department investigations

Question 1

who is responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries into actual or alleged incidents

Answer 1

Supervisors

Question 2

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

Answer 2

administrative investigation

Question 3

an official formal investigation conducted by SID for which a criminal complaint will be pursued if warranted

Answer 3

criminal investigation

Question 4

all employees contractors vendors intern and volunteers

Answer 4

staff

Question 5

any staff member who oversees or directs the action of another staff member

Answer 5

supervisor

Question 6

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

Answer 6

supervisor’s inquiry

Question 7

reports of an incident being investigated must contain

Answer 7

specific knowledge of incident and their actions in response to that incident

Question 8

can staff write reports in consolation with another staff member

Answer 8

no

Question 9

who is responsible for keeping staff members separate when writing reports

Answer 9

supervisors

Question 10

who can deem that separation of staff writing reports is no longer needed

Answer 10

shift commander

Question 11

a supervisor shall conduct an initial inquiry to report and forward to the

Answer 11

shift commander

Question 12

the shift commander will will forward the report to the As/OPS who shall forward it to

Answer 12

superintendent

Question 13

After an investigation the superintendent shall notify the___ as necessary

Answer 13

sheriff and special sheriff

Question 14

does rank or position supersede the authority of the investigator

Answer 14

no

Question 15

During an investigation the____shall make available to sid any staff or resources requested

Answer 15

shift commanders

Question 16

supervisors shall make immediate preliminary inquiry into all incidents that include what
4 things

Answer 16

obtaining eyewitness accounts
proper identification of
all written reports of all involved
pertinent evidence and relevant information

Question 17

superiors inquiry can be stopped by

Answer 17

ads/sid

Question 18

investigations that SID would take over or be involved in
11 things

Answer 18

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

Question 19

the ____ will review all reports, ensure the completeness accepting and approving reports and report it all to the___

Answer 19

shift commander
as/ops

Question 20

who must give authorization to initiate an administrative and criminal investigation

Answer 20

sheriff special sheriff superintendent or the general counsel

Question 21

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

Answer 21

ads/sid
supervisor
investigator

Question 22

if sid concludes a criminal investigation is warranted who shall be notified

Answer 22

superintendent

Question 23

In an investigation who needs to be consulted before notifying the district attorney’s office

Answer 23

sheriff special sheriff general counsel

Question 24

all allegations of inmate or staff misconduct shall be forwarded to the

Answer 24

superintendent

Question 25

sid will not address complaints regarding

Answer 25

classification placement disciplinary action

Question 26

s134

Answer 26

department investigations

Question 27

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

Answer 27

appropriate
supervisor

Question 28

supervisors shall conduct an initial ___ into the reported misconduct and shall forward their findings through their ___ who will forward it to the ___

Answer 28

inquiry
shift commander
as/ops

Question 29

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

Answer 29

SID

Question 30

all investigators will be trained in conducting ___ abuse/harassment investigations

Answer 30

sexual

Question 31

the responsible supervisor must conduct an immediate ___ into all alleged incidents, complaints, or unusual occurrences during their tour of duty.

Answer 31

preliminary inquiry

Question 32

the ____ will gather and review all reports and physical evidence collected relative to the supervisors ___

Answer 32

shift commander
inquiry

Question 33

who must ensure the completeness of all reports and the inclusion of all pertinent details of the incident

Answer 33

shift commander

Question 34

the shift commander shall submit a summary report that explains their knowledge of the incident and any actions taken to the ___

Answer 34

as/ops

Question 35

the ___ shall determine the credibility of the allegations and direct ___action

Answer 35

superintendent
appropriate

Question 36

SID investigators may conduct investigations either ___ of or ___ with an outside law enforcement agency

Answer 36

independent
together

Question 37

any breach of confidentially in an investigation may result in ___ action up to and including ___

Answer 37

disciplinary
termination

Question 38

upon completion of an investigation the investigator shall prepare a report for submission to the __

Answer 38

superintendent

Question 39

all staff shall validate receipt of an allegation by documenting the __ of the receipt and their ___ on the written complaint

Answer 39

date
initials

Question 40

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

Answer 40

superintendent
supervisors
sid

Question 41

staff who are being investigated shall be informed of the following

Answer 41

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