Maintenance of Values and Ethics

Question 1

What are the types on investigations done by the department against employees?

Answer 1

1. Citizen contact/Preliminary inquiry
2. Citizen Review Board
3. Customer Service Dispute
4. Minor/Major allegation

Question 2

What are the different internal investigation findings?

Answer 2

1. Sustained
2. Not sustained
3. Unfounded
4. Exonerated
5. Misconduct not based on complaint
6. Policy faliure

Question 3

What is the department’s burden of proof in internal investigations?

Answer 3

Clear and Convincing

Question 4

How will supervisors document a customer service dispute?

Answer 4

Blue Team - Citizen Contact

Question 5

How long does the department have to complete an internal investigation?

Answer 5

90 days, unless approved by IAB Lt.

Question 6

For bureau command investigation how long does the supervisor have before returning findings to IAB?

Answer 6

30 days

Question 7

After a subject employee is notified of an investigation when can a meeting be set up with subject employee and their represenative?

Answer 7

at least 48 hours

Question 8

When can supervisor intervention be done instead of formal disipline?

Answer 8

Allegation is minor in nature, not a line item, best addressed through coaching, counseling, or mentoring.