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Discipline may be required when supervisor's training, verbal or written instruction and directions fail to modify the employee's behavior or where the severity of the act merits immediate disciplinary action. The level and sequence of discipline will be determined by the severity of the behavior and the employee's previous disciplinary actions. It may not follow sequence if the severity of the misconduct warrants otherwise.  \n211.2 PROCESS:  \nReasons For Disciplinary Actions  \nFailure to meet reasonable work performance standards and requirements.  \nWillful or negligent disobedience of any law, ordinance, County Personnel Rule X Section 2, Department policy, procedure or superior's lawful order.  \nLetter Of Reprimand  \nA Letter of Reprimand is a formal punitive action for Peace Officers. Authority to issue is at the Supervisor's level with Division Director approval.  \nLetters of Reprimand will describe in detail the reasons for the disciplinary action. If work performance is involved, specific deficiencies will be supported by instances of such deficiencies. The Letter of Reprimand will admonish the employee to adhere to County and Department policies and procedures and notify the employee that further violation may be cause for disciplinary action in the form of reduction in salary step, suspension, demotion or dismissal.  \nA copy of the Letter of Reprimand will become a part of the employee's Departmental personnel file and Human Resources file. The Letter of Reprimand will include an acknowledgment to this effect signed by the employee.  \nNotice of filing wording to be included in Letters of Reprimand issued to Peace Officers:  \nI have read the material and acknowledge that it is being placed in my personnel file. I understand that my signature does not imply approval or disapproval of the action proposed, or facts contained in the material, but merely acknowledgment that it is being placed in my personnel file. I understand that I may submit a written response for attachment within 30 days.  \nA Peace Officer has the right (California Government Code Section 3306) to respond in writing to any adverse comment entered into his/her personnel. Said written response is separate and apart from any appeal rights. The written response shall be attached to the adverse comment.  \nCopyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/11/03, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by San Bernardino County Probation Department  \nLetters of Reprimand, Notice of Disciplinary Action and Appeals-1  \nSan Bernardino County Probation Department  \nProcedures Manual  \nLetters of Reprimand, Notice of Disciplinary Action and Appeals  \n\n| All other Department employees are similarly entitled to prepare a written response to be attached to the documentation in their file.\u003Cbr>In all cases, such response must be submitted within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving notice of such adverse comment or if an administrative appeal is filed in a timely manner, within thirty (30) days of the notice of the decision on the appeal.\u003Cbr>Any written response/appeal to a Letter of Reprimand must note areas of disagreement and can contain new information that was not considered and is directly related and relevant to the incident under consideration/appeal.\u003Cbr>Letters of Reprimand issued to Peace Officers may be appealed to the Deputy Chief of Administrative Services. The appeal is initiated by filing a written request with the Deputy Chief of Administrative Services within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving the Letter of Reprimand. The Deputy Chief of Administrative Services may designate a Division Director I or II as Hearing Officer for the appeal.\u003Cbr>All appeals for Peace Officers will be heard outside the Bureau's chain of command.\u003Cbr>Authority to remove:\u003Cbr>","cbCaikjIegaBYxCI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikjIegaBYxCI","pdf",313514,"English","# 211.1 PURPOSE\n## Progressive discipline process\n## Criteria for immediate disciplinary action\n# 211.2 PROCESS\n## Reasons for disciplinary actions\n## Letter of Reprimand requirements\n## Acknowledgment and personnel file placement\n## Peace Officer written response and appeal rights\n## Timelines for responses and appeals\n## Appeal authority and hearing procedures\n## Authority to remove and related actions","[{\"question\":\"When is disciplinary action required under the progressive discipline process?\",\"answer\":\"Discipline may be required when training, verbal or written instructions, and directions fail to modify employee behavior, or when the misconduct severity warrants immediate action.\"},{\"question\":\"What must a Letter of Reprimand include for Peace Officers?\",\"answer\":\"It must describe the detailed reasons for the disciplinary action, include specific performance deficiencies with supporting instances when applicable, and admonish adherence to policies while warning that further violations may lead to further discipline.\"},{\"question\":\"How can a Peace Officer respond or appeal a disciplinary letter?\",\"answer\":\"A Peace Officer may submit a written response for attachment within 30 days. 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