Chapter 8: Policy Considerations

Question 1

In ____ v ____, SCOTUS ruled that the prosecutor must release information favorable to an accused upon request.

Answer 1

Brady v Maryland (1963)

Question 2

Under this case law, evidence affecting the credibility of the officer as a witness may be ____ and should be given to the defense during discovery.

Answer 2

exculpatory - evidence favorable to the defendant in trial

Question 3

A program that allows a citizen making a complaint to meet with the employee and discuss the issue in lieu of the more formal misconduct investigation.

Answer 3

mediation meeting

Question 4

An alternative to going through the normal misconduct investigation where an employee knows his actions were wrong, does not intend to dispute the complaint, and simply wants to know how he will be disciplined.

Answer 4

pre-investigation meeting

Question 5

What is the advantage of having a formal misconduct investigation unit (IA)?

Answer 5

1. help identify problem employees
2. help identify employees in need of EAP
3. help identify outdated or missing policies
4. help identify inadequate or nonexistent training

Question 6

Investigating misconduct should always include a ____ _____component.

Answer 6

trend analysis

Question 7

A trend analysis component may help identify what?

Answer 7

1. policy deficiencies
2. inadequate training or lack of training
3. improper supervision
4. staffing and other resource requirements