Maintenance Of Values And Ethics

Question 1

ICARE

Answer 1

Integrity
Courage
Accountability
Respect for people
Excellence

Question 2

Sgt’s responsibility to talk about ICARE

Answer 2

Assist employees with understanding ICARE values

During the 1st quarter discuss the values in a formal setting.

Review with employee the oath of office and law enforcement code of ethics.

Conduct ICARE training

Review blue team monthly

Ensure commendable actions are given.

Question 3

Define rights if police officer:

Answer 3

The rights as stated in the rights of peace officers are afforded to all department employees and those rights are reflected in this internal investigative process.

Question 4

Burden of proof in IAB investigation.

Answer 4

Clear and convincing evidence.

Question 5

Citizen review board (CRB) what is their role.

Answer 5

CRB was created to review internal investigations concerning complaints against commissioned police and corrections officer. The department will fully cooperate with the CRB.

Question 6

It is policy to investigate all complaints of employee misconduct, including harassment and/or discrimination whether on or off duty, to ensure effective measures to manage employee performance and conduct and assure the public’ trust.

Answer 6

Just read

Question 7

Subject employee and witness employees will cooperate with internal investigations or the will be _____________.

Answer 7

Disciplined for insubordination and subject to disciplinary measures.

Question 8

When an employee is suspected of misconduct relating to an alcohol and drug abuse allegations. The sgt will ___________

Answer 8

Contact IAB immediately and the responsible supervisor will follow the appropriate actions.

Question 9

You are a supervisor and receive a complaint that you are not the direct supervisor of the complainant. What do you do?

Answer 9

The person receiving the complaint will notify the bureau commander over the involved employee and IAB will be notified immediately when the act is a major violation, alcohol or drug abuse, or criminal acts by employee.

Question 10

Who can an employee report a complaint too?

Answer 10

1. Any supervisor
2. The director of the employment diversity section (EDS)
3. The internal affairs bureau commander
4. The office of Human Resources captain or director.

Question 11

Complaints of harassment or discrimination will be documented on a ________________.

Answer 11

Statement of complaint (SOC)

And forwarded to director of employment of diversity section

Question 12

Do all citizen complaints rise to he level of an SOC?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Define citizen contact/ preliminary inquiry.

Answer 13

Conducted to determine the nature of the complaint, they are not considered formal investigations.

Question 14

Define customer service dispute?

Answer 14

Disputes concerning the methods and procedures used by the department to provide various service. Basically a citizen upset with procedural process of the department.

Question 15

Minor allegation investigation defined

Answer 15

Allegations of misconduct of found to be true would result in discipline ranging from written to less than 40 hours or disciplinary transfer.

Question 16

Major allegation investigation defined

Answer 16

Allegations of misconduct that if found to be true would result in a 40 hour, demotion or termination. These cases will be investigated by IAB unless directed otherwise by the sheriff.

Question 17

Internal investigation findings types list 6

Answer 17

1. Sustained - the misconduct occurred
2. Not sustained - no evidence the misconduct occurred.
3. Unfounded - proven the complaint didn’t occur
4. Exonerated - the act did occur but was justified, legal and proper.
5. Misconduct not based on complaint - misconduct occurred but was not part of the original complaint.
6. Policy failure - the act occurred and was in accordance with policy, but misconduct might not have occurred if policy was better clarified.

Question 18

Role of a sgt receiving a complaint 4 steps.

Answer 18

Interview to determine the facts and circumstance

Complete an SOC including accused, witness officer etc

Once SOC is completed send to IAB. If the complaint doesn’t arise to the level of an SOC complete one anyways and forward to IAB.

Explain the process to complainant.

Question 19

Steps to handle a customer service disputes (2 steps)

Answer 19

Explain the department policy to the citizen

Document the discussion in blue team as a citizen contact.

Question 20

Two types of investigations into minor allegations by area command.

Answer 20

1. Formal investigation

2. Supervisory intervention (requires a contact report)