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What is the primary responsibility of the Internal Affairs Division?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Division (EEO) in employee misconduct investigations?
What is included in the types of misconduct that Internal Affairs investigates?
What is included in the types of misconduct that Internal Affairs investigates?
Who assists command staff with employee investigations upon direction?
Who assists command staff with employee investigations upon direction?
What is the primary responsibility of the Executive Director, Department of Professional Standards?
What is the primary responsibility of the Executive Director, Department of Professional Standards?
What is the role of command staff in employee misconduct investigations?
What is the role of command staff in employee misconduct investigations?
What is the primary function of Internal Affairs?
What is the primary function of Internal Affairs?
What is the purpose of Internal Affairs reviewing investigations conducted by districts or divisions?
What is the purpose of Internal Affairs reviewing investigations conducted by districts or divisions?
What is one of the annual reports that Internal Affairs must submit to the Department of Professional Standards Executive Director?
What is one of the annual reports that Internal Affairs must submit to the Department of Professional Standards Executive Director?
What is the role of Internal Affairs in disciplinary matters involving employees?
What is the role of Internal Affairs in disciplinary matters involving employees?
What is the purpose of the Internal Affairs Division?
What is the purpose of the Internal Affairs Division?
What is one of the responsibilities of Internal Affairs in conducting investigations?
What is one of the responsibilities of Internal Affairs in conducting investigations?
What is the purpose of the statistical summary of internal affairs investigations report?
What is the purpose of the statistical summary of internal affairs investigations report?
What is the purpose of the practices regarding bias-based profiling report?
What is the purpose of the practices regarding bias-based profiling report?
What should E. Lead investigators do if they suspect criminal conduct?
What should E. Lead investigators do if they suspect criminal conduct?
Who may interject questions during non-employee witness statements?
Who may interject questions during non-employee witness statements?
What should Internal Affairs investigators do if a discrepancy is noted during an investigation?
What should Internal Affairs investigators do if a discrepancy is noted during an investigation?
What is the role of Internal Affairs investigators during a criminal investigation of an employee?
What is the role of Internal Affairs investigators during a criminal investigation of an employee?
What should be stated on record when an Internal Affairs investigator is present during a criminal investigation of an employee?
What should be stated on record when an Internal Affairs investigator is present during a criminal investigation of an employee?
What is the responsibility of the Internal Affairs investigator during a criminal investigation?
What is the responsibility of the Internal Affairs investigator during a criminal investigation?
Under what circumstances may Internal Affairs investigators monitor the taking of voluntary statements from subject employees?
Under what circumstances may Internal Affairs investigators monitor the taking of voluntary statements from subject employees?
What should Internal Affairs investigators do if they are present during the taking of a statement from a non-employee witness?
What should Internal Affairs investigators do if they are present during the taking of a statement from a non-employee witness?
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.
