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Who convenes a meeting to determine if reconsideration is appropriate?
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?
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?
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?
What happens to completed complaint files?
Who is notified of the final disposition?
Who is notified of the final disposition?
What happens to unresolved disagreements?
What happens to unresolved disagreements?
Why might information pertaining to a member of the Department be released?
Why might information pertaining to a member of the Department be released?
What is the purpose of the written directives 'Grievance Review Process' and 'Disciplinary Actions'?
What is the purpose of the written directives 'Grievance Review Process' and 'Disciplinary Actions'?
Who receives the original Complaint Form if the complaint is not resolved by a commander or supervisor?
Who receives the original Complaint Form if the complaint is not resolved by a commander or supervisor?
What information must be included when taking photographs of the complainant?
What information must be included when taking photographs of the complainant?
What is the purpose of sending an email to the OCC mailbox?
What is the purpose of sending an email to the OCC mailbox?
Who initials the Complaint Form to indicate that all information has been filled out?
Who initials the Complaint Form to indicate that all information has been filled out?
What is done with the copy of the Complaint Form?
What is done with the copy of the Complaint Form?
Why are photographs taken of the complainant?
Why are photographs taken of the complainant?
What happens to the Complaint Form and Resolved Complaint Form if the complaint is resolved by a commander or supervisor?
What happens to the Complaint Form and Resolved Complaint Form if the complaint is resolved by a commander or supervisor?
What is the purpose of the Resolved Complaint Form?
What is the purpose of the Resolved Complaint Form?
How can digital photographs be submitted to support a complaint?
How can digital photographs be submitted to support a complaint?
What happens to Complaint Forms received via mail at a police facility?
What happens to Complaint Forms received via mail at a police facility?
What is the purpose of accepting anonymous, unsigned, and unverified complaints?
What is the purpose of accepting anonymous, unsigned, and unverified complaints?
What is the next step after the OCC receives a Complaint Form?
What is the next step after the OCC receives a Complaint Form?
What happens if resolution does not appear possible after the OCC attempts to resolve the complaint?
What happens if resolution does not appear possible after the OCC attempts to resolve the complaint?
Who conducts the investigation after the complaint is forwarded to IAU?
Who conducts the investigation after the complaint is forwarded to IAU?
What is the purpose of the Internal Affairs Investigation?
What is the purpose of the Internal Affairs Investigation?
What is the recommended resource for further information on Internal Affairs Investigations?
What is the recommended resource for further information on Internal Affairs Investigations?
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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Description
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.
