The nature of correction work is such that security of the facility may be in jeopardy if even one post is not covered at all times. There can be no exceptions to this rule.Corrections Officer Macmillan is scheduled to work a 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. shift. Macmillan arrived at her post promptly at 7 this morning. She is in the middle of root canal work and scheduled a dental appointment at 4 p.m. today. Her dentist’s office is a 30-minute drive from the facility at which she works. Macmillan expects to be relieved at 3 p.m., but her relief does not appear, and she remains on her post until 3:30 p.m. At 3:30, when the relief still has not arrived, Macmillan leaves for her dental appointment. Officer Macmillan’s action is

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The nature of correction work is such that security of the facility may be in jeopardy if even one post is not covered at all times. There can be no exceptions to this rule.<br>Corrections Officer Macmillan is scheduled to work a 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. shift. Macmillan arrived at her post promptly at 7 this morning. She is in the middle of root canal work and scheduled a dental appointment at 4 p.m. today. Her dentist’s office is a 30-minute drive from the facility at which she works. Macmillan expects to be relieved at 3 p.m., but her relief does not appear, and she remains on her post until 3:30 p.m. At 3:30, when the relief still has not arrived, Macmillan leaves for her dental appointment. Officer Macmillan’s action is