Maintenance of Values and Ethics

Question 1

Failure to _____ will be considered insubordination and will subject that employee to disciplinary measures up to and including termination.

Answer 1

Cooperate

Question 2

Not considered formal investigations, these are conducted to determine the nature of the complaint.

Answer 2

Citizen Contact/Preliminary Inquiry

Question 3

Created by law to review internal investigations concerning complaints against commissioned police and corrections officers.

Answer 3

Citizens Review Board (CRB)

Question 4

Disputes concerning the methods and procedures used by the department to provide various services.

Answer 4

Customer Service Dispute

Question 5

A customer service dispute is not an allegation that involves a violation of _____ or _____ _____.

Answer 5

Law
Department Policy

Question 6

Allegations of misconduct that if found to be true could result in discipline in a Written Reprimand. These cases can be investigated by the bureau upon approval and direction from IAB.

Answer 6

Minor Allegation Investigation

Question 7

Allegations of misconduct that if found to be true could result in a disciplinary transfer, suspension, demotion, or termination. All such cases will be investigated by IAB unless otherwise directed by the Sheriff or designee.

Answer 7

Major Allegation Investigation

Question 8

Investigation established that misconduct occurred.

Answer 8

Sustained

Question 9

Investigation failed to produce sufficient evidence to clearly prove or disprove the allegation.

Answer 9

Not Sustained

Question 10

The alleged act did not occur.

Answer 10

Unfounded

Question 11

The alleged act did occur but was justified, legal, and proper.

Answer 11

Exonerated

Question 12

Misconduct occurred but was not a part of the original
complaint.

Answer 12

Misconduct Not Based on Complaint

Question 13

The act did occur and was in compliance with department policy; however, the determination is the allegation of misconduct could have been prevented had policy been more clear or complete.

Answer 13

Policy Failure

Question 14

Burden of Proof: The department’s burden of proof for internal investigations is that of _____ and _____ evidence.

Answer 14

Clear
Convincing

Question 15

All internal investigations should be completed within _____ days unless approved by the IAB lieutenant.

Answer 15

90

Question 16

The bureau commander receiving an IAB Case Investigation Referral will: Review the SOC received from IAB and assign the case for investigation, completion and return to IAB within _____ days.

Answer 16

30

Question 17

The two options for addressing Sustained Complaints:

Answer 17

1. Supervisory intervention.
2. Formal discipline.

Question 18

Work with bureau commander to draft AOC. Ensure AOCs are completed within _____ days of an official determination of discipline (i.e., after notice of intent process, pre-discipline meeting, Discipline Board, etc.).

Answer 18

21

Question 19

OLR will: Within _____ calendar days of receipt of the disposition (or _____ days if a pre-discipline meeting is
conducted), make a recommendation of adjudication.

Answer 19

30
45

Question 20

If a Written Reprimand is recommended, for PPA only, coordinate with OLR to send a notice of intent to issue discipline to the employee and representative. The employee has _____ calendar
days to respond to the notice of intent. At the expiration of the _____ days, if a determination has been made to issue the Written Reprimand, work with OLR to complete the AOC.

Answer 20

10
10

Question 21

The decision to offer the abeyance option rests with the _____ _____ and is based on the nature of the performance/conduct, the level of discipline to be applied, and the number of the offenses incurred by the employee.

Answer 21

Bureau Commander

Question 22

_____ will have the right to modify the abeyance in the event the employee has another sustained offense.

Answer 22

Officer of Labor Relations (OLR)

Question 23

The hours held in abeyance are to be completed on the employee’s _____ time and at their _____ expense.

Answer 23

Own
Own

Question 24

An employee who agrees to the abeyance option but is subject to another disciplinary action prior to the completion of the classes/counseling or within _____ _____ of the signing of the adjudication, may be required to serve the suspension hours being held in abeyance.

Answer 24

Six Months

Question 25

An employee who fails to complete the classes/counseling within a reasonable time period (normally _____ days), and/or as determined by OLR, will be required to serve the suspension hours.

Answer 25

180