South Carolina Telecommunicator Emergency Response Team (TERT)

Code of Conduct

 

 

*Insubordination will not be tolerated

 

*complaints, concerns and criticisms will be channeled up the chain of command

 

*articles or documents written for media or publishing must be submitted to and approved prior to printing to the SC TERT Committee

 

*all interviews with the media will be conducted by the team leader who will be responsible for clearing it with the SC TERT Committee

 

*any unauthorized photos, video or audio recordings of the disaster site will be cause for immediate removal from the site and potentially discharged from the team

 

*engaging into unauthorized contracts for goods/services in the name of the team is prohibited

 

*disrespectful comments or disposition with regard to the injured, dead, found personal effects or families will not be tolerated and is considered “Gross Misconduct”

 

*gambling of any kind while deployed is prohibited

 

*use/consumption of alcoholic beverages while deployed is prohibited

 

*use of illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications is prohibited at all times and is considered “Gross Misconduct”

 

*sexual harassment will not be tolerated

 

*use of foul, inappropriate or profane language will not be tolerated

 

*all local laws and ordinances will be observed and respected

 

*hazing, initiation, public or private ceremonies directed against team members will not be tolerated

 

*during activation, the “Buddy System” will be followed in ALL cases

 

*tardiness is unacceptable and will be considered misconduct

 

*weapons will not be carried by any team member while in a deployment mode