G.O 211 Internal Investigations, Complaints, and Disciplinary Actions Flashcards
The Chief of Police is responsible for the proper handling of complaints by a member (s) of the public and misconduct investigations for the Police Department.
True
When encountering unreasonable actions of other employees that could result in injury, death or violations of constitutional of civil rights, intervention must be _______________.
Immediate
Some situations, such as the unreasonable application of force or inappropriate due process procedures may necessitate immediate intervention. Other circumstances, such as conduct unbecoming of an employee may be best handled through reporting the matter to the _________or ____________.
A. Administrative Authority, Appropiate Authority
B. Appropriate supervisory and Administrative authority
c.Immediate Supervisor , Division Commander
Appropriate supervisory and Administrative authority
Anytime a member of the public contacts a Police Department employee to inquire about or register a complaint, the individual will be immediately referred to any_____________.
on-duty Police Supervisor
Supervisors working off-duty who are contacted by a member of the public wishing to register a complaint will assist the individual with the complaint in accordance with this General Order.
True
Anytime an employee of the Little Rock Police Department is relieved of duty, the supervisor relieving the employee will, through the Chain of Command, notify their Chief of Police immediately as well as the involved employee’s Division Commander, if necessary.
True
The Division Commander will, following their review and recommendation(s), forward the file to the Office of the Chief of Police no later than ____ business days after the employee has been relieved of duty.
Two (2)
Any complaint, allegation or investigation, involving any of the following circumstances, shall be immediately, or as soon as practical, reported to the Chief of Police:
.Officer involved shootings by the use of Alert Express;
.In custody deaths by the use of Alert Express;
.The arrest of any Departmental or City of Little Rock employee by the employee’s Assistant Chief of Police or the Assistant Chief of Police over the Bureau investigating the employee;
.Any criminal offense by the employee’s Assistant Chief of Police or the Assistant Chief of Police over the Bureau investigating the employee; and, Suspected infractions, which could result in termination by the employee’s Assistant Chief of Police
The Professional Standards Division Commander will report to the Assistant Chief of Police – Executive Bureau.
True
Whenever possible, employees will be notified during normal work hours at least ______hours prior to any Internal Affairs interview.
48
The employee will not be advised of Garrity Warnings if the allegations are criminal in nature.
False- will be advised
The Internal Affairs investigator shall be responsible for informing the complainant, if any, as to the status of the Internal Affairs investigation on a periodic basis, at least every ____days.
Sixty (60)
The Division Commander shall be responsible for informing the complainant as to the status of Divisional investigations on a periodic basis, at least every _____days.
45
Any officer, who may be disciplined in the form of a suspension, demotion, or dismissal, is entitled to a prompt administrative hearing by management unless the officer specifically waives the hearing by ____.
Writing
If the employee formally requests an Administrative Hearing he/she will, upon request, be supplied with a copy of the disciplinary file pertaining to the charges against him/her as soon as practical, but no later than 48 hours prior to the hearing, to allow ample opportunity for case review and to assist the employee with preparation for the hearing;
True
Schedule an Administrative Hearing for personnel within ______working days and notify the employee of the date, time and location of the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted within one (1) week unless adequate documented justification is provided.
Five (5)
Member-of-the-public complaints alleging excessive force or physical abuse will be investigated by Internal Affairs. Internal Affairs will then review Departmental records to determine if there is an existing Use of Force file associated with the complaint incident. If there is an existing Use of Force file on the incident, Internal Affairs will review the documents to determine if the complaint warrants further investigation based upon the use of force evaluations and recommendation, disposition of the file and complaint allegation. Internal Affairs will make a recommendation on the matter and forward the associated complaint and Use of Force file to the ________to determine complaint disposition.
COP
In the case of an anonymous complaint, a Member-of-the-Public Complaint Form will be completed as thoroughly as possible. A “Member-of-the-Public Complaint” report will be initiated in Blue Team with the related “Member-of-the-Public Complaint” form attached. The report shall be forwarded through the chain of command to the Chief of Police, via Email.
False- via Blue Team
The complaint process will not be delayed by a referral to Internal Affairs
True
Alleged misconduct, either on-duty or off-duty, or neglect of duty will be immediately investigated by the supervisor who receives the complaint or observes the violation
True
Alleged misconduct, either on-duty or off-duty, or neglect of duty will be immediately investigated by the supervisor who receives the complaint or observes the violation
True
If the violation is of a serious nature, the investigating supervisor shall relieve the employee of duty and take his/her credentials, issued weapon, Taser and badge. These items will be stored in the Property and Evidence Room pending disposition. Any employee who is relieved of duty shall be instructed to be immediately available to the Office of the Chief of Police and Internal Affairs and will not perform any police duties while relieved of duty.
False- Issued weapon
Radio
Badge
