FC 301 Disciplinary Process for Sworn Officers Flashcards
The procedures enumerated within this directive apply to ____ of misconduct against dept employees ___ and ___ duty
allegations; on; off
A conclusion used to terminate an internal investigation that cannot proceed to a normal conclusion is a ___
Administrative Closure
Removing an employee from the county service for just cause is ___
dismissal
The incident did occur, but the actions of the involved employees were justified, lawful, and proper
exonerated
The investigation failed to disclose sufficient evidence to prove or disprove allegation
Insufficient evidence
A six member panel consisting of the four assistant chiefs, the IAD director, and the commander of the involved officers. Sustained charges are/ are not required to be sent to the Administrative Charging Committee.
Internal Investigative Review Panel; ARENT
If a sworn officer is the subject of the Internal Investigative Review Panel, the panel will use the _____ to recommend discipline
Maryland Statewide Police Disciplinary Matrix
One of the lowest levels of disciplinary action and is/ is not included in the employees personnel file
Letter of reprimand; IS
An investigative finding that an incident did occur, but the applicable policy did not address the issue presented or was insufficient or ineffective
Policy Failure
The placing of an employee on leave without pay status for an indefinite period pending investigation of charges or trial for job-related offenses.
suspension pending investigation of charges or trial
The investigative disclosed sufficient evidence to prove an allegation of misconduct
sustained
The complaint investigation reveals that the acts complained about did occur
unfounded
It is preferred, but not necessary for a complaint to be submitted on an MCP___
Form 580, Compliment/ Complaint Form
A person wishing to speak to a supervisor will be referred to the _____
highest ranking on duty supervisor
Complaints can/cannot be taken by any employee
CAN
A ___ or ___ will be given to the complainant as a receipt
electronic image or photocopy
An LE under investigation will be notified at least ____ days upon completion of the investigation of any witnesses
30
Form MCP 242, the _____, shall be issued to the officer before any interrogations.
Internal Investigation Notification
An interrogation shall be suspended for a period of time not to exceed ___ days until representation is obtained. The ____ may extend that period within that time.
10
After an investigation is complete, a copy of the interrogation shall be made available at least ___ days before a hearing
30
Interrogations of officers should be conducted at the _____ of the investigating officer or at the office of ___ and conducted at a _____ hour or when the LE is _____
office of command; local precinct or police unit in which the incident occurred; reasonable; on duty
The dept. may/may not require an officer to submit to tests such as blood breath urine polygraph or interrogations
may
The dept is/ is not prevented from commencing any action that may lead to a punitive measure as a result of a LE officer’s refusal to submit after having been ordered to do so
is not
If an officer is ordered to take a polygraph test the results are/ are not admissible in an admin hearing
ARE NOT
During an investigation an investigator may/ may not order an LE to give a statement that relate to subject matter of investigation
may
After an internal has concluded and found other than sustained, the employee will be notified within ___ business days by IAD director
7
Internal investigation with a sustained finding the officer will be notified by the _____ of the IIRP or ACC’s findings
chief
If a charge of misconduct has been sustained, the officer has requested a hearing board, the officer will be furnished with a copy of the investigative file excluding ___, ___ and not less than ___ days before hearing
id of witnesses; any non exculpatory info; 30
IAD gets immediately notified for the following six incidents:
firearm discharge intentional or accidental except target practice and killing dangerous or injured animal; employee charged with criminal offense; dui; operator of county vehicle involved in fatal accident; employee violated dept substance abuse policy; any incident where executive officer feels investigation necessary
Notification to IAD is made by ____
executive officer
