571 Internal Affairs Flashcards
After Hours Callout Criteria-Investigative Police Emergency Communications Officer (PECO) (904) 630-0513:
- An allegation of serious misconduct has been made against an employee. This includes allegations of serious misconduct that is relayed by any employee of the JSO;
- An employee is being tested for drugs and/or alcohol based upon reasonable suspicion;
- Any situation where a supervisor feels immediate notification is necessary; or
- The arrest of any agency employee regardless of the jurisdiction where the arrest occurs.
Dispositions – Conclusion of fact presented at the end of a case. A case disposition can be found to be one of the following: (5 total)
a. Exonerated – An incident involving the alleged misconduct occurred, but the employee’s actions were lawful and proper;
b. Not Sustained – There is insufficient evidence available to either prove or disprove the allegation of misconduct;
c. Policy Revision – The action of the agency or the officer was consistent with agency policy, but the policy requires revision;
d. Sustained – There is a preponderance of evidence to prove the employee committed the alleged misconduct; or
e. Unfounded – An allegation of misconduct is false or not supported by the facts.
All complaints against the agency and its personnel shall be accepted from ………………..
any source, whether made in person, by mail, electronic means, or by telephone
In cases involving allegations of serious misconduct (the commission of a crime, driving under the influence [DUI], etc.), the ……………. will be notified by the Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs Unit of the allegation. The ……………..will notify the Sheriff, at the ………………………. discretion, of cases involving serious misconduct and/or those pertaining to public awareness and interest.
Undersheriff
Undersheriff
Undersheriff
In cases involving allegations of serious misconduct and/or substance abuse, the ……………….or his designee may temporarily reassign or suspend a member in accordance with established policy, Civil Service and Personnel Rules and Regulations, and/or contractual agreements, pending the results of the investigation.
Undersheriff
Anonymous complaints will be accepted and forwarded to the………………………to be evaluated before an assignment is made to investigate the allegation
Supervisor of Internal Affairs
- All employees must accept, and properly handle, any complaint against JSO or one of its employees, regardless of the form in which it is made, according to the following guidelines:
a. Complaints received in person:
(1) If the complaint is made at the Police Memorial Building (PMB) during normal business hours, the complainant will be given the following options:
(a) Complete and submit an Employee Complaint Form (P-0235) to the security desk at Forsyth Street or Bay Street; (b) Complete and submit an Employee Complaint Form (P-0235) online via the official webpage of the JSO; or
(c) Meet with a detective from the Internal Affairs Unit.
(2) If the complaint is made at the PMB after normal business hours or in the field at any time, the complainant will be given the following options:
(a) Complete and submit an Employee Complaint Form (P-0235) to the security desk at Forsyth Street;
(b) Complete and submit an Employee Complaint Form (P-0235) online via the official webpage of the JSO; or
(c) Meet with the appropriate on-duty commanding officer, who will ensure the complaint is documented and routed to the Internal Affairs Unit.
Complaints received via telephone:r.
(1) When a complaint is being made over the telephone, the call taker will first obtain the caller’s name and phone number (if the complainant is willing to provide that information) in case the caller is inadvertently disconnected prior to receiving the entire complaint.
(2) The call taker will provide the complainant with the following options:
(a) Complete and submit an Employee Complaint Form (P-0235) online via the official webpage of the JSO;
(b) Have an Employee Complaint Form (P-0235) mailed to him/her;
(c) Speak with an Internal Affairs detective during normal business hours; or
(d) Speak with the appropriate commanding office
Complaints received via mail:
Any complaint received by mail, electronic mail, or any other form of correspondence shall be forwarded to the Complaints received via mail:
Any complaint received by mail, electronic mail, or any other form of correspondence shall be forwarded to the …..
Internal Affairs Unit
Responsibilities of a commanding officer when receiving a complaint: [CALEA 26.2.1]
a. When speaking with a complainant in person or via telephone, ensure that an Employee Complaint Form (P-0235) is completed by either the complainant or the commanding officer and route the completed form to the Internal Affairs Unit in such a way as to maintain confidentiality. b. Determine which of the following categories the complaint falls into and handle accordingly: [CALEA 26.3.1]
(1) Allegation of a Crime – Immediately notify the ISIU.
(2) Allegation of Serious Misconduct (Non-criminal) – Immediately notify the Internal Affairs Unit.
(3) Allegation of Minor Misconduct – Conduct the appropriate form of field investigation and submit the findings in writing to the Internal Affairs Unit. The written findings shall be in compliance with the requirements in this order.
Information relating to an active investigation will not be released to anyone without approval of the Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs Unit or the ……….. All records released from active investigative case files will be acknowledged by the recipient in writing on a document receipt.
Undersheriff
Employees who are principals (accused members) in any administrative investigation may not share, discuss, or disseminate any information related to the investigation (to include documents, recordings, or any other record from the case file) with any person or employee, except for their legal counsel or representative, until the investigation is concluded. Formal investigations are not concluded until the ………………………….recommends a final action on the Disciplinary Actions Recommendation Form (P-0129).
highest ranking staff member
If the facts and circumstances of an employee’s conduct, performance, or action(s) are known to the supervisor or commanding officer, (without the need for the employee to be interviewed to gather additional or clarifying information) and the supervisor or commanding officer determines that there is a sustained violation of an agency directive, he can initiate an …………………………………………The original Written Reprimand shall be forwarded to the Internal Affairs Unit for record keeping
Informal or Formal Counseling session or issue the employee a Written Reprimand Level One (P-1711).
(6) Prior to interviewing an accused employee (also known as a principal) in any case that could result in discipline or dismissal, the supervisor/commanding officer will ensure that:
(a) The principal has been given the opportunity to obtain a representative of their own choice to be present prior to the commencement of the interview;
(b) The principal has been given the opportunity to review the complaint, all statements regardless of form, and all existing evidence;
(c) The interview of the principal is being audio recorded (at a minimum);
(d) The principal has been placed under oath via a Sworn Statement Affidavit Form (P-1757); (e) The principal has reviewed and signed the Administrative Proceeding Rights Form (P-1550); and [CFA 7.04]
(f) The principal has reviewed and signed the Law Enforcement Officer and Correctional Officer Bill of Rights (P-0539), if the principal is a law enforcement or correctional officer.
