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AZ DPS Study Guide Questions And
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According to the Writing Manual, which of the following is the proper format for the TO: line
when sending an interoffice memorandum? - answer✔Name, Rank, Title, Department
Name, Title, Department
According to the Complaint and Discipline Procedure Manual, supervisors have ten business
days following receipt of a complaint by the Department to conclude a complaint inquiry.
Extensions beyond the ten-day limit must receive prior approval by_______________. -
answer✔internal affairs (IA)
According to the Writing Manual, begin the body of the memo on the ______ blank line below
the FOR: line. - answer✔Third
In accordance with the Complaint and Discipline Procedure Manual, who is generally
responsible for investigating an Internal Complaint involving a collision, on-duty injuries, and
lost or damaged department property? - answer✔Involved employee's supervisor
Acronyms are commonplace in law enforcement. When the acronym is not recognizable it
should first be printed in full form. According to the Writing Manual, which of the following is
the correct way to display AZ Computerized Criminal History on its first occurrence? -
answer✔AZ Computerized Criminal History (ACCH)
You are the supervisor of a Highway Patrol Squad and receive a random drug test notification
for one of your troopers from the Drug-Free Workplace Coordinator. According to the Drug-
Free Workplace Program Manual, how many business days do you have to serve the
notification to the trooper? - answer✔5
According to the Critical Incident Manual, the involved employee should refrain from granting
interviews until the investigators from______________ have arrived, except for providing
information immediately necessary for the safety of the public. - answer✔All investigating
agencies
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According to the Complaint and Discipline Procedure Manual, Appealing Class A Discipline, IA
shall provide a copy of the investigative file within ______ business days of a written request
from an employee for such documentation. - answer✔Three
In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program Manual, although discouraged, it may be
necessary during covert investigations for a detective to consume alcohol while on duty. With
prior approval by __________, a detective may consume alcoholic beverages when a successful
operation cannot be achieved without such consumption. - answer✔A supervisor
True or false, according to the Critical Incident Manual, an employee's supervisor or
commander/manager may place an employee not directly involved in a critical incident on
administrative leave or administrative duties as deemed necessary due to an employee's
physical or emotional reaction to a critical incident. - answer✔True
You are the sergeant of an investigations squad. One of your detectives was the subject of an
Internal Affairs investigation and the division assistant director has determined sufficient facts
exist to show just cause for disciplinary action. Your captain forwards you the Disciplinary
Action Control/Tracking form and tells you to recommend discipline based on the findings of
the investigation. When determining discipline, which of the following should you consider
according to the Complaint and Discipline Procedure Manual? - answer✔The type and
consequences of the violation and
The employee's ten-year disciplinary history and training background
According to the Incident Command System Manual, The Department utilizes the ICS for the
management of __________, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications within a
common organizational structure to effectively accomplish stated objectives pertaining to an
incident. - answer✔Facilities
You are the sergeant of a Highway Patrol Squad and learn that an Electronic Personnel/Position
Action Request was approved to permanently transfer one of your troopers to the Criminal
Investigations Division next week. According to the Performance Appraisal Manual, you would
need to do which type of rating within 31 days of the date of transfer. - answer✔Interval rating
One of your Highway Patrol troopers advises that earlier in the shift his Body Worn Camera
became damaged and is no longer working. Per the Field Video and Audio Program Manual,
how long do you have to notify your district commander in writing, that the equipment is out of
service? - answer✔Within five calendar days
In accordance with the Critical Incident Manual, who shall place the employee on
administrative leave or administrative duties when the employee is directly involved in a critical
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incident where death or serious physical injury has occurred as a result of action taken by the
employee? - answer✔Supervisor or Commander/Manager
In accordance with the Complaint and Discipline Procedure Manual, when considering
employee performance and conduct, not all misconduct will require an investigation and
imposition of discipline. In some cases, ____________ supervisory action, such as counseling
accompanied by documentation in a personnel performance record (PPR), may be more
appropriate. - answer✔Non-disciplinary
According to the Grievance Procedure Manual, an employee wishing to file a formal grievance
shall do so as soon as possible after the occurrence of events giving rise to the grievance but no
later than _____ days from the date the employee became aware of the issue to be resolved. -
answer✔60
According to the Incident Command System (ICS) Manual, a manageable span of control is
defined as the number of personnel one individual can manage effectively. In an ICS, the span
of control for any one individual shall range from ______ to ______, with ______being the
optimum. - answer✔three-seven/five
According to the Incident Command System Manual, the six major components of the Incident
Command System are the Incident Commander, Operations, __________________,
Intelligence/Investigations, __________________, and Finance/Administration. Fill in the
blanks. - answer✔Planning, Logistics
In accordance with the Crime Scene Investigation Manual, when securing the crime scene, it is
important to preserve physical evidence with minimal ____________________. -
answer✔contamination and disturbance
In accordance with the Field Video and Audio Program Manual, as the supervisor of a highway
patrol squad, you are required to observe on at least a _________ basis, a minimum of
_________ randomly chosen body worn camera recordings for each of the troopers assigned to
your squad. - answer✔quarterly/three
True or false. You are deployed as a mobile field force squad sergeant at the State Capitol in
response to an active protest. Protesters become increasingly hostile and begin damaging state
property and throwing objects at troopers. The protest is determined to be an unlawful
assembly. You begin advising individuals within the crowd to "move on." In accordance with the
Field Force Operations Manual, although informal, these statements would still be considered
sufficient public dispersal orders. - answer✔False
