CPD CPD Procedures & Policies 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under CPD's written directive system, a 'Department Notice' is best described as:
- A permanent standing policy equivalent to a General Order
- A temporary directive for time-sensitive or short-term matters (Correct answer)
- A disciplinary finding issued by the Superintendent
- A contractual obligation under the FOP agreement
Correct answer: A temporary directive for time-sensitive or short-term matters
Department Notices address time-sensitive or short-term operational matters and are not intended as permanent standing policy.
Question 2: When CPD officers respond to a domestic violence call, they are required by policy to:
- Separate the parties and take a report only if injuries are visible
- Conduct a thorough investigation regardless of complainant's desire to prosecute (Correct answer)
- Arrest only if the victim signs a complaint
- Mediate and document the call as a civil matter if no crime is apparent
Correct answer: Conduct a thorough investigation regardless of complainant's desire to prosecute
CPD policy requires officers to conduct a thorough domestic violence investigation regardless of whether the complainant wishes to prosecute.
Question 3: CPD's impartial policing policy prohibits officers from making enforcement decisions based on which of the following?
- The severity of the crime
- A person's race, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic (Correct answer)
- Prior arrest history
- Geographic location of the incident
Correct answer: A person's race, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic
CPD's impartial policing policy prohibits making enforcement decisions based on protected characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
Question 4: Under CPD's property inventory policy, found property with no evidentiary value must be turned in to the Property Division within:
- 24 hours of recovery (Correct answer)
- 48 hours of recovery
- 72 hours of recovery
- 7 days of recovery
Correct answer: 24 hours of recovery
CPD policy requires that found property with no evidentiary value be inventoried and turned in to the Property Division within 24 hours.
Question 5: CPD's social media policy prohibits officers from posting content that:
- References their employment with CPD in any way
- Could embarrass the Department or compromise investigations (Correct answer)
- Uses a personal account during off-duty hours
- Discusses general law enforcement issues
Correct answer: Could embarrass the Department or compromise investigations
CPD's social media policy prohibits posting content that could embarrass the Department, compromise investigations, or violate Department policies.
Question 6: When an officer observes a fellow officer appear to be impaired by alcohol or drugs on duty, the observing officer must:
- Confront the officer privately and allow them to seek help voluntarily
- Immediately notify a supervisor (Correct answer)
- Document the observation in a personal log
- Request an anonymous tip line report
Correct answer: Immediately notify a supervisor
CPD policy requires that on-duty impairment by a colleague be immediately reported to a supervisor, not handled privately.
Question 7: Under CPD's Early Intervention System (EIS) policy, the system is designed primarily to:
- Identify officers for disciplinary action before misconduct occurs
- Identify patterns of behavior that may indicate an officer needs support or intervention (Correct answer)
- Track use-of-force incidents for statistical reporting only
- Flag officers with sustained complaints for separation proceedings
Correct answer: Identify patterns of behavior that may indicate an officer needs support or intervention
The EIS is a proactive tool designed to identify behavioral patterns that suggest an officer may benefit from counseling, training, or other interventions before problems escalate.
CPD CPD Procedures & Policies 5
Under CPD's written directive system, a 'Department Notice' is best described as: