Which of the following is NOT a right provided to employees under the Peace Officer Procedural Bill Of Rights?

The correct answer is that the right to a public hearing is not provided to employees under the Peace Officer Procedural Bill of Rights (POBOR). POBOR is designed to establish certain rights for peace officers facing disciplinary actions or investigations. These rights include protections that ensure the integrity of the process, such as the right to refuse a polygraph examination, the right to know the names of individuals present during questioning, and the right to have basic physical needs met during interrogation.

In contrast, the nature of POBOR focuses on due process and protecting employees during internal investigations rather than public hearings. Disciplinary matters are often kept confidential to safeguard both the integrity of the information and the privacy of the officers involved. This emphasis on confidentiality and procedural fairness is critical to ensuring a fair investigative process, distinguishing it from other legal rights that may involve public proceedings.