Test Your Knowledge

According to the policy statements in the text, what should Division personnel do if they observe misconduct of a criminal nature?

What is the standard of proof used to investigate complaints in the Division of Police?

Under what circumstances will internal complaints made more than 60 days after the alleged incident be investigated?

Who is responsible for investigating sexual harassment and discrimination complaints?

What is the Division's approach to corrective action for substantiated complaints?

When should a supervisor be assigned to try to resolve a complaint by meeting with the complainant?

Who should Division personnel transfer/refer callers with complaints to?

According to General Order 3.10, what is the process for filing criminal charges against a complainant who knowingly filed a false complaint?

What is the timeframe for personnel to file an appeal after receiving notice of a complaint disposition?

What is the responsibility of the involved officer if charges will not be filed by the Division and they intend to proceed independently through the Prosecutor’s Office?

Which of the following best describes the 'Unfounded' category of complaints?

What is the consequence for supervisors who make inappropriate recommendations regarding findings and discipline?

What should division personnel do if they want to file a complaint against a supervisor in their chain of command?

What should the investigating supervisor do if they determine that there is probable cause that the complainant knowingly made a false complaint of misconduct against an officer?

According to General Order 3.10, what should the Investigating Supervisor do if the complainant refuses to cooperate?

What is the purpose of notifying the Chief of Police during an investigation, according to General Order 3.10?

What is the definition of 'Unable to Resolve' according to General Order 3.10?

What should the Investigating Supervisor do if they discover apparent misconduct not alleged in the original complaint, according to General Order 3.10?

According to General Order 3.10, all citizen complaints concerning the Division or Division personnel shall be forwarded to the Internal Affairs Bureau for a formal response and statistical data.

Counter allegations raised by employees under investigation for alleged misconduct will not be investigated, according to General Order 3.10.

The standard of proof used to investigate complaints in the Division of Police is beyond a reasonable doubt.

Supervisors are responsible for investigating all administrative investigations with other agencies.

If a complainant does not want to call, write, or appear in person, division personnel can require them to do so.

The guilt or innocence of a person charged with an offense by an officer can be the basis of a complaint against a Division employee.

The Chief of Police evaluates the necessity of an investigation when the alleged actions would be minor misconduct if true, and/or significant time has passed.

Appearing in court is not necessary for the involved officer if charges will not be filed by the Division, according to General Order 3.10.

The Chief of Police must consult with the Legal Advisor before filing criminal charges against a complainant who knowingly filed a false complaint.

Personnel have 14 calendar days to file an appeal after receiving notice of a complaint disposition.

According to General Order 3.10, a complaint can be withdrawn by simply notifying the involved officer.

The 'Unfounded' category of complaints means that there is insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the alleged conduct.

If an employee was following a lawful order from a supervisor, their alleged misconduct may be considered 'Exonerated'.

If a complaint involves an EEO violation, Division personnel should refer to General Order 3.26.

Should a formal complaint of a non-criminal nature be forwarded to the involved employee's sergeant and the involved employee?

Is it necessary to notify the complainant within 24 hours of the initial complaint?

If a complainant withdraws their complaint, it will be classified as 'Cancelled for cause.'

The investigator should provide the involved employee(s) with all allegations and documentation prior to the formal interview, as required by the appropriate collective bargaining contract.

What is the timeframe for personnel to file an appeal after receiving notice of a complaint disposition?

What should Division personnel do if they intend to proceed independently through the Prosecutor’s Office?

What should the involved employee's sergeant do if a citizen desires to appeal a complaint disposition?

What is the purpose of General Order 3.10?

What is the definition of the 'Not Sustained' category of complaints?

What should Division personnel do if they observe misconduct of a criminal nature?

Under what circumstances will internal complaints made more than 60 days after the alleged incident be investigated?

What is the definition of 'Cancelled for cause' according to General Order 3.10?

Under what circumstances will the 'Unable to Resolve' category be used according to General Order 3.10?

What is the definition of 'Withdrawn' according to General Order 3.10?

Is the 'Unable to Resolve' category only used when there is not enough information to complete the investigation?

Complaints withdrawn by the complainant must have their withdrawal recorded and the recording made available in the Internal Affairs Bureau.

If it is clear that the subject of the complaint is not a Division employee, the allegation will be classified as 'Unable to Resolve.'

Appearing in court is required for the involved officer if charges will be filed by the investigating supervisor, according to General Order 3.10.

If a complainant wishes to file criminal charges against an involved employee for knowingly filing a false complaint, the Legal Advisor must be consulted before the charge is filed.

If a Division employee wishes to file an appeal against a complaint disposition, they must do so within 7 calendar days of receipt of the disposition.

According to General Order 3.10, a complaint of a contractual nature should be resolved through the grievance process in the applicable labor contract.

If a complaint is of an EEO violation, General Order 3.26 should be referred to.

If during the investigation of a complaint, the investigator determines that there is probable cause that the complainant knowingly made a false complaint, they should file a summons on the complainant for violation of the law.

The Chief of Police is responsible for forwarding all disciplinary forms associated with the investigative package to the employees personnel file.

What is the definition of the 'Cancelled for cause' category of allegations according to General Order 3.10?

Under what circumstances will the 'Unable to Resolve' category be used according to General Order 3.10?

What should be included in the complaint package if the complainant withdraws the complaint according to General Order 3.10?

What is the definition of 'Unfounded' according to General Order 3.10?

What is the difference between 'Exonerated' and 'Not Sustained' according to General Order 3.10?

What is the difference between 'Unfounded' and 'Not Sustained' according to General Order 3.10?