Law Enforcement Internal Investigations

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Questions and Answers

What is the minimum amount of currency required to be considered impounded?

$1,500.00 (correct)

$500.00

$2,000.00

$1,000.00

How long does an employee have to be evaluated for exposure after initial assignment?

Within 2 hours (correct)

Within 10 hours

Within 5 hours

Within 1 hour

Within how many days must an Internal Affairs investigation be completed unless an extension is granted?

90 days

45 days (correct)

60 days

30 days

What is the deadline for forwarding sex batt kits or DNA evidence to FDLE?

Within 30 days Signup and view all the answers

How long after the initial impoundment can a Hold be extended by a District/Division Commander?

More than 5 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of hours of paid overtime certified and civilian employees can work in a calendar month?

48 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum value of jewelry or precious metal or stone that can be impounded at evidence?

$1,000.00 Signup and view all the answers

How many days do Sheriff's Office personnel have to report any duty-related injury?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

What triggers an EWS Alert within IAPro for a Sheriff's Office personnel?

3 administrative investigations of misconduct within a 12 month period Signup and view all the answers

How long after the completion of the evaluation must the employee be provided a copy of the evaluating physician's written report?

Within 15 working days Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for reading a PPD skin test after it has been performed?

48 - 72 hours Signup and view all the answers

When must all personnel directly involved in a Traumatic Event be referred to a psychological professional for a Post Traumatic Event Evaluation?

Within 72 hours of the incident Signup and view all the answers

How many times must a substance abuser be taken into custody for impairment during the preceding 12 months to be considered?

3 or more times Signup and view all the answers

When does the Risk Manager provide affected employees a status notification?

When the employee has reached 90 days and 130 days in an 'other than full duty' status Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age of a juvenile who can be deemed a habitual runaway?

12 years of age or older Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum value of an article that must be recorded within the MRE Property Module and taken into custody for safekeeping?

$300 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Internal Affairs Investigations

Must be completed within 45 days of receiving the initial complaint, unless an extension is granted by an Internal Affairs supervisor

Early Warning System (EWS) Alerts

Activates if a Sheriff's Office personnel is involved in: • 3 administrative investigations of misconduct within a 12-month period • 3 vehicle pursuits within a 6-month period as the primary unit • 3 uses of force within a 6-month period • 3 vehicle crashes within a 6-month period • 3 citizen complaints within a 6-month period • A combination of 5 incidents within a 12-month period

Overtime

Certified and civilian employees are restricted to a maximum of 48 hours of paid overtime in a calendar month

Sheriff's Office personnel have 30 days to report any duty-related injury

Employee Status

Civilian and sworn employees who are "other than full duty" for 14 working days or longer must follow a specific process
The Risk Manager provides affected employees a status notification when the employee has reached 90 days and 130 days in an "other than full duty" status

Traumatic Events

Personnel directly involved in a Traumatic Event must be referred to a psychological professional for a Post Traumatic Event Evaluation within 72 hours of the incident or as soon as practical

Juvenile Runaways

Habitual runaway status is deemed when the juvenile is 12 years of age or older and has been reported as a runaway three times within a 365-day period

Property Management

Articles of value greater than $300, such as cameras, tools, etc., as well as jewelry, money, and cell phones, must be recorded and taken into custody for safekeeping
Vehicles meeting specific criteria, such as being abandoned or parked for more than 48 hours or 10 days, may be impounded

Currency and Valuables

Currency must be in the minimum amount of $1,500.00
Jewelry or precious metal or stone valued at $1,000.00 or more must be impounded at evidence
Money less than $500 can be impounded at Districts

Investigative Procedures

Sex bat kits or DNA evidence must be forwarded to FDLE within 30 days of a request to have the evidence tested
The Hepatitis B vaccine must be made available to high-risk employees within 10 days of their initial assignment to duties involving occupational exposure

Medical Procedures

It is most beneficial if an employee is evaluated within 2 hours after exposure to a potential health risk
The PPD skin test must be read 48-72 hours after it has been performed
The employee must be provided a copy of the evaluating physician's written report within 15 working days of completion of the evaluation

Substance Abuse

A substance abuser is defined as someone who has been taken into custody for impairment three or more times during the preceding 12 months

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Learn about the procedures and timelines for internal affairs investigations and early warning systems in law enforcement agencies.