GM- Section 303 Flashcards
True or False
Does the disciplinary procedure supersede a criminal investigation or alleged violations of criminal laws or statutes?
False
Name the two complaint boards used to address complaints on officers?
CARB- Complaint and Administrative Review Board (Chiefs Advisory Action Board)
CERB- Crash Evaluation and Review Board (Chiefs City Vehicle Accident Advisory Action Board)
What are the 3 disciplinary procedures used to address considerations and expectations?
Community and External concerns
Departmental or internal concerns
Employee Concerns
Who will coordinate all investigations of alleged non-criminal misconduct by sworn officers?
Internal Affairs Unit
Who will determine which unit will investigate allegation of criminal misconduct?
The Chief of Police
How will officers report to their supervisor if involved in a matter in which LE is called?
Verbally and in writing on SAPD for 200-OR
What action should an officer take if handling a call involving another SAPD officer?
Notify a supervisor before leaving the scene
What is a Type A line complaint?
The complainant requests contact by the sworn members supervisor
What is a Type B complaint?
The complainant does not wish to be contacted by a supervisor but relates a potentially substantive problem.
How many days are line complaints allowed to take for investigation?
21 days
The investigation of a line complaint shall…
be confined strictly to the complaints detailed in the complaint investigations packet.
How long does an officer have to agree to contemplated disciplinary action?
5 days and failure to do so will cause the case to be forwarded to IA
Can an officer have an attorney present during interviews with their commanding officer?
No
Can an officer seek advise from and attorney or Assoc. Rep during the 5 days?
Yes
What violations consider a formal complaint?
Behavior infractions
Conduct that would constitute a crime
Disciplinary action that would exceed 3 days
Harassment/ discrimination
Racial profiling
Unnecessary or excessive force
Any incident that may require formal disciplinary action
If notified of a formal complaint, expedited disciplinary track can be requested by
a written request made to the Chief of Police
Both the officer and Chief agree to the expedited track
and disciplinary action must be enacted within 30 calendar days of the agreement
Once a suspension is agreed on, can an officer appeal to and Civil Service Commission, an arbitrator, or any court?
No, once an officer agrees on suspension it may not be appealed
Can the expedited disciplinary track be requested within 60 days of the 180 calendar timeline?
No
What are reasons that would constitute a service complaint?
Call response times
Handling of a civil matter
Discretionary call screening
Unavailability or delay of other police services
Any other complaint that does not involve officer misconduct
Supervisory officers receiving a line complaint shall send what information through Blue Team and chain of command?
The complainant contact information, nature of the complaint, details specific to the event that caused dissatisfaction.
What consists of any other complaint that does not violate policy, procedure, or officer misconduct?
Information logs
Who is listed as the complainant when alleged misconduct is initiated within the department?
the “administration”
If a complainant appears in person, how should they be directed?
To the supervisor of the officer who is the subject of the complaint
If the officers supervisor is not available, to the nearest available supervisor
If a complainant calls via telephone, how shall it be handled?
To the officers immediate supervisor
the communications supervisor
to IA if during business hours