10.4 Citizens Complaints Flashcards
What are the citizens complaint classifications?
Category I, II, and other
List the four types of complaints that can be classified as Other?
departmental, citation validity complaint, rescinded complaint, frivolous
List four examples of citizen’s non-complaint?
traffic, vehicle storage/impound, other agency, off duty conduct
Name five of the Departments finding after complaint is investigated?
Sustained, unintentional error, undetermined/no finding, departmental, exonerated
What complaint form is considered to be the face page of complaint investigation?
CHP 240
All complainants shall be acknowledged by correspondence within _____ ______ days of the Department’s notification of the complaint.
5 business
Within how many days does a complainant have to return a signed 240B or D?
10 business
Can law enforcement personnel record statements without member of the public knowledge?
yes, both federal and state law provide for leo to record contacts with members of the public without their knowledge
How long does evidence pertaining to an investigation conducted in this manual have to be retained for?
5 years
All complaints with allegations of criminal misconduct with findings of Sustained or unintentional error ______ be referred to the DA’s office. Should or Shall
Shall
Are you required to examine an employee’s complaint history when conducting a current investigation?
yes, its a shall
List the five possible complaint allegations in order of severity from highest to lowest.
Sustained Unintentional error Undetermined Departmental Exonerated
How many findings can each allegation have?
one
Chronological summary is optional for what category?
II
Investigator’s notes is optional for what category?
I and II