department investigations Flashcards
who is responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries into actual or alleged incidents
Supervisors
an official formal investigation of a staff member conducted by SID investigator into an actual or alleged serious incident involving violations of policy state law or regulation
administrative investigation
an official formal investigation conducted by SID for which a criminal complaint will be pursued if warranted
criminal investigation
all employees contractors vendors intern and volunteers
staff
any staff member who oversees or directs the action of another staff member
supervisor
an official formal inquiry conducted by a supervisor into an actual or alleged incident involving violations of department policy state or federal law or regulations
supervisor’s inquiry
reports of an incident being investigated must contain
specific knowledge of incident and their actions in response to that incident
can staff write reports in consolation with another staff member
no
who is responsible for keeping staff members separate when writing reports
supervisors
who can deem that separation of staff writing reports is no longer needed
shift commander
a supervisor shall conduct an initial inquiry to report and forward to the
shift commander
the shift commander will will forward the report to the As/OPS who shall forward it to
superintendent
After an investigation the superintendent shall notify the___ as necessary
sheriff and special sheriff
does rank or position supersede the authority of the investigator
no
During an investigation the____shall make available to sid any staff or resources requested
shift commanders
supervisors shall make immediate preliminary inquiry into all incidents that include what
4 things
obtaining eyewitness accounts
proper identification of
all written reports of all involved
pertinent evidence and relevant information
superiors inquiry can be stopped by
ads/sid
investigations that SID would take over or be involved in
11 things
criminal misconduct
death of inmate
suicide attempt
sexual misconduct
undue familiar between staff and inmates
use of excessive force
force involving serious injury to inmate
discovery of large amounts of contraband
arrest by deputy sheriff
serious disturbance
fire or bomb threat
the ____ will review all reports, ensure the completeness accepting and approving reports and report it all to the___
shift commander
as/ops
who must give authorization to initiate an administrative and criminal investigation
sheriff special sheriff superintendent or the general counsel
all complaints for investigations shall be reviewed upon receipt by the__ who may refer the matter to the responsible __or assign an ___ to the case
ads/sid
supervisor
investigator
if sid concludes a criminal investigation is warranted who shall be notified
superintendent
In an investigation who needs to be consulted before notifying the district attorney’s office
sheriff special sheriff general counsel
all allegations of inmate or staff misconduct shall be forwarded to the
superintendent
sid will not address complaints regarding
classification placement disciplinary action
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department investigations
all staff regardless of rank or position shall be responsible to taking ___ action and immediately notifying the responsible ___ of any staff misconduct witnessed or reported verbally or written
appropriate
supervisor
supervisors shall conduct an initial ___ into the reported misconduct and shall forward their findings through their ___ who will forward it to the ___
inquiry
shift commander
as/ops
who is the internal investigative authority responsible for conducting investigations regarding allegations of serious staff misconduct criminal activity and for special assignments directed by the sup
SID
all investigators will be trained in conducting ___ abuse/harassment investigations
sexual
the responsible supervisor must conduct an immediate ___ into all alleged incidents, complaints, or unusual occurrences during their tour of duty.
preliminary inquiry
the ____ will gather and review all reports and physical evidence collected relative to the supervisors ___
shift commander
inquiry
who must ensure the completeness of all reports and the inclusion of all pertinent details of the incident
shift commander
the shift commander shall submit a summary report that explains their knowledge of the incident and any actions taken to the ___
as/ops
the ___ shall determine the credibility of the allegations and direct ___action
superintendent
appropriate
SID investigators may conduct investigations either ___ of or ___ with an outside law enforcement agency
independent
together
any breach of confidentially in an investigation may result in ___ action up to and including ___
disciplinary
termination
upon completion of an investigation the investigator shall prepare a report for submission to the __
superintendent
all staff shall validate receipt of an allegation by documenting the __ of the receipt and their ___ on the written complaint
date
initials
all allegations of inmate and staff misconduct shall be forwarded to the ___ who shall determine validity and the need for either a ___ inquiry or ___ investigation
superintendent
supervisors
sid
staff who are being investigated shall be informed of the following
the particulars of the investigation
they are required and can be compelled to answer all questions
any refusal to answer or cooperate can result i discipline
any refusal to write reports can result in discipline
they are entitled to all rights afforded under the law
