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According to Division policy, what is the standard of proof used in investigating internal complaints?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a type of investigation that supervisors are responsible for conducting under the direction of the Internal Affairs Sergeant?
What is the Division's approach to corrective action for substantiated complaints?
What is the Division's approach to corrective action for substantiated complaints?
What is the Division's stance on the guilt or innocence of a person charged with an offense by an officer?
What is the Division's stance on the guilt or innocence of a person charged with an offense by an officer?
An internal complaint made more than 60 days after the alleged incident will always be investigated
An internal complaint made more than 60 days after the alleged incident will always be investigated
Counter allegations raised by employees under investigation may result in discipline if warranted
Counter allegations raised by employees under investigation may result in discipline if warranted
The standard of proof used in investigating internal complaints is beyond a reasonable doubt
The standard of proof used in investigating internal complaints is beyond a reasonable doubt
Supervisors are responsible for investigating all criminal offenses committed by Division employees.
Supervisors are responsible for investigating all criminal offenses committed by Division employees.
Positive discipline will be used whenever possible for substantiated complaints.
Positive discipline will be used whenever possible for substantiated complaints.
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.
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.
