8.330 Maintenance Of Values And Ethics

Question 1

Supervisors are encouraged to contact the on-call ________________ if questions or procedural issues arise concerning internal investigations.

Answer 1

IAB team leader

Question 2

IA investigators, the Criminal Investigations Section (CIS), the Employee Early Identification and Intervention Program (EIIP), and the Employment Diversity Section (EDS) – is the direct representative of the

Answer 2

Sheriff

Question 3

IAB and bureau command investigators conducting internal investigations will receive the full cooperation of all department employees, whether subject, complainant, or witness. Failure to cooperate will be considered ___________ and will subject that employee to disciplinary measures up to and including termination.

Answer 3

insubordination

Question 4

What is a Citizen Contact/Preliminary Inquiry

Answer 4

Not considered formal investigations, these are conducted to determine the nature of the complaint

Question 5

What is the Citizen Review Board (CRB)

Answer 5

Created by law to review internal investigations concerning complaints against commissioned police and corrections officers

Question 6

To ensure consistency, all requests from CRB, including those for training, site visits, and policy/SOP requests, will go through the ___ _________. In the absence of, the ____ ______ of the Professional Standards Division will address all CRB requests.

Answer 6

IAB commander, Deputy Chief

Question 7

Customer Service Dispute

Answer 7

Disputes concerning the methods and procedures used by the department to provide various services. A customer service dispute is investigated by a supervisor with the goal of explaining and educating the complainant as to the operations of the department as well as improving service delivery by the department. A customer service dispute is not an allegation that involves a violation of law or department policy.

Question 8

Minor Allegation Investigation

Answer 8

Allegations of misconduct that if found to be true could result in discipline in a Written Reprimand. These cases can be investigated by the bureau upon approval and direction from IAB.

Question 9

Major Allegation Investigation

Answer 9

Allegations of misconduct that if found to be true could result in a disciplinary transfer, suspension, demotion, or termination. All such cases will be investigated by IAB unless otherwise directed by the Sheriff or designee.

Question 10

Definition of Sustained

Answer 10

Investigation established that misconduct occurred.

Question 11

Definition of Not Sustained

Answer 11

Investigation failed to produce sufficient evidence to clearly prove or disprove the allegation.

Question 12

Unfounded

Answer 12

The alleged act did not occur.

Question 13

Exonerated

Answer 13

The alleged act did occur but was justified, legal, and proper.

Question 14

Misconduct Not Based on Complaint:

Answer 14

Misconduct occurred but was not a part of the original complaint.

Question 15

Policy Failure

Answer 15

The act did occur and was in compliance with department policy; however, the determination is the allegation of misconduct could have been prevented had policy been more clear or complete

Question 16

What is the Burden of Proof for IA investigations

Answer 16

is that of clear and convincing evidence.

This is a stricter burden of proof than preponderance of evidence; however, it is a lesser requirement than proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 17

Anonymous complaints will be evaluated by ________ to determine the extent to which they should be investigated.

Answer 17

IAB

Question 18

What actions should be taken when there is an incident or complaint alleging a major violation, alcohol or drug abuse, or criminal acts by an employee?

Answer 18

IAB should be notified immediately.

Question 19

Who will be immediately notified of any reports of criminal acts disclosed by a citizen or employee that are not the result of a compelled statement

Answer 19

Criminal Investigations Section

Question 20

What is the process for a citizen to make a complain after hours?

Answer 20

on-duty LT will be contacted to assess the need for immediate IAB response.

Question 21

Supervisor receiving or initiating a complaint will:

Answer 21

1. Interview the complainant to determine the facts and circumstances of the alleged misconduct. If the complaint is not an allegation that involves a violation of department policy or violation of law, handle the matter as a customer service dispute that will be documented on a citizen contact. If it does involve a violation of LVMPD policy or law, an SOC will be opened.
   a. The SOC will document the nature of the complaint, the person making the complaint and any witnesses to the allegation. If the complainant only provides partial information, they will be advised that there may be a delay in the completion of the investigation.
   b. Once the SOC is completed, it will be forwarded to IAB. If the complainant insists on making a complaint that may not equal misconduct in the supervisor’s estimation, an SOC will be completed and forwarded to IAB for review and conclusion.
2. Explain the investigatory process to the complainant.
3. If the complaint only involves the complainant’s disagreement with an established and proper department policy, procedure, rule, regulation, law, or practice, a supervisor conducting the inquiry will:
   a. Explain to the complainant department policy, procedure, rule, regulation, law, or practice and how the issue does not rise to misconduct.
   b. Document the discussion in Blue Team as a citizen contact.

Question 22

All internal investigations should be completed within ___ days unless approved by the IAB lieutenant

Answer 22

90 days

Question 23

Under what circumstances might an expedited investigation be conducted as an alternative method to a full investigation?

Answer 23

Expedited investigations occur when an employee readily acknowledges their actions and wants a prompt resolution. An expedited investigation may occur thorugh Office of Labor Relations