CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES Flashcards
What is the purpose of Criminal Investigations Section (CIS)
aims to conduct objective and complete investigations into reports
of criminal misconduct by department employees
it is the policy of this department to exhibit an ______
standard of accountability for law enforcement employees found to be engaging in criminal activity
equal
What NRS is for the preservation of the rights of police officers
289
When does NRS 289 not apply
In Nevada, allegations of criminal misconduct by law enforcement members are recognized as being beyond the scope
of administrative investigations and the rights afforded by NRS 289 are not applicable.
NRS 289.020 states
“If a peace officer refuses to comply with a request by a
superior officer to cooperate with the peace officer’s own or any other law enforcement agency in a criminal investigation, the agency may charge the peace officer with insubordination.”
Off-duty officers who witness an alleged crime ______ be threatened or charged with insubordination for
failure to cooperate with a criminal investigation
Will Not
Do off duty witness officers have the right to choose to provide a statement to investigators or participate in a criminal investigation
Off duty witness officers have the right to choose.
Does an off duty witness officer have a right to representation
Yes if the investigator elects to proceed with the interview, the representative will respond without delay
Are on duty witness officers who witness an alleged crime required to cooperate with a criminal investigation.
They are required to cooperate with the investigation.
On-duty LVMPD members who are witnesses to alleged criminal acts are not entitled to a 48-hour
notice. Is the member able to request represenation?
A representative will be permitted as long as the representative responds without delay.
What will a supervisor do if a law enforcement employee from an outside agency is a suspect in a crime?
Supervisor will notify the watch commander so they can inform the other agency’s supervisor of the circumstances.
An employee who witnesses or becomes aware of criminal or suspected criminal misconduct by another LVMPD employee will
Immediately notify their supervisor.
If the Employee’s supervisor is off duty or unavailable, who must the employee notify.
An on-duty Supervisor.
Any employee who is charged with or accused of a criminal violation or suspected criminal misconduct, except
for civil traffic infractions, regardless of the jurisdiction, will
Immediately notify their supervisor
Any supervisor, or person acting in a supervisor capacity, being notified of criminal or suspected criminal
misconduct by an LVMPD employee will do what?
Immediately notify the watch commander and Criminal Investigation Section of the IAB.
What will LVMPD Employees do if they make contact a citizen desiring to report a
criminal violation involving a law enforcement employee, regardless of the agency of employment.
LVMPD employees will immediately advise their supervisor or designee
Who must be notified as soon as practical through the investigative unit’s chain of command of any LVMPD or outside agency employee who is charged or accused of a criminal violation, Except for minor traffic violations.
Sheriff. Then the sheriff or designee will determine what other notifications are required.
Supervisor’s will
- Ensure the complainant or reporting person is interviewed to determine the facts and circumstances of the alleged criminal misconduct.
- For reports of criminal or suspected criminal misconduct involving department employees, immediately notify the on-duty watch commander and CIS of IAB.
- For reports of criminal or suspected criminal misconduct involving law enforcement employees of any other jurisdiction, immediately notify the on-duty watch commander and the appropriate
investigative unit.
In cases where a criminal violation by a law enforcement employee is discovered during a long-term or covert investigation by an investigative unit, the notification will be made directly to the CIS supervisor.
What are the steps when an LVMPD employee is a victim of a crime, excluding minor traffic accidents
- The investigative unit that normally oversees this type of incident will be assigned to manage the case.
a. The investigative unit will notify CIS as a courtesy; however, CIS will not respond or assume the investigation. - If at any point during the investigation, the employee (victim) becomes a suspect, CIS will be contacted immediately and advised of the case update.
a. Depending on the circumstances, if the employee is identified as a potential suspect, CIS may respond and assume the investigation. This decision will be made by the IAB commander or
designee. - The bureau commander of the investigating unit will be notified immediately that the victim of the investigation is an LVMPD employee.
- If the employee (victim) is currently assigned to the bureau that would normally investigate the crime, the employee’s bureau commander will assign a different bureau to assume the investigation (i.e., the employee [victim] is assigned to EAC and the crime occurred in EAC, an investigative unit other than the one assigned to EAC will be called out to investigate [excluding patrol]).
What must a supervisor do if a law enforcement employee from an outside agency is a victim of a crime?
notify the watch commander so they can inform the other agency’s supervisor of the circumstances.
