10.2, Internal Investigations Flashcards
What command at CHP Headquarters is the Department’s primary resource for guidance and assistance with the internal investigation process?
The Office of Internal Affairs
HPM 10.2, Chapter 1
When a departmental supervisor or manager is notified of or discovers alleged misconduct on the part of an employee, notification shall be made ____________. If the alleged misconduct is egregious, the supervisor or manager shall notify the succeeding level in the chain of command _____________.
as soon as practical; immediately
HPM 10.2, Chapter 1
Managers and supervisors shall ensure all internal investigations are conducted in compliance with __________ and protect the rights of employees.
POBR
HPM 10.2, Chapter 1
Employees must promptly obey any ______________ or directives from a supervisor, manager, or officer-in-charge.
lawful orders
HPM 10.2, Chapter 1
Government Code Section 19173 provides the authority to reject a probationary employee for reasons relating to ____________.
1) the probationer’s qualifications
2) the good of the service
3) failure to demonstrate merit, efficiency, fitness, and moral responsibility
(HPM 10.2, Chapter 1)
The terms and conditions for represented employees are found in _________________.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
HPM 10.2, Chapter 1
A ________________ is a formal investigation into alleged violations of policy or procedures, or poor performance, resulting in either exoneration or administrative sanctions.
Internal investigation
HPM 10.2, Chapter 2
What are the four possible outcomes from an administrative investigation?
1) Adverse action
2) Rejection during probation
3) Miscellaneous investigation
4) Non-punitive termination
(HPM 10.2, Chapter 2)
The ____________ admonition notifies employees that misconduct they are being counseled for may be charged in future adverse actions.
Bazemore
HPM 10.2, Chapter 2
The ____________ admonition advises the subject of an interrogation that he or she does not have the right to refuse to answer questions.
Lybarger
HPM 10.2, Chapter 2
A memorandum issued to an employee to formally document supervisory counseling pertaining to misconduct, behavior, or poor performance is known as a ____________.
Memorandum of Counseling
HPM 10.2, Chapter 2
A memorandum issued to an employee to document the findings of a miscellaneous investigation or civilian complaint is known as a _____________.
Memorandum of Finding
HPM 10.2, Chapter 2
The _________________ established due process rights and protections for peace officers within California.
Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act
HPM 10.2, Chapter 2
An action resulting in involuntary separation from state service, although not as a disciplinary measure, is known as _________________.
Non-Punitive Termination
HPM 10.2, Chapter 2
The goal of _______________ is to provide the employee with tools and assistance to bring his or her performance up to an acceptable level.
Interim Reporting
HPM 10.2, Chapter 3
Proactive steps that reduce or eliminate the need for corrective or adverse action are known as _____________.
Preventive actions
HPM 10.2, Chapter 3
True or False: before a supervisor initiates corrective action, he or she must have the commander’s approval.
True
HPM 10.2, Chapter 3
True or False: a Memorandum of Counseling normally contains the Bazemore Admonition.
False
HPM 10.2, Chapter 3
True or False: a Memorandum of Direction shall contain the Bazemore Admonition.
True
HPM 10.2, Chapter 3
What are the six possible penalties for adverse action?
1) Dismissal
2) Suspension
3) Demotion
4) Involuntary transfer
5) Reduction in pay
6) Formal Written Reprimand
(HPM 10.2, Chapter 3)
What is the primary difference between formal and informal counseling?
Documentation (informal counseling is not documented)
HPM 10.2, Chapter 3
What are the four types of corrective documentation?
1) Monthly evaluation comment
2) Memorandum of Counseling
3) Memorandum of Direction
4) Censurable CHP 2
(HPM 10.2, Chapter 3)
A censurable CHP 2 will be retained in the personnel file for ______ years.
Three
HPM 10.2, Chapter 3
When the administrative and criminal investigations are conducted at the same time, they are known as _____________ investigations.
Concurrent
HPM 10.2, Chapter 4