LEO ENTRANCE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
EVALUATION VERIFIED A+
◉ Both sworn and support members of the agency will receive
training that concerns their position dilemmas, temptations,
responsibilities and duties. Ethics training for all agency members
will be conducted at least every two years. 3-2.3 Answer: Ethics
Training
◉ Leading the Way for a Safer Pinellas Answer: Vision Statement
◉ The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is committed to:
* Leading the way in providing the best public safety services;
* Enhancing the quality of life for all people through innovation
technology and community partnerships;
* Providing professional law enforcement, detention, judicial and
diversified services. 3-2.4 Answer: Mission Statement
◉ We value ethical behavior at all times. Our conduct is based upon
a commitment of trust, integrity, accountability and respect. 3-2.4
Answer: Core Value
◉ The Pinellas a County Sheriff's Office has adopted a Vision
Statement, Mission Statement and Core Values which provides a
,pattern to follow and direction for the agency. 3-2.4 Answer: Agency
Philosophy
◉ A member will be considered a chronic offender of the Rules and
Regulations if he or she violates the same rule for the third time (or
more) in an 18 month period and will be charged accordingly (see
Level 5 Violations - 5.21) 3-1A Answer: Chronic Offender
◉ All certified personnel must take and adhere to an oath of office to
support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States
and the State of Florida. 3-1.1 5.1 Answer: Level Five Violations -
Oath of Office
◉ Me,bears shall maintain their loyalty to the Sheriff's Office and its
members as is consistent with law and professional ethics as
established in General Order 3-2. Code of Ethic 3-1.1 5.2 Answer:
Level Five Violation - Loyalty
◉ No member of this agency or member of the public shall be
subjected to unsolicited and unwelcome conduct by another
member which includes references to that member's religion, color,
race, national origin, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, marital or any protected status. The Pinellas County
Sheriff's Office prohibits any offensive physical, written or spoken
conduct regarding any of these items including conduct of a sexual
nature. Additionally, no member shall engage in or knowingly being
a party to the creation of, or continuation of a hostile work
,environment, as defined in General Order 3-4. 5.16 Answer: Level
Five Violation - Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
◉ Members shall not intentionally or by gross negligence
compromise any agency investigation. Members on or off duty shall
exercise care when recognizing deputies in plain clothes. 3-1. 5.20
Answer: Level Five Violation - Compromising Agency Investigations
◉ Members are prohibited from receiving, buying, selling or
bartering for anything of value from or to any complainant, suspect,
witness, defendant, prisoner or other person whom has come to
their attention or which arose out of their agency employment
except as may be specifically authorized by the Sheriff or his
designee. 3-1.2 4.4 Answer: Level Four Violation - Personal
Transactions
◉ All memberss shall take appropriate steps to respond to
emergency call-ups as directed. Failure to respond or provide proper
notification will result in discipline. Appropriate notication may
include a doctor's notice for sickness or injury, for the period of
absence. 3-1.2 4-11 Answer: Level Four Violation - Response to
Emergency Call-Ups
◉ Upon receipt of an order which conflicts with any previous order
or instruction, the member affected will advise the person issuing
the second order of the original order. Responsibility for
countermanding the original instruction then rests with the
, individual issuing the second order. If so directed , the latter
command shall be obeyed first.
3-1.2 3.8 Answer: Level Three Violation - Conflicting Orders
◉ Members charged with receiving, storing and releasing property
and evidence are required to handle such items in accordance with
estiblished procedures. 3-1.3 3.19 Answer: Level Three Violation -
Care, Custody, and Control of Property / Evidence
◉ Whenever a member. either on or off-duty, is required to use
physical force against another person, the member shall
immediately notify a supervisor of the action taken and complete
the neccessary documentation for review.
3-1.3 3.20 Answer: Level Three Violation - Use of Force Reporting
Procedures
◉ Members on duty shall not conceal themselves except for an
authorized law enforcement purpose. Members shall be immediately
and regularly subject to calls for service at any time. Certified and
non-certified agency members on duty shall be at their assignment
or available for assignment.
3-1.3 3.22 Answer: Level Three Violation - Availability for Duty
EVALUATION VERIFIED A+
◉ Both sworn and support members of the agency will receive
training that concerns their position dilemmas, temptations,
responsibilities and duties. Ethics training for all agency members
will be conducted at least every two years. 3-2.3 Answer: Ethics
Training
◉ Leading the Way for a Safer Pinellas Answer: Vision Statement
◉ The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is committed to:
* Leading the way in providing the best public safety services;
* Enhancing the quality of life for all people through innovation
technology and community partnerships;
* Providing professional law enforcement, detention, judicial and
diversified services. 3-2.4 Answer: Mission Statement
◉ We value ethical behavior at all times. Our conduct is based upon
a commitment of trust, integrity, accountability and respect. 3-2.4
Answer: Core Value
◉ The Pinellas a County Sheriff's Office has adopted a Vision
Statement, Mission Statement and Core Values which provides a
,pattern to follow and direction for the agency. 3-2.4 Answer: Agency
Philosophy
◉ A member will be considered a chronic offender of the Rules and
Regulations if he or she violates the same rule for the third time (or
more) in an 18 month period and will be charged accordingly (see
Level 5 Violations - 5.21) 3-1A Answer: Chronic Offender
◉ All certified personnel must take and adhere to an oath of office to
support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States
and the State of Florida. 3-1.1 5.1 Answer: Level Five Violations -
Oath of Office
◉ Me,bears shall maintain their loyalty to the Sheriff's Office and its
members as is consistent with law and professional ethics as
established in General Order 3-2. Code of Ethic 3-1.1 5.2 Answer:
Level Five Violation - Loyalty
◉ No member of this agency or member of the public shall be
subjected to unsolicited and unwelcome conduct by another
member which includes references to that member's religion, color,
race, national origin, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, marital or any protected status. The Pinellas County
Sheriff's Office prohibits any offensive physical, written or spoken
conduct regarding any of these items including conduct of a sexual
nature. Additionally, no member shall engage in or knowingly being
a party to the creation of, or continuation of a hostile work
,environment, as defined in General Order 3-4. 5.16 Answer: Level
Five Violation - Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
◉ Members shall not intentionally or by gross negligence
compromise any agency investigation. Members on or off duty shall
exercise care when recognizing deputies in plain clothes. 3-1. 5.20
Answer: Level Five Violation - Compromising Agency Investigations
◉ Members are prohibited from receiving, buying, selling or
bartering for anything of value from or to any complainant, suspect,
witness, defendant, prisoner or other person whom has come to
their attention or which arose out of their agency employment
except as may be specifically authorized by the Sheriff or his
designee. 3-1.2 4.4 Answer: Level Four Violation - Personal
Transactions
◉ All memberss shall take appropriate steps to respond to
emergency call-ups as directed. Failure to respond or provide proper
notification will result in discipline. Appropriate notication may
include a doctor's notice for sickness or injury, for the period of
absence. 3-1.2 4-11 Answer: Level Four Violation - Response to
Emergency Call-Ups
◉ Upon receipt of an order which conflicts with any previous order
or instruction, the member affected will advise the person issuing
the second order of the original order. Responsibility for
countermanding the original instruction then rests with the
, individual issuing the second order. If so directed , the latter
command shall be obeyed first.
3-1.2 3.8 Answer: Level Three Violation - Conflicting Orders
◉ Members charged with receiving, storing and releasing property
and evidence are required to handle such items in accordance with
estiblished procedures. 3-1.3 3.19 Answer: Level Three Violation -
Care, Custody, and Control of Property / Evidence
◉ Whenever a member. either on or off-duty, is required to use
physical force against another person, the member shall
immediately notify a supervisor of the action taken and complete
the neccessary documentation for review.
3-1.3 3.20 Answer: Level Three Violation - Use of Force Reporting
Procedures
◉ Members on duty shall not conceal themselves except for an
authorized law enforcement purpose. Members shall be immediately
and regularly subject to calls for service at any time. Certified and
non-certified agency members on duty shall be at their assignment
or available for assignment.
3-1.3 3.22 Answer: Level Three Violation - Availability for Duty
