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Question 1Basic Certifications

Under Georgia POST rules, which agency is responsible for certifying and decertifying peace officers in the state?

  1. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Correct answer.
  2. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation
  3. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association
  4. The Georgia Department of Public Safety

Explanation

Georgia POST is the state council that establishes training standards, certifies officers, and has authority to suspend or revoke certification. The GBI is an investigative agency, DPS oversees the State Patrol, and the Sheriffs' Association is a professional organization without certification authority.

Question 2Basic Certifications

A newly hired officer must complete the basic mandate training academy to be eligible for certification. Who establishes the minimum curriculum hours for that basic academy?

  1. The employing local agency
  2. The county sheriff
  3. The Georgia POST Council Correct answer.
  4. The officer's academy director

Explanation

The POST Council sets the minimum basic training curriculum and hour requirements that all certified officers must meet. Local agencies, sheriffs, and academy directors implement training but cannot lower the state minimum.

Question 3Basic Certifications

Which action most clearly constitutes a POST violation that could lead to decertification of a Georgia peace officer?

  1. Failing to meet a physical fitness incentive goal
  2. Knowingly making a false statement on a POST employment application Correct answer.
  3. Accepting a lawful subpoena to testify in court
  4. Transferring from one agency to another without a break in service

Explanation

Applicants and officers must be truthful on POST documents; a knowing false statement on an application is a certification-integrity violation supporting decertification. Court testimony, optional fitness incentives, and lateral transfers are ordinary, lawful activities.

Question 4Basic Certifications

A certified officer separates from one Georgia agency and is hired by another. What must occur for the officer's certification to remain valid?

  1. The officer must wait one year before working as an officer
  2. The officer must obtain POST approval of the employment change and meet any required re-qualification Correct answer.
  3. The officer must retake the entire basic academy
  4. The officer must be re-appointed by the governor

Explanation

POST tracks employment status, so a change of agency must be reported and approved, and the officer must satisfy any firearms or training re-qualification the Council requires. Recertification does not require repeating the basic academy, a waiting period, or gubernatorial action.

Question 5Basic Certifications

An officer's POST certification lapses after a prolonged break in service. Which step is most consistent with Georgia POST requirements for returning to duty?

  1. Complete any required refresher or re-entry training approved by POST before returning to sworn duty Correct answer.
  2. Resume work immediately and complete training at the next convenience
  3. Submit a letter of good standing from a neighboring state
  4. Ask the sheriff to waive all training requirements

Explanation

Officers returning after a lapse generally must complete POST-approved re-entry or refresher training before resuming sworn duties. Local officials cannot waive state training requirements, and out-of-state letters do not substitute for Georgia POST standards.

Question 6Basic Certifications

Georgia peace officers must complete annual in-service training. Which statement best describes the purpose of this requirement?

  1. It applies only to officers assigned to patrol duties
  2. It replaces the need for basic academy certification
  3. It is optional for officers with more than ten years of service
  4. It maintains and updates officer skills and legal knowledge after initial certification Correct answer.

Explanation

In-service training keeps certified officers current on law, tactics, and mandated topics such as use of force and de-escalation. It supplements rather than replaces basic certification and applies to officers regardless of assignment or seniority.

Question 7Basic Certifications

Which topic is most likely mandated in Georgia POST in-service training because it addresses a core officer-safety and legal concern?

  1. Crime-scene photography for property crimes
  2. Use of force and de-escalation Correct answer.
  3. Advanced underwater recovery techniques
  4. Commercial vehicle weight inspection

Explanation

Use of force and de-escalation are recurring mandated in-service topics because they directly affect officer and public safety and legal liability. The other topics are specialized skills taught to selected units rather than universal annual requirements.

Question 8Basic Certifications

An officer is accused of misconduct and the employing agency conducts an internal investigation. Which principle should guide the officer's interview under Georgia POST standards?

  1. The officer must be given a reasonable opportunity to respond to the allegations Correct answer.
  2. The officer may be denied any information about the accusations
  3. The officer must resign before being interviewed
  4. The officer may not have a representative present under any circumstance

Explanation

POST standards and Georgia law require that an officer facing potential discipline receive notice of the allegations and a reasonable opportunity to respond. Denying all information, forcing resignation, or barring representation outright would undermine a fair process.

Question 9Basic Certifications

What is the primary role of a POST-certified field training officer (FTO) in a new officer's development?

  1. To serve as the officer's permanent supervisor
  2. To evaluate and mentor the probationary officer in real-world field conditions Correct answer.
  3. To conduct the officer's formal POST certification hearing
  4. To approve the officer's payroll and benefits

Explanation

An FTO bridges academy training and independent patrol by mentoring and evaluating the new officer in the field. The FTO does not permanently supervise, conduct POST hearings, or handle payroll functions.

Question 10Basic Certifications

Which conduct would most directly conflict with the Georgia peace officer code of conduct regarding use of authority?

  1. Using a law enforcement database to look up information for personal reasons Correct answer.
  2. Attending a community meeting while off duty
  3. Running a license check during a legitimate traffic stop
  4. Documenting a use of force in a report

Explanation

Misusing official databases for personal purposes is an abuse of authority and a violation of the code of conduct. Legitimate queries, force documentation, and community engagement are proper officer activities.

Question 11Basic Certifications

An officer witnesses a colleague using excessive force against a handcuffed subject. Under Georgia POST standards, what is the officer's obligation?

  1. Report the incident only if the subject complains
  2. Defer to the colleague's judgment and say nothing
  3. Intervene to stop the force and report the incident Correct answer.
  4. Document the force only if it is later questioned

Explanation

Officers have a duty to intervene to prevent excessive force and to report such conduct through proper channels. Silence, conditional reporting, and delayed documentation violate this duty.

Question 12Basic Certifications

Which statement accurately describes the Georgia POST requirement regarding notification of an officer's arrest?

  1. The officer must report the arrest to POST within the required timeframe Correct answer.
  2. The officer may conceal the arrest if it is a misdemeanor
  3. The officer must wait until the next annual review to report it
  4. Only the employing agency is told, never POST

Explanation

Certified officers must promptly notify POST of an arrest because it may affect certification status. Concealing an arrest, limiting notice to the agency, or delaying until an annual review violates reporting requirements.

Question 13Basic Certifications

Which category of training does Georgia POST require before an officer may carry a firearm on duty?

  1. Evidence photography training
  2. Firearms qualification and safety training Correct answer.
  3. Advanced driving certification
  4. Bilingual communication training

Explanation

Officers must complete POST-approved firearms safety and qualification training before carrying a duty firearm. The other listed skills are valuable but are not prerequisites for armed duty.

Question 14Basic Certifications

A certified officer is found to have committed a felony. What is the most likely effect on the officer's POST certification?

  1. Certification converts to a provisional status permanently
  2. Certification may be revoked or suspended based on the conviction Correct answer.
  3. Certification is automatically enhanced
  4. Certification is unaffected until retirement

Explanation

A felony conviction is a serious ground for POST suspension or revocation of certification. Certification is never enhanced by a felony, is not ignored, and does not convert to a permanent provisional status.

Question 15Basic Certifications

Which document is the primary official record that verifies a Georgia officer's current certification status?

  1. The officer's personnel file at the agency
  2. The officer's academy diploma
  3. The POST certification record maintained by the Council Correct answer.
  4. The officer's driver's license

Explanation

The authoritative source for certification status is the POST record maintained by the Council. An agency file, academy diploma, or driver's license does not establish state certification.

Question 16Basic Certifications

An officer receives a POST notice of proposed decertification. Which action best preserves the officer's right to contest the action?

  1. Resign immediately without responding
  2. Request a hearing within the time allowed and respond to the allegations Correct answer.
  3. Ignore the notice and continue working
  4. Ask a colleague to respond on the officer's behalf

Explanation

An officer contesting proposed decertification must timely request a hearing and respond to the allegations through the established process. Ignoring the notice, resigning without responding, or delegating the response forfeits the opportunity to contest.

Question 17Basic Certifications

Which situation best illustrates an officer acting within the scope of POST-certified authority?

  1. A certified officer making a lawful arrest based on probable cause Correct answer.
  2. An officer enforcing rules outside Georgia without any authority
  3. A civilian volunteer issuing citations
  4. An uncertified clerical employee conducting a traffic stop

Explanation

Sworn authority, such as making a lawful probable-cause arrest, belongs to certified peace officers acting within jurisdiction. Uncertified employees, volunteers, and extraterritorial actions without authority fall outside that scope.

Question 18Basic Certifications

What is the minimum standard Georgia POST generally applies to an applicant's background regarding criminal history?

  1. Applicants must meet POST moral-character and criminal-history standards Correct answer.
  2. Any criminal record is automatically disqualifying
  3. No criminal history review is conducted
  4. Only traffic violations are reviewed

Explanation

POST applies moral-character and criminal-history standards to ensure applicants are suitable for certification; disqualification depends on the nature of the record, not an automatic bar for every offense. POST does review history, and the review is broader than traffic violations.

Question 19Basic Certifications

An officer is directed by a supervisor to falsify a training record. What is the officer's most appropriate response under POST standards?

  1. Comply because a supervisor gave the order
  2. Ask another officer to falsify it instead
  3. Refuse and report the directive through proper channels Correct answer.
  4. Falsify the record but note it verbally later

Explanation

Falsifying training records violates certification integrity, and a supervisor's order does not justify it; the officer should refuse and report the directive. Compliance, verbal-only notes, or delegation to another officer all perpetuate the falsification.

Question 20Basic Certifications

Which statement best describes how Georgia POST handles reciprocity for officers certified in another state?

  1. Out-of-state officers are permanently barred from Georgia certification
  2. The officer must meet POST requirements, which may include approved training or testing Correct answer.
  3. Reciprocity applies only to federal officers
  4. Out-of-state certification is automatically accepted with no review

Explanation

Georgia POST may recognize prior training but requires the officer to satisfy Georgia standards, often through approved training or testing. Automatic acceptance, a permanent bar, and a federal-only rule misstate the process.

Question 21Basic Certifications

Which behavior best reflects the POST expectation that officers treat the public with dignity and respect?

  1. Using demeaning language to assert control
  2. Threatening arrest to end a conversation
  3. Explaining the reason for a stop in a professional tone Correct answer.
  4. Ignoring a citizen's questions entirely

Explanation

Professional, respectful communication, such as explaining the reason for a stop, reflects the code of conduct's dignity standard. Demeaning language, ignoring citizens, and threats undermine public trust and professionalism.

Question 22Basic Certifications

An officer's certification is suspended. Which statement best describes the officer's status during the suspension?

  1. The officer may supervise others but not make arrests
  2. The officer may not exercise peace officer authority during the suspension Correct answer.
  3. The officer may continue all sworn duties without restriction
  4. The officer may work only at night shifts

Explanation

A suspended certification removes the officer's authority to act as a peace officer until the suspension is resolved. Continued sworn work, shift-based exceptions, or partial supervisory authority are inconsistent with suspension.

Question 23Basic Certifications

Which factor most directly supports a POST finding that an officer lacks good moral character for certification?

  1. A pattern of dishonest conduct documented in official records Correct answer.
  2. Completion of advanced training courses
  3. Volunteer service in the community
  4. Several years of satisfactory evaluations

Explanation

Documented dishonesty bears directly on moral character and can support denial or revocation of certification. Training, good evaluations, and community service are positive factors that do not establish a character deficiency.

Question 24Basic Certifications

Which action by a POST-certified officer would most likely be investigated as a certification violation rather than a simple policy infraction?

  1. Arriving late to a briefing
  2. Failing to sign a training roster
  3. Wearing an unauthorized jacket
  4. Committing battery against a prisoner Correct answer.

Explanation

A criminal act such as battery against a prisoner implicates moral character and lawful use of authority, triggering POST scrutiny. Lateness, uniform issues, and missed signatures are typically handled internally as policy matters.

Question 25Basic Certifications

What is the primary purpose of the Georgia POST Council's authority to investigate complaints against officers?

  1. To publicize officer names in the media
  2. To generate revenue through fines
  3. To protect the public and maintain the integrity of the certification system Correct answer.
  4. To replace local disciplinary processes entirely

Explanation

POST investigations serve public protection and the integrity of the certification system by ensuring certified officers meet standards. The purpose is not revenue, wholesale replacement of local discipline, or media publicity.

Question 26Basic Certifications

Georgia POST basic certification is designed primarily to establish which of the following for a newly employed peace officer?

  1. The officer's seniority ranking among agency personnel
  2. The officer's eligibility for a specialty unit assignment
  3. The minimum training and competency standards required to exercise peace officer authority Correct answer.
  4. The officer's promotion eligibility within the employing agency

Explanation

Basic certification confirms that an officer has met the state's minimum training and competency requirements for exercising peace officer authority in Georgia. It is a baseline credential, not a promotion, assignment, or seniority determination, which are agency-level decisions.

Question 27Basic Certifications

Which element is most central to the definition of a Georgia POST-certified peace officer's authority while on duty?

  1. Authority that exists only when a supervisor is physically present
  2. Authority limited to the officer's home county regardless of circumstances
  3. Authority derived from the certification and the officer's oath and agency appointment Correct answer.
  4. Authority granted by private citizens through written consent

Explanation

A Georgia peace officer's authority flows from state certification combined with the oath of office and appointment by a law enforcement agency. Supervision, geography, and citizen consent may affect specific actions but do not create the underlying authority.

Question 28Basic Certifications

Georgia POST certification standards apply to an officer during which period?

  1. Only during the initial academy training
  2. Only during the first year of employment
  3. Only when the officer is working off-duty assignments
  4. Throughout the officer's employment as a certified peace officer Correct answer.

Explanation

Certification standards govern an officer's conduct and training obligations for the entire span of certified employment, not just the academy or probationary period. Ongoing compliance is what keeps the certification valid.

Question 29Basic Certifications

An officer completes the required basic training but the employing agency has not yet administered the oath of office. Which statement best describes the officer's status?

  1. The officer's authority depends on completing the oath and agency appointment in addition to training Correct answer.
  2. The officer's training is void and must be repeated
  3. The officer may exercise authority only in the presence of a certified officer
  4. The officer may exercise full peace officer authority immediately upon graduation

Explanation

Training completion alone does not confer peace officer authority; the oath of office and agency appointment are also required elements. Until those steps occur, the individual should not exercise certified authority.

Question 30Basic Certifications

Which statement best describes the relationship between Georgia POST and an employing agency regarding certification decisions?

  1. POST sets certification standards while the agency makes employment decisions subject to those standards Correct answer.
  2. The agency issues certifications and POST only keeps records
  3. POST controls all hiring and promotion decisions for agencies
  4. The agency may waive POST standards for any officer it chooses

Explanation

POST establishes and enforces the certification standards, and the employing agency makes hiring and employment decisions within those standards. The two roles are complementary rather than identical.

Question 31Basic Certifications

An officer's certification record shows a lapsed status. Which action is most appropriate before the officer resumes duty requiring certification?

  1. Resume duty and resolve the paperwork later
  2. Wait until the next scheduled in-service cycle
  3. Ask a colleague to sign off on the officer's behalf
  4. Confirm the status with POST and complete any required reinstatement steps Correct answer.

Explanation

An officer must hold valid certification to exercise peace officer authority, so the status should be verified with POST and any reinstatement requirements completed first. Working while lapsed exposes the officer and agency to liability.

Question 32Basic Certifications

Which of the following best describes a core expectation of Georgia POST-certified officers regarding truthfulness in official reporting?

  1. Officers may amend reports only with supervisory permission after the fact
  2. Officers must provide complete and accurate information in official records Correct answer.
  3. Officers may rely on verbal summaries instead of written reports
  4. Officers may omit unfavorable facts if the report remains generally accurate

Explanation

Truthfulness and completeness in official records are fundamental certification expectations because reports drive investigations, prosecutions, and agency accountability. Omitting unfavorable facts undermines that integrity even if the remainder is accurate.

Question 33Basic Certifications

A Georgia officer is asked to complete a use-of-force report after an incident. Which practice best reflects POST professional standards?

  1. Defer the report to the next shift without notes
  2. Rely on the supervisor's summary as the official account
  3. Document only the force that produced visible injury
  4. Document the force used, the reasons, and the resulting observations Correct answer.

Explanation

Professional standards call for a complete, contemporaneous account of force used, the justification, and observed results. Partial documentation or reliance on another person's summary weakens accountability and review.

Question 34Basic Certifications

Which behavior best demonstrates a certified officer's duty of impartial enforcement under Georgia POST expectations?

  1. Declining to enforce against acquaintances
  2. Applying enforcement consistently based on observed conduct and law Correct answer.
  3. Enforcing more strictly in neighborhoods with higher call volume
  4. Adjusting enforcement based on the person's reputation

Explanation

Impartial enforcement means decisions rest on observed conduct and applicable law rather than on neighborhood, reputation, or personal relationships. Consistency protects both public trust and equal protection principles.

Question 35Basic Certifications

An officer is offered a gift by a business owner who frequently calls for police service. Which response best aligns with Georgia POST ethical expectations?

  1. Accept the gift because it builds community relationships
  2. Decline the gift and follow agency policy on gifts and gratuities Correct answer.
  3. Accept only if the gift is of low monetary value
  4. Accept and disclose the gift at the next shift briefing

Explanation

Gifts and gratuities can create conflicts of interest or the appearance of favoritism, so officers should decline and follow agency policy. Disclosure after acceptance does not remove the underlying conflict.

Question 36Basic Certifications

Which statement best captures the POST expectation for an officer who observes a fellow officer committing a criminal act on duty?

  1. Confront the officer privately and take no further action
  2. Report the conduct through appropriate channels and cooperate with any investigation Correct answer.
  3. Wait until the officer's next evaluation to note the concern
  4. Handle it informally to protect the unit's reputation

Explanation

Officers are expected to report misconduct through proper channels and cooperate with investigations. Informal handling or silence undermines accountability and can itself violate certification standards.

Question 37Basic Certifications

Which of the following best describes how an officer's off-duty conduct can affect Georgia POST certification?

  1. Off-duty conduct is irrelevant because certification covers only on-duty acts
  2. Off-duty conduct matters only if it occurs within the officer's jurisdiction
  3. Only traffic violations committed off duty are considered
  4. Serious off-duty misconduct can result in certification action when it bears on fitness or character Correct answer.

Explanation

Certification standards extend to conduct that reflects on an officer's fitness, honesty, and good character, including serious off-duty misconduct. Location and duty status do not insulate an officer from review.

Question 38Basic Certifications

Which principle should guide a Georgia officer's use of discretion when deciding whether to arrest?

  1. Discretion should be exercised within the law and agency policy Correct answer.
  2. Discretion allows an officer to ignore the law when the outcome seems fair
  3. Discretion is unlimited for officers with seniority
  4. Discretion should be based on the officer's personal moral views

Explanation

Discretion is lawful only when exercised within statutory limits and agency policy. It is not a license to disregard the law or substitute personal beliefs, and seniority does not expand it.

Question 39Basic Certifications

An officer is subpoenaed to testify about a case and is unsure whether certain information is confidential. What is the most appropriate first step?

  1. Refuse to testify until the case is resolved
  2. Testify with only the information the prosecutor requests
  3. Share all case information openly to avoid withholding
  4. Consult agency legal counsel or policy on the information before testifying Correct answer.

Explanation

When confidentiality obligations are unclear, the officer should consult legal counsel or agency policy before testifying. Unilateral decisions to withhold or disclose information can create legal and ethical problems.

Question 40Basic Certifications

Which factor is most relevant to a Georgia POST determination that an applicant is suitable for certification?

  1. The applicant's number of prior job applications
  2. The applicant's preference for a particular duty assignment
  3. The applicant's documented history bearing on honesty, integrity, and lawful conduct Correct answer.
  4. The applicant's physical fitness score only

Explanation

Suitability turns on documented history relevant to honesty, integrity, and lawful conduct, not on a single fitness score or unrelated personal preferences. Character-related history is central to certification decisions.

Question 41Basic Certifications

An officer is asked to sign a training roster for a course the officer did not attend. What is the most appropriate action under POST standards?

  1. Ask another officer to sign in the officer's place
  2. Sign it because a supervisor requested it
  3. Sign it but note the discrepancy later
  4. Refuse to sign and report the request through proper channels Correct answer.

Explanation

Signing for training not received is a false official record and a certification integrity issue. Refusing and reporting the request through proper channels protects both the officer and the training system.

Question 42Basic Certifications

Which statement best describes the role of continuing training in maintaining Georgia POST certification?

  1. Continuing training replaces the need for the oath of office
  2. Continuing training supports currency and is required to maintain good standing Correct answer.
  3. Continuing training is only needed after a promotion
  4. Continuing training is optional after the first certification cycle

Explanation

Continuing training keeps officers current on law, tactics, and policy and is part of maintaining certification in good standing. It is not optional, promotion-specific, or a substitute for the oath.

Question 43Basic Certifications

An officer's conduct is under review for possible certification action. Which approach best reflects the officer's responsibility during the review?

  1. Discuss the case with the complainant outside formal channels
  2. Alter records to present a stronger defense
  3. Decline to answer all questions without exception
  4. Provide truthful information and cooperate with the process Correct answer.

Explanation

Cooperation and truthfulness are expected during certification reviews, subject to applicable rights and procedures. Refusing all cooperation, contacting the complainant improperly, or altering records can worsen the matter.

Question 44Basic Certifications

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a POST-certified basic training curriculum for Georgia peace officers?

  1. To certify officers for federal law enforcement positions
  2. To replace agency field training entirely
  3. To guarantee promotion for graduates
  4. To standardize the minimum knowledge and skills officers must demonstrate statewide Correct answer.

Explanation

A standardized basic curriculum ensures that officers across Georgia meet a consistent minimum level of knowledge and skill. It does not guarantee promotion, replace field training, or confer federal authority.

Question 45Basic Certifications

An officer is directed to perform a duty that appears inconsistent with POST standards. What is the best course of action?

  1. Comply without question to avoid conflict
  2. Discuss the issue publicly on social media
  3. Seek clarification and raise the concern through appropriate supervisory or policy channels Correct answer.
  4. Refuse all future assignments from that supervisor

Explanation

Officers should seek clarification and escalate concerns through established channels when a directive appears inconsistent with standards. Silent compliance, blanket refusal, or public airing are not appropriate responses.

Question 46Basic Certifications

Which statement best describes how an officer's certification status relates to the officer's ability to testify in court about official actions?

  1. Certification status has no relationship to credibility or admissibility
  2. Certification status can be concealed if the officer is currently employed
  3. Certification status may be relevant to credibility and must be accurately represented Correct answer.
  4. Certification status is relevant only in federal court

Explanation

An officer's certification status can bear on credibility and must be represented accurately when relevant. Concealing or misstating status risks both the case and the officer's certification.

Question 47Basic Certifications

Which action by a certified officer most clearly reflects the POST expectation of respect for constitutional rights?

  1. Detaining a person indefinitely to obtain a statement
  2. Entering a home without consent or legal authority to check on a rumor
  3. Conducting a search based on a lawful warrant or recognized exception Correct answer.
  4. Searching a vehicle because the driver seemed nervous

Explanation

Respect for constitutional rights requires that searches and seizures rest on lawful authority such as a warrant or a recognized exception. Nervousness alone, indefinite detention, or warrantless entry without authority do not meet that standard.

Question 48Basic Certifications

An officer is considering whether to accept a secondary employment position. Which consideration is most consistent with Georgia POST expectations?

  1. Secondary employment is permitted only for officers with more than five years of service
  2. Secondary employment must comply with agency policy and avoid conflicts with official duties Correct answer.
  3. Secondary employment is unrestricted and requires no review
  4. Secondary employment is prohibited for all certified officers

Explanation

Secondary employment must comply with agency policy and must not create conflicts with the officer's official duties or the agency's interests. It is neither unrestricted nor categorically prohibited.

Question 49Basic Certifications

Which situation most clearly presents a potential conflict of interest for a Georgia officer?

  1. Responding to a call at a business owned by a family member Correct answer.
  2. Attending a community meeting as a representative of the agency
  3. Patrolling a public street near the officer's home
  4. Taking a lunch break at a restaurant in the patrol area

Explanation

Responding to a call involving a family member's business can compromise impartiality and should be disclosed or reassigned per policy. Routine patrol, community meetings, and meals do not inherently create conflicts.

Question 50Basic Certifications

An officer learns that a colleague's certification may have been obtained through false information. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. Wait to see whether the colleague's work performance suffers
  2. Confront the colleague publicly at roll call
  3. Ignore it because certification is POST's responsibility alone
  4. Report the information through appropriate channels for review Correct answer.

Explanation

Information suggesting that certification was obtained through false information should be reported through proper channels so POST and the agency can review it. Ignoring, public confrontation, or waiting for performance issues does not meet the duty to report.