340_-_Disciplinary_Policy

Policy 340Mountain View Police Department Mountain View PD Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/16, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Mountain View Police DepartmentDisciplinary Policy - 1Disciplinary Policy 340.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy establishes standards of conduct that are consistent with the values and mission of this department and are expected of its members. The standards contained in this policy are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements and prohibitions but they do identify many of the important matters concerning member conduct. Members are also subject to provisions contained throughout this manual as well as any additional guidance on conduct that may be disseminated by the Department or the member's supervisors. This policy applies to all employees (full- and part-time), reserve officers and volunteers. 340.2 DISCIPLINE POLICY The continued employment of every employee of this department shall be based on conduct that reasonably conforms to the guidelines set forth herein. Failure of any employee to meet the guidelines set forth in this policy, whether on-duty or off-duty, may be cause for disciplinary action. An employee's off-duty conduct shall be governed by this policy to the extent that it is related to act(s) that may materially affect or arise from the employee's ability to perform official duties or to the extent that it may be indicative of unfitness for his/her position. 340.3 CONDUCT WHICH MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINE The following list of causes for disciplinary action constitutes a portion of the disciplinary standards of this department. This list is not intended to cover every possible type of misconduct and does not preclude the recommendation of disciplinary action for specific action or inaction that is detrimental to efficient department service: 340.3.1 ATTENDANCE (a)Leaving job to which assigned during duty hours without reasonable excuse and proper permission and approval. (b)Unexcused or unauthorized absence or tardiness on scheduled day(s) of work. (c)Failure to report to work or to place of assignment at time specified and fully prepared to perform duties without reasonable excuse. (d)Failure to notify the Department within 24 hours of any change in residence address, home phone number, or marital status. 340.3.2 CONDUCT (a)Unauthorized or unlawful fighting, threatening or attempting to inflict unlawful bodily injury on another. (b)Initiating any civil action for recovery of any damages or injuries incurred in the course and scope of employment without first notifying the Police Chief of such action. Mountain View Police Department Mountain View PD Policy Manual Disciplinary Policy Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/16, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Mountain View Police DepartmentDisciplinary Policy - 2(c)Using department resources in association with any portion of an independent civil action. These resources include, but are not limited to, personnel, vehicles, equipment and non-subpoenaed records. (d)Engaging in horseplay resulting in injury or property damage or the reasonable possibility thereof. (e)Unauthorized possession of, loss of or damage to department property or the property of others, or endangering it through unreasonable carelessness or maliciousness. (f)Failure of any employee to promptly and fully report activities on their own part or the part of any other employee where such activities may result in criminal prosecution or discipline under this policy. (g)Failure of any employee to promptly and fully report activities that have resulted in official contact by any other law enforcement agency. (h)Using or disclosing one's status as an employee with the Department in any way that could reasonably be perceived as an attempt to gain influence or authority for non- department business or activity. (i)The use of any information, photograph, video or other recording obtained or accessed as a result of employment with the Department for personal or financial gain or without the express authorization of the Police Chief or a designee may result in discipline under this policy. (j)Seeking restraining orders against individuals encountered in the line of duty without the express permission of the Police Chief. (k)Discourteous, disrespectful or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department. (l)Unwelcome solicitation of a personal or sexual relationship while on-duty or through the use of one's official capacity. (m)Engaging in on-duty sexual relations including, but not limited to, sexual intercourse, excessive displays of public affection or other sexual contact. 340.3.3 DISCRIMINATION (a)Discriminate against any person because of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability or medical condition. 340.3.4 INTOXICANTS (a)Reporting for work or being at work following the use of intoxicants where such use may impair the employee's ability to perform assigned duties or where there is an Mountain View Police Department Mountain View PD Policy Manual Disciplinary Policy Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/16, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Mountain View Police DepartmentDisciplinary Policy - 3immediate suspicion of ineffectiveness during public contact resulting from the use of intoxicants (b)Unauthorized possession or use of, or attempting to bring intoxicants to the work site, except as authorized in the performance of an official assignment. An employee who is authorized to consume intoxicants is not permitted to do so to such a degree that it may impair on-duty performance (c)Reporting for work or being at work following the use of a "controlled substance" or any drug (whether legally prescribed or otherwise) where such use may impair the