Sheriff's Policy Manual: Internal Affairs

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What is the primary responsibility of the Internal Affairs Division?

Investigating allegations of employee misconduct (correct)

Providing training on policy and procedures

Evaluating all EEO complaints

Assisting command staff with employee investigations

Who has the final authority in deciding case assignments for employee misconduct investigations?

The Executive Director, Department of Professional Standards (correct)

The Internal Affairs Division

The Equal Employment Opportunity Division

Command staff

What type of incident would prompt Internal Affairs investigators to respond?

Employee conflicts with supervisors

Employee is seriously assaulted, critically injured, shot, or dies while on duty (correct)

Disputes between employees and the public

Policy violations by civilians

What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Division (EEO) in employee misconduct investigations?

Evaluating all EEO complaints and notifying Internal Affairs if misconduct is suspected Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the types of misconduct that Internal Affairs investigates?

Policy and procedures violations, commission of a crime, immoral conduct, and more Signup and view all the answers

Who assists command staff with employee investigations upon direction?

The Internal Affairs Division Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Executive Director, Department of Professional Standards?

Directing Internal Affairs investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of command staff in employee misconduct investigations?

Requesting assistance from Internal Affairs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Internal Affairs?

Receiving, processing, supervising, and managing investigations of employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Internal Affairs reviewing investigations conducted by districts or divisions?

To ensure that misconduct allegations are thoroughly and objectively investigated Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the annual reports that Internal Affairs must submit to the Department of Professional Standards Executive Director?

A statistical summary of internal affairs investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Internal Affairs in disciplinary matters involving employees?

To coordinate and exercise staff supervision and review on behalf of the Sheriff Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Internal Affairs Division?

To ensure that employees operate within the confines of federal, state, and local laws Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of Internal Affairs in conducting investigations?

To maintain objectivity regarding their investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the statistical summary of internal affairs investigations report?

To provide a statistical summary of internal affairs investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the practices regarding bias-based profiling report?

To provide a summary of practices regarding bias-based profiling Signup and view all the answers

What should E. Lead investigators do if they suspect criminal conduct?

Advise Internal Affairs investigators before taking voluntary statements from subject employees Signup and view all the answers

Who may interject questions during non-employee witness statements?

The Internal Affairs investigator, with the lead investigator's authorization Signup and view all the answers

What should Internal Affairs investigators do if a discrepancy is noted during an investigation?

Immediately notify the lead investigator and/or Internal Affairs supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Internal Affairs investigators during a criminal investigation of an employee?

To monitor the course and progress of the investigation Signup and view all the answers

What should be stated on record when an Internal Affairs investigator is present during a criminal investigation of an employee?

The Internal Affairs investigator is present only to monitor the course and progress of the investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Internal Affairs investigator during a criminal investigation?

To monitor the course and progress of the investigation Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may Internal Affairs investigators monitor the taking of voluntary statements from subject employees?

Only with prior approval from the Internal Affairs Captain or designee Signup and view all the answers

What should Internal Affairs investigators do if they are present during the taking of a statement from a non-employee witness?

Monitor the statement and interject questions if authorized Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Internal Affairs Policy

The Internal Affairs Division ensures that complaints are documented and investigated thoroughly and objectively.
The primary function of Internal Affairs is to receive, process, supervise, and manage investigations of employees.

Internal Affairs Functions

Internal Affairs coordinates and exercises staff supervision and review on behalf of the Sheriff over disciplinary matters involving employees.
Internal Affairs reviews all investigations, including those conducted by a district or division, to ensure misconduct allegations are thoroughly and objectively investigated.
Internal Affairs maintains objectivity regarding their investigations.
Internal Affairs may conduct other investigations at the direction of the Sheriff.
Internal Affairs submits annual reports to the Department of Professional Standards Executive Director, including:
- Statistical summaries of internal affairs investigations.
- Practices regarding bias-based profiling, including reported citizen complaints and concerns.
- Early Intervention Program.

Internal Affairs Responsibilities

Internal Affairs investigates allegations of employee misconduct, including:
- Policy and procedures violations.
- Commission of a crime.
- Immoral conduct.
- Acceptance of bribes or other illegal compensation.
- Prisoner escapes.
- Malfeasance.
- Nonfeasance on duty.
- Excessive use of force.
- Unauthorized release of confidential information.
- Official misconduct.
- Firearms discharges.
- In-custody deaths.
- Domestic violence.
Internal Affairs assists in employee investigations requested by command staff upon direction from the Executive Director, Department of Professional Standards or designee.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Division (EEO) evaluates all EEO complaints and notifies Internal Affairs if misconduct is suspected.
Internal Affairs investigators respond to incidents where an employee is seriously assaulted, critically injured, shot, or dies while on duty.
Lead investigators advise Internal Affairs investigators if there are indications of criminal conduct before taking voluntary statements from subject employees.

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This quiz covers the policies and procedures of the Internal Affairs Division within the Sheriff's office, including receiving and investigating complaints and ensuring compliance with laws and standard operating procedures.