571B- internal Affairs Unit Order (14 - Internal Affairs) Flashcards
Will Written Reprimand be forwarded to IA for record keeping?
Yes
Will anonymous complaints be investigated by IA?
Will be accepted and forwarded to Commanding Officer of IA
Formal IA investigation SHALL be completed within how many days?
120 calendar days
A Field Administrative investigation SHALL be completed within how many days?
60 calendar days
Can a member who is interviewed as a principle have a representative of their choosing present during interview?
Yes
Who must approve release of information in an active IA investigation?
Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs or Undersheriff
Information regarding CONCLUDED investigations will be released only in compliance with FSS upon approval of the ________ _________.
Commanding Officer of IA
In cases involving serious misconduct (crime, DUI, etc) the _______ will be notified by the Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs.
Undersheriff
The Undersheriff will notify the ______, at the Undersheriff’s discretion, of cases involving serious misconduct and / or those pertaining to public awareness and interest.
Sheriff
In cases involving SERIOUS misconduct and/or substance abuse, the _______ or his designee may temporarily reassign or suspend a member in accordance with established policy and contractual agreements.
Undersheriff or designee
In cases where the classification to be exonerated, not sustained, unfounded, or sustained with recommendation of disciplinary action or a written reprimand level 2 or less, the case packet will be reviewed and approved by the appropriate Department __________.
Department Director
In cases of a highly sensitive nature or where the classification is sustained with a recommendation of suspension, demotion, or dismissal, the case packet will be reviewed and approved by the ____________.
Undersheriff
The completed case packet will be forwarded to the IA Supervisor and the Commanding Officer for review before being sent to the ________ of Professional Standards for approval.
Chief of Professional Standards
If the case is forwarded from IA for a criminal investigation, the CO of IA will notify the _____ of Professional Standards who will inform the __________.
Chief of Professional Standards
Undersheriff
Can employees be criminally , civilly, and administratively liable for dissemination of Confidential or exempt Information?
Yes
Formal investigations are not concluded until when?
Highest ranking staff member recommends final action on Disciplinary Actions Recommendations Form
Can participants in an administrative investigation make copies, take photographs, or make any recordings of case file records while investigation is active?
No
Who are responsible for conducting field administrative investigations?
- Commanding officers, and
2. Appointed staff members