4.10 Administrative Investigations

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Which of the following is the purpose of administrative investigations conducted by the police?

  • To punish Division personnel for their actions
  • To provide training to Division personnel
  • To promote Division personnel
  • To ensure Division personnel acted within law and Division policy (correct)

Who may scrutinize administrative investigations?

  • Only involved parties
  • Only the media and public
  • Chain of command, media, public, involved parties, or during grievance or arbitration hearings (correct)
  • Only the chain of command

What is expected of investigating supervisors during administrative investigations?

  • To prioritize personal biases in the investigation
  • To complete a thorough, objective, and accurate investigation of each incident (correct)
  • To avoid documenting the investigation
  • To complete a quick and superficial investigation

Which type of administrative investigations require documentation in an investigative letter format?

<p>Investigations involving significant investigation and documentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are other administrative investigations documented?

<p>On the appropriate Division form (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the two types of administrative investigations?

<p>One requires more investigation and documentation than the other (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of incident requires a sworn supervisor to conduct an administrative investigation?

<p>All the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is a sworn supervisor NOT required to conduct an administrative investigation?

<p>All the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following incidents require a sworn supervisor to conduct an administrative investigation?

<p>All the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should conduct the administrative investigation when the immediate supervisor is not available?

<p>The next available supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the immediate supervisor conduct the administrative investigation?

<p>Only when practical and able to respond (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the time frame for completing and forwarding an administrative investigation?

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

What action should the investigating supervisor take if additional time is needed to complete the administrative investigation?

<p>Notify the Chief of Police electronically (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the notification regarding the need for additional time be made?

<p>By email (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should maintain the confidentiality of sensitive or personal information gathered during an investigation?

<p>Supervisors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be allowed to access the sensitive or personal information gathered during an investigation?

<p>Personnel with a need to know (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do with the sensitive or personal information gathered during an investigation?

<p>Keep it confidential (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be noted when responding to a scene for an administrative investigation?

<p>The conditions of the scene such as lighting and weather (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be documented by the investigating supervisor during an administrative investigation?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to respond immediately to the scene when notified of an incident requiring an administrative investigation?

<p>To gather fresh witness statements and evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an administrative investigation, what is the purpose of conducting a canvass of the area?

<p>B and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done during a follow-up canvass of the area?

<p>provide evidence or witnesses that were not known at the time of the incident (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded during a canvass of the area?

<p>B and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of incidents may be conducted through telephone interviews?

<p>Minor incidents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should interviews be conducted in person?

<p>Whenever possible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can telephone interviews be conducted?

<p>Only for minor incidents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended action during an administrative investigation?

<p>Interview all potential witnesses, including persons who may provide information regarding statements made by involved persons, and Division personnel who responded to assist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be interviewed during an administrative investigation?

<p>All potential witnesses, including persons who may provide information regarding statements made by involved persons, and Division personnel who responded to assist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of interviewing Division personnel who responded to assist during an administrative investigation?

<p>To gather information about the incident and their observations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions should be taken before conducting an interview with a suspect in custody?

<p>Ensure the suspect is aware of their Constitutional Rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should investigative personnel be contacted before conducting an interview?

<p>When an investigative unit will be handling the criminal investigation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should interviews be conducted during an investigation?

<p>Only after any needed criminal interviews are completed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an administrative investigation, when may the interview with the primary involved Division personnel be conducted?

<p>At the scene of the incident (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rights should be afforded to the employee during the interview?

<p>his or her rights under the applicable collective bargaining agreement, including the opportunity to contact a union representative prior to conducting the interview (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many photographs should be taken of each injured area or alleged injured area?

<p>Three (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What areas should division personnel not photograph as part of an administrative investigation?

<p>Genitals, buttocks, and breasts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many photographs should be taken of damaged or alleged damaged property?

<p>Three (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an investigation, when should photographs be taken?

<p>As needed, and within Division policy, to document evidence or other aspects of the investigation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons to take photographs during an investigation?

<p>All the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of evidence can be documented through photographs during an investigation?

<p>Injuries or property damage caused by or claimed to have been caused by Division personnel, suspects, or other parties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an administrative investigation, what types of evidence or documentation should be collected and reviewed?

<p>other evidence or documentation that adds materially to the investigation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of conducting a canvass of the area during an administrative investigation?

<p>To gather witness statements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as evidence or documentation that may be collected during an administrative investigation?

<p>Employee Performance Evaluations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for sworn personnel during a criminal case?

<p>Sworn personnel must disclose any evidence that may be beneficial to the defendant. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an administrative investigation, when should a Prosecutor's Notification of Administrative Investigation be forwarded to the appropriate prosecutor's office?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered exculpatory evidence in an administrative investigation?

<p>Evidence that helps a suspects case (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should a Prosecutor's Notification of Administrative Investigation be forwarded to the appropriate prosecutor's office?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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