41 Questions
How many members are in a complaint review board for agencies or units with more than 100 law enforcement officers?
Five members
Who selects the first member in a complaint review board?
Chief administrator of the agency or unit
How are the two additional members selected in a five-member complaint review board?
By the administrator
Which group of officers will serve as board members for an aggrieved correctional officer?
Corrections officers from any agency
What is the total number of members on both the law enforcement officers' board and the correctional officers' board?
Five members each
Which officers are excluded from the provisions of this subsection related to complaint review boards?
Sheriffs or deputy sheriffs
In what circumstances shall a complaint review board be composed of three members?
For agencies with less than 50 law enforcement officers
What is the selection process for the fifth member in a five-member complaint review board?
By the three initial members
If an investigation reveals that the accused employee's actions were justified under the circumstances and within the agency policy, what classification would it fall under?
Exonerated
What classification is assigned to an investigation where the accusations could neither be proven nor disproven due to insufficient evidence?
Not Sustained
When the investigation reveals that the accused employee did commit the alleged act(s) or behaved inappropriately, what classification does it fall under?
Sustained
What type of complaints will be reviewed to determine validity according to the text?
Anonymous complaints
What action should the agency take if an investigation results in a sustained violation of FSS 943.13(4) or involves moral character?
Submit form #CJSTC 78 to FDLE within 45 days
Who is responsible for administering and monitoring the overall Internal Affairs investigative process?
Criminal Investigations Division Director
Which classification is given to an investigation when the complainant withdraws the complaint and refuses to cooperate?
Withdrawn
Under what circumstance would an investigation reveal that the employee followed policy but that policy changes are recommended?
When the outcome is classified as Policy Failure
What is the main purpose of Garrity protection mentioned in the text?
To protect employees from self-incrimination
What is NOT considered for conducting administrative inquiries, based on the text?
Legitimate complaints
What should the Internal Affairs Lieutenant ensure is completed in investigations involving moral character violations?
Submit form #CJSTC 78 to HR
Which rule lists and defines moral character violations?
Rule 11B-27.0011
Who should investigate serious complaints against the agency or its employees according to the text?
Internal Affairs Division
What is the responsibility of the Criminal Investigations Division Director regarding Internal Affairs?
Administering the Internal Affairs function
Why is it important for agency employees to have a policy for investigating serious allegations according to the text?
To conduct consistent and professional investigations
When will an administrative inquiry not be conducted based on the information provided?
For unverified complaints
Who reviews and finally approves the report forwarded by the Internal Affairs Lieutenant?
Criminal Investigations Division Director
When should completed AI investigations be forwarded for review to the Criminal Investigations Division Director?
Within forty-eight (48) hours of completion
Who is responsible for sending the affected employee and the complainant a final disposition memorandum?
Criminal Investigations Division Director
What will be documented and maintained in the investigative file?
The notification of the final disposition memorandum
In what circumstances may the State Attorney's Office or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement be contacted?
When criminal charges may arise from the allegations
When should the Internal Affairs investigation be conducted if a criminal investigation is initiated against an employee?
Subsequent to the criminal investigation
Who will note in the Case Summary that the State Attorney's Office or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was contacted or that a criminal investigation was initiated?
Criminal Investigations Director
Who may be contacted in the event criminal charges may arise from allegations, as mentioned in the text?
State Attorney’s Office or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
What right do law enforcement officers or correctional officers have in relation to civil suits?
The right to bring civil suits against any person or organization for false complaints against them.
In what circumstances can a civil suit be brought by law enforcement officers or correctional officers?
For damages suffered during the performance of official duties, abridgment of civil rights, or for false complaints known to be false.
What does the text specify regarding taking personnel actions against law enforcement or correctional officers?
Notifying the officer is required before taking any action that might result in loss of pay, benefits, or any punitive measures.
What is the implication of the part of the text that mentions officers not being allowed to take punitive measures without notification?
Officers are protected from unfair or sudden punitive measures by being notified in advance.
What do law enforcement officers or correctional officers have the right to bring a civil suit for?
For damages suffered in the course of their official duties or for known false complaints filed against them.
What should be done before taking any punitive measures against law enforcement or correctional officers?
Notify the officer about the action and the reasons for it.
What must be present for a law enforcement officer or correctional officer to file a civil suit for false complaints?
Only the officer's belief that the complaints are false.
What is the purpose of the section regarding notice of personnel actions?
To notify officers of any potential punitive measures before they take effect.
What is the essence of the right granted to officers regarding civil suits?
To hold individuals or organizations accountable for damages or false complaints in the course of their official duties.
Test your knowledge on Garrity rule which protects employees from having their statements used against them in criminal proceedings, and the importance of having investigation policies in place for serious allegations. Understand the standardized procedures for conducting investigations.
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