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What does it mean when a complaint is labeled as 'Sustained'?
What does it mean when a complaint is labeled as 'Sustained'?
What is the outcome when a complaint is 'Exonerated'?
What is the outcome when a complaint is 'Exonerated'?
What is the implication of an 'Unfounded' complaint?
What is the implication of an 'Unfounded' complaint?
What is the implication of a complaint being labeled as 'Not Sustained'?
What is the implication of a complaint being labeled as 'Not Sustained'?
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What does it mean when a complaint is labeled as 'Exonerated'?
What does it mean when a complaint is labeled as 'Exonerated'?
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What is the outcome when a complaint is labeled as 'Unfounded'?
What is the outcome when a complaint is labeled as 'Unfounded'?
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What is the implication of a complaint being labeled as 'Never Formalized'?
What is the implication of a complaint being labeled as 'Never Formalized'?
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What is the outcome when a complaint is labeled as 'Unfounded'?
What is the outcome when a complaint is labeled as 'Unfounded'?
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What does it mean when a complaint is labeled as 'Dispositions of Complaints Exonerated'?
What does it mean when a complaint is labeled as 'Dispositions of Complaints Exonerated'?
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Study Notes
Complaint Dispositions
- A complaint labeled as 'Sustained' means the investigation found evidence to support the allegation, and the accused officer/student is found guilty of the misconduct.
- When a complaint is labeled as 'Exonerated', it means the investigation found that the accused officer/student did not engage in misconduct, and their actions were lawful and proper.
- An 'Unfounded' complaint implies that the investigation found no evidence to support the allegation, and the accused officer/student is not guilty of the misconduct.
- A complaint labeled as 'Not Sustained' means the investigation did not find enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation, and the outcome is inconclusive.
- 'Exonerated' implies that the accused officer/student was wrongly accused, and their actions were justified.
- An 'Unfounded' complaint means the allegation is false, and the accused officer/student is innocent.
- A complaint labeled as 'Never Formalized' implies that the complaint was not properly filed or did not meet the necessary criteria to be investigated.
- 'Dispositions of Complaints Exonerated' means the investigation found that the accused officer/student did not engage in misconduct, and their actions were lawful and proper.
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Test your knowledge of police complaint dispositions with this quiz. Learn about the different classifications of complaints and their implications for disciplinary action.