Citizen Complaints and Preponderance of Evidence Quiz
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According to Division policy, what is the standard of proof to be used in investigating internal complaints?

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

    • Under what circumstances will internal complaints made more than 60 days after the alleged incident be investigated?

  • If the complaint is made by a Division personnel
  • If the misconduct is of a criminal nature
  • If the complaint is made by a citizen
  • If approved by the Chief of Police (correct)

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

  • To prevent the complaint from being investigated
  • To ensure that the complaint is investigated by an external agency
  • To protect Division personnel from disciplinary action
  • To provide reliable statistical data (correct)

    • Which of the following is a type of investigation that Supervisors are directed to investigate?

    <p>Investigations into employee conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Division's stance on corrective action for substantiated complaints?

    <p>Corrective action will be taken unless prohibited by applicable contractual timelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a matter for the court of law to decide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Supervisors are responsible for investigating all internal investigations within the Division.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Division may use positive discipline for substantiated complaints if deemed appropriate.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Internal complaints involving observed misconduct of a criminal nature must be reported promptly and properly by Division personnel.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Counter allegations or retaliatory allegations raised by employees under investigation for alleged misconduct will not be scrutinized for timeliness and credibility.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The standard of proof to be used in investigating all complaints concerning the Division or Division personnel is beyond a reasonable doubt.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Preponderance of evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>60 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide a consistent response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of investigations are Supervisors directed to investigate?

    <p>Internal investigations involving observed misconduct of a criminal nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of complaints will corrective action be taken for if substantiated?

    <p>All substantiated complaints, unless prohibited by applicable contractual timelines</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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