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What information should employees include in their written request for legal opinions from entities outside the department?
An analysis of the problem, background information, possible solution(s), expected result, and request for official legal opinion
Who evaluates the request for legal opinions and advises the Chief of Police?
The Office of Legal Services
When can an officer contact the appropriate office without following the formal request process for legal opinions?
When filing charges on a suspect
Who may request a legal opinion from the appropriate official after the initial evaluation by the Office of Legal Services?
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Employees can directly request legal opinions from entities outside the department without going through their chain of command.
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The request for legal opinions should include background information and analysis of the problem, but it is not necessary to propose possible solutions or expected results.
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The Deputy Director of the Office of Legal Services is the only one who can request a legal opinion from the appropriate official.
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The policy for requesting legal opinions does not apply to the everyday practice of an officer contacting the appropriate office in furtherance of filing charges on a suspect.
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Who is responsible for making written requests for legal opinions from the Office of Legal Services?
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What is the required process for requesting legal opinions from entities outside the department?
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What should be included in the request for legal opinions from the Office of Legal Services?
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Who is authorized to make written requests for legal opinions from the Office of Legal Services?
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