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According to the policy statements in the text, what should Division personnel do if they observe misconduct of a criminal nature?
According to the policy statements in the text, what should Division personnel do if they observe misconduct of a criminal nature?
- Wait for approval from the Chief of Police
- Report it to Internal Affairs Bureau
- Take appropriate action immediately (correct)
- Not report it at all
What is the standard of proof used in investigating citizen complaints against Division personnel?
What is the standard of proof used in investigating citizen complaints against Division personnel?
- Beyond a reasonable doubt
- Probable cause
- Clear and convincing evidence
- A preponderance of evidence (correct)
When will internal complaints made more than 60 days after the alleged incident be investigated?
When will internal complaints made more than 60 days after the alleged incident be investigated?
- Only if they are made by a citizen
- They will always be investigated
- Only if they involve observed misconduct of a criminal nature
- Only if approved by the Chief of Police (correct)
According to General Order 3.10, what is the process for filing criminal charges against a complainant who knowingly filed a false complaint?
According to General Order 3.10, what is the process for filing criminal charges against a complainant who knowingly filed a false complaint?
What is the deadline for personnel to file an appeal of a complaint disposition according to General Order 3.10?
What is the deadline for personnel to file an appeal of a complaint disposition according to General Order 3.10?
What is the responsibility of the involved officer if the investigating supervisor will not be filing charges against a complainant who knowingly filed a false complaint?
What is the responsibility of the involved officer if the investigating supervisor will not be filing charges against a complainant who knowingly filed a false complaint?
Who is responsible for investigating sexual harassment and discrimination complaints within the Division?
Who is responsible for investigating sexual harassment and discrimination complaints within the Division?
What is the Division's approach to corrective action for substantiated complaints?
What is the Division's approach to corrective action for substantiated complaints?
When should a supervisor be assigned to try to resolve a complaint or concern by meeting with the complainant?
When should a supervisor be assigned to try to resolve a complaint or concern by meeting with the complainant?
Who should Division personnel transfer/refer callers with complaints to?
Who should Division personnel transfer/refer callers with complaints to?
According to General Order 3.10, who should be notified if an investigation will not be completed within the established timelines?
According to General Order 3.10, who should be notified if an investigation will not be completed within the established timelines?
What is the definition of 'Cancelled for cause' according to General Order 3.10?
What is the definition of 'Cancelled for cause' according to General Order 3.10?
What should the Investigating Supervisor do if the complainant refuses to cooperate or cannot be located after several documented and reasonable attempts?
What should the Investigating Supervisor do if the complainant refuses to cooperate or cannot be located after several documented and reasonable attempts?
What should the Investigating Supervisor do if during the investigation, they discover apparent misconduct not alleged in the original complaint?
What should the Investigating Supervisor do if during the investigation, they discover apparent misconduct not alleged in the original complaint?
According to General Order 3.10, what is the definition of 'Unfounded' in the context of a complaint investigation?
According to General Order 3.10, what is the definition of 'Unfounded' in the context of a complaint investigation?
What is the recommended course of action for a Division Personnel who has a complaint against another Division Member?
What is the recommended course of action for a Division Personnel who has a complaint against another Division Member?
What is the definition of 'Sustained' in the context of a complaint investigation according to General Order 3.10?
What is the definition of 'Sustained' in the context of a complaint investigation according to General Order 3.10?
What is the recommended action for an Investigating Supervisor who determines that there is probable cause that the complainant knowingly made a false complaint of misconduct against an officer?
What is the recommended action for an Investigating Supervisor who determines that there is probable cause that the complainant knowingly made a false complaint of misconduct against an officer?
