
Answer:
C. Appropriate division commander
SOP 609.1. Officers assigned a take-home vehicle will be paid overtime for repair work or preventative maintenance performed while off-duty.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 609.1. Officers may have repair work or preventative maintenance performed while on-duty / however, if the work is to take longer than ____, the officer’s immediate supervisor must be contacted for further instructions.
A. 45 minutes
B. one hour
C. 30 minutes
D. two hours
Answer:
B. one hour
SOP 609.1. Any mechanical or electrical alterations, or any equipment or accessories added by authorized personnel must first be approved by the ____.
A. assistant chief of police
B. chief of police
C. vehicle coordinator
D. appropriate division commander
Answer:
A. assistant chief of police
SOP 609.1. An officer who is operating an assigned vehicle which is involved in a crash during hours other than the officer’s scheduled tour of duty, or scheduled volunteer extra-duty, shall not be paid overtime pay for time expended as a result of the crash or reporting the cras
H.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 609.1. All fluid levels will be checked a minimum of once ____.
A. a month
B. a work cycle
C. each workweek
D. every two weeks
Answer:
C. each workweek
SOP 609.1. Squad sergeants will inspect the assigned vehicles at least once each ____ and check for cleanliness, working order of equipment, and compliance with scheduled maintenance
A. work cycle
B. week
C. pay period
D. month
Answer:
C. pay period
SOP 609.1. The use of an assigned vehicle is not a privilege, but an automatic fringe benefit or employment right. (609.1)
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 609.1. During off-duty hours, assigned take-home vehicle use will be limited to: which is not correct?
A. official city functions
B. travel to a physical fitness center
C. attending court or depositions on off-duty time
D. transport civilian passengers
Answer:
D. transport civilian passengers
SOP 609.1. All of the following apply officers eligible to be considered for assignment of a take-home vehicle, except ____.
A. must have successfully completed their probationary period
B. must reside within the boundaries of the City of Tampa
C. participation is not mandatory
D. does not guarantee assignment of a vehicle
Answer:
B. must reside within the boundaries of the City of Tampa
SOP 609.2. Within ____ days of the damage occurrence to an operable vehicle, the division to which the vehicle is assigned will be responsible for obtaining a repair estimate from Central Maintenance and the private vendor.
A. 7
B. 5
C. 10
D. 4
Answer:
B. 5
SOP 609.3. This basic equipment may be increased or upgraded at any time but shall not be diminished in any manner without the authority of the ____.
A. assistant chief of police
B. vehicle coordinator
C. appropriate division commander
D. chief of police
Answer:
D. chief of police
SOP 609.3. An officer operating any marked vehicle, which is not properly equipped, will direct a memo to ____ indicating which items need to be replaced in the vehicle

A. his/her division commander
B. his/her supervisor
C. the appropriate administrative CSO or designated person
D. the vehicle coordinator
Answer:
C. the appropriate administrative CSO or designated person
SOP 609.3. Each marked patrol vehicle will be equipped with the standard police equipment as set out in departmental specifications (for marked vehicle) and in the_______.
A. Manual of Regulations
B. Labor Agreement
C. Standard Operating Procedure
D. Owner's Manual
Answer:
B. Labor Agreement
SOP 609.6. The purchases on the credit card are to be used in vehicles assigned to the police department and certain specialized vehicles authorized by the ____ purposes only.
A. chief and/or assistant chief for police
B. chief of police
C. appropriate division commander
D. appropriate division/bureau commander
Answer:
A. chief and/or assistant chief for police
SOP 609.6. The card is designed for wide spread use in ____.
A. the city of Tampa
B. Hillsborough County
C. the State of Florida
D. Hillsborough County and adjoining Counties
Answer:
B. Hillsborough County
SOP 609.6. If the card is not available, the user shall pay cash for the gasoline and submit a receipt for reimbursement through petty cash to the ____.
A. Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
B. Appropriate division commander
C. Administration Division commander
D. Fiscal Bureau
Answer:
D. Fiscal Bureau
SOP 609.6. If the card is lost, stolen, or misplaced, the user must notify the ____ immediately.
A. Shift commander or division commander
B. User’s supervisor
C. Supervisor
D. Shift/bureau commander
Answer:
B. User’s supervisor
SOP 609.6. The user must complete the “Driver or User Report-Request to Replace Lost, Stolen, or Misplaced Credit Cards” and submit it to the ____ along with a ____ administrative fee, unless the user gets a waiver of the charge

A. shift commander or supervisor / $15.00
B. shift commander or supervisor / $10.00
C. division commander / $10.00
D. division commander / $15.00
Answer:
B. shift commander or supervisor / $10.00
SOP 609.6. Officers are authorized to use their fuel card to purchase unleaded gasoline (Octane level 87) for police vehicles and cruisers and for purchases under $10.00.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 609.7. The wireless microphone shall be worn on the officer’s gun belt and shall be activated when practical to provide narration along with the video. ____ in a two-officer unit will wear the wireless microphone

A. the passenger
B. both officers
C. the vehicle operator
D. neither officers
Answer:
C. the vehicle operator
SOP 609.7. All ____ who manage officers whose vehicles are equipped with in-car video/audio systems shall be issued, and have in their possession, keys to lock and unlock the VCR vault. (Which is not correct)?
A. officers
B. sergeants
C. lieutenants
D. officers and their supervisorse
All are correct
Answer:
D. officers and their supervisors
SOP 609.7. Officers and Property Room clerks may dispose any video/audio tape booked into evidence, when the case is complete
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 609.7. The CSO will obtain approval from ________________ prior to disposing of the tapes.
A. the division commander
B. the bureau commander
C. the shift commander
D. a sergeant or above
Answer:
C. shift comander
SOP 609.7. Tapes will be stored for at least ____.
A. 45 days
B. 90 days
C. 30 days
D. one year
Answer:
B. 90 days
SOP 609.7. If a case is disposed of within 90 days of the incident, the officer will remove the video/audio tape from evidence and provide it to the ________ for storage

A. appropriate Assistant State Attorney
B. appropriate district CSO
C. appropriate latent investigator
D. appropriate division secretary
Answer:
B. appropriate district CSO
SOP 609.7. Officers will not activate their wireless microphones while in the patrol districts or police headquarters.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 609.7. The in-car video/audio system will be activated in the following situations:
A. all traffic stops
B. police pursuits
C. "code one" situations
D. all are correct
Answer:
D. all are correct
SOP 609.8. In-car digital/audio recording equipment: Officers will ensure that a minimum of ____ recording time is available on their system.
A. 40 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 20 hours
Answer:
D. 20 hours
SOP 610. It is the responsibility of any employee who resigns to notify ____ in advance of leaving the Department or the Department may consider such employee as having abandoned his position
A. Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
B. their division commander
C. his immediate supervisor
D. Personnel and Training Unit
Answer:
C. his immediate supervisor
SOP 610. Employees are required to give ____ notice of resignation.
A. thirty days
B. two weeks
C. ten calendar days
D. fourteen calendar days
Answer:
D. fourteen calendar days
SOP 610. All employees are required to make an appointment with the Personnel and ____ for an exit interview.
A. Personnel and Training Unit sergeant
B. Personnel and Training Unit commander
C. Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
D. Chief of Police or his designee
Answer:
A. Personnel and Training Unit sergeant
SOP 610. Failure to turn in any required item may result in ____.
A. deduction of an appropriate amount from the final paycheck
B. civil action
C. criminal action
D. all of the above
Answer:
D. all of the above
SOP 613. Reserve officers serve at the pleasure of the chief, and may be terminated at any time for non-discriminatory reasons if determined to be in the best interest of the department.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 613. Reserve I officers will be placed on probationary status for a minimum period of ____ hours
A. 72
B. 144
C. 240
D. 288
Answer:
B. 288
SOP 613. Reserve Force officers shall serve a minimum of ____ unpaid hours of directed duty each month, which consists of attending the ____ hour monthly Reserve Force meetings/in-service trainin
G.
A. 20 / 2
B. 12 / 2
C. 20 / 4
D. 12 / 4
Answer:
C. 20 / 2
SOP 613. Reserve II officers may carry a concealed, departmentally issued firearm while off-duty and out of uniform.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 613. A reserve officer has no recourse if he is suspended from extra duty for failure to comply with department orders, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 613. Reserve Force officers shall receive in-service training equivalent to that of full-time officers performing like functions.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 613. A part-time volunteer police officer with prior law enforcement experience, who has met all pre-employment and training requirements for full-time officers.
A. Police Explorer I
B. Police Reserve Officer I
C. Police Reserve Officer II
D. Civilian Volunteer Assistant Person (CVAP)
Answer:
B. Police Reserve Officer I
SOP 613. Reserve II officers are subject to the same policy as full-time sworn officers when carrying a concealed firearm off-duty.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 613.1. The Civilian Volunteer Program will be managed by the ____
A. Administrative Division Commander
B. Delayed Crimes Investigations Unit Supervisor II
C. Delayed Crimes Investigations Unit Supervisor
D. Civilian Volunteer Program President appointed by the Chief of Police
Answer:
B. Delayed Crimes Investigations Unit Supervisor II
SOP 613.1. Volunteers working in facilities other than One Police Center will ensure that the treasurer receives their volunteer hours prior to the ____ of each mont
H.
A. 20th
B. 15th
C. 30th
D. 25th
Answer:
D. 25th
SOP 613.2. The chief of police authorizes ____ hours a month for on-duty choir members to attend scheduled rehearsals.
A. 6
B. 5
C. 4
D. 8
Answer:
B. 5
SOP 613.2. It will be the responsibility of the choir director to submit an annual calendar of scheduled rehearsals to the ____.
A. captain of the Administrative Bureau
B. major of the Administrative Bureau
C. office of the chief of police
D. office of the assistant chief of police
Answer:
A. captain of the Administrative Bureau
SOP 613.2. Membership in the Tampa Police Department Gospel Choir will be open to
A. both sworn and civilian employees
B. retirees
C. sworn only
D. A&B
Answer:
D. A&B
SOP 613.2. The chief of police authorizes _______ for on-duty choir members to attend scheduled rehearsals.
A. five hours/ week
B. five hours/ month
C. two hours/ week
D. two hours/ month
Answer:
B. five hours/ month
SOP 613.3. The Civilian Mounted Patrol program will be managed administratively by the ____
A. SIMU commander
B. Delayed Crimes Investigations Unit Supervisor II
C. Delayed Crimes Investigations Unit Supervisor
D. Mounted Patrol Supervisor
Answer:
B. Delayed Crimes Investigations Unit Supervisor II
SOP 613.3. Civilian Mounted Patrol: Reporting Hours of Duty: All working members will ensure that their volunteer hours are submitted to the designated person prior to the ____ day of the mont
H.
A. 1st
B. 15th
C. 25th
D. 31th
Answer:
C. 25th
SOP 614. What does CAD stand for?
A. Corrective Action Description
B. Computer Assisted Dispatch
C. Combined Aided Dispatch
D. Computer Aided Dispatch
Answer:
C. Computer Aided Dispatch
SOP 614. The response goal for a priority one call is ____ minutes from the time of dispatch to arrival of the first unit.
A. 10
B. 8
C. 21
D. 5-8
Answer:
B. 8
SOP 614. The goal in Communications is that priority two calls be assigned within ____ to the next available unit,
A. one minute
B. three minutes
C. twelve minutes
D. two minutes
Answer:
D. two minutes
SOP 614. Response goal of twelve minutes from the time of dispatch to the arrival of the first unit.
A. Priority One
B. Priority Two
C. Priority Three
D. Priority Four
Answer:
B. Priority Two
SOP 614. The response goal for priority four calls is ____ from the time the call is received to the arrival of the first unit.
A. one hour
B. two hours
C. one –two hours
D. there is no time limit
Answer:
B. two hours
SOP 614. Which statement is not correct?
A. *: Identifies calls where weapons are involved or calls that are life threatening or of a violent nature

B. “C”: Multiple uses: identifies calls relating to the burglary or robbery of a commercial business / customer dispute / or a traffic stop on a vehicle with a “CAT” sticker.
C. “J”: Cases that have just occurre
D. The reported event occurred within twenty to thirty minutes immediately prior to the complainant’s call.
D. “V”: Carjacking / used with Signal 23.e
All are correct
Answer:
C. “J”: Cases that have just occurre
D. The reported event occurred within twenty to thirty minutes immediately prior to the complainant’s call.
SOP 614. Call Modifiers: Letters or symbols used in conjunction with dispatch signals to facilitate the dispatch process and convey event information in an abbreviated manner. The letters are not announced over the radio, but are viewed on the status screen of MCT’s or CA
D. ____ Identifies calls where weapons are involved or calls that are life threatening or of a violent nature
A. “ D ”
B. “ * “
C. “ L “
D. “ I “
Answer:
B. “ * “
SOP 614. "J": The reported event occurred within ____ minutes immediately prior to the complainant's call.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Answer:
B. 20
SOP 614. Response goal of twelve minutes from the time of dispatch to the arrival of the first unit.
A. Priority One
B. Priority Two
C. Priority Three
D. Priority Four
Answer:
B. Priority Two
SOP 614.1. ____________ is responsible for latent investigation of illegal gambling, morals violations, alcoholic beverage violations and other organized criminal activity. (614.1)
A. QUAD
B. SAC
C. CIB
D. IAB
Answer:
C. CIB
SOP 614.3. The MaxiCad Hazard Files will be maintained through the use of purge dates on each entry. Upon initial entry, the purge date will be _____ from the date of entry.
A. one year
B. one month
C. indefinitely
D. six months
Answer:
A. one year
SOP 615. When decoy tactics are used in enforcement efforts, members should first consider ____
A. man power issues
B. officer safety
C. the location of the operation
D. if the investigation will effect any active cases being worked by the Narcotic Bureau
Answer:
B. officer safety
SOP 615. Approval to deploy a decoy operation should come from the ____.
A. chief of police
B. affected area division commander
C. affected area shift commander
D. division/bureau commander
Answer:
D. division/bureau commander
SOP 615. The ____ of the affected area of operation will be notified by the decoy ____ of an impending decoy operation and the plan to be utilize
D.
A. division commander / investigative officer
B. district shift commander / operation commanding officer
C. district shift commander / operation supervisor
D. division commander / operation supervisor
Answer:
C. district shift commander / operation supervisor
SOP 615. The following are factors used to set up a decoy operation, except ____.
A. The primary factor in determining the number of support officers to be utilized is officer safety.
B. The number of support officers will vary, depending upon such factors as the type of offense, number of offenders, and the decoy location.
C. There will always be 4 support officers
D. The district shift commander of the affected area of operation will be notified by the decoy operation supervisor of an impending decoy operation and the plan to be utilize
D.
Answer:
C. There will always be 4 support officers
SOP 615. Planning and Organizing a Decoy Operations: which is incorrect?
A. maintain audio and/or visual contact with the decoy at all times
B. have authorized credentials and identification readily accessible
C. proper number of support officers should be selected
D. the district sergeant of the affected area of operation will be notified
Answer:
D. the district sergeant of the affected area of operation will be notified
SOP 615.1. Initial contact with a suspect may be made: By discreetly disseminating information or creating a situation which will cause an already predisposed suspect to become interested and approach the undercover investigator. Prior to this, consultation with the ____ is necessary in order to avoid any entrapment issue

A. affected Division commander
B. State Attorney’s Office (SAO)
C. Department Legal Advisor
D. City Legal Advisor
Answer:
B. State Attorney’s Office (SAO)
SOP 615.1. ____ an investigation of a gambling operation encompassing several locations such as would be involved in bookmaking, bolita, mutual numbers operations, call-girl activity, or a burglary rin
G.
A. “Multiple operation assignment”:
B. “Single operation assignment”:
C. “Long-range penetration assignment”:
D. “Intelligence gathering assignment”:
Answer:
A. “Multiple operation assignment”:
SOP 615.1. The ____ will be responsible for the maintenance of records concerning false credentials that have been issue
D.
A. office of the Chief of Police
B. affected division commander
C. division commander of the Criminal Investigations Division
D. commander of the Criminal Intelligence Bureau
Answer:
C. commander of the Criminal Investigations Division
SOP 615.1. __________ is directed toward the upper-echelon leaders of an illegal activity.
A. single operation assignment
B. multiple operation assignment
C. long-range penetration assignment
D. intelligence gathering assignment
Answer:
C. long-range penetration assignment
SOP 615.1. Objectives of an undercover operation include all of the following, except ____.
A. to determine the nature of some criminal activity
B. to identify all of the persons involved in some criminal activity
C. to obtain legally admissible evidence for prosecution
D. to involve unknowing citizens
Answer:
D. to involve unknowing citizens
SOP 615.1. Tampa police officers, including those in undercover assignments, are permitted to conduct self-assigned covert investigations.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 615.1. The requesting division or bureau commander will contact ____ and request funds, as neede
D.
A. Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
B. the appropriate commander
C. either the Criminal Investigations Division commander or the Criminal Intelligence Bureau commander
D. either the Administrative Division commander or the Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
Answer:
B. the appropriate commander
SOP 615.2. _______ surveillance may be conducted on foot or in vehicles.
A. electronic
B. moving
C. fixed
D. general
Answer:
B. moving
SOP 615.3. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the person or things to be seized refers to the ____ Amendment to the United States Constitution.
A. First
B. Second
C. Fourth
D. Sixth
Answer:
C. Fourth
SOP 615.3. The originating ____ or designee will contact the ____ to insure that the search warrant will not jeopardize any on-going investigation.
A. officer / Criminal Investigative Division commander
B. officer's supervisor / Strategic Investigations Bureau
C. officer's supervisor / Narcotics Bureau commander
D. officer / Narcotics Bureau commander
Answer:
D. officer's supervisor / Strategic Investigations Bureau
SOP 615.3. Prior to the execution of a search warrant, a ____, using a Summary of investigation form (TPD 605) shall be complete
D.
A. operations plan
B. invasion plan
C. raid plan
D. response plan
Answer:
C. operations plan
SOP 615.3. ____: Secures all persons present within a specified area and capture suspects who break away from the arrest or entry team.
A. Entry Unit
B. Support Unit
C. Perimeter Unit
D. Cover Unit
Answer:
D. Cover Unit
SOP 615.3. Following the execution of the search warrant, the case or lead detective has the responsibility of ensuring that the original application, all incorporated attachments and the affidavit are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Criminal Division within ____ days of the search warrant
A. 7
B. 10
C. 30
D. 5
Answer:
B. 10
SOP 615.4. The ___________ will maintain a file containing the names, addresses, and aliases of all subjects currently under investigation by the Narcotics Bureau.
A. Strategic Investigations Bureau Commander
B. district commander
C. district sergeants
D. Narcotics Bureau commander
Answer:
D. Strategic Investigations Bureau Commander
SOP 615.5. When contacting a judge for signing the search warrant, one of the following will be contacted to review and sign the search warrant, except?
A. non-criminal county judge
B. circuit court judge
C. criminal court judge
D. assistant state attorney
Answer:
D. assistant state attorney
SOP 615.5. Tactical operations are a necessary function in all of the following, except ____.
A. the apprehension of violators
B. the seizure of physical evidence
C. the confiscation of contraband
D. locating witnesses
Answer:
D. locating witnesses
SOP 615.5 _________: A tactical operation where the apprehension of the suspect(s) takes place immediately following a transaction conducted by an undercover police officer or a confidential informant.
A. probable cause arrest
B. general arrest
C. tactical arrest
D. transactional arrest
Answer:
D. transactional arrest
SOP 616.1. The first image recorded for each case will be _________.
A. the computer screen with the call information
B. a case identifier on a piece of paper
C. the exterior of the crime scene
D. the victim
Answer:
B. a case identifier on a piece of paper
SOP 616.1. If the file is over 700 megabytes in size, a ______, will be used as the medi
A. (616.1)
A. CD-R
B. DVD-R
C. CDRW
D. DVD
Answer:
B. DVD-R
SOP 616.1. Photo editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, must be on whatever computer the images are downloade
D.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 623. (In reference to Reporting an Injury ) The supervisor shall notify the ____ immediately when the incident results in death or serious bodily harm.
A. Department of Administration Safety Section
B. Personnel and Training Unit
C. Chief of Police
D. Department of Human Resources
Answer:
A. Department of Human Resources
SOP 623. If the injury is to some part of the body, which has previously been injured, the injury will be classified only as an “____” unless the employee is still under the active care of the attending physician for the previous injury.
A. re-injury
B. injury
C. initial injury
D. continuing injury
Answer:
C. initial injury
SOP 623. ____: An injury to an employee shall be considered “on duty or duty related” when it occurs during a scheduled tour of duty, or while off duty but while the officer is taking police action, including volunteer extra-duty work.
A. Initial Injury
B. Continuing Injury
C. Re-injury
D. Injury
Answer:
A. Initial Injury
SOP 623. A Continuing Injury can stilled be applied even if the employee has returned to full duty.
A. False
B. True
Answer:
B. True
SOP 623. The ____ is responsible for ensuring that any practical corrective action to avoid recurrence of a similar incident is complete
D.
A. Human Resources Department
B. Chief of Police
C. supervisor
D. division commander
Answer:
D. division commander
SOP 623. Unless granted a medical leave of absence, employees who are on temporary total disability (not reporting for work) are required to contact their supervisor and the Personnel Unit at intervals of not more than ____ calendar days to inform the department of their status and/or any change in their status.
A. seven
B. ten
C. fourteen
D. five
Answer:
C. fourteen
SOP 623. ____ is/are assessed against employers who do not comply with established time limitations for submission of required documentation in Workers’ Compensation cases.
A. Increased costs
B. Civil penalties
C. Discipline
D. Criminal fines
Answer:
B. Civil penalties
SOP 623. In the event an employee is “significantly exposed” to an infectious disease, the employee will notify their immediate supervisor and respond as soon as possible to ____.
A. The closest hospital
B. St. Joseph's Hospital
C. Tampa General Hospital
D. Memorial Hospital
Answer:
C. Tampa General Hospital
SOP 623. If the light duty officer is needed by a unit other than his assigned division, the affected division commander will write a letter or memo to the assistant chief through the ____ requesting that an officer be assigned to them.
A. squad sergeant
B. sector commander
C. Human Resources Division
D. Personnel and Training Section
Answer:
D. Personnel and Training Section
SOP 623. If the officer is to return to duty in a Light Duty Status, he will report to ________ with his City of Tampa Time and Attendance Form.
A. immediate supervisor
B. Delayed Crimes Investigations Unit
C. his assigned division
D. Personnel and Training Unit
Answer:
B. his assigned division
SOP 623. In the event the employee is incapable of completing the required forms because of injuries or death, the form will be completed entirely by ____.
A. the division secretary
B. a fellow employee
C. his supervisor
D. the shift commander
Answer:
C. his supervisor
SOP 623. Reporting a Continuing Injury: In the event an employee has further complications of a previously reported injury for which the City has assumed financial responsibility, treatment for the injury must be authorized by the ____
A. appropriate division commander
B. appropriate bureau or shift commander
C. affected supervisor
D. chief of police
Answer:
B. appropriate bureau or shift commander
SOP 623. Average Weekly Wage Statement: Each time the injury results in a “loss of time”, a computation of the employee’s average weekly salary, based on wages earned ____weeks prior to date of injury
A. four
B. eight
C. thirteen
D. six
Answer:
C. thirteen
SOP 623.1. Injury: Any physical disorder of external or traumatic origin occurring not in line of duty.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 623.1. Civilian Employees: TPD Form 676, Sick Leave or Injury Report – Non-line of Duty will be completed when: (Which is not correct)?
A. An injury or illness impairs the civilian employee from performing normal duties
B. absent from duty in excess of three consecutive working days
C. absent from duty in excess of four consecutive working days
D. A civilian employee is injured and requires medical treatment
Answer:
C. absent from duty in excess of four consecutive working days
SOP 623.1. If a sworn employee is absent because of illness or injury for more than ____, the ____ may at his discretion, require the employee to forward a physician’s certification of the nature of the illness or injury prior to further approval of the use of sick leave

A. three calendar weeks / division commander
B. two calendar weeks / division commander
C. three days / division commander
D. two calendar weeks / shift or bureau commander
Answer:
B. two calendar weeks / division commander
SOP 623.2. In the event an injury or death occurs to a member of the public involving city property or an on-duty employee (or a duty-related incident), the____ is to be notified at once

A. City Claims Office
B. Human Resources Division
C. Personnel Unit
D. Chiefs Office
Answer:
A. City Claims Office
SOP 624. (Temporary Change of Duty Assignments) If the employee’s supervisor is of equal rank with the requesting supervisor and does not concur with the requesting supervisor’s reasoning, no change of assignment will be made
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 624. ( Temporary Change of Duty Assignments) Prior to going off duty, the requesting supervisor having made the change of duty assignment will submit, in writing, a report to ____ with a copy being sent to the division/bureau commander of the affected employee containing the following information:
A. the Chief of Police
B. their immediate supervisor
C. their division commander
D. the Assistant Chief of Police
Answer:
C. their division commander
SOP 624. Any supervisor may change the method with which an employee of the department is complying with his or her assigned duties. (is the definition of)?
A. Temporary Change of Assigned Duties
B. Assigned Duties
C. Change of assigned duties
D. Change of Method of Compliance with Assigned Duties
Answer:
D. Change of Method of Compliance with Assigned Duties
SOP 624. ____ may change the method with which an employee of the department is complying with his or her assigned duties.
A. Lieutenants an above
B. Sergeants an above
C. Captains an above
D. Any supervisor
Answer:
D. Any supervisor
SOP 624. Change of Assigned Duties: This occurs when a supervisor of one division relieves an employee of another division of the responsibility of completing duties previously assigned the employee by his or her direct supervisor and assigns the employee additional or different duties contrary to or omitted from the employee’s original tasks.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 624. Prior to going off duty, the requesting supervisor having made the change of duty assignment will submit, in writing, a report to the division commander of the affected employee with a copy being sent to his or her division commander
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 625. A debriefing is a critique of police department operations. Performance issues will not be discusse
D.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 625. ____ is a therapeutic and educational intervention process designed to minimize the impact of critical incidents on police and other emergency service workers.
A. Critical Incident Stress Counseling
B. Crisis Incident Stress Counseling
C. Crisis Incident Stress Debriefing
D. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Answer:
D. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
SOP 625. ____ services are utilized at large-scale, lengthy and highly intense events, such as airplane crashes, long-term violent riots, natural disasters, et
C.
A. Defusing
B. Mass Defusing
C. Debriefing
D. Demobilization
Answer:
D. Demobilization
SOP 625. Supervisors perceiving a need for CISD services may contact an on-duty ____, who will notify the division commander.
A. detective
B. shift/bureau commander
C. communications supervisor
D. CISD team member
Answer:
B. shift/bureau commander
SOP 625. Physical and emotional symptoms that originate with a specific critical incident and include nightmares, flashbacks, fatigue, nausea, concentration and memory problems, anxiety, depression, intestinal problems, et
C. (This defines what?)
A. Critical Incident Symptoms
B. Critical Incident Reaction Symptoms
C. Stress Reaction Symptoms
D. Stress
Answer:
C. Stress Reaction Symptoms
SOP 625. It shall be the policy of the Tampa Police Department to initiate CISD when an incident is identified as a critical stress-related incident. Such incidents include, but are not limited to: (Which is not correct?)
A. Death or serious injury to a citizen resulting from other citizens.
B. All are correct
C. Death or serious injury to a TPD officer or employee

D. Death or serious injury to an emergency service worker when TPD personnel are involve
D.
Answer:
A. Death or serious injury to a citizen resulting from other citizens.
SOP 625. If already on-duty, employees will be permitted to participate in CISD functions regardless of workloa
D.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 625. Incidents considered beyond the capabilities of the Tampa Police CISM team and requiring CISM resources from additional agencies will be requested through the ____.
A. Tampa Police Department Communication Section Supervisor
B. Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center
C. Hillsborough County Sheriff Office
D. Hillsborough County Crisis Center
Answer:
B. Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center
SOP 625. The ____ of a major incident will determine the need for demobilization services.
A. affected division commander
B. affected shift commander
C. chief of police
D. on-scene commander
Answer:
D. on-scene commander
SOP 629. Employees, who in the course of their assigned duties determine a need for the use of a cellular telephone, shall direct a letter to the ____ through their chain of comman
D.
A. division commander
B. assistant chief
C. Chief of Police
D. shift commander
Answer:
B. assistant chief
SOP 629. Individual ____ will be responsible for the accountability and use of the cellular telephones assigned to their respective officers.
A. officers
B. division commanders
C. supervisors
D. shift commanders
Answer:
B. division commanders
SOP 629. The Electronic Support Unit assigned to the ____ is responsible for the issuance, acquisition, maintenance, and repair authorization of all Tampa Police Department issued cellular telephones.
A. Criminal Intelligence Bureau
B. Criminal Investigative Division
C. Narcotic Bureau
D. Administrative Division
Answer:
A. Criminal Intelligence Bureau
SOP 630. While bicycle patrol officers are on patrol, they will advise radio of their status as ____, as well as the area (grids) that they are ridin
G.
A. 10-92
B. Signal 84
C. Signal 15
D. 10-84
Answer:
D. 10-84
SOP 630. Police bicycle officer will wear all of the following except ____.
A. all are correct
B. helmet
C. shatterproof glasses
D. reflective shoes
Answer:
D. reflective shoes
SOP 630. Any request for police bicycle officers to work in a plainclothes capacity will be approved through their ____.
A. shift commander
B. bicycle coordinator
C. division commander
D. immediate supervisor
Answer:
C. division commander
SOP 630. Police bicycle officers will be required to conduct bicycle safety training sessions, known as “____,” upon request by any community organization.
A. bike round-ups
B. bike rodeos
C. bike training sessions
D. bike safety sessions
Answer:
B. bike rodeos
SOP 630. Due to inherent dangers associated with bicycle patrol, officers will always ride in a two-person team, especially during hours of darkness. In daylight hours, an officer may ride alone with supervisory approval.
A. False
B. True
Answer:
B. True
SOP 630. Department Bicycle Patrol Coordinator: ____, or his designee who is familiar with the proper and safe use of a police mountain bicycle, as it pertains to law enforcement operations.
A. Community Affairs Captain
B. Crime Prevention Captain
C. Major of the Special Operations Division
D. Major of the Administration Division
Answer:
C. Major of the Special Operations Division
SOP 630. ____ check of safety components of the bicycle (air pressure, brakes, crank, and quick release) prior to ridin
G.
A. Safety Quick Check
B. Safety Check
C. Bike Quick Check
D. ABC Quick Check
Answer:
D. ABC Quick Check
SOP 634. Requests for Dismissal of Citations: Dismissal of Infractions: The officer will request that his or her ____ direct a letter to the ____ requesting a hearing to move for a dismissal.
A. Division commander / County Court Judge
B. shift commander / state attorney
C. division commander / state attorney
D. deputy chief / clerk of the circuit court
Answer:
A. Division commander / County Court Judge
SOP 634. Dismissal of Criminal Traffic Offenses: The officer will request that his or her ____ direct a letter to the State Attorney with justification for making the request.
A. asst. chief
B. division commander
C. immediate supervisor
D. shift commander
Answer:
B. division commander
SOP 634. If a traffic offender is a juvenile, the officer will add the names of the parents or guardian on ____ of the citation.
A. the left margin
B. the top
C. the bottom near the juvenile's signature
D. the right margin
Answer:
A. the left margin
SOP 634. (In reference to did not witness traffic crash subpoenas) The supervisor will ensure that the memo will arrive in the CSO's office at least ____ week days prior to the court date, Sunday, Saturday, and holidays exclude
D.
A. five
B. two
C. three
D. four
Answer:
B. two
SOP 635. Requests for traffic enforcement will be forwarded to the ____ for action.
A. appropriate uniform district
B. Mayor of Tampa
C. Special Operations Traffic Unit
D. Special Operations Division Commander
Answer:
C. Special Operations Traffic Unit
SOP 635. ____ possess primary responsibility for identifying enforcement problems, planning enforcement programs at the district level, and effectively deploying officers and equipment to accomplish such programs.
A. Sector commanders
B. Squad sergeants
C. Special Operations Commander
D. Uniform district commanders
Answer:
D. Uniform district commanders
SOP 635. The special operations commander, who utilizes data available from the department's traffic analysts, has the responsibility to evaluate, the department's traffic law enforcement programs on a ____ basis.
A. annual
B. semi-annual
C. monthly
D. quarterly
Answer:
D. quarterly
SOP 635. DUI Cases: If the suspect requires medical treatment but will not be admitted to the medical facility, and the treatment will cause a delay in excess of _______, the officer shall complete all appropriate paper work, including the CR
A.
A. three hours
B. one hour
C. two hours
D. thirty minutes
Answer:
C. two hours
SOP 635. _________, by utilizing data available from the department's traffic analysts, have primary responsibility for identifying enforcement problems, planning enforcement programs at the sector level, and effectively deploying officers and equipment to accomplish such programs.
A. Uniform district commanders
B. The special operations commander
C. Sector commanders
D. Squad sergeants
Answer:
C. Sector commanders
SOP 635.2 (Manual Traffic Direction) The arm is extended at shoulder level with the palm and fingers pointing upwar
D.
A. Go (forward)
B. right turn
C. left turn
D. Stop
Answer:
D. Stop
SOP 635.3 Temporary traffic control devices shall be removed as soon as the situation allows. If the use of the device was initiated by the Tampa Police Department, it shall be the responsibility of the Traffic Engineering to remove same to a neutral location.
A. False
B. True
Answer:
A. False
SOP 635.4 (Traffic Control at a Fire Scene) If a police vehicle is utilized to block a roadway, it can be left unattende
D. Emergency lighting equipment shall be utilize
D.
A. False
B. True
Answer:
A. False
SOP 635.5. Traffic Control for Special Events: This directive provides guidelines for the safe, efficient flow of traffic during special events. Planning activities shall be coordinated between the __________.
A. Special Incident and Management Unit and the City of Tampa Transportation Division
B. affected district and City of Tampa Transportation Division
C. Special Events Coordinator and the City of Tampa Transportation Division
D. the Police Department and the City of Tampa Transportation Division
Answer:
D. the police department and the City of Tampa Transportation Division
SOP 635.6. Requests for traffic enforcement will be forwarded to the _________________for action.
A. Special Incident Management Unit
B. Special Operations Traffic Unit
C. Division Commander of affected district
D. Special Operations Division
Answer:
B. Special Operations Traffic Unit
SOP 635.7 Under Florida Statute §627.733(7), an operator or owner of a motor vehicle whose driver's license or vehicle registration has been suspended, and whose license plate has been seized pursuant to Florida Statute §324.201, may be reinstated through the payment of a non- refundable reinstatement fee
Fully ____ of such reinstatement fees ($150, $250 or $500) has been earmarked by the legislature for distribution to the law enforcement agency whose officer seizes these license plates.
A. one-half
B. three-fourths
C. one-third
D. one-fourth
Answer:
C. one-third
SOP 635.7 (In reference to tag seizures) The respective CSO shall deliver the envelopes to a driver's license office within ____ days from the date of the seizure

A. three (3)
B. seven (7)
C. two (2)
D. five (5)
Answer:
D. five (5)
SOP 635.8. The implementation of a motor vehicle checkpoint shall be conducted only with the approval of the appropriate ____.
A. sector commander
B. shift commander
C. district major
D. immediate supervisor
Answer:
C. district major
SOP 635.9. After being with the driver for at least ____ minutes, if the officer is a trained PBT operator, the officer will request the driver to perform a breath test consisting of two samples on the PBT.
A. 20
B. 15
C. 5
D. 10
Answer:
B. 15
SOP 635.9. Florida Statute §322.2616 states, notwithstanding Florida Statute §316.193 it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 who has a breath alcohol level of ____ or higher to drive or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle

A. 0.04
B. 0.01
C. 0.02
D. 0.03
Answer:
C. 0.02
SOP 636. What does RMS stand for?
A. Reports Maintenance System
B. Rapid Management System
C. Reports Management System
D. Reports Maintenance Size
Answer:
A. Reports Management System
SOP 636. The Tampa Police Department shall maintain reports on each of the following situations: (Which is not correct)?
A. Citizens Complaints
B. Summons
C. Roadway Hazards
D. Citizens reports of crimes
Answer:
C. Roadway Hazards
SOP 636. The squad supervisors will check their respective editing queues and edit electronic reports according to instructions in the MRE report writing guidelines. All accompanying paper documents will be turned in to the Records Section prior ____.
A. the end of the work week
B. to the end of the shift
C. to the next business day
D. to the beginning of the next shift
Answer:
B. to the end of the shift
SOP 638. In reference to Reimbursement for Personal Property, if the claim results from damage beyond repair or is for repair of property, ____ estimate(s) of replacement cost or cost of repair, whichever is appropriate, will be attache
D.
A. one
B. four
C. two
D. three
Answer:
C. two
SOP 639. It is the responsibility of the ____ to authorize the temporary use of articles other than vehicles or property that will be used in an investigation.
A. Administrative Division Commander
B. Special Operations Division Commander
C. Chief of Police
D. Assistant Chief of Police
Answer:
D. Assistant Chief of Police
SOP 639. It is the responsibility of the ____ to determine which vehicles can be utilized by the police department and to authorize the use of such vehicles.
A. Asst. Chief of Administration
B. Chief of Police
C. Admin. Division Commander
D. Asst. Chief of Operations
Answer:
B. Chief of Police
SOP 639. Division commanders will ensure that accurate records are maintained on all property that is listed as temporarily assigne
D. All property on temporary assignment will be inventoried at least ____. Any discrepancies will be immediately brought to the attention of the Chief of Police

A. annually
B. semi-annually
C. monthly
D. quarterly
Answer:
A. annually
SOP 641. The ____ is responsible for tracking disciplinary histories for all TPD employees, sworn and non-sworn.
A. Chief of Police
B. The Asst. Chief of Police
C. affected division commander
D. Internal Affairs Bureau
Answer:
D. Internal Affairs Bureau
SOP 641. Payment for Lost or Damaged Equipment: Payment shall be made through payroll deductions not to exceed ____ hours of pay per bi-weekly pay perio
D. Upon separation, any balance due shall.
A. four
B. five
C. three
D. two
Answer:
D. two
SOP 641. ____ will be responsible for forwarding the white copy of the Notice of Disciplinary Action (DA 88), after processing, to the Department of Administration, Employee Relations Division.
A. Fiscal Bureau
B. The Director of Human Resources
C. The Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
D. The Chief of Police
Answer:
C. Fiscal Bureau
SOP 641. Violation of the B1.2 policy, theft, lying during official proceedings, the unauthorized use of force, and corruption are examples, though not all-inclusive, of incidents, which may be viewed as____________.
A. Serious Misconduct
B. Infractions
C. Minor Infractions
D. Professional Misconduct
Answer:
A. Serious Misconduct
SOP 641. LETTER OF COUNSELING: The ____ will formally meet with the ____ and ____ of the affected employee to assure consistency in the application of this first stage of discipline
A. Chief / division commander / supervisor
B. division commander / supervisors / managers of the chain of command
C. Chief / supervisors / managers of the chain of command
D. Division commander / Internal affairs commander / managers of the chain of command
Answer:
B. division commander / supervisors / managers of the chain of command
SOP 641. WRITTEN REPRIMAND: The ____ will document the facts, in letterform, and forward it to his ____, via the chain of comman
D.
A. immediate supervisor / division commander
B. immediate supervisor / division/bureau commander
C. shift/bureau commanders / division commander
D. immediate supervisor / shift/bureau commander
Answer:
D. immediate supervisor / shift/bureau commander
SOP 641. Notice of the Pre-Disciplinary hearing must be given to the employee at least ____-hours prior to the meeting, along with a photocopy of the Notice of Disciplinary Action (latest draft).
A. 72
B. 48
C. 12
D. 24
Answer:
D. 24
SOP 641.2. Complaint Review Board: A statutorily established board consisting of ____ members.
A. four
B. five
C. seven
D. three
Answer:
B. five
SOP 641.2. (Complaint Review Board) The division commander or designee, with approval of the chief of police, will select two members to represent the department on the board, and will, within ____ workdays, notify all four members and arrange for the selection of the fifth member.
A. four
B. two
C. five
D. three
Answer:
D. three
SOP 641.2. The Letter of Notice: Complaint Review Board, will state the basis of the complaint and will inform the officer that should he desire a Complaint Review Board, a letter requesting same must be submitted through the division commander to the chief of police within ____ days.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
Answer:
A. 3
SOP 641.2. Business of the board shall not exceed ____ days, excluding weekends and holidays
A. 5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 4
Answer:
B. 3
SOP 641.3. ____ will purge the department personnel jackets of an employee at the time of the annual evaluation or anytime that disciplinary action is taken against the employee, or when notified that the appropriate time period has elapsed for the removal of a record of disciplinary action.
A. Shift commanders
B. Division commanders
C. Immediate supervisors
D. Personnel Sergeant
Answer:
C. Immediate supervisors
SOP 641.3. Material removed from the personnel jackets shall be indicated as void and given to the ____ to be forwarded to the Department of Administration, Employee Relations Division, for any retention deemed to be required pursuant to law.
A. Captain of the Internal Affairs Bureau
B. Sergeant of the Personnel Unit
C. appropriate Division Commander
D. division Secretary
Answer:
B. Sergeant of the Personnel Unit
SOP 641.3. What Materials cannot be purged?
A. Letters of Counseling
B. Reprimands
C. Offense reports
D. Supporting documentation that specifically addresses the disciplinary action.e
All are correct
Answer:
C. Offense reports
SOP 642. A significant other that is not a spouse or relative may ride as an observer with the requesting officer.
A. False
B. True
Answer:
A. False
SOP 642. The individual must be ____ years of age and interested in observing police activities in the company of a police officer.
A. 14-20
B. 18
C. 21
D. 17
Answer:
B. 18
SOP 642. The employee should refer the interested citizen to the ____or, if the person is a member of the news media, to the Public Information Coordinator.
A. Area supervisor
B. Affected district commander
C. Affected shift or bureau commander
D. Affected district / division commander
Answer:
C. Affected shift or bureau commander
SOP 642. Guest passengers and observers may include an officer’s spouse, other relative, or significant other. However, they shall not be permitted to ride, with their spouse, relative, or significant other. They can ride or observe in same sector or but on another squa
D.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 642. Guest passengers and observers or reserve officers are prohibited from riding with a probationary officer. The only exceptions will be upon approval from a ____.
A. Shift / bureau commander
B. Assistant Chief or higher authority
C. Division commander
D. No Exception
Answer:
B. No Exception
SOP 643. Officers desiring to use a personal handgun or shotgun, whether on or off-duty, shall submit a Firearms Registration Form. Authorization is contingent upon approval by: ____________________.
A. affected Division Commander and a firearms instructor
B. affected Division Commander and the armorer
C. Chief of Police and Training Section
D. affected Division Commander and Training Section
Answer:
D. affected Division Commander and Training Section
SOP 643. Firearms Qualification: The Personnel and Training Section will immediately contact the officer’s chain of command and advise of the officer’s failure to qualify and arrange for and deliver remedial training ____________.
A. within 30 days
B. within 45 days
C. within 60 days
D. as soon as practical
Answer:
D. as soon as practical
SOP 643.2. The following firearms are approved for the Field Carbine Program: (Which is not correct)?
A. Smith & Wesson 94 (16” barrel) in 9mm
B. AR-15 / CAR-15 type weapons in either 9mm or .223
C. Ruger PC-9 in 9mm
D. Beretta Cx4 “Storm” in 9mm
Answer:
A. Smith & Wesson 94 (16” barrel) in 9mm
SOP 643.2. Since these manufacturers produce firearms in many different varieties, the officer must ensure that their weapon has the listed mandatory features: (Which is not correct)?
A. 16'' to 24'' Barrel
B. Attached or detachable iron sights
C. Semi-automatic action
D. Non-detachable stock (either fixed or sliding)
Answer:
A. 16'' to 24'' Barrel
SOP 645. ____ is to be administered on only an emergency basis. It may not be used to cover repeated tardiness nor time periods during which the employee should properly request use of sick or annual leave

A. Absence Without Pay
B. Leave of Absence Without Pay
C. Family and Medical Leave Act
D. Absence Without Leave
Answer:
A. Absence Without Pay
SOP 645. The employee must submit request for Leave of Absence Without Pay (DA 166) at least ____ in advance
The limit may be waived in emergencies.
A. one week
B. six weeks
C. two weeks
D. four weeks
Answer:
D. four weeks
SOP 645. Leave of Absence Without Pay: Is an absence for more than ____ calendar days approved in writing by the Chief of Police with the concurrence of the Director of Administration, City of Tamp
A.
A. 3
B. 30
C. 5
D. 14
Answer:
D. 14
SOP 645. In the event that an employee has exhausted annual and/or sick leave balances, the supervisor may authorize an absence without pay for legitimate purposes up to a maximum of ____ in a calendar year.
A. 80 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 3 working days
D. 2 working days
Answer:
D. 2 working days
SOP 645. Additional absences without pay may be authorized at the discretion of the ____ / however, no employee may be authorized more than ____ of absence without pay in a calendar year.
A. Director of Administration / eighty hours
B. Director of Administration / forty hours
C. Chief of Police / forty fours
D. Chief of police / eighty hours
Answer:
D. Chief of police / eighty hours
SOP 645. Medical leave is granted only after sick leave benefits in excess of ____ hours have been exhausted
A. 80
B. 40
C. 240
D. 45.4
Answer:
B. 40
SOP 645. A personal or medical leave of absence may be granted for a specified period greater than ____ calendar days but not in excess of ____continuous calendar months. The Chief of Police may grant ____ extensions that do not exceed _ months each to the original leave of absence with the approval of the Director of Administration, City of Tamp
A.
A. 14 / 8 / 2 / 3
B. 30 / 6 / 2 / 3
C. 14 / 6 / 3 / 2
D. 14 / 6 / 2 / 3
Answer:
D. 14 / 6 / 2 / 3
SOP 645. Which of the following statements are not correct?
A. An employee granted a medical leave of absence will continue to receive city-sponsored health and life insurance benefits for a maximum of one year.
B. All employee benefits will cease during a personal leave of absence
Health and life insurance may be continued at the employee's expense
C. An employee on any leave of absence does not accrue sick or annual leave

D. The length of a leave of absence in excess of thirty calendar days shall not be credited towards continuous service for the purpose of calculating longevity awards
Answer:
A. An employee granted a medical leave of absence will continue to receive city-sponsored health and life insurance benefits for a maximum of one year.
SOP 646. Standby status is permitted by the courts for the following types of subpoenas:
A. All jury trials
B. Any other case wherein it is stated on the subpoena that standby status is permitted
C. Any case when standby status is expressly approved by the attorney responsible for issuing the subpoen
A.
D. Revocation hearingse
All are correct
Answer:
D. Revocation hearings
SOP 648. A supervisor with the rank of ____ or above, or the electronics surveillance specialist, will complete the electronic surveillance equipment lo
G. The issuing supervisor will ensure that the investigator is familiar with the proper operation and care of the equipment.
A. sergeant
B. captain
C. corporal
D. lieutenant
Answer:
A. sergeant
SOP 648. If the supervisor approves the use of electronic surveillance equipment in the investigation, the supervisor will contact the ____ and arrange for issuance of the equipment to the investigator.
A. Criminal Intelligence Bureau
B. Criminal Investigative division
C. Narcotic Bureau Commander
D. Property Room Supervisor
Answer:
A. Criminal Intelligence Bureau
SOP 648. Audits of department electronic surveillance equipment will be conducted periodically by the ____ or his designee

A. Criminal Investigative division commander
B. Chief of police
C. Criminal Intelligence Bureau Commander
D. Narcotic Bureau Commander
Answer:
B. Chief of police
SOP 649. The Direct Line Program will be used by both ____ shift units.
A. day and evening
B. day, evening, and mid-night
C. evening and mid-night
D. day and mid-night
Answer:
D. day and mid-night
SOP 649. The ____ may authorize the use of any of the cellular telephones in this program during an emergency or other critical conditions. Any further deviation from this policy must be authorized in advance by the ____.
A. division commander / Administrative Bureau Captain
B. shift commander / Administrative Bureau commander
C. shift commander / Administrative Bureau Captain
D. division commander / Administrative Bureau commander
Answer:
C. shift commander / Administrative Bureau Captain
SOP 649. Prior to initiating a wire or oral intercept, a briefing will be conducted during which all personnel assigned to the investigation will be given details of the case and minimization instructions. A signed copy of all affidavits and orders will be ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ ______________ with a copy of the minimization instructions.
A. maintained in the wire-room
B. scanned into versadex
C. given to the on-scene supervisor
D. given to the Tampa Police Legal Unit
Answer:
A. maintained in the wire-room
SOP 649. A(n) ________________will be maintained during the entire course of the wire or oral intercept.
A. sign-in / sig-out log
B. recording log
C. officers log
D. technical difficulties log
Answer:
D. technical difficulties log
SOP 651. The IAB commander will immediately notify the chief of police of all serious or significant cases. The IAB commander will provide the chief a verbal status report on active cases ___________.
A. weekly
B. bi-weekly
C. bi-monthly
D. regularly
Answer:
D. regularly
SOP 651. After hours, weekends, and holidays the complainant or caller will be directed to the ____.
A. IAB complaint line
B. Division commander of the district in which the incident occurred
C. Shift commander of the district in which the incident occurred
D. Area supervisor district in which the incident occurred
Answer:
C. Shift commander of the district in which the incident occurred
SOP 651. An investigation shall be presumed to be inactive if no finding is made within ____ after the complaint is file
D.”
A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. six months
Answer:
B. 45 days
SOP 651. ____: The allegation was made in good faith without malicious intent / however, investigation disclosed that the allegation lacks basis in fact
A. Unwarranted
B. False
C. Exonerated
D. Not Involved
Answer:
A. Unwarranted
SOP 651. Upon the ____ approval from the ___________ of the summary/disposition memo, the memo and the Internal Affairs package will be forwarded to the Chief of Police

A. Assistant Chief of Police
B. affected Division Commander
C. Internal Affairs Bureau Commander
D. Department of Human Resource Director
Answer:
C. Assistant Chief of Police
SOP 651. Who is responsible to administer the Early Intervention Program and the Random Drug Screening Program.
A. Internal Affairs Bureau
B. Asst Chief of Operations
C. Department of Administration
D. Chief of Police Office
Answer:
A. Internal Affairs Bureau
SOP 651. Service related inquiries may include but are not limited to: (which is not).
A. Condition under which a traffic citation was issued
B. Sexual Harassment complaints
C. Inadequate investigation such as failure to dust for prints, failure to interview all witnesses
D. Questionable response time
Answer:
B. Sexual Harassment complaints
SOP 651. ____- Less serious, minor violations, or inquiries from citizens based upon misunderstanding of the law, established procedures, or investigative techniques. These will be immediately addressed by the appropriate supervisor.
A. Administrative Complaints
B. Red Books
C. Service Related Inquiries
D. District Level Complaints
Answer:
C. Service Related Inquiries
SOP 651. ____: Performance deficiencies identified by the immediate supervisor, which do not involve a third party. Examples: At fault accidents / Tardiness / Incompetence / Insubordination / Inappropriate work attire / or Sleeping on duty, et
C.
A. Performance Infractions:
B. Administrative complaints
C. A Cases
D. District level investigations
Answer:
A. Performance Infractions:
SOP 651. When will the Internal Affairs Bureau commander ensure that the concerned bureau or division commander along with the subject employee is notified, in writing, of the circumstances of the allegation and the name of the complainant?
A. as fast as possible
B. within seven days
C. when authorized by the Chief of Police but not before
D. at the appropriate time after receipt of a complaint
Answer:
D. at the appropriate time after receipt of a complaint
SOP 651. Once the ____ phase is reached, the division or bureau / shift commander of the subject employee will be permitted to review or have knowledge of the investigation. He may share this knowledge with the employee’s supervisor if appropriate.
A. review
B. evaluation
C. disposition
D. discipline
Answer:
C. disposition
SOP 651.1. EIP Cases: Final Review: The report, with the recommended disposition will be completed by the affected division within ____ and forwarded back to IA
B.
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 45 days
D. 14 days
Answer:
A. 30 days
SOP 651.1. The IAB commander will provide the chief a verbal status report on active cases ____.
A. monthly
B. every seven days
C. regularly
D. every two weeks
Answer:
C. regularly
SOP 652. The Internal Affairs Bureau computer will generate a “____” scheduling list weekly of sworn personnel for the Random Substance Abuse Examination.
A. Confidential
B. Blind
C. Random
D. Classified
Answer:
B. Blind
SOP 652. If the list of names produced by the computer includes the Internal Affairs Bureau commander or designee running the program, he shall report to the testing facility within ____.
A. 30 minutes
B. one hour
C. 45 minutes
D. 45 - hour
Answer:
B. one hour
SOP 652. When reasonable suspicion of the use of alcohol or drugs by an employee is brought to the attention of a supervisor, the supervisor shall immediately notify the ____, who will arrange for testing of the employee

A. affected division or shift commander, or manager, and the Internal Affairs Bureau
B. affected division or bureau commander, or manager, and the Internal Affairs Bureau
C. affected shift or bureau commander, or manager, and the Internal Affairs Bureau
D. affected division or shift commander, chief of police, and the Internal Affairs Bureau
Answer:
A. affected division or shift commander, or manager, and the Internal Affairs Bureau
SOP 652. The collector is permitted to give the donor water to drink for the purpose of providing another urine specimen, not to exceed an ____-ounce glass of water every ____ minutes for up to ____.
A. 6 / 30 / one hour
B. 8 / 15 / two hours
C. 8 / 20 / two hours
D. 8 / 30 / two hours
Answer:
D. 8 / 30 / two hours
SOP 652. Within ____ days of notification to the donor of the positive test result, the MRO shall provide an opportunity for the employee to discuss his positive test result and to submit documentation of any prescriptions relevant to the positive test result
A. 7
B. 5
C. 10
D. 3
Answer:
B. 5
SOP 652. The donor shall be responsible for providing all necessary documentation (for example, a doctor’s report, signed prescription, et
C.) within the ____ day period after notification of the positive test result
A. 7
B. 3
C. 10
D. 5
Answer:
D. 5
SOP 652. The MRO must notify the employer in writing of the verified test result, negative, positive, or unsatisfactory, no more than seven working days after the specimen was received by the laboratory, and appropriately file the chain-of-custody form under confidential procedures for ____.
A. five years
B. two years
C. one year
D. three years
Answer:
B. two years
SOP 652. Drug testing laboratories shall retain and place all confirmed positive urine specimens in locked, secured, long-term frozen storage (-15° Celsius or less) and confirmed positive blood specimens in locked, secured, long-term refrigerated storage (68° Celsius) for a minimum of ____ days.
A. 180
B. 210
C. 364
D. 45
Answer:
B. 210
SOP 652. EMPLOYEE RIGHTS OF APPEAL: The MRO shall process any donor requests for a retest of the original specimen within ____ days of notice of the positive test result
A. 30
B. 45
C. 60
D. 180
Answer:
D. 180
SOP 652. If the temperature of a urine specimen is outside the range of ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬________-_ Fahrenheit, there is reason to believe that the donor may have altered or substituted the specimen and another urine specimen shall be collected under the direct observation by an observer of the same gender as the donor.
A. 90 - 100°
B. 85 - 98°
C. 90 - 98.6°
D. 98.6-100°
Answer:
A. 90 - 100°
SOP 652. Substance Abuse Examination Program: The notification shall direct the selectee to report to the collection site within ____ after notification for the mandatory random substance abuse examination.
A. one day
B. 30 minutes or as soon as practical
C. two hours
D. one hour
Answer:
D. one hour
SOP 652. No longer than ____ minutes following the collection, the collection site person shall measure and record the temperature of the urine specimen, as indicated, on the chain of custody form.
A. three
B. eleven
C. four
D. five
Answer:
C. four
SOP 656. It is the responsibility of the ____ to validate, and if necessary cancel and document, pick-ups on vehicles when the owner advises via certified mail or any other form of verbal or written communication that such vehicles are in the owner's possession.
A. Communications Bureau
B. Validations Unit
C. Pick-Up Desk
D. Administrative Division
Answer:
B. Validations Unit
SOP 656. Only a sworn officer is authorized is place a pick-up for which of the following:
A. a person is reported as missing or a juvenile runaway
B. a vehicle is wanted in connection with the commission of a felony
C. a firearm is reported stolen, lost or missing and the make/model and serial number is known
D. a vehicle, boat, trailer or tag is reported stolen
Answer:
B. A vehicle is wanted in connection with the commission of a felony
SOP 656. If the officer originating a pick-up deems it necessary to inform other police agencies via FCIC administrative messages he or she will obtain authorization from ¬¬¬______________and, upon receiving approval, provide the necessary information to the Communications Bureau.
A. the assigned latent investigator
B. the affected shift commander
C. DLIS Sergeant
D. his immediate supervisor
Answer:
D. his immediate supervisor
SOP 656. When an officer alerts the dispatcher in Communications of a temporary pick-up being placed pertaining to a major crime, the Communications Technician will send the alert to all primary radio channels via ___________ and notify the adjoining law enforcement agencies by phone via the direct line when requested to do so.
A. voice broadcast
B. vmail
C. CAD message
D. none of the above
Answer:
C. CAD message
SOP 656.1. The ____ assigned to the Administrative Desk will enter information about pick-ups submitted by officers for persons wanted for the commission of a felony / missing persons / vehicles stolen or wanted in connection with a felony / and lost or stolen vehicle tags, into the Versadex Records Management System.
A. Communications Technician
B. PSO
C. dispatcher
D. CSO
Answer:
A. Communications Technician
SOP 656.1. The ____ will enter information about pick-ups submitted by officers for persons wanted for the commission of a felony / missing persons / vehicles stolen or wanted in connection with a felony / and stolen vehicle tags, into the Versadex Records Management System. The information will be collected and recorded on the BOLO List instantly as a pickup or cancellation occurs.
A. Office Assistant II
B. communications technician assigned to the Administrative Desk
C. Office Support Staff
D. Administrative CSO
Answer:
B. communications technician assigned to the Administrative Desk
SOP 662. ____: An award presented to any employee who, in the line of duty, distinguishes himself by an act of outstanding bravery involving risk of serious personal injury for the purpose of saving or protecting human life
or, while effecting an arrest or conducting an investigation, willingly accepted risks that exposed him to grave personal danger.
A. Award of Merit
B. Award of Valor
C. Life Saving Award
D. Commendation Award
SOP 662. Awards Committee: The Executive Staff of the department will serve as the Awards Committee

A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 662. ____ An award presented annually to any employee, who distinguishes him / herself by the contribution that he / she made during the previous year in the field of Community Oriented Policin
G.
A. Bell / Childers Memorial Award:
B. Community Policing Award:
C. Business Partnership of the Year:
D. Major David Fairbanks Memorial Award:
Answer:
B. Community Policing Award:
SOP 662. It will be the responsibility of the ____ to prepare the citation for these awards. The citation will be premised on the award nomination.
A. Administrative Division Sergeant
B. initiating district CSO
C. PIO
D. Initiating supervisor
Answer:
C. PIO
SOP 662. ____: An award presented to any employee who, in the line of duty, physically rescues a person from the likelihood of certain death / or renders first aid to a person whose life is in immediate jeopardy.
A. Hero of the Year Award:
B. Life Saving Award:
C. Hero Award:
D. Sykes Hero at Large Award:
Answer:
B. Life Saving Award:
SOP 662. ____: An award presented to any employee who, in the line of duty, distinguishes himself by an act of outstanding bravery involving risk of serious personal injury for the purpose of saving or protecting human life / or, while effecting an arrest or conducting an investigation, willingly accepted risks that exposed him to grave personal danger.
A. Award of Valor
B. Medal of Volor
C. Medal of Honor
D. Distiguished Service Medal
Answer:
A. Award of Valor
SOP 662. The Executive Staff of the department will serve as the Awards Committee
The ____ will be the designated recipient of all nominations.
A. Administration Division Major
B. Public Information Office (PIO)
C. Asst Chief of Adminstration
D. Administration Division Captain
Answer:
B. Public Information Office (PIO)
SOP 662. ____: An award presented to any employee who in the line of duty suffers an extreme physical injury or is wounded to the extent that the injury or wound is life changin
G. The injury or wound must have been sustained while engaged in the actual protection of life and property.
A. Police Purple Shield
B. Police Purple Heart
C. Police Medal of Valor
D. Police Medal of Injury
Answer:
A. Police Purple Shield
SOP 662.1. Those employees eligible for such an award are those whose assigned duties require the daily and constant operation of a city vehicle, and who have not been involved in a vehicle accident in which they were determined to be at fault, or to have negligently or carelessly contributed to the accident, for a period of ____.
A. 5 years
B. 4 years
C. 2 years
D. 1 year
Answer:
D. 1 year
SOP 662.1. For a period of ____ consecutive years, will be awarded a safe driver medal.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 2
Answer:
C. 5
SOP 662.2. Any letter which commends a department employee shall be routed to the ____.
A. Office of the Chief of Police
B. Office of the Assistant Chief of Police
C. Administrative Division
D. Personnel and Training Unit
Answer:
A. Office of the Chief of Police
SOP 662.2. The ____ will be responsible for preparing, on a monthly basis, a list of those employees receiving commendations for professionalism or courtesy and the total number of commendation letters received for the mont
H. This list will be distributed to all divisions.
A. Chief of Police CSO
B. personnel assistant II
C. personnel assistant III
D. Asst Chief of Police CSO
Answer:
B. personnel assistant II
SOP 665. Hepatitis B vaccine will be made available to all high-risk employees within ____ days of initial assignment to duties involving occupational exposure unless the employee previously received the vaccination series, antibody testing to determine antibody titers (available at the employee's option) reveals immunity / or the vaccination is medically contraindicate
D.
A. 30
B. 10
C. 14
D. 5-10
Answer:
B. 10
SOP 665. Employee medical records shall be maintained for the duration of employment plus ____ years.
A. Ten
B. Fifteen
C. Twenty
D. Thirty
Answer:
D. Thirty
SOP 665. If the employee consents to baseline blood testing, but no HIV testing, the sample shall be preserved for at least ____ days during which time testing will be done at the employee's election.
A. 60
B. 180
C. 30
D. 90
Answer:
D. 90
SOP 665. Biohazard exposure: If the exposure is considered significant, the employee may consent to prophylactic medication. The medication must be given within ____ hour (s) of the initial exposure for the greatest benefits.
A. 4
B. 1
C. 2
D. 8
Answer:
C. 2
SOP 665. Definition: ____: Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
A. Blood Borne Pathogens
B. Infected Pathogens
C. Infected substances
D. Blood
Answer:
A. Blood Borne Pathogens
SOP 665. Equipment (for example, ASP baton, flashlight, handcuffs) which may become contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials, shall be decontaminated by the employee as necessary using a mixture of ____.
A. one part bleach to ten parts water (1:10)
B. two part bleach to five parts water (2:5)
C. two part bleach to ten parts water (2:10)
D. one part bleach to five parts water (1:5)
Answer:
A. one part bleach to ten parts water (1:10)
SOP 665. ____: This standard operating procedure shall be the written program developed and implemented by the Tampa Police Department, which sets forth procedures, engineering controls, personal protective equipment, work practices and other methods that are capable of protecting employees from exposures to bloodborne pathogens and meet the requirements spelled out by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standar
D.
A. Exposure Clean up / Decontamination Plan
B. Exposure Control Plan
C. Exposure Incident Plan
D. Decontamination Plan
Answer:
B. Exposure Control Plan
SOP 665.2. It is the responsibility of ___________________________gathering evidence to determine if it has been contaminated with bodily fluids or any unknown liquids.
A. officers
B. detectives
C. crime scene technicians
D. All of the above
Answer:
D. All of the above
SOP 665.2. Personal property and found property contaminated with bio-hazardous materials should be placed in a biohazard bag and ____________________________.
A. taken to the Property Room for proper disposal
B. placed in the drying cabinet until item is dry, then place in Property Room for proper disposal
C. disposed of as soon as possible
D. none of the above
Answer:
A. taken to the Property Room for proper disposal
SOP 667. Annually, the Personnel & Training Section shall coordinate instruction on the nature and effects of toxic substances located in the workplace
Newly employed personnel - Training, meeting the criteria listed above, shall be provided within the first ____ days of employment for all employees and at least annually thereafter.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 30
D. 60
Answer:
C. 30
SOP 668. Which of the following statements are not correct?
A. Upon locating a suspected clandestine lab, the officer shall notify the radio supervisor and the shift commander.
B. The shift commander shall notify the Narcotics Bureau commander, who will ensure a Narcotics officer responds to the scene

C. The radio supervisor shall notify the Tampa Fire Department and the DEA ClanLa
B.
D. All personnel having exposure to a confirmed clandestine lab will complete a “First Report of Injury or Illness and Accident / Illness Cause Analysis”
Answer:
B. The shift commander shall notify the Narcotics Bureau commander, who will ensure a Narcotics officer responds to the scene
SOP 668. The most common and prevalent indicator of a clandestine lab is the chemical odor emanating from the various chemicals utilized in the manufacture of illegal drugs.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 668. ____ Personnel specifically trained in laboratory site recognition, laboratory hazards, on-site safety procedures, environmental safety and intelligence update
A. ClanLab Repsonse Team
B. TPD VICE Clan Lab Unit
C. ClanLab Response Unit
D. DEA Clan Lab Task Force
Answer:
C. ClanLab Response Unit
SOP 670. Confidential Informants: Ensure that payments made to a confidential informant are witnessed by a ____ and are fully documented along with details of the investigation on a City of Tampa Police Department Expense Fund Receipt (670-A)
A. superior officer
B. second officer
C. officer in the rank of Cpl/Det or above
D. senior officer
Answer:
B. second officer
SOP 670. In those instances when a candidate’s suitability is questionable, the ____ will confer with ____ and/or their designee
At their option, the division commander may confer with the ____.
A. Officer / their Supervisor / State Attorney’s Office
B. Supervisor / the Narcotic Bureau Commander / State Attorney’s Office
C. Supervisor / their division commander / State Attorney’s Office
D. Officer / their Supervisor / Narcotic Bureau Commander
Answer:
C. Supervisor / their division commander / State Attorney’s Office
SOP 670. Juvenile informants will not be used as covert operatives in any manner without prior approval of the____.
A. officer’s division commander
B. Juvenile Division Chief Judge
C. Chief of Police
D. Department Legal Advisor
Answer:
A. officer’s division commander
SOP 670. In order to preserve the integrity of the process, as well as to properly deal with opposite gender informants and for the protection of the officers all meetings with informants will be conducted by two officers. Under exigent circumstances and with prior supervisory approval, officers may meet one on one with an informant.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 670. In order to preserve the integrity of the process, as well as to properly deal with opposite gender informants and for the protection of the officers all meetings with informants will be conducted by ____.
A. two officer one of which must be a supervisor
B. two officers
C. two officers one of which must be the same sex as the informant
D. three officers one of which must be the same sex as the informant
Answer:
B. two officers
SOP 670. In the event that a confidential informant is not to be used, it is the responsibility of the supervisor to direct a memorandum to the ____. This memorandum will include a brief explanation of why the informant is to be terminate
D. This memorandum shall be attached to the informant’s Form 833. The termination will be noted on all associated documents.
A. effected Division Commander
B. Narcotics Bureau CSO
C. Narcotics Bureau commander
D. District DLIS Sergeant
Answer:
C. Narcotics Bureau commander
SOP 670. The use of juvenile informants normally shall be ____.
A. in the same fashion as an adult informant.
B. prohibite
D.
C. avoide
D.
D. minimize
D.
Answer:
C. avoide
D.
SOP 670. ____ normally are motivated by one of several reasons including but not limitedto: money, revenge, or a need to help.
A. Rats
B. Cooperative Arrestees
C. Informants
D. Cooperative defendants
Answer:
C. Informants
SOP 670. The requesting division or bureau commander will contact ____ and request funds, as neede
D.
A. Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
B. the Criminal Investigations Division commander
C. either the Criminal Investigations Division commander or the Criminal Intelligence Bureau commander
D. either the Administrative Division commander or the Department of Revenue and Finance Operations
Answer:
B. the Criminal Investigations Division commander
SOP 670.1. ______________- An individual who has criminal charges pending against him and has agreed to testify as a witness and/or participate in an investigation in return for, or as part of, a plea bargain.
A. State’s Witness
B. Cooperating Witness
C. Confidential Informant
D. Substantial Assistance
Answer:
B. Cooperating Witness
SOP670.1. _______________- A technical term defined in detail in
F.S. 893.135 (4), it only applies to drug trafficking cases. For law enforcement purposes, it means that a defendant agrees to assist law enforcement in the identification, arrest or conviction of accomplices, accessories, co conspirators or principals engaged in trafficking of controlled substances. In return, the States Attorney's Office may ask the court for consideration in sentencin
G.
A. State’s Witness
B. Cooperating Witness
C. Confidential Informant
D. Substantial Assistance
Answer:
D. Substantial Assistance
SOP 670.1. An individual who has previously been arrested, convicted of, or is presently under arrest for, been formally charged with or has been found by law enforcement to be in possession of, a trafficking amount of a trafficking controlled substance as set forth in
F.S. 893.135, except that for the purpose of this protocol, an individual will not be termed a trafficker if they are currently under arrest for less than ______ of cocaine

A. 28 ounces
B. 28 grams
C. 1 ounce
D. 20 grams
Answer:
B. 28 grams
SOP 670.1. The decision to enter into a plea agreement in exchange for investigative assistance and/or truthful testimony and the terms of any plea agreement is the decision of the ______.
A. investigative supervisor
B. immediate supervisor
C. State’s Attorney
D. Legal Unit
Answer:
C. State’s Attorney
SOP 670.2. The ______________________shall be designated as the Administrator to manage the Informant Control Program for the Department.
A. Division Commander of the Special Support Division
B. Narcotics Bureau Commander
C. Sergeant of the Narcotics Unit
D. affected Division Commander
Answer:
B. Narcotics Bureau Commander
SOP 670.2. It shall be the responsibility of each ___________ to: Initially review the Confidential Informant Personal History Form (TPD 670-B), criminal history, the Confidential Informant Working Agreement (TPD Form 670-C), and the Informant Recruitment/Activation Checklist (TPD Form 670-F) submitted by an officer for completeness and accuracy.
A. each Bureau Sergeant
B. the Narcotics Bureau Commander
C. Division Commander of the Special Support Division
D. the Legal Unit
Answer:
A. each Bureau Sergeant
SOP 670.2. In the event that a confidential informant is not to be used for any reason, it shall be the responsibility of the supervisor to complete an Informant Deactivation Form (TPD 670-G).
A. investigating officer
B. the supervisor
C. Narcotics Bureau Commander
D. Bureau Office Support Specialist
Answer:
B. the supervisor
SOP 672. The minimum charge for any permit will be ____ hours of service at the appropriate rate

A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 1
Answer:
C. 3
SOP 672. Officers working in an undercover / covert capacity should be mindful of their on-duty assignment when applying for or accepting extra duty assignments. In case of doubt, officers should obtain specific approval from ____.
A. the extra duty coordinator
B. the chief of police
C. the narcotics bureau commander
D. their division commander
Answer:
D. their division commander
SOP 672. Any officer on sick leave (except sick-personal or sick-other) may not work extra duty assignments until he completes his next regularly scheduled tour of duty or obtains the express approval of ____.
A. a shift/bureau commander
B. a division commander
C. a shift or division commander
D. his immediate supervisor
Answer:
D. his immediate supervisor
SOP 672. Any officers on ____ may not work extra duty assignments until they complete their next regularly scheduled tour of duty or obtains the express approval of their immediate supervisor. (which is correct)?
A. Annual
B. Sick Leave
C. Military Leave of Absence
D. TDY
Answer:
B. sick leave
SOP 672. The plain clothes assignment must be reviewed by the ____ and then approved by ____.
A. division commander / the Chief of police
B. extra duty supervisor / a shift/bureau commander
C. extra duty supervisor / a division/bureau commander
D. narcotic bureau commander / a division/bureau commander
Answer:
C. extra duty supervisor / a division/bureau commander
SOP 672. Because an officer’s work schedule varies, depending upon which division they are assigned to, an officer shall not exceed ____ hours of extra duty work during any calendar week.
A. twenty four
B. fourty
C. fourty five point seven
D. thirty six
Answer:
A. twenty four
SOP 672. Officers may not work more than ____ hours during a twenty-four hour period, which includes on duty combined with extra duty. This twenty-four hour period commences when the officer begins to work after a period of at least ____ hours rest.
A. 15 / 6
B. 15 / 8
C. 16 / 6
D. 16 / 8
Answer:
C. 16 / 6
SOP 672. The approval by a ______________ to waive the 24-hour weekly limit or the 16-hour daily limit will be indicated in writin
G.
A. shift/bureau commander
B. division / shift commander
C. supervisor
D. division/bureau commander
Answer:
D. division/bureau commander
SOP 672. Cancellations Made by the Customer Prior to the Assignment If less than ____ hours notice is given by the customer, the assignment will be cancelled and the assigned officer(s) will be paid the established minimum number of hours as indicated on the customer’s application.
A. 72
B. 24
C. 48
D. 36
Answer:
C. 48
SOP 672. Officers may volunteer to participate (as a law enforcement officer or where they may be identified as such) only in charitable or non-profit activities in which they do not receive compensation. Approval by the chief of police must be obtained ____ hours prior to the event.
A. 24
B. 48
C. 36
D. 72
Answer:
D. 72
SOP 672. Funeral Escorts: An officer will be paid a ____-hour minimum for a single pull and a ____ hour minimum for a double pull.
A. 3 / 4
B. 2 / 3
C. 3 / 3 ½
D. 2 / 4
Answer:
C. 3 / 3 ½
SOP 672. Permanent Permit: A permit (which includes seasonal jobs) granted to a citizen, business, or organization for an assignment which will require officers for extra duty employment on a regular, recurring basis for a period of ____ or more

A. one week
B. two weeks
C. three days
D. three weeks
Answer:
B. two weeks
SOP 672. The total cumulative time spent on volunteer service and paid extra duty assignments may not exceed ____ hours per week.
A. 24
B. 48
C. 16
D. 32
Answer:
A. 24
SOP 672. If an officer takes approved leave from their regular duties, the officer may work ____ hours of extra duty during that calendar week.
A. 36
B. 24
C. any number
D. the equivalent number of
Answer:
D. the equivalent number of
SOP 672. Extra Duty Work: Officers serving in a probationary status are eligible only if they: (which is incorrect)?
A. Have been given an extra duty assignment, which provides for them to be working under the supervision and in close proximity of, a non-probationary, permanent sworn officer. This requirement will remain in effect until the officer completes his probationary period
B. Have approval of their supervisor on their “Application for Extra Duty Work” (TPD Form 222-EX), and be approved and processed by the Chief of Police
C. Have successfully completed the TPD Field Training and Evaluation Program
D. Have obtained satisfactory performance evaluations / or probationary evaluations or are otherwise authorized by their division commander
Answer:
B. Have approval of their supervisor on their “Application for Extra Duty Work” (TPD Form 222-EX), and be approved and processed by the Chief of Police
SOP 672. As a general rule, officers working an extra duty job for a company involved in a labor dispute shall not take enforcement action against picketers unless it is necessary to prevent imminent property damage or injury to another. In most situations, when minor disputes between picketers and a company arise, or when minor violations occur, a(n) ____ shall be calledto the scene to assess the problems and determine the appropriate police action.
A. on duty supervisor in the rank of Lt or above
B. on-duty police supervisor
C. on duty officer
D. off-duty supervisor employed by the extra duty company
Answer:
B. on-duty police supervisor
SOP 675. The hand salute will be given only when the officer is wearing the uniform during: The playing of the National Anthem and/or / The raising or lowering of the American Flag otherwise, the right hand will be placed over the heart.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
B. False
SOP 675. The salute should begin as the flag approaches within ____ paces and be held until it has passed ____ paces.
A. 4 / 6
B. 6 / 8
C. 6 / 6
D. 8 / 8
Answer:
C. 6 / 6
SOP 675. ____: Is the lateral space between persons, measured from right to left by the officer on the right placing the heel of his left hand on his left hip, even with the top of the belt line, fingers and thumb joined and extended downward, with his elbow in line with his body, and touching the arm of the officer to his left.
A. Normal Interval
B. Close Interval
C. Appropriate Interval
D. Inspection Ready Interval
Answer:
B. Close Interval
SOP 675. ____ tells when the movement is to be carried out.
A. Movement Command
B. Prepatory Execution Command
C. Prepatory Command
D. Command of Execution
Answer:
D. Command of Execution
SOP 676.2. ALL escorts and leads for the Tampa Police Department will be approved through the ____________________________.
A. office of the Assistant Chief of Operations
B. office of the Assistant chief of Police of Investigations and Support
C. affected Division Commander
D. chain of command of the Special Support Division
Answer:
D. chain of command of the Special Support Division
SOP 676.2. The Division Commander of the Special Support Division will be the final approving authority on all escorts conducted within the city.
A. Division Commander of the Special Support Division
B. office of the Assistant chief of Police of Investigations and Support
C. Chief of Police
D. office of the Assistant Chief of Operations
Answer:
D. Division Commander of the Special Support Division
SOP 688. Officers of a rank below ____ will be compensated for all hours worked including court time required by department policies as stated herein.
A. Captain
B. Major
C. Lieutenant
D. Sergeant
Answer:
C. Lieutenant
SOP 688. Which of the following statements are in correct?
A. Officers may accrue a maximum of eighty hours of compensatory time

B. Overtime earned within the first seven-day period may be taken off as compensatory time in the second week of the same pay cycle

C. Overtime earned within a seven-day workweek may be taken off through rescheduling of work hours within that same seven-day perio
D.
D. Payment for overtime shall be considered special payment and will be subject to deductions for members of the Police and Fire Pension Fun
D.
Answer:
D. Payment for overtime shall be considered special payment and will be subject to deductions for members of the Police and Fire Pension Fun
D.
SOP 688. Officer's compensatory time bank. Overtime earned within a seven-day workweek may be taken off through rescheduling of work hours within that same seven-day perio
D.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
SOP 688. Overtime earned within the first seven-day period may not be taken off as compensatory time in the second week of the same pay cycle
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. False
SOP 688. Overtime: During any ____, an officer must elect to be paid for overtime, or to allow the time to accumulate in the compensatory bank. Time credited to the compensatory bank shall be credited on the basis of 100% or 150% of the rate of pay as applicable in part B (Computation of Overtime).
A. 14 day period
B. 28 day pay cycle
C. 4 day or 5 day (work week depending on assignment)
D. seven day period
Answer:
D. seven day period
SOP 689. Attempt to Locate: If the request is received by local or long-distance telephone call in the Communications Section, a unit will be dispatched to any applicable address if necessary. If more action is required, the request may be referred to the ____. If the employee cannot complete the request, a report will be originated and referred to the ____.
A. Delayed Crimes Investigations / affected district latent investigative unit
B. affected district latent investigative unit / Criminal Investigations Division
C. Criminal Investigations Division / FDLE Missing Persons Unit
D. Delayed Crimes Investigations / Criminal Investigations Division
Answer:
D. Delayed Crimes Investigations / Criminal Investigations Division
SOP 689.2. Next-of-Kin notification- If the ____ of the affected district determines that the request requires the assistance of a detective, he will immediately contact a detective to complete the assignment.
A. on-scene supervisor
B. division commander
C. shift commander
D. originating officer
Answer:
C. shift commander
SOP 689.2. Whenever an incident involving a death, serious injury, or serious illness is investigated by the Tampa Police Department, it is the responsibility of the ____ to ensure the use of reasonable means in an effort to locate and notify the next-of-kin.
A. affected district shift commander
B. affected district division commander
C. on-scene officer
D. on-scene supervisor
Answer:
D. on-scene supervisor
SOP 689.2. Whenever a request to locate or notify next-of-kin is received by the Communications Section from another agency or individual, it will immediately be assigned to ____.
A. on-call homicide Detective
B. the community affairs bureau.
C. the appropriate district for prompt action
D. on call department Chaplain
Answer:
C. the appropriate district for prompt action
SOP 697. The highest passing score that an officer may achieve on the PAT is ____.
A. 7 minutes and four seconds
B. 6 minutes and eight seconds
C. 6 minutes and four seconds
D. 7 minutes and eight seconds
Answer:
C. 6 minutes and four seconds
SOP 697. This minimum must be maintained by sworn personnel, below the rank of ____, from the time of the initial selection process to the date of termination.
A. Major
B. Captain
C. Assistant Chief
D. All sworn personnel
Answer:
D. all sworn personnel
SOP 697. PAT - First failure to show improvement is ____.
A. Letter of Counseling
B. Written Reprimand
C. Suspension
D. Dismissal
Answer:
A. Letter of Counseling
SOP 697. All such officers will be scheduled for a re-evaluation after a minimum of ____days.
A. 10
B. 30
C. 60
D. 45
Answer:
B. 30
SOP 697. Second failure to show improvement – results in a ____
A. Letter of Counseling
B. Suspension
C. Oral admonishment
D. Written Reprimand
Answer:
D. Written Reprimand
SOP 697. PAT - A maximum of ____ re-assessments will be allowe
D.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 4
D. there is no maximum
Answer:
C. 4
SOP 697. The First failure to show improvement on the P.
A.T. will result in a ____ and a Second failure to show improvement will result in a ____.
A. LOC / Written Reprimand
B. Suspension / Termination
C. pending file / LOC
D. Written Reprimand / Suspension
Answer:
A. LOC / Written Reprimand
SOP 699.1. ____ should be an on-going activity to ensure that employees are acting in concert with departmental regulations in areas such as personal appearance, use and maintenance of equipment, and adherence to directives and orders.
A. Line inspections
B. Staff inspections
C. Formal inspections
D. Informal inspections
Answer:
A. Line inspections
SOP 699.1. On a timely basis at the discretion of the division or bureau commander, and at least ____, each supervisor will conduct a formal inspection to determine the condition and adequacy of all personnel and equipment under the supervisor’s control.
A. annually
B. monthly
C. semi-annually
D. quarterly
Answer:
A. annually
SOP 699.1. Any inspection that reveals serious deficiencies in personnel, equipment or facilities will be documented in a written report to the ____.
A. Administrative Assistant Chief of Police
B. Next higher level of command
C. Chief of Police
D. Administrative Division Commander
Answer:
B. Next higher level of command