18-02 OCC Reconsideration Process

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Who convenes a meeting to determine if reconsideration is appropriate?

The Secretary/Attorney (correct)

The Executive Director

The Board

The Chief

What happens if the Chief concurs with the Executive Director?

The recommendation becomes a final determination (correct)

The OCC completes and resubmits a revised recommendation

The recommendation is sent to the Board for determination

The members involved in the investigation are notified

Who has the final authority to recommend discipline or training upon receipt of a final sustained complaint?

The Board

The Chief (correct)

The Executive Director

The Secretary/Attorney

What happens to completed complaint files?

They are accessible for review, civil litigation, and personnel actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is notified of the final disposition?

The members involved in the investigation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to unresolved disagreements?

They are forwarded to the Board for determination (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why might information pertaining to a member of the Department be released?

When required to do so by law or with authorization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the written directives 'Grievance Review Process' and 'Disciplinary Actions'?

To outline the grievance review process and disciplinary actions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who receives the original Complaint Form if the complaint is not resolved by a commander or supervisor?

The OCC (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included when taking photographs of the complainant?

The name of the complainant, date, time, location, and photographer's name (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sending an email to the OCC mailbox?

To notify the OCC of a complaint and provide initial information (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who initials the Complaint Form to indicate that all information has been filled out?

The commander or supervisor reviewing the Complaint Form (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is done with the copy of the Complaint Form?

It is given to the complainant (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are photographs taken of the complainant?

To provide evidence of alleged injuries caused by a Department member (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Complaint Form and Resolved Complaint Form if the complaint is resolved by a commander or supervisor?

They are forwarded to the OCC (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Resolved Complaint Form?

To record the resolution of the complaint (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can digital photographs be submitted to support a complaint?

Through email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Complaint Forms received via mail at a police facility?

They are immediately forwarded to the OCC for processing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of accepting anonymous, unsigned, and unverified complaints?

To retain for statistical purposes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after the OCC receives a Complaint Form?

Attempt to resolve the complaint without formal investigation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if resolution does not appear possible after the OCC attempts to resolve the complaint?

A copy of the original signed Complaint Form and any related documentation is forwarded to IAU (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who conducts the investigation after the complaint is forwarded to IAU?

IAU (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Internal Affairs Investigation?

To conduct a formal investigation to include the formal statement portion of the complaint process (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended resource for further information on Internal Affairs Investigations?

The current written directive entitled 'Internal Affairs Investigations' (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Complaint Review and Investigation Process

The Secretary/Attorney convenes a meeting with the Executive Director and the Chief to determine if reconsideration is appropriate.
If the Executive Director agrees, the OCC revises and resubmits a recommendation to the Chief.
If the Chief concurs, the recommendation becomes a final determination.
Disagreements not resolved by the Secretary/Attorney are forwarded to the Board for determination.

Notification and Record Keeping

Members involved in the investigation are notified by the OCC of the final disposition, unless the Board makes the final determination.
The original internal investigation is forwarded to IAU by the OCC.
The Chief has the final authority to recommend discipline or training upon receipt of a final sustained complaint.

Confidentiality and Access to Complaint Files

Information about a member that didn't result in formal disciplinary action is not released unless required by law or with member authorization.
Completed complaint files are accessible for appeals, civil litigation, performance evaluations, and personnel actions only.

Filing a Complaint

A complaint can be filed in person at a police station or approved location, or through the OCC's website.
Complaint Forms received via mail are forwarded to the OCC for processing.
Formal complaints are not accepted by telephone; complainants are advised to file in person or online.

Anonymous, Unsigned, and Unverified Complaints

All such complaints are accepted and retained by OCC for statistical purposes.
OCC may refer complaints with specific information to the Chief for internal investigation or other action.

Processing the Complaint

OCC may attempt to resolve the complaint without formal investigation.
If resolution is not possible, the complaint is forwarded to IAU for investigation.
IAU conducts the investigation, including the formal statement portion of the complaint process.

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This quiz covers the steps involved in the reconsideration process within the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). It outlines the roles of the Secretary, Executive Director, and Chief in determining whether reconsideration is appropriate.