Citizen Complaints T/F

Is a complaint defined as any allegation of misconduct or conduct that if true may be a violation of law, Division Rule of Conduct, or Division policy?

Will internal complaints made more than 30 days after the alleged incident be investigated?

Is the standard of proof to be used for internal complaints a preponderance of evidence?

Is it necessary to investigate every complaint received?

Should the investigating supervisor forward copies of formal complaints to the involved employee's sergeant and the involved employee?

If the complainant cannot be located or refuses to cooperate, the investigation should be cancelled.

The investigator should keep the complainant informed of the status of the investigation at least every 30 days until its completion.

Supervisors may investigate internal investigations when a chain of command investigation is sufficient.

Corrective action is mandatory for all substantiated complaints, regardless of contractual timelines.

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.

If a complainant does not want to call, write, or appear in person, they cannot file a complaint.

Is it required for the complainant to include their signature in the complaint package?

Is the withdrawal of a complaint recorded in the Internal Affairs Bureau?

Is it possible for an employee to be exonerated even if the alleged conduct did occur?

Can a complaint be considered unfounded if there is no evidence to support the alleged conduct?

Probable cause must be established before filing a summons on the complainant for violation of knowingly filing a false complaint.

The involved officer must file criminal charges if there is probable cause to believe the offense of knowingly filing a false complaint has occurred.

Personnel have 14 calendar days to file a letter of appeal to the chief if they disagree with the complaint disposition.