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?

<p>The immediate supervisor of the primary involved employee (D)</p> 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?

<p>14 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Only allow personnel with a need to know to access the information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Investigations required to be documented in an investigative letter format (C)</p> 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?

<p>A sworn supervisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When the employee is absent for more than 2 consecutive days (A)</p> 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?

<p>To ensure that fresh witness statements and evidence can be gathered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Conduct all interviews in person when possible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All addresses visited, including those where there was no response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Interview suspects without informing them of their Constitutional Rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should interviews with primary involved Division personnel be conducted?

<p>After conducting interviews with all potential witnesses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To document the condition of a scene (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To complete a thorough investigation and get an accurate account of the incident (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To create a timeline of events (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Incident reports and traffic crash reports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They should describe the injuries in the investigative letter or form instead (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Review it for accuracy and consistency regarding statements and evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To evaluate the employee's actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When the reader needs to evaluate the employee's actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can examples of investigative letters be found?

<p>In the 'Example Letters' folder on the Division Intranet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Each supervisor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>CVS recordings (C)</p> 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?

<p>The reviewing supervisor (B)</p> 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?

<p>When there is reasonable belief that the investigation may contain statements or evidence beneficial to a defendant's criminal case (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Only share the information with personnel who have a need to know (C)</p> 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?

<p>As soon as possible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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