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According to Division policy, what is the responsibility of the on duty sergeant when no Internal Affairs Sergeant is available to handle a citizen complaint?
According to Division policy, what is the responsibility of the on duty sergeant when no Internal Affairs Sergeant is available to handle a citizen complaint?
- Transfer the complaint to another division
- Document the information and follow the established guidelines (correct)
- Refer the complaint to the Internal Affairs Sergeant at a later time
- Handle the complaint themselves
What is the Internal Affairs Sergeant's responsibility if a complaint does not allege an obvious violation of law or Division rules or policies and the complainant is agreeable?
What is the Internal Affairs Sergeant's responsibility if a complaint does not allege an obvious violation of law or Division rules or policies and the complainant is agreeable?
- Make the appropriate entries in the Internal Affairs files
- Assign the investigation of the complaint to a supervisor
- Complete the appropriate complaint forms
- Try to resolve the complaint or concern by meeting with the complainant (correct)
What is the responsibility of Division Personnel upon receipt of a written complaint?
What is the responsibility of Division Personnel upon receipt of a written complaint?
- Require complainants to call, write, or appear in person if they choose not to
- Notify the Internal Affairs Sergeant by voice mail
- Affix their name and the date received
- Forward the original document and any envelope it came in to the Internal Affairs (correct)
According to General Order 3.10, what should the investigating supervisor do if the complainant refuses to cooperate or cannot be located after several documented and reasonable attempts?
According to General Order 3.10, what should the investigating supervisor do if the complainant refuses to cooperate or cannot be located after several documented and reasonable attempts?
What is the investigating supervisor's responsibility in terms of notifying the Chief of Police during the investigation?
What is the investigating supervisor's responsibility in terms of notifying the Chief of Police during the investigation?
According to General Order 3.10, what should the Chief of Police do if an investigation appears to be unnecessary?
According to General Order 3.10, what should the Chief of Police do if an investigation appears to be unnecessary?
What is the investigating supervisor's responsibility in terms of notifying the complainant during the investigation?
What is the investigating supervisor's responsibility in terms of notifying the complainant during the investigation?
