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?

Investigations involving significant investigation and documentation Signup and view all the answers

How are other administrative investigations documented?

On the appropriate Division form Signup and view all the answers

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

One requires more investigation and documentation than the other Signup and view all the answers

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

All the above Signup and view all the answers

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

All the above Signup and view all the answers

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

All the above Signup and view all the answers

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

The next available supervisor Signup and view all the answers

When should the immediate supervisor conduct the administrative investigation?

Only when practical and able to respond Signup and view all the answers

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

14 days Signup and view all the answers

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

Notify the Chief of Police electronically Signup and view all the answers

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

By email Signup and view all the answers

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

Supervisors Signup and view all the answers

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

Personnel with a need to know Signup and view all the answers

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

Keep it confidential Signup and view all the answers

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

The conditions of the scene such as lighting and weather Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above 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?

To gather fresh witness statements and evidence Signup and view all the answers

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

B and C Signup and view all the answers

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

provide evidence or witnesses that were not known at the time of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded during a canvass of the area?

B and C Signup and view all the answers

Which type of incidents may be conducted through telephone interviews?

Minor incidents Signup and view all the answers

When should interviews be conducted in person?

Whenever possible Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can telephone interviews be conducted?

Only for minor incidents Signup and view all the answers

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

Interview all potential witnesses, including persons who may provide information regarding statements made by involved persons, and Division personnel who responded to assist Signup and view all the answers

Who should be interviewed during an administrative investigation?

All potential witnesses, including persons who may provide information regarding statements made by involved persons, and Division personnel who responded to assist Signup and view all the answers

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

To gather information about the incident and their observations Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensure the suspect is aware of their Constitutional Rights Signup and view all the answers

When should investigative personnel be contacted before conducting an interview?

When an investigative unit will be handling the criminal investigation Signup and view all the answers

When should interviews be conducted during an investigation?

Only after any needed criminal interviews are completed Signup and view all the answers

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

At the scene of the incident Signup and view all the answers

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

his or her rights under the applicable collective bargaining agreement, including the opportunity to contact a union representative prior to conducting the interview Signup and view all the answers

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

Three Signup and view all the answers

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

Genitals, buttocks, and breasts Signup and view all the answers

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

Three Signup and view all the answers

During an investigation, when should photographs be taken?

As needed, and within Division policy, to document evidence or other aspects of the investigation Signup and view all the answers

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

All the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Injuries or property damage caused by or claimed to have been caused by Division personnel, suspects, or other parties Signup and view all the answers

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

other evidence or documentation that adds materially to the investigation Signup and view all the answers

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

To gather witness statements 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?

Employee Performance Evaluations Signup and view all the answers

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

Sworn personnel must disclose any evidence that may be beneficial to the defendant. 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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Evidence that helps a suspects case 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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Who may scrutinize administrative investigations?

What is expected of investigating supervisors during administrative investigations?

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

How are other administrative investigations documented?

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

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

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

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

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

When should the immediate supervisor conduct the administrative investigation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What should be recorded during a canvass of the area?

Which type of incidents may be conducted through telephone interviews?

When should interviews be conducted in person?

Under what circumstances can telephone interviews be conducted?

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

Who should be interviewed during an administrative investigation?

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

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

When should investigative personnel be contacted before conducting an interview?

When should interviews be conducted during an investigation?

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

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

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

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

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

During an investigation, when should photographs be taken?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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