PURPOSE
DR.03:08.000.
C. Members of the STPSO shall obey all laws of the United States and of
any state or local jurisdictions in which the members are present. A
conviction of the violation of any law shall be prima facie evidence of a
violation of this section.
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DR.03:08.050.
3. These documents are important not only for the guidance they
offer, but also as a standard against which we measure our work
and our attitude.
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The primary responsibility of the police service, and of the individual officer,
is the protection of the people of the United States through the upholding of
their laws; chief among these is the Constitution of the United States and its
amendments. The law enforcement officer always represents the whole of
the community and its legally expressed will and is never the arm of any
political party or clique.
The first duty of a law enforcement officer, as upholder of the law, is to know
its bounds upon them in enforcing it. Because they represent the legal will of
the community, be it local, state or federal, they must be aware of the
limitations and proscriptions which the people, through law, have placed
upon them. They must recognize the genius of the American system of
government which gives to no one, groups of people, or institution, absolute
power, and they must insure that they, as a prime defender of that system,
do not pervert its character.
The law enforcement officer shall assiduously apply themselves to the study
of the principles of the laws which they are sworn to uphold. They will make
certain of their responsibilities in the particulars of this enforcement, seeking
aid from their superior in matters of technicality or principle when these are
not clear to them; they will make special effort to fully understand their
relationship to other public officials, including other law enforcement
agencies, particularly on matters of jurisdiction, both geographically and
substantively.
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The law enforcement officer shall cooperate fully with other public officials in
the discharge of authorized duties, regardless of party affiliation or personal
prejudice. They shall be meticulous, however, in assuring themselves of the
propriety, under the law, of the action taken or requested.
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DR.03:08.100
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DR.03: 08.150.
F. An employee may not accept or ask for any gift (except those of little or
nominal value) or consideration from any person or firm doing, or seeking
to do, business with the STPSO or intending to influence the employee to
provide preferential treatment.
G. An employee may not use the STPSO name or tax exempt status for
his/her personal advantage on any purchases.
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DR.03: 08.160.
A. Gifts
Any unauthorized gift, gratuity, reward or other material benefit, which comes
into the possession of any employee, shall be forwarded to the Sheriff and/or
designee.
1) The Sheriff shall consult with legal counsel and a determination made
whether to arrange for the return of the gift and/or initiate an investigation
against the giver.
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ATTENDANCE - GENERAL
DR.03:08.200.
Members of the STPSO shall report for duty at the time and place required
by assignment or orders and shall be properly equipped and cognizant of
information required for the proper performance of duty, so that they may
immediately assume their duties. Judicial subpoenas shall constitute an
order to report for duty under this section.
Employees are expected to be in their assigned work area and ready to begin
work at their scheduled start time.
TYPES OF ABSENCE
DR.03:08.220.
1. Scheduled Absence:
The following are considered scheduled absences provided they have the
required supervisory approval:
a. Vacation
b. Official and Floating Holidays
c. Personal Time (PT)
d. Funeral Leave
e. Jury Duty/Court Leave
f. Time Lost Due to Job-Related Injuries
g. Military Leave
h. Disciplinary Suspension
i. Approved Leave of absence
j. Qualified Family and Medical Leave
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2. Unscheduled Absence:
REPORTING ABSENCES
DR.03:08.230.
2. If you cannot be at your work place on time or if you must be absent, you
must notify your supervisor with:
a) Your name,
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5. If you are absent for three days without notifying the STPSO, it is
assumed that you have voluntarily abandoned your position with the
STPSO, and you will be terminated and removed from the payroll.
NEGLECT OF DUTY
DR.03:08.235.
Failure to report to work after a leave of absence has expired or has been
disapproved or revoked and canceled shall cause employee to be
considered in “neglect of duty.” (See Neglect of Duty – Discipline,
DR.03:09.1050.)
TARDINESS - GENERAL
DR.03:08.300.
Members of the STPSO shall report for duty at the time and place required by
assignment or orders and shall be properly equipped and cognizant of
information required for the proper performance of duty, so that they may
immediately assume their duties.
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DEFINITION OF TARDINESS
DR.03:08.320.
3. Arriving late after failing to call in counts as two (2) incidents of tardiness.
5. Arriving at work late or leaving work early that results in being away from
work for more than four (4) hours is considered an absence.
REPORTING TARDINESS
DR.03:08.330.
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EMERGENCY CLOSING
DR.03:08.400.
F. Certain employees are required to work even though the STPSO offices
are closed due to an emergency.
G. Such employees are entitled to straight pay for the hours worked unless
he/she is on overtime status.
H. Upon approval of the Sheriff or Chief Deputy, employees who are not
normally eligible for overtime payments (i.e. exempt employees,
reserve deputies, etc.) may receive straight pay and/or overtime
compensation for the following: in the event of a declared emergency
or when overtime is required to complete an important task in a timely
manner.
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DR.03:08.500.
STPSO EQUIPMENT
DR.03:08.600.
1. Each employee is responsible for all keys and other equipment
assigned to him/her, and must return them upon termination of
employment. Cellular telephone equipment must be returned when
leaving employment. An employee may be required to pay for lost or
damaged equipment.
EMPLOYEE CONDUCT
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DR.03:08.700.02.
7. All computer software, data and information relating to the conduct and
operation of the STPSO are considered proprietary information belonging
to the STPSO and cannot be appropriated, altered, sub-licensed, copied or
used for other than STPSO business.
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Job Postings
Deputies Association
General Announcements:
11. All data and software on STPSO computers are Agency property, and
are owned by the Agency, unless otherwise specified by law.
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DR.03:08.750.
3. Each “Stand alone” computer contains the ability to record all contacts
made on-line. This means each site requested by the user, it’s content,
and the specific areas in each site visited.
4. Entering the folders that contain this history is prohibited by any Deputy
not so authorized, as these files are used to insure the World Wide Web
(WWW) is used in accordance with Agency policy. Tampering with, or
erasure of any of these files, is subject to discipline.
5. Additionally, if these files have been accessed, the Agency may remove
the stand-alone from that area.
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Definition
“Social Networking” and “Social Media” as used in this policy are meant to be
all-inclusive terms. Specific lists or examples of Social Networking and Social
Media sites are ever-changing and it is impossible to maintain an always-
inclusive list. The terms are meant to generically describe and include any and
all applications, programs, forums, blogs, micro-blogs, on-line profile or
information sharing applications, dating services, chats, wikis, podcasts,
picture, video, or music sharing applications, instant messaging, text
messaging, and e-mail, as well as other forms of non-official or personal
communications or activity.
While everyone has the right to use personal Social Networking pages or sites,
as employees of this agency we are public servants who are held to a higher
standard than the general public with regard to standards of conduct and
ethics. As such, it is our policy to maintain a level of professionalism in both
on-duty and off-duty conduct that fulfills the agency’s mission. Any internet
posting or publication through any Social Media which is potentially adverse to
the performance, operation or efficiency of this agency, or which may bring
discredit upon this agency, or which is disruptive to co-workers, could be
deemed a violation of STPSO policy.
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USE OF TELEPHONES
DR.03:08.800.
1. Personal Telephones:
2. Agency Telephones:
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DR.03.08:900.
E. Records may not be removed from the STPSO premises without a court
order or administrative approval. Records or copies of records may not be
taken home without administrative approval. Any breach of confidentiality is
cause for immediate discharge.
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POLITICAL ACTIVITY - PERMITTED/PROHIBITED
DR.03:08.1000.02
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DR.03:08.1100.
1. The policy is written to clearly identify the relevant business reasons for
such a policy, such as the need to prevent conflicts of interest and
allegations of favoritism or sexual harassment.
3. Most relationships between two Deputies of the same rank, or two non-
ranking Deputies, are not prohibited (provided they do not work under the
same supervisor).
4. All Deputies must understand, and accept the potential negative aspects
of romance in the workplace. All Supervisors/Managers must ensure that
the policies on this subject are uniformly applied -- including all levels of
management; aggressively enforcing sexual harassment policies; and
addressing work performance issues.
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DR.03:08.1155.
1. This policy applies to everyone - men and women, single and married,
heterosexual and homosexual, managers and employees - and will be
enforced consistently.
EMPLOYEE CONDUCT
DR.03:08.1160.
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DR.03:08.1170.
3. On the effective date, this policy will share common standards with
respect to romantic or intimate personal or other close relationships
between Supervisors and non-Supervisors, recruiters, potential recruits,
trainers, and trainees.
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8. When senior ranking Deputies of this Agency have authority over lower
ranking Deputies or have the capability to influence actions, assignments,
or other benefits or privileges, there is strong justification for exercising
restraint on social, commercial, or off duty relationships.
11. The following rules apply to all Deputies when in any uniform identified
with the Agency.
12. Deputies of higher rank will address lower rank by last name, with rank
first. Such as “Lieutenant Brown.” If rank is unknown to the higher ranking
Deputy, address that person as “Mr. or Ms. Brown”.
13. Deputies of lower rank will address higher rank by last name, with rank fist.
If rank is unknown to the Deputy, address that person as Ma’am or Sir.
14. Deputies of equal rank may address each other by first or last name.
15. When out of uniform, and not on duty, all personnel may address any
other Deputy, regardless of rank or position, by their first or last name.
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18. Supervisors must ensure that their personal relationships with personnel
they supervise, or could possibly influence, do not result in acts of
favoritism, preferential treatment, or impropriety, or give an appearance
as such.
20. Senior or Superior Ranking Deputies shall accept no gifts other than
token gifts of $19 or less.
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DR.03:08.1180.
4. The Superior Ranking Deputy will report any sexual harassment from a
lower ranking Deputy immediately to their Supervisor in writing.
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RACIAL PROFILING
DR.03:08.1185.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that race, ethnicity, age, gender or
sexual orientation shall not be the sole basis for the detention, interdiction or
other disparate treatment of any individual by an employee of the St.
Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.
POLICY
It shall be the policy of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office to prevent and
prohibit the practice of racial profiling and/or any other discriminatory practice
by employees of this Agency.
PROCEDURE
Definition
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2. Any employee who believes there is, or is made aware of, any
violations of this policy shall immediately notify his/her immediate
supervisor.
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C. TRAINING
D. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
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DR.03:08.1200.
8. The responsibility for administering and complying with this policy has
been delegated and communicated to all levels of management.
Supervisors and other management employees will ensure that all
employees are aware of the policy against sexual harassment and that
adequate procedures are in place to facilitate prompt reporting,
investigation and remedial action.
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DR.03:08.1225.
D. The investigator will discuss with the complainant and such witnesses,
as he deems necessary, the nature of the complaint. If the investigator
finds that the complaint is credible and the incident may constitute
sexual harassment, the alleged offender will be required to meet with
the Sheriff or his designee, be advised of the complaint(s) and be
given an opportunity to respond.
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E. If, at the conclusion of that discussion the Sheriff or his designee, has
reason to believe the reported acts did occur, the employee will be
advised that such conduct is improper and in possible violation of
federal and state law. The employee will be advised that he/she be
subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
F. If the Sheriff, or his designee, determines that the incident did not
occur or does not constitute sexual harassment, no document
Indicating that a complaint was filed or that an investigation was
undertaken will be placed in the personnel file of either the complainant
or the accused employee.
a. The employee will notify any supervisor in the vicinity of the incident.
d. The supervisor will document his/her action and submit it along with
the employee’s written complaint to the Appointing Authority.
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DR.03:08.1250.
It is against the STPSO policy for any person to use his or her official
authority in making sexual advances toward employees of any rank,
including those over whom such person is authorized to:
It is also against the STPSO policy for any manager or supervisor to allow
any employee to be sexually harassed, either verbally or physically, by a co-
worker.
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DR.03:08.1275.
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DR.03:08.1300.
Public safety,
loss of productivity,
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5. The STPSO will not hire, unless state or local law provides otherwise,
alcoholics or drug abusers whose current use of such substances
prevents them from performing their duty.
6. The STPSO will not hire anyone who would constitute a direct threat to
property or safety of fellow employees or to the public, or the integrity of
the STPSO work forces.
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10. Employment with the STPSO is a highly safety sensitive job and involves
the protection of confidential information in addition to the protection of
the public’s safety. Employees may be asked to take a test at any time
to determine the presence of drugs, narcotics, or alcohol, unless law
prohibits the tests.
11. Employees may be tested for any substance the use of which could
adversely affect the employee’s job performance. Employees that agree
to take the test must sign a consent form authorizing the test and the
STPSO use of the test results for purposes of administering this policy.
It is a violation of this policy to refuse consent for these purposes or to
test positive for alcohol or illegal drugs. Policy violations will result in
discipline and may result in termination.
12. In order to enforce this policy, the STPSO, in its sole discretion may at
any time require an appropriate drug screening for the following
circumstances:
• Reasonable suspicion;
• Random; and
• Return to work.
13. Tests that are paid for by the STPSO are the property of the STPSO,
and the examination records will be treated as confidential and held in
separate medical files.
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19. Any employee who is abusing drugs or alcohol may be granted Family
and Medical Leave, if eligible, to undertake rehabilitation treatment. The
employee will not be permitted to return to work until certification is
presented to the Human Resources Department that the employee is
capable to performing his job. Failure to cooperate with the agreed-upon
treatment plan may result in discipline, up to and including termination.
Participation in a treatment program does not insulate an employee from
the imposition of discipline for violations of this or other STPSO policies.
20. Benefits are available to all eligible employees of the STPSO to receive
treatment for Alcohol and/or Substance Abuse through our Group Health
Insurance Policy. The existence of an Employee Assistance Program
does not mean employees, who test positive will not be subject to
discipline, including possible termination.
21. The STPSO will, to the extent feasible, provide continuing awareness
programs about the harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
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DR.03:08.1310.
2. The STPSO will not knowingly hire an individual whose current use of
alcohol would prevent him/her from performing the job or who would
constitute a direct threat to the property or safety of himself/herself or
others. The STPSO will not knowingly hire an individual who is currently
using illegal drugs.
5. Employees are also prohibited from being under the influence of these
substances when they are representing the STPSO at meetings or in the
community.
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10. Any information regarding legal drugs will be treated confidentially and
records of legal drugs will be treated as medical records and kept
separate from personnel records.
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DR.03:08.1315.
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DEFINITIONS
DR.03:08.1320.
2. Illegal drug use includes the use of any mood-altering drugs or other
controlled substances that have not been legally prescribed and/or
dispensed, or the abusive use of alcohol or a legally prescribed drug.
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING
DR.03:08.1330.
1. Each applicant for regular full-time employment with the STPSO will be
notified that he/she will be required to submit to a urinalysis test should
he/she be selected for employment.
3. An applicant who tests positive for illegal drugs may not re-apply for
employment.
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DR.03:08.1340.
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DR.03:08.1350.
2. All employees will be informed of the STPSO drug and alcohol testing
policy.
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TESTING
DR.03:08.1360.
3. The laboratory will conduct a confirming test for any samples indicating a
positive test result.
4. If the test results show the employee was under the influence of drugs or
alcohol while on duty, the appropriate disciplinary action will be
administered. (See Chapter 3 – Section 09 DISCIPLINE).
5. If the test results are below the levels set by the laboratory as positive,
the results will be reported as negative and all documentation regarding
supervisors' observations and testing will be marked with final
disposition.
6. The employee will lose no straight time pay during the drug testing
process.
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ALCOHOL/DRUG REHABILITATION
DR.03:08.1370.
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
DR.03:08.1400.
2. Deputies may lecture on police or other related subjects only with prior
approval of the Sheriff, or his designee.
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GARNISHMENTS
DR.03:08.1500.
GAMBLING
DR.03:08.1600.
1. The STPSO does not permit gambling in any form by employees on duty.
For the purpose of this policy, work time includes regular work hours, lunch
periods, clean-up time and other breaks.
2. Deputies of the STPSO shall not engage or participate in any form of illegal
gambling at any time except in the performance of duty, or while acting
under proper and specific orders from a superior officer.
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TOBACCO-FREE ENVIRONMENT
DR.03:08.1700.01
2. Deputies may use tobacco when in uniform as long as they are not in a
formation or they are not engaged in traffic direction or control. When
they are in direct contact with the public, officers must obtain permission
to use tobacco from the citizen with whom they are in direct contact.
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DR.03:08.1800.
1. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office issues “Credit Cards, “and Lavigne
Oil cards to Deputies for purposes of economy, record tracking, budget
purposes, and accountable to the public we serve.
2. Deputies are restricted in the use of Agency issued Credit Cards for a
specific purpose, maximum dollar amount(s), and duration of time.
These restrictions are on the “CREDIT OR CHARGE CARD RECEIPT”
page, which the Deputy signs upon receiving those credit cards, or
Lavigne Oil cards. The Deputy should receive a copy of that receipt
document.
5. Lavigne Oil cards are to be used for fuel, oil, or service (emergency
repair) for Agency owned/operated vehicles or equipment only.
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