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303 – Disciplinary Procedures Flashcards

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To achieve the desired degree of effectiveness, disciplinary procedures address considerations and expectations from
the following three perspectives:

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  1. Community or external concerns
  2. Departmental or internal concerns
  3. Employee concerns
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The ____Unit shall coordinate all investigations of alleged non-criminal misconduct by sworn members of the Department in accordance with this procedure

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Internal Affairs

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The Chief of Police shall determine which unit or Department member shall investigate allegations of ____ made against a member of the Department.

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criminal misconduct

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Any supervisor who received a self-report from an officer shall, submit a report and route his
report along with the officer’s report utilizing Blue Team, through their chain of command to ____ for an administrative review, by ____ upon receiving the report.

A

Internal Affairs
/
the end of tour of duty

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On-duty officers handling any disturbance involving another officer (including ________________) shall immediately notify their supervisor (handling officer’s supervisor) prior to departing the location

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from other departments

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When handling a call for service or interacting with a member of the public and a member of that public, including but not limited to a complainant, witness, suspect, reporting person, etc., requests to speak to a supervisor, officers shall immediately contact and inform ____________ of such request through the dispatcher. The supervisor may initially communicate with the requesting person over the telephone to determine whether the supervisor’s presence is needed. The
supervisor will _______________________.

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an on-duty supervisor
/
record his/her actions in a written report

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generally constitute disciplinary matters limited to and involving a minor variance from the routine
activities and responsibilities of the sworn member in question

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Line complaints

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(Line Complaints)

When appropriate, the Section Commander, with concurrence from the Division Commander, addresses the sworn member’s behavior with counseling, a written reprimand, or a suspension of up to ____ calendar days. (Anything less than ____ suspension is not considered discipline.)

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five
/
a one (1) day

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All line complaints shall be investigated by the officer’s chain of command within ________ days
from the date of the written complaint

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twenty-one (21) calendar

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LINE COMPLAINTS

If the member does not agree with the contemplated disciplinary action within ____days, the
case will be forwarded to the Internal Affairs Unit for investigation

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five (5) calendar

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LINE COMPLAINTS

If the sworn member is the rank of Captain or above, or has no Captain in their chain of command, the officer’s
____, will investigate
the complaint.

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Division Commander, Bureau Commander or the Chief of Police or his designee

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Officers will immediately self-report to their immediate supervisor, ________on SAPDForm 200-OR, any disturbances that they are involved in that require a law enforcement response or have knowledge or become aware that their involvement in a disturbance has the potential to result in a law enforcement response or a complaint.

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verbally and in writing

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generally constitute matters involving conduct that exhibits a significant variance from behavioral expectations or practices established through formal training, departmental rules, regulations, policies, or procedures which regulate a sworn member’s conduct.

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Formal complaints

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Formal complaints include, but are not limited to, the following: (7)

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  1. Activities that deal with significant behavioral infractions;
  2. Any conduct that if proven would constitute a crime;
  3. Any conduct that exhibits the potential to require stringent disciplinary action in the form of a suspension that
    exceeds five (5) calendar days;
  4. Any allegation of harassment/discrimination;
  5. Any allegation of racial profiling;
  6. Any allegation of unnecessary or excessive force; or
  7. Any other incident that may require formal disciplinary proceedings in order to be properly resolved.
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Sworn members who receive written complaint notification of a formal complaint from the Internal Affairs Unit may request the complaint be submitted to the expedited disciplinary track method. Any disciplinary action must be agreed upon by the sworn member and the Chief, and must be enacted within ____ days of the agreement.

A

thirty (30) calendar

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In no event can the expedited disciplinary track be requested within ____ calendar days of the expiration of the complaint’s one-hundred and eighty (180) calendar day timeline in Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code. (GM)

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sixty (60)

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All formal preliminary investigations shall be entered into Blue Team and forwarded through the officer’s chain of command to Internal Affairs for review and disposition as soon as possible but no later than ____ after complaint
is received.

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15 days

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constitute citizen dissatisfaction with police services for reasons other than complaints of officer misconduct.

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Service complaints

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These type of complaints include, but are not limited to the following:

  1. Call response times – Not due to an officer’s negligence;
  2. Handling of a civil matter – Due to Department policy or civil law;
  3. Discretionary call screening;
  4. Unavailability or delay of other police services;
  5. Any other complaint that does not involve officer misconduct.
A

Service complaints

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Supervisors receiving ________________from citizens shall document the complaint in Blue Team … and route it through the officer’s chain of command, and it is to include complainant contact information, the nature of the complaint, and details specific to the incident that may assist in addressing the dissatisfaction. Supervisors should communicate to citizens making service complaints that their concerns will be documented with the intent of providing feedback on Department policy.

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service complaints

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consist of any other complaint that does not violate policy or procedure or involve officer misconduct. This documentation shall be forwarded to Internal Affairs through the chain of command utilizing Blue Team.

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Information Logs

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All complaints of alleged misconduct by sworn members, except complaints initiated by the Department, must identify ___________

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a principal complainant or aggrieved party from outside the Department.

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All complaints of alleged misconduct by sworn members, except ________________________, must identify a principal complainant or aggrieved party from outside the Department.

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complaints initiated by the Department

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Complaints of alleged misconduct by sworn members that are initiated from within the Department shall list the ____________as the complainant.

A

“Administration”

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Anonymous complaints may receive supervisory review appropriate to ________________, and efforts will be made to verify the information to either ________________ or simply log the information in Blue Team and forward through the chain of command to Internal Affairs.

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the nature or severity of the allegations
/
initiate an investigation

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Copies of all complaints received or handled by members of the Department shall be entered into Blue Team by ________________and forwarded through the chain of command for proper review and disposition.

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supervisory officers

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A member who receives a complaint through personal contact shall direct the
complainant as follows:

A

(1) To the supervisor of the officer who is the subject of the complaint; or

(2) If the officer’s supervisor is unavailable, to the nearest available supervisor.

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A member who receives a complaint by telephone shall forward the complainant as follows:

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(1) To the supervisor of the officer who is the subject of the complaint, if readily available, or;

(2) To the Communications Unit Supervisor who shall determine the availability of a supervisor in the subject officer’s chain of command and dispatch the supervisor to contact the complainant.

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when receiving a complaint, If the identity of the subject officer is unavailable, ____________________________ is dispatched to contact the complainant.

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any supervisor from the Patrol Division

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A member who receives a complaint by telephone during business hours, shall forward the complainant as follows:

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To the Internal Affairs Unit during business hours,
0745 – 1745 hours.

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Correspondence: A member who receives a written or electronic complaint shall route the complaint to________________________ who shall handle in accordance with this policy.

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his
immediate supervisor

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When supervisory officers receive complaints from the Internal Affairs Unit, they shall _________________________________.

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initiate action appropriate to the type of complaints received. (Line/Formal)

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Supervisory officers handling line complaints shall: (Summary)

a. Contact and interview the complainant

b. Interview the subject officers

c. Evaluate the information and address complaints that may require ________________

d. Prepare reports upon disposition of the complaint

e. Enter the line complaint disposition reports into Blue Team as soon as possible but no later than ____ after complaint received.

A

minor disciplinary action
/
15 days

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f. Supervisors who receive a complaint in person, on the phone or from a dispatcher, on an officer who is not
assigned to his unit, shall ____________________________ and forward the preliminary investigation reports electronically through Blue Team to the officer’s chain of command starting with the
officer’s ________. The supervisor, who handled the preliminary investigation, shall also carbon copy his ________.

A

handle the complaint in accordance with this Procedure
/
Unit Director
/
Unit Director

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Supervisory officers handling line complaints shall Enter the line complaint disposition reports into Blue Team through their chain of command as soon as possible but no later than ________.

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15 days after complaint received.

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  1. Activities that deal with significant behavioral infractions, is what type of complaint?
A

Formal

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  1. Any conduct that if proven would constitute a crime, is what type of complaint?
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Formal

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Any conduct that exhibits the potential to require stringent disciplinary action in the form of a suspension that exceeds five (5) calendar days, is what type of complaint?

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Formal

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A type of Formal complaint is Any conduct that exhibits the potential to require stringent disciplinary action in the form of a suspension that exceeds______.

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(5) calendar days

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Any allegation of harassment/discrimination, is what type of complaint?

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Formal

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Any allegation of racial profiling, is what type of complaint?

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Formal

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Any allegation of unnecessary or excessive force, is what type of complaint?

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Formal

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Any other incident that may require formal disciplinary proceedings in order to be properly resolved.

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Formal complaint

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Formal complaints generally constitute matters involving conduct that ____ established through formal training, departmental rules, regulations, policies, or procedures
which regulate a sworn member’s conduct.

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exhibits a significant variance from behavioral
expectations or practices

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Supervisory officers handling line complaints shall: interview the complainant and the subject officers, and after evaluating the information, address complaints that may require____

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minor disciplinary action;

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Supervisory officers addressing formal complaints shall Immediately notify the________________ or_______________ of any cases where an officer is involved in
allegations of ____

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Section Commanders
/
Unit Directors
/
suspected criminal activity

47
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Supervisory officers addressing formal complaints shall: (Summary)

a. Immediately notify the Section Commanders or Unit Directors of any cases where an officer is involved in allegations of ____;

b. Contact and interview the complainants

c. Refer the complainants to the ____ to initiate formal complaints

d. Interview and obtain written reports from the subject officer and all witness officers;

e. Obtain necessary information, which assists in the evaluation of the complaints

f. Prepare preliminary complaint investigation including all information obtained

h. Enter the preliminary complaint investigation reports into Blue Team and forward through the chain of
command.

J. Within ____, submit all reports of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, inappropriate behavior, and/or sexual harassment which has generated a complaint or has been observed, to ____

A

a. suspected criminal activity
c. Internal Affairs Unit
j. twenty-four (24) hours / the Internal Affairs Unit

FORMAL COMPLAINTS - Supervisory officers

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Supervisors, who receive a formal complaint from another Unit’s supervisor via Blue Team, shall follow the procedure outlined above, with the exception of ____. Any additional information will be added to the complaint investigation previously entered into Blue
Team, prior to being forwarded through the chain of command.

A

entering the preliminary investigation reports again into Blue Team

49
Q

Supervisory officers addressing formal complaints shall, Within ____ , submit all reports of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, inappropriate
behavior, and/or sexual harassment which has generated a complaint or has been observed, to the Internal Affairs Unit

A

twenty-four (24) hours

50
Q

Supervisory officers addressing formal complaints shall, Within twenty-four (24) hours, submit all reports of ____ which has generated a complaint or has been observed, to the Internal Affairs Unit

A

discrimination,
harassment,
retaliation,
inappropriate
behavior, and/or
sexual harassment

51
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FORMAL COMPLAINTS. Supervisors will not ____, nor will they ____. Supervisors will only recommend either no disciplinary action is necessary or the complaint should be forwarded to the Internal
Affairs Unit for further investigation;

A

enumerate or make recommendations as to the specific rule, regulation, policy, or
procedure violated
/
make recommendations as to punishment

52
Q

FORMAL COMPLAINTS. Supervisors will not enumerate or make recommendations as to the specific rule, regulation, policy, or
procedure violated, nor will they make recommendations as to punishment. Supervisors will only recommend either ________________ or ___________________.

A

no disciplinary action is necessary
or
the complaint should be forwarded to the Internal Affairs Unit for further investigation

53
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Section commanders or unit directors receiving______________through Blue Team shall assign supervisory officers to investigate the complaints

A

line complaints

54
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Section commanders or unit directors receiving line complaints through Blue Team shall _________________.

A

assign supervisory
officers to investigate the complaints

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LINE COMPLAINTS

Section Commanders/Unit Directors

Section commanders and unit directors receiving disposition reports on line complaints shall: (Summary)

a. Review and evaluate the supervisors’ recommendation; and

b. Forward the line complaint reports in Blue Team through their chain of command to their ____ with recommendation as soon as possible but no later than ____ after receipt of the complaint.

c. Upon concurrence with the Division Commander, if complaint disposition results in a contemplated suspension, present SAPD Form 10 to subject officer.

f officer agrees to contemplated suspension, forward reports in Blue Team to ____.

If officer does not agree with contemplated suspension, forward reports in Blue Team to ____

d. Upon concurrence with the Division Commander, implement disciplinary action less than ____ to subject officer.

e. Forward completed line complaint disposition reports not resulting in a suspension directly to Internal Affairs.

A

b. Division Commander / 15 days

c. Division Commander
/
Internal Affairs for a Formal Investigation.

d. a suspension

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Section commanders receiving complaint investigation packets on formal complaints shall:

a. Review and evaluate the supervisor’s preliminary complaint investigationreports in Blue Team;

b. Forward the preliminary complaint investigation reports, through Blue Team, to the Division Commander as
soon as possible but no later than ____ after receipt of the complaint;

c. Upon receiving concurrence from the ranking officer on duty, ____ a sworn member accused of serious misconduct or suspected criminal activity; and

d. Immediately notify ____ and the ____ of such action.

A

b. 15 days
c. temporarily relieve from duty
d. the Division Commander / Internal Affairs Unit

57
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Division commander receiving complaints from the Internal Affairs Unit shall ____ through Blue Team.

A

assign Section Commanders or
Unit Directors to investigate the complaints

58
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Division Commanders receiving LINE complaint reports in Blue Team shall review the reports and
recommendations, and based on the merits, substance, and gravity of the case:

A

a. Request further investigation, if necessary;

b. Concur with recommended disciplinary action, when necessary, up to a five (5) day suspension;

c. Forward the line complaint reports through Blue Team to the Deputy Chief of Staff – Administrative (CXA)
for preparation of suspension documents if necessary.

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Division Commanders receiving FORMAL complaint investigations through Blue Team shall review the contents and based on the merits, substance, and gravity of the case:

A

a. Request further preliminary investigation, if necessary, under exigent circumstances; and

b. Forward the formal complaint investigation reports through Blue Team to the Internal Affairs Unit.

60
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The Internal Affairs Unit shall receive ____ and formal complaint ____ from Division Commandersthrough Blue Team.

A

line complaint disposition reports
/
investigation packets

61
Q

The Internal Affairs Unit shall investigate formal complaints of sworn member misconduct and present the findings to ____

A

the Complaint and Administrative Review Board (CARB).

62
Q

shall send Formal Complaint Notices to officers who become the subject of a formal
complaint.

A

The Internal Affairs Unit

63
Q

The Internal Affairs Unit shall send ____ to officers who become the subject of a formal
complaint.

A

Formal Complaint Notices

64
Q

The Internal Affairs Unit shall send ____ to officers who’s Formal Complaints have been
dismissed for cause

A

Deactivation Notices

65
Q

Officers under investigation shall be informed ____ prior to being interrogated or asked to respond to an investigation of the ____ of the investigation and shall be provided with sufficient information to be ____ of the allegations.

A

twenty-four (24) hours
/
general nature
/
reasonably apprised

66
Q

Officers shall be allowed to review, but not copy verbatim or photocopy, any information as listed in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. As quoted from the CBA:

A

[any complaints, affidavits, other written statements, GPS/ AVL readouts, video recordings, audio recordings, and photographs, which have been gathered as part
of the administrative investigation. T] CBA ART. 29, SEC. 2, C.

67
Q

No part of the information provided to the officer for review may be reproduced, transmitted in any form by any
means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval
system. Officers shall not release the provided information to any person other than

A

their attorney or
representative

68
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  1. Shall investigate police vehicle crashes; and
  2. Shall present findings of investigations to the Crash Evaluation and Review Board.
A

Homicide Unit

69
Q

shall review disciplinary cases investigated by the Internal Affairs Unit prior to their
submission to the Chief’s Complaint and Administrative Review Board;

A

The Police Legal Advisor

70
Q

to the Chief’s Complaint and Administrative Review Board and Crash
Evaluation and Review Board for the purpose of legal interpretation of any source which regulates a sworn
member’s conduct.

A

Police Legal Advisor

71
Q

Supervisory officers who conduct formal complaint interviews with complainants or witnesses adhere to the following
process:

  1. The interviews shall occur at a time and place reasonable under the circumstances;
  2. Complainants shall be advised the Department may not implement formal disciplinary actions against sworn members without ____, although oral complaints may receive supervisory review appropriate to the nature or severity of the allegations; and
  3. Written statements shall be taken only by ____
A

signed, sworn complaints
/
supervisory officers assigned to the Internal Affairs Unit.

72
Q

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Supervisory officers who conduct formal or line complaint interviews with sworn members under investigation for
any form of alleged non-criminal misconduct adhere to the following process:

  1. The interviews shall occur at a time and place reasonable under the circumstances;
  2. Obtain ____, from subordinates who witnessed, or are the subject of a complaint
A

Form#200-OR, Officer’s Response to a Complaint

73
Q

A sworn member may, at his option, request a ____ accompany him to a complaint interview, if the interview is conducted by the Internal Affairs Unit.

A

supervisory officer

74
Q

A sworn member who is subjected to an interview by a supervisory officer in the course of a non-criminal complaint investigation shall submit a report ____. The report shall be written on SAPD Form #200-OR, Officer’s Response to a Complaint, and submitted to the supervisory officer.

A

immediately upon request

75
Q

A sworn member of the Internal Affairs Unit holding the rank of sergeant or above, when conducting a complaint
interview with a sworn member, may request, or order if necessary, a sworn member of any rank to:

A
  1. Submit a written or audio/videoreport;
  2. Answer interrogatories;
  3. Provide physical evidence; or
  4. Otherwise cooperate in any manner with Internal Affairs Unit personnel during an investigation.
76
Q

A sworn member of the Internal Affairs Unit holding the rank of ____ when conducting a complaint
interview with a sworn member, may request, or order if necessary, a sworn member of ____ to:

  1. Submit a written or audio/videoreport;
  2. Answer interrogatories;
  3. Provide physical evidence; or
  4. Otherwise cooperate in any manner with Internal Affairs Unit personnel during an investigation.
A

sergeant or above,
/
any rank

77
Q

Many supervisory officers maintain informal notes regarding the activity of their personnel. However, the
personal retention of any ____ regarding formal or informal
disciplinary investigations of direct subordinates is prohibited.

A

forms, reports, electronic media, or official documentation

78
Q

Supervisory officers involved in disciplinary investigations shall forward all documentation, videos, audio recordings, or photos ____ to the Internal Affairs Unit through their chain of command at the ____

A

under seal
/
earliest possible time.

79
Q

is a form of corrective action used to document any on-duty, sub-standard performance, a deficiency (uniform, tardiness, etc.), or behavior(s) that negatively impacts an officer’s ability to perform to established standards.

is not used as a disciplinary measure, but used as supporting documentation for evaluation purposes.

may be used to support disciplinary measures.

is issued to an officer by his immediate supervisor using SAPD Form 6-CR with the approval of
his/her supervisor.

A

A field counseling

80
Q

A field counseling is a form of corrective action used to document any ____ that negatively impacts an officer’s ability to perform to established standards.

is not used as a disciplinary measure, but used as supporting documentation for ____

may be used to support disciplinary measures.

is issued to an officer by ____ with the approval of his/her supervisor.

A

on-duty, sub-standard performance, a deficiency (uniform, tardiness, etc.), or behavior(s)
/
evaluation purposes.
/
his immediate supervisor

81
Q

A copy of a field counseling is provided to the officer and a copy is attached to the Blue Team entry. The original field counseling is ____

A

kept in the officer’s field file

82
Q

is used as documentation in the progressive discipline process although is not considered discipline.

is issued in the resolution of a line complaint, but can also be issued with the recommendation of the Complaint and Administrative Review Board or the Crash Evaluation and Review Board.

A Captain or above ensures that is issued to an officer

must be approved by the Officer’s Division Commander.

The actual preparation and issuance may be delegated to a supervisor of any rank within the officer’s chain of command, but a ____ or higher must sign the written counseling and a ____ or higher must sign the written reprimand.

will then be attached to ____and ____.

A

Written Counseling/Reprimand
/
Lieutenant / Captain
/
the Blue Team entry / forwarded to Internal Affairs

83
Q

The Chief’s Complaint and Administrative Review Board, (CCARB), means

A

the combined
Citizen portion and Police portion of the CCARB.

84
Q

Citizen portion of CCARB:
(According to GM)

A quorum consists of ____members (provided there are at least ____ active/participating appointed members);

A

three / six (6)

85
Q

Citizen members from the CCARB must be present to hear the following types of cases:

A
  • use of force,
  • bodily injury,
  • unlawful search and seizure;
  • if requested by complainant or subject officer
86
Q

Police portion of CCARB:

a. Consists of sworn members as specified in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

b. Membership is open to any officer who has completed his initial probationary period and has not incurred a suspension during the previous ____.

c. A quorum consists of ____ members.

A

b. twelve month
c. five (5)

87
Q

The Chief of Police may allow the following to attend the Chief’s Complaint and Administrative Review Board meeting:

A

(1) A SAPOA representative;

(2) The Police Legal Advisor; and

(3) Internal Affairs Unit representatives

88
Q

The Chief’s Complaint and Administrative Review Board is designed to evaluate complaints against officers as
equitably as possible in pursuit of the following objectives:

A
  1. Correct the behavior
  2. Instill a preventive affect
  3. Demonstrate uniformly compliance
  4. Promote transparency and community involvement
  5. Promote trust and legitimacy
89
Q

CCARB Chairman reviews published agendas at least ____ days prior to each meeting

A

seven

90
Q

Cases presented to CCARB for consideration are derived from the following sources:

A
  1. The Internal Affairs Unit as a formal complaint; or
  2. The Chief of Police, who may wish CCARB to consider a matter
91
Q

During CCARB Procedures, The respondent may not have an ____ present or any other person as a ____; However, at the
Chairman’s discretion, they should be afforded the opportunity to have a ____ present. This person’s role should be to provide support to the complainant or witness and not be disruptive or an active participant.

A

attorney / representative
/
non-legal representative

92
Q

During CCARB Procedures, The respondent may not

A

introduce references or character witnesses

93
Q

During CCARB Procedures, The respondent may request to have a ____ present who may provide input if requested by CCARB.

The sworn member directs such requests to their ____, who then notifies the supervisor
requested to appear. All such appearances are made on a voluntary, non-remunerated basis.

A

supervisor
/
commanding officer

94
Q

During CCARB Procedures, The first vote is directed towards determining a finding in the case, which are _____

Following a finding of “Sustained,” a discussion shall be held to determine a recommendation for disciplinary action or other remedy.

A

Unfounded,
Inconclusive,
Sustained, or
Justified

95
Q

means the allegations reported did not occur.

A

Unfounded

96
Q

means the allegations could not be proved or disproved.

A

Inconclusive

97
Q

means the allegations reported are found to have occurred.

A

Sustained

98
Q

means the conduct complained of did occur, but was necessary and appropriate to accomplish a valid
law enforcement objective.

A

Justified

99
Q

Following a finding of “Sustained,” a discussion shall be held to determine a recommendation for disciplinary action or other remedy. The discussion should include:

A
  1. Past practices or similar issues;
  2. Legal aspects of issues involved;
  3. Established guidelines or policies concerning escalating discipline affecting the issue; and
  4. Past disciplinary record of the respondent involving similarregulation/procedure violation(s).
  5. Other remedies or alternative courses of action directed towards a behavior adjustment or awareness on the part of the officer include, but are not limited to:

a. Retraining courses, especially for pattern violations;

b. Job relocation, either temporary or permanent; or

c. Psychological and/or fit for duty evaluation and recommendation.

100
Q

Following a finding of “Sustained,” a discussion shall be held to determine a recommendation for disciplinary action or other remedy. The Chairman shall call for a vote by written secret ballot. Each Board member lists one of the following recommendation without influence from the others:

A

a. Written Counseling
b. Written Reprimand
c. Suspension
d. Indefinite Suspension
e. Non-Disciplinary Action

101
Q

The Crash Evaluation and Review Board (CERB) is designed to review all cases involving city____motor vehicle crashes involving sworn members. Shall consist of sworn members, as specified in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

A quorum consists of____ members.

A

(police)
/
three (3)

102
Q

Membership to The Crash Evaluation and Review Board is open to any officer that has completed their initial probationary period and has not incurred ____

A

a suspension during the previous twelve months.

103
Q

The Chief of Police may allow the follow to attend the Crash Evaluation and Review Board meeting:

A
  1. A SAPOA representative;
  2. The Police Legal Advisor;
  3. A Homicide Unit representative;
  4. COSA Risk Management Rep
104
Q

Each sworn member of the Crash Evaluation and Review Board and attendees shall sign a pledge of confidentiality agreeing to maintain the right of privacy for the accused sworn member and hold in confidence all allegations, facts,
testimony, and evidence brought before CERB.

However, an attending SAPOA representative retains the right to
discuss the matters of the CERB meeting with the SAPOA executive board, with the expressed purpose and only to the extent ____ comes into question.

A

a grievance issue

105
Q

Point assessment for sworn members involved in police vehicle crashes is based on the following criteria:

A
  1. Non-chargeable (0 points)
  2. Chargeable (2 points)
106
Q

Additional points are added to all “Chargeable” crashes based on the severity of the crash as follows:

  1. Damage above $15,000 total loss. Per Police Garage.
  2. Damage exceeds $5,000 but not $15,000. Not total loss.
    Per Police Garage.
  3. Serious bodily injury, excluding death, to any person(s).
  4. Bodily injury to any person(s).
  5. Unsafe speed and/or operation as contributing factor.
    Determined by the investigating TID Supervisor and/or on recommendation from the findings of the CERB).
  6. Chargeable crash results in a death,
A
  1. (2 Points)
  2. (1 Point)
  3. (minimum 2 points)
  4. (1 Point)
  5. (Minimum 1 Point)
  6. no point value is assessed. The Chief of Police administers discipline he deems appropriate.
107
Q

Following the assessment of a point value to the crash:

The Homicide Unit representative shall give the point assessment for each Chargeable crash the sworn member was involved in during the preceding ____ months

(each crash not exceeding ____ points total will be removed from consideration for the sworn member’s cumulative point assessment total after ____ months).

A

twenty-four (24)
/
two (2) / twelve (12)

108
Q

Calculations are based on the ____, not CERB ruling date.

A

date of the crash

109
Q

The CERB shall then calculate the total point assessment for the sworn member. This total is derived by adding the point assessment for the crash under review and the point assessment for crashes the sworn member was charged with as reported by the Homicide Unit representative.

Based on the sworn member’s cumulative point assessment total, CERB recommends disciplinary action to the Chief of Police as follows:

a. (1 to 2 points) -

b. (3 points) -

c. (4 points) -

d. (5 points) -

f. (6 points) -

g. (7 points) -

h. (8 points or more)

A

a. Written Counseling
b. Written Reprimand
c. One (1) day suspension
d. Three (3) day suspension
f. Five (5) day suspension
g. Ten (10) day suspension
h. A minimum fifteen (15) day suspension with the possibility of an indefinite suspension or job reassignment for numerous crashes within the twenty-four (24) month period

110
Q

If the sworn member is charged with Manslaughter, Intoxicated Manslaughter, Intoxicated Assault, Criminal Negligent Homicide, Failure to Stop and Render Aid, or Driving While Intoxicated as a result of the crash, the recommended disciplinary action shall be____until the disposition of the charge

A

“temporary suspension”

111
Q

Any crash that results in a death, regardless of the CERB ruling, is forwarded to

A

the District Attorney’s Office for review.

112
Q

With regard to any action other than suspension, the respondent’s ____ shall ensure proper implementation of the member’s disposition upon notification in Blue Team.

A

Division Commander

113
Q

Officers involved in ____ within a ____ month period will either be placed on special assignment or required to ride double with another officer until they pass a remedial driving course at the Training Academy. The assignment is made by the Chief of Police

A

two crashes (Chargeable or Chargeable due to Contributory Factors)
/
twelve (12)

114
Q

A record of any type of disciplinary action taken against a member shall be placed in the member’s departmental personnel file and maintained in ____ according to current records retention schedule.

A

Internal Affairs database

SGT's MATERIAL 2024 (17 decks)

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