S.D. Admin. R. 2:05:03:09

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 2:05:03:09 - Conduct unbecoming of a 911 telecommunicator

For the purpose of this chapter, "conduct unbecoming of a 911 telecommunicator" means the following:

(1) Conduct contrary to professional standards that shows an unfitness to discharge duties, or including an act of moral turpitude;

(2) Conduct which adversely affects morale or efficiency of the force or damages public confidence;

(3) Failing to cooperate with the executive secretary or the commission regarding any investigation into the conduct of a 911 telecommunicator, unless the investigation subjects the telecommunicator to potential criminal liability;

(4) Failing to disclose to the executive secretary any arrest of the 911 telecommunicator within ten days of the arrest; disclosure to the executive secretary may be accomplished by the telecommunicator's agency administrator;

(5) Use or possession of marijuana or any marijuana derivative regardless of whether such use or possession may be legal under state law or pursuant to a valid prescription; or

(6) Use or possession of any controlled substance not obtained pursuant to a valid prescription.

S.D. Admin. R. 2:05:03:09

25 SDR 124, effective 4/8/1999; 47 SDR 130, effective 6/6/2021

General Authority: SDCL 34-45-26, 34-45-29.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-45-29.