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Who is responsible for administering the internal investigation process as per the policy?
Who is responsible for administering the internal investigation process as per the policy?
- Departmental employees
- Divisional investigators
- Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) (correct)
- External law enforcement agencies
What is the role of investigators regarding false or malicious complaints against Department employees?
What is the role of investigators regarding false or malicious complaints against Department employees?
- Dismissing them without documentation
- Filing civil lawsuits against the complainants
- Documenting and reviewing for consideration of criminal process (correct)
- Ignoring them
According to the directive, what will the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) track?
According to the directive, what will the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) track?
- Complaints from external law enforcement agencies
- Less serious complaints sent for divisional investigation (correct)
- Departmental employee performance
- Serious allegations of misconduct
What happens if an LEO, after receiving Garrity rights, refuses to provide a required statement during an investigation?
What happens if an LEO, after receiving Garrity rights, refuses to provide a required statement during an investigation?
Who will the PSB maintain a close liaison with, if applicable?
Who will the PSB maintain a close liaison with, if applicable?
What should be noted in the final reports in accordance with FSS Sections 92.525 and 112.533(1)(a)?
What should be noted in the final reports in accordance with FSS Sections 92.525 and 112.533(1)(a)?
When should applicable completed investigations be submitted to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission?
When should applicable completed investigations be submitted to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission?
Who will deliver the case disposition notice to the accused employee?
Who will deliver the case disposition notice to the accused employee?
What must be determined at the conclusion of a Class I case investigation?
What must be determined at the conclusion of a Class I case investigation?
What will the PSB supervisor do when a Class I investigation is completed?
What will the PSB supervisor do when a Class I investigation is completed?
What does the PSB commander need to complete for all applicable complaints?
What does the PSB commander need to complete for all applicable complaints?
Who is responsible for maintaining the security of the investigation files?
Who is responsible for maintaining the security of the investigation files?
What should be done to ensure completeness of closed files?
What should be done to ensure completeness of closed files?
How often should the PSB commander update the chief of police or his/her designee regarding the status of investigations?
How often should the PSB commander update the chief of police or his/her designee regarding the status of investigations?
When can an employee be compelled to submit to a polygraph test?
When can an employee be compelled to submit to a polygraph test?
What is the procedure if a Department supervisor has reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty?
What is the procedure if a Department supervisor has reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty?
When must an employee submit financial disclosure statements as part of an investigation?
When must an employee submit financial disclosure statements as part of an investigation?
When can an employee under investigation request in writing to have instruments for detection of deception used?
When can an employee under investigation request in writing to have instruments for detection of deception used?
What steps should a Department supervisor take if there is reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty?
What steps should a Department supervisor take if there is reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty?
What must an LEO be informed of before any investigative interview begins?
What must an LEO be informed of before any investigative interview begins?
What rights and responsibilities must be provided to an LEO before being interviewed in an investigation?
What rights and responsibilities must be provided to an LEO before being interviewed in an investigation?
What must employees do regarding telling the truth and cooperating with investigations?
What must employees do regarding telling the truth and cooperating with investigations?
Who is responsible for forwarding the Citizen Complaint Form to the chief of police within 24 hours in the event of an internal affairs investigation?
Who is responsible for forwarding the Citizen Complaint Form to the chief of police within 24 hours in the event of an internal affairs investigation?
What should be done if a supervisor determines that a complaint needs to be upgraded to a Class I complaint?
What should be done if a supervisor determines that a complaint needs to be upgraded to a Class I complaint?
What is the typical timeframe for concluding externally generated Class II complaints?
What is the typical timeframe for concluding externally generated Class II complaints?
Who is responsible for acknowledging receipt of the complaint to the complainant in cases of Class II complaints?
Who is responsible for acknowledging receipt of the complaint to the complainant in cases of Class II complaints?
How are externally generated Class I complaint investigations typically concluded?
How are externally generated Class I complaint investigations typically concluded?
What should happen once a Class I complaint is documented by supervisors?
What should happen once a Class I complaint is documented by supervisors?
How are complaints of excessive force categorized?
How are complaints of excessive force categorized?
What should be done if medical treatment is required for a subject involved in a complaint of excessive force?
What should be done if medical treatment is required for a subject involved in a complaint of excessive force?
Who is responsible for entering complaint information into the Internal Affairs module of the Department’s electronic records management system?
Who is responsible for entering complaint information into the Internal Affairs module of the Department’s electronic records management system?
What happens once a Citizen Complaint Form is signed and designated for assignment in Class I investigations?
What happens once a Citizen Complaint Form is signed and designated for assignment in Class I investigations?
What do supervisors do after completing an investigation on a complaint?
What do supervisors do after completing an investigation on a complaint?
What type of complaints are classified as Class I complaints?
What type of complaints are classified as Class I complaints?
What does 'exonerated' mean in the context of an investigation?
What does 'exonerated' mean in the context of an investigation?
What does 'Not Sustained' mean in the context of a completed investigation?
What does 'Not Sustained' mean in the context of a completed investigation?
When is a complaint considered 'Unfounded' after investigation?
When is a complaint considered 'Unfounded' after investigation?
What is the role of the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) regarding internal investigations?
What is the role of the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) regarding internal investigations?
What is the meaning of 'Probable Cause' according to the text?
What is the meaning of 'Probable Cause' according to the text?
What does 'Reasonable Suspicion' mean based on the text?
What does 'Reasonable Suspicion' mean based on the text?
What is the procedure for externally received complaints according to the text?
What is the procedure for externally received complaints according to the text?
When should employees direct citizens who are requesting internal affairs records?
When should employees direct citizens who are requesting internal affairs records?
What is the term used for a completed investigation when an LEO committed an act of misconduct but was acting in accordance with an existing departmental policy?
What is the term used for a completed investigation when an LEO committed an act of misconduct but was acting in accordance with an existing departmental policy?
What does 'Sustained' mean in the context of a completed investigation?
What does 'Sustained' mean in the context of a completed investigation?
When should employees forward any complaint received by a non-supervisory employee?
When should employees forward any complaint received by a non-supervisory employee?
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