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# 6.2 - Disciplinary Action

Demotions within the California Highway Patrol are dealt with by our heads and higher Chain of Command team, they reserve **the right to demote Troopers** for **misconduct or actions not in line with the standards set forward in this SOP**.

The CHP heads & COC team reserves the **right to remove members** from the Indiana State Police if they believe the action permits it. Removal requires a **vote among all department heads**, and the vote must be in majority for removal or for removals or demotions on Sergeants or below there must be a vote by Chain of Command obtaining at least 5 in favour of the action they then pass it to a Head who will have to approve in the event that the head doesn't approve it will be brought back to a **vote among all department heads.**

_Some of the reason an Trooper could be removed:_\
&#xNAN;_**Troopers**_**&#x20;shall normally be issued strikes for misconduct when formally counselled by supervisors or chain of command. Troopers who acquire 3 strikes shall be considered for demotion or even removal from the department. Department Administration has the right to waive the 3 strike period depending on the severity of the issue presented.**\
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**Troopers involved in an investigation regardless of nature shall not disclose any information regarding the investigation. Troopers found in violation of this rule shall be issued a strike and marked ineligible for promotion until the next month.**\
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**Any Trooper who has been striked during a period of consideration for promotion or that is the accused party of an ongoing investigation for misconduct or violation of procedure will not be promoted to the next pay grade until that matter is resolved.**\


## **Inactivity**  <a href="#inactivity" id="inactivity"></a>

This may also result in removal of certain roles such as CHP **Supervisor** or **Field Training Officer** positions etc, or **demotion in rank**.

## **Poor intrapersonal / professional interaction within the Community** <a href="#poor-intrapersonal-professional-interaction-within-the-community-bans-kicks" id="poor-intrapersonal-professional-interaction-within-the-community-bans-kicks"></a>

Having poor behaviour during scenes or Inability to roleplay legitimately or demonstrating no intention to roleplay within Blythe, California.

This will not always be grounds to initiate disciplinary action, however members from the Office of the Commissioner and Office of the Deputy Commissioner do **reserve the right to propose removal** on these grounds provided **performance on duty** is a reflection of that **demonstrated off duty**, and the incidents of no intention to roleplay have been documented appropriately.

## Inability to adhere to department policies and procedures <a href="#inability-to-adhere-to-department-policies-and-procedures" id="inability-to-adhere-to-department-policies-and-procedures"></a>

Disrespect of fellow Troopers within the California Highway Patrol, or in any law enforcement department or their respective entities. This includes harassment in personal messages.
