5/101.26 Maintaince of Values and Ethics

Question 1

ICARE

Answer 1

Integrity
Courage
Accountability
Respect for People
Excellence

Question 2

Supervisors responsibility for maintain department values

Answer 2

-Assist employees in understanding the departments ethical standards
During the first quarter
-ensure agency values are discussed in a formal session
-review the oath of office
-review law enforcement code of ethics
Conduct ICARE training
Review EIIP dashboard on a monthly basis
Ensure commendable actions given at bureau level are entered into IA Pro system

Question 3

Burden of proof for Internal Investigations

Answer 3

Clear and convincing evidence

Question 4

Burden of proof for EDS investigation

Answer 4

Preponderance of evidence

Question 5

Citizen contact/Preliminary inquiry

Answer 5

• Conducted to determine the nature of the complaint

- Not considered a formal investigation

Question 6

Customer service dispute

Answer 6

• Disputes concerning the methods and procedures used by the department
• Investigated by a supervisor
• Explaining/educating the complainant as to the operations of the department as well as improving service delivery
• Not an allegation that involves a violation of department policy or law

Question 7

Minor allegation investigation

Answer 7

• Allegations of misconduct
• If found to be true would result in discipline
• Ranging from written reprimand to suspension of less than 40 hours, or disciplinary transfer

Question 8

Major allegation investigation

Answer 8

-Allegations of misconduct
-If found to be true would result in discipline
-Suspension of 40 hours, demotion, or termination
All such cases are investigated by IAB unless sheriff or designee directs otherwise

Question 9

Internal investigation findings

Answer 9

Sustained
-investigation established misconduct occurred

Not Sustained
-Investigation failed to produce sufficient evidence to clearly prove or disprove allegation

Unfounded
-complaint of conduct did not occur

Exonerated
-the act did occur, but was justified, legal, and proper

Misconduct not based on complaint
-misconduct occurred which was not based on original complaint

Policy failure

• the act did occur, and was in compliance with policy.
• allegation of misconduct could have been prevented had policy been more clear or complete

Question 10

Supervisor receiving or initiating a complaint will interview the complainant and document what?

Answer 10

• Nature of the complaint
• Person making complaint
• Any witnesses
• Supervisor will advise that if there is any missing/incomplete information there may be a delay in completing the investigation
• Explain the investigatory process to the complainant

Question 11

What does a supervisor do when a complaint (SOC) is completed

Answer 11

-Forward completed SOC to IA

Question 12

If a person insists on making a complaint, and the allegation does not meet misconduct in the supervisor’s estimation, what must be done?

Answer 12

• A SOC will be completed

- SOC will be forwarded to IA for review and conclusion

Question 13

What allegations can be investigated by the Bureau/Area Commander?

Answer 13

Minor allegations

Question 14

Complaints of harassment or discrimination may be reported to who?

Answer 14

• Any supervisor
• The director of EDS
• IAB Commander
• OHR director

Question 15

Minor allegations can be handled at a Bureau/Area Commander level in what ways?

Answer 15

1. Formal investigation

2. Supervisory intervention (requires contact report)

Question 16

All internal affairs investigations should be completed within how many days?

Answer 16

90 days

Question 17

Bureau/area command investigations will be completed within how many days?

Answer 17

30 days

Question 18

The adjudication process of complaints must be completed within how many days?

Answer 18

21 days