Law Enforcement Bill of Rights

Question 1

LEOBOR 3-106 Limitation on Administrative Charges

Answer 1

Agency may not bring administrative charges against LEO unless the agency files the charge within 1 year after the act. Exception- relates to criminal activity or excessive force.

Question 2

Expungement of record

Answer 2

LEO is exonerated, unsustained or unfounded, acquitted or dismissed or not guilty and 3 years have passed since final disposition

Question 3

A law enforcement officer has the same rights to engage in ______ ______ as a State employee except when __ ____ or ______ ________.

Answer 3

political activity, on duty or official capacity

Question 4

LE has the right to counsel, __ days given to obtain

Answer 4

10

Question 5

Summary Punishment

Answer 5

for minor violations of rules and regulation. Give when the violation is not in dispute, waive the hearing, accepts the punishment imposed by the highest ranking officer, suspension may not exceed 3 days without pay or $150 fine

Question 6

Refusal of Summary Punishment

Answer 6

hearing board convenes and has the only authority to recommend the sanctions provided for summary punishment

Question 7

Emergency Suspension

Answer 7

with or without pay pending the outcome of the investigation