10 Questions
What type of complaints involve alleged violations of federal or state laws, local ordinances, or alleged use of excessive force resulting in bodily injury?
Class I Complaints
Who usually investigates Class II (D) complaints involving alleged violations of department policies or those that are not criminal in nature?
The employee's immediate supervisor
What type of cases are typically classified as Class II (X) Complaints?
Expedited cases involving administrative allegations
In which category should a complaint involving alleged use of excessive force resulting in bodily injury be classified?
Class I Complaints
Who should supervisors contact if there are any questions about how a complaint is to be classified?
IAD/CIO
True or false: Class I complaints are typically investigated by the employee's immediate supervisor or another supervisor from the employee's division?
False
True or false: Class II (X) complaints are expedited cases typically involving allegations criminal in nature?
False
True or false: All Class I complaints shall be formalized and forwarded to IAD/CIO?
True
True or false: Class II (D) complaints involve alleged violations of federal or state laws or local ordinances?
False
True or false: If there are any questions as to how a complaint is to be classified, supervisors shall contact the Human Resources department?
False
Study Notes
Complaint Classification
- Class II (D) complaints involve alleged violations of department policies or are not criminal in nature.
- Class II (X) complaints typically involve allegations that are not criminal in nature but require expedited handling.
Investigation Responsibilities
- Class II (D) complaints are typically investigated by the employee's supervisor or another supervisor from the same division.
- Class I complaints are typically investigated by the Internal Affairs Division (IAD) or the Chief Investigator's Office (CIO).
Classification Guidelines
- Complaints involving alleged violations of federal or state laws, local ordinances, or excessive force resulting in bodily injury are classified as Class I.
- Complaints involving alleged violations of department policies or not criminal in nature are classified as Class II (D).
- Complaints requiring expedited handling but not criminal in nature are classified as Class II (X).
Supervisor Guidance
- Supervisors should contact the Internal Affairs Division (IAD) or the Chief Investigator's Office (CIO) if they have questions about complaint classification.
- False: Supervisors should not contact the Human Resources department for guidance on complaint classification.
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