Administrative Investigations in Law Enforcement Quiz

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Who is required to conduct an administrative investigation for incidents involving Division personnel engaged in possible misconduct?

A civilian investigator

A sworn supervisor (correct)

Any supervisor

An external investigator

What is the purpose of administrative investigations in the Division?

To document police actions and ensure compliance with law and policy (correct)

To provide evidence for court cases

To satisfy the media and public

To punish police officers for their actions

In which situations is an administrative investigation required to be documented in an investigative letter format?

Only those involving traffic crashes

Only those involving citizen complaints (correct)

Only those involving lost or damaged property

All administrative investigations

According to the Grandview Heights Police Supervisor's Manual, who should conduct the administrative investigation for a vehicular pursuit involving a primary involved employee?

The immediate supervisor of the primary involved employee Signup and view all the answers

Within how many days should the investigating supervisor complete and forward an administrative investigation after becoming aware of the incident?

14 days Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive or personal information gathered during an investigation?

Only allow personnel with a need to know to access the information Signup and view all the answers

Which type of administrative investigation may involve significant investigation and documentation?

Investigations required to be documented in an investigative letter format Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to conduct an administrative investigation for a traffic crash involving a City vehicle or marked unit operated by a Division employee?

A sworn supervisor Signup and view all the answers

When is an administrative investigation required for an employee falling into AWOL status?

When the employee is absent for more than 2 consecutive days Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines for conducting an administrative investigation, why is it important to respond immediately to the scene when notified of an incident?

To ensure that fresh witness statements and evidence can be gathered Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method of conducting interviews during an administrative investigation according to the guidelines?

Conduct all interviews in person when possible Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded during the canvass of the area for an administrative investigation according to the guidelines?

All addresses visited, including those where there was no response Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when conducting interviews with potential witnesses?

Interview suspects without informing them of their Constitutional Rights Signup and view all the answers

When should interviews with primary involved Division personnel be conducted?

After conducting interviews with all potential witnesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting photographs during an administrative investigation?

To document the condition of a scene Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to address discrepancies between witness statements during an investigation?

To complete a thorough investigation and get an accurate account of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing sketches, diagrams, or taking measurements during an investigation?

To create a timeline of events Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence may be reviewed as part of an administrative investigation?

Incident reports and traffic crash reports Signup and view all the answers

When should Division personnel photograph injuries to sensitive areas during an administrative investigation?

They should describe the injuries in the investigative letter or form instead Signup and view all the answers

What should the investigating supervisor do regarding associated paperwork during an administrative investigation?

Review it for accuracy and consistency regarding statements and evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an investigative letter in an administrative investigation?

To evaluate the employee's actions Signup and view all the answers

When should an investigative letter be written in an administrative investigation?

When the reader needs to evaluate the employee's actions Signup and view all the answers

Where can examples of investigative letters be found?

In the 'Example Letters' folder on the Division Intranet Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing administrative investigations for errors and sending them back for corrections if needed?

Each supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence may be required for an administrative investigation?

CVS recordings Signup and view all the answers

Who should provide commentary and recommendations regarding the disposition of the incident or other peripheral issues rose, or in an attached letter of information?

The reviewing supervisor Signup and view all the answers

According to the Grandview Heights Police Supervisor's Manual, when should a Prosecutor's Notification of Administrative Investigation be sent to the appropriate prosecutor's office?

When there is reasonable belief that the investigation may contain statements or evidence beneficial to a defendant's criminal case Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive or personal information gathered during an investigation?

Only share the information with personnel who have a need to know Signup and view all the answers

When should an investigative packet be completed and forwarded for review to the chain of command during an administrative investigation?

As soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

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Who is required to conduct an administrative investigation for incidents involving Division personnel engaged in possible misconduct?

What is the purpose of administrative investigations in the Division?

In which situations is an administrative investigation required to be documented in an investigative letter format?

According to the Grandview Heights Police Supervisor's Manual, who should conduct the administrative investigation for a vehicular pursuit involving a primary involved employee?

Within how many days should the investigating supervisor complete and forward an administrative investigation after becoming aware of the incident?

What should supervisors do to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive or personal information gathered during an investigation?

Which type of administrative investigation may involve significant investigation and documentation?

Who is required to conduct an administrative investigation for a traffic crash involving a City vehicle or marked unit operated by a Division employee?

When is an administrative investigation required for an employee falling into AWOL status?

According to the guidelines for conducting an administrative investigation, why is it important to respond immediately to the scene when notified of an incident?

What is the recommended method of conducting interviews during an administrative investigation according to the guidelines?

What should be recorded during the canvass of the area for an administrative investigation according to the guidelines?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when conducting interviews with potential witnesses?

When should interviews with primary involved Division personnel be conducted?

What is the purpose of collecting photographs during an administrative investigation?

Why is it important to address discrepancies between witness statements during an investigation?

What is the purpose of preparing sketches, diagrams, or taking measurements during an investigation?

What type of evidence may be reviewed as part of an administrative investigation?

When should Division personnel photograph injuries to sensitive areas during an administrative investigation?

What should the investigating supervisor do regarding associated paperwork during an administrative investigation?

What is the purpose of an investigative letter in an administrative investigation?

When should an investigative letter be written in an administrative investigation?

Where can examples of investigative letters be found?

Who is responsible for reviewing administrative investigations for errors and sending them back for corrections if needed?

What type of evidence may be required for an administrative investigation?

Who should provide commentary and recommendations regarding the disposition of the incident or other peripheral issues rose, or in an attached letter of information?

According to the Grandview Heights Police Supervisor's Manual, when should a Prosecutor's Notification of Administrative Investigation be sent to the appropriate prosecutor's office?

What should supervisors do to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive or personal information gathered during an investigation?

When should an investigative packet be completed and forwarded for review to the chain of command during an administrative investigation?

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