2.25 - Subordinate / Supervisory / Co-Worker Conduct

Sheriff’s Policy Manual 2.25: Subordinate/Supervisory/Co-Worker Conduct

Section 2.25.1: Disrespect to a Supervisor

• Policy Statement: Employees are prohibited from engaging in conduct that is deemed disrespectful, insolent, or abusive towards a supervisor.

Section 2.25.2: Disrespect to a Subordinate

• Policy Statement: Supervisors are prohibited from engaging in conduct that is considered abusive, oppressive, or tyrannical towards a subordinate.

Section 2.25.3: Disrespect to a Co-Worker

• Policy Statement: Employees are prohibited from engaging in conduct that is deemed disrespectful, insolent, or abusive towards a co-worker.

Section 2.25.4: Insubordination

• Definition of Insubordination:

  • Insubordination occurs when employees do not promptly obey a supervisor's lawful orders.

  • The following orders are included as lawful:

  • Orders directly given by a supervisor.

  • Orders relayed from a supervisor by another employee of the same or lesser rank.

  • Orders from an Internal Affairs investigator during an official investigation.

• Clarification of Lawful Orders:

  • A lawful order is defined as an order which employees should reasonably believe pertains to the performance of their duties.

• Behavior Considered Insubordination:

  • Disobeying a lawful order.

  • Engaging in conduct towards a supervisor that is deemed disrespectful, mutinous, insolent, or abusive.