Citizen Complaints 3.10 T/F (2)

According to the policy statements, all citizen complaints about Division personnel should be sent directly to the Chief of Police

If a Division employee observes misconduct of a criminal nature, they must take appropriate action immediately

Internal complaints made more than 90 days after the alleged incident will not be investigated

Forwarding an explanation surrounding the circumstances and recommendation to cancel the complaint is only necessary if an investigation appears to be unnecessary.

The investigating supervisor must provide a copy of the formal complaint to the complainant upon request.

If the complainant refuses to cooperate, the investigation must be cancelled.

The investigator must notify the Chief of Police if the investigation will not be completed within the established timelines.

Supervisors are responsible for investigating all citizen complaints, internal investigations, administrative investigations, sexual harassment and discrimination complaints, allegations of criminal offenses, and incidents directed by the Chief of Police.

Corrective action is not taken for all substantiated complaints if prohibited by applicable 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 is not satisfied with the response from a supervisor, they will be referred to the Chief of Police for further investigation.

Is it the responsibility of the investigating supervisor to file a summons on the complainant for violation of the law if approved by the chief?

If there is probable cause to believe the offense of knowingly filing a false complaint has occurred, the involved employee must file criminal charges.

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

Complaints against Division Personnel must be made through the immediate supervisor and chain of command

The withdrawal of a complaint must be recorded and available in the Internal Affairs Bureau

Exonerated means that the alleged conduct did occur, but the employee's actions were lawful and no misconduct was found

If a complaint is of a contractual nature, the complainant should use the grievance process in the applicable labor contract before filing a complaint with the Division

Is a complaint defined as any conduct that may be a violation of Division policy or law?

Are internal complaints investigated if they are made more than 60 days after the alleged incident without approval from the Chief of Police?

Are counter allegations or retaliatory allegations raised by employees under investigation subject to scrutiny and possible discipline if warranted?

Supervisors can determine that a chain of command investigation is sufficient for internal investigations.

The Division emphasizes positive discipline when taking corrective action for substantiated complaints.

The Internal Affairs Sergeant must always be the one to answer citizen complaints.

The guilt or innocence of a person charged with an offense by an officer can never be the basis of a complaint against a Division employee.

Is it necessary to forward copies of formal complaints of a non-criminal nature to the involved employee's sergeant and the involved employee?

If the complainant withdraws the complaint, it will be considered withdrawn for any and all allegations.

If a complainant appears to have a mental deficiency, further investigation is not warranted.

The investigating supervisor is responsible for investigating all types of complaints made against Division personnel.

Is it the responsibility of the chief to file criminal charges if there is probable cause to believe that the complainant knowingly filed a false complaint?

If a Division employee observes misconduct of a criminal nature, they are not required to take immediate action.

Citizens have 14 calendar days to file a letter of appeal to the Division if they wish to appeal the complaint disposition.

Is it the responsibility of the complainant to file criminal charges if probable cause is found for knowingly making a false complaint of misconduct against an officer?

If a complaint is determined to be of a contractual nature, the investigator will include the basis for probable cause in the complaint investigation.

Is it necessary to forward an explanation and recommendation to cancel a complaint if it appears to be unnecessary?

Can a complaint be deemed 'Unfounded' if there is insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the alleged conduct?