Citizen Complaints and Preponderance of Evidence Quiz

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According to Division policy, what is the standard of proof used in investigating internal complaints?

  • Probable cause
  • Clear and convincing evidence
  • Beyond a reasonable doubt
  • Preponderance of the evidence (correct)

What is the time limit for investigating internal complaints made after the alleged incident?

  • 90 days
  • 45 days
  • 60 days (correct)
  • 30 days

What is the purpose of forwarding citizen complaints concerning the Division or Division personnel to the Internal Affairs Bureau?

  • To ensure that the complaint is dismissed
  • To provide a consistent response and reliable statistical data (correct)
  • To delay the investigation process
  • To protect Division personnel from disciplinary action

Which of the following is NOT a type of investigation that supervisors are responsible for conducting under the direction of the Internal Affairs Sergeant?

<p>Investigating all internal investigations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Division's approach to corrective action for substantiated complaints?

<p>Corrective action will be taken for all substantiated complaints (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Division's stance on the guilt or innocence of a person charged with an offense by an officer?

<p>It is a matter for a court of law and will not be the basis of a complaint against a Division employee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An internal complaint made more than 60 days after the alleged incident will always be investigated

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

Counter allegations raised by employees under investigation may result in discipline if warranted

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

The standard of proof used in investigating internal complaints is beyond a reasonable doubt

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

Supervisors are responsible for investigating all criminal offenses committed by Division employees.

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

Positive discipline will be used whenever possible for substantiated complaints.

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

The guilt or innocence of a person charged with an offense by an officer can be the basis of a complaint against a Division employee.

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

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