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
The Bureau Chief will make a final determination on any corrective action or discipline
resulting in a suspension of ______
Les than 24 hours
The Chief of Police will make a final determination on any recommended discipline that
may result in a suspension of______ hours, demotion or termination.
More than 24 hours
An employee is the subject of two (2) or more sustained internal investigations, citizen
complaints or four (4) or more sustained divisional investigations or six (6) or more
Departmental investigations involving misconduct, or quality of service within any
twelve (12) month period.
True
An employee is involved in three (3) or more on-duty motor vehicle accidents during any
twelve (12) month period, where the employee’s actions were determined to be a
contributing factor or the fault was undetermined.
True
An employee is involved in two (2) or more bias complaints within a six (6) month
period
True
An employee is involved in five (5) or more use of force incidents in a six (6) month
period
True
In the event the review of the Early Intervention Report results in any employee action,
the employee’s immediate supervisor will ensure that the action is completed, will
monitor the employee’s continued performance, and will provide a monthly written
follow-up evaluation through the Chain of Command to the Chief of Police for a period
of six (6) months from the original date when the Early Intervention System was
activated. Evaluation periods may be extended at the recommendation of the employee’s
Division Commander and/or the Office of the Chief of Police.
True
The appropriate Division Commander or his/her designee
may issue an official oral reprimand. Such reprimands shall be documented in
writing and a copy shall be kept by the Department until the employee has
rendered service free of any disciplinary action for a period of twelve
consecutive months. This type of reprimand shall not be made part of the
employee’s permanent personnel file.
(
Oral Reprimand
There is no appeal recourse to an oral reprimand
True
Suspension - In the interest of good discipline, the Chief of Police may suspend
an employee without pay for any length of time up to
one-hundred seventy six working hours (176)
An employee who is suspended shall be given written
notice of the reasons for the action and of his/her right to appeal this action if
the suspension is for twenty-four (24) working hours or more.
True
Employees who are to be
demoted will receive notice ___ days prior to the demotion.
10
Complaints or allegations of misconduct received by the Department shall be thoroughly
investigated and should be completed within ____ calendar days of the date the complaint was filed, with the exception of service complaints, which should be completed wihin ____calendar days.
90, 60
Any need to extend the investigation beyond the established time frame will be
documented and permitted only after approval by the Chief of Police.
True
Early Intervention:
This review and written evaluation will be completed and forwarded with notations by each supervisor through the Chain of Command to the Office of the Chief of Police within ——— business days of the initial receipt of the employee analysis report.
15
The internal Affairs Unit will remain all original documentation pertaining to the personnel Early Intervention System for a period of ___ days.
60
If the violation is of a serious nature, the the investigating supervisor shall relieve the employee of duty and take his/ her credentials, issued weapon, and badge.
True or False
False and the radio
Any complaint, allegation or investigation involving any of the following circumstances, s be immediately, or as soon as practical , reported to the Chief of police
A. Officer involved shooting
B. The arrest of any department employee
C. Any criminal offense
D. All of the above
E. All of the above except D
All of the above
——— the allegation was false or not factual or did not occur
A. Not sustained
B. Exonerated
C. Sustained
D. Unfounded
E. Misconduct, not based on complaint
Unfounded
———: the employee’s action were within the scope of his authority, compiled with departmental guidelines and were lawful and proper
A. Not Sustained
B. Sustained
C. Exonerated
D. Unfounded
E. Misconduct, not based on complaint
Exonerated
The Professional Standards Section Commander will report to the————-
A. Assistant Chief of Police - Executive Bureau
B. Assistant Chief of Police- Investigative Bureau
C. Chief of Police
D. Assistant Chief of Police- Field Services Bureau
Assistant Chief of Police- Executive Bureau
Whenever possible, employees will be notified using normal work hours at least ——— prior to any Internal Affairs Interview.
A. 48 hours
B. 72 hours
C. 24 hours
D. One week
48 hours
The Internal Affairs Investigator shall be responsible for informing the complainant as to the status of the Internal Affairs investigation on a periodic basis, at least every——-
A. Thirty (30) days
B. Two (2 weeks
C. Sixty (60) days
D. Ninety (90) days
Sixty (60) days
Any officer, who may be disciplined in the form of a ———— is entitled to a prompt administrative hearing by management unless the officer specifically waives the hearing in writing.
A. Suspension
B. Demotion
C. Dismissal
D. Termination
E. All of the above
F. All of the above , except D
All of the above , except D
Schedule an administrative hearing for personnel within———— and notify the employee of the date, time and location of the hearing.
A. Five (5) working days
B. Seven (7) working days
C. Forty-Eight (48) hours
D. One (1) Week
Five (5) working days
The office of the Chief of Police will make a final determination on any recommended discipline that may result in a suspension of more than 24 hours, demotion or termination
True or False
False- The Chief
A request for a hearing shall be directed to the Human Resources Director and must be received in the Human Resources Department within ———- from the date of notice of the disciplinary action
A. Ten (10) Calendar days
B. Three (3) Calendar days
C. Five (5) Calendar days
D. Seven (7) Calendar days
Ten (10) Calendar days
If—— determines that the complaint is not factual, or that an employee has made false statements regarding the complaint,———-, may recommend to the ———— that a criminal investigation be initiated against the individual who filled the complaint or the individual who has given false information
A. Human Resources, Human Resources, Chief of Police
B. Human Resources, Human Resource, OCP
C. Professional Standards, Professional Standards, Chief of Police
D. Professional Standards, professional Standards. OCP
Professional Standards, Professional Standards, OCP
For these reasons, it is the policy of the Department that all sworn and selected civilian members undergo random breath and urinalysis testing for illegal/ controlled substances, anabolic steroids and/ or alcohol abuse
True/False
True
If —— determines that the complaint is not factual, or that the employee has made false statements regarding the complaint——— may recommend to the ———— that a criminal investigation be initiated against the individual who filed the complaint or the individual who has given false information.
A. Human Resources; Human Resources; Chief of Police
B. Human Resources; Human Resources; Officer of the Chief of Police
C. Professional Standards, Professional Standards; Chief of Police
D. Professional Standards; Professional Standards; Officer of Chief of Police
Professional Standards; Professional Standards; Office of Chief of Ploce
Chief of Police may suspend an employee without pay for any length of time up to ——— working hours
A. 110
B. 130
C. 176
176 working hours
Demotion- The Chief may demote an employee for disciplinary reasons or for unsatisfactory performance. Employees who are to be demoted will receive notice —— days prior to the demotion
A.7
B. 10
C. 15
D.30
10
Division Commanders or their designee have the authority to: except,
A. Administer Counseling
B. Remedial Training
C. Oral and written reprimands
D. Suspensions to all employees
F. Terminate employees
All except F
The Division Commander shall be responsible for informing the complainant as to the status of Divisional Investigations on a periodic basis, at least every ——- day.
A. 20
B. 45
C.60
D.72
45
