G.O. 5.1.2 INTERNAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURES Flashcards
for the purpose of this policy, an __________ is defined as all full time and
part time personnel compensated by the Sheriff and all Reserve I and Reserve
deputies.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Employee
G.O. 5.1.2 3A
the review and evaluation of information related to any suspected violation
of agency policy or procedure by an employee to determine whether a reasonable
belief exists that the employee was involved in the alleged violation and a formal
investigation is necessary. An _______ may be necessary before a formal
investigation is undertaken.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Inquiry
G.O. 5.1.2 3B
an official review and evaluation of information relative to any
suspected violation of agency policy or procedure where sufficient information exists
to reasonably believe that the employee may have committed the violation. The
findings of an investigation could lead to disciplinary action.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Investigation
G.O. 5.1.2 3C
an allegation of misconduct, violation of law, or of agency policy or
procedure by any member of the agency, whether initiated by citizens or another agency member
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Complaint
G.O.5.1.2D
any type of electronic device that retains comments or statements to
include, but not limited to, dictaphones, audio recorders, video cameras, minicamcorders,
and the like. Recordings may also be any written statements by
witnesses or written admissions by any alleged violator in an investigation.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Recording
G.O. 5.1.2 3E
an individual who appears with the employee during an
interrogation/interview providing support and advice to the employee. This
individual may or may not be a member of the agency. This individual is prohibited
from participating directly during the interrogation; he/she will be permitted to
consult with the employee or provide support and advice to the employee.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Representative
G.O. 5.1.2 3F
the component of the agency which is responsible for
coordinating and exercising supervision over all complaints and/or allegations of
misconduct against the Sheriff’s Office or its employees. The Professional
Standards Section Commander shall be directly responsible for the internal affair’s
function and shall report all pertinent information directly to the Sheriff.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Professional Standards
G.O. 5.1.2 3G
facts that constitute less than probable cause but more
than a mere guess.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Reasonable Suspicion
G.O.5.1.2 3H
a hearing provided to an employee who has been
relieved of duty without pay pending the completion of an internal investigation and
disciplinary process.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Post Deprivation Hearing
G.O. 5.1.2. 3i
an elective process by which an employee
may acknowledge having violated agency policy and accept discipline, rather than
proceeding with a formal investigation and disciplinary appeal. A DDRP affords the
employee and agency an opportunity to negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution
to policy violations.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
G.O. 5.1.2 3J
reports, videos, and other items in the possession of the
investigating authority which are obtained during the administrative investigation,
and which are directly related to the allegations being investigated. This includes,
but is not limited to, the complaint, all witness statements, all other existing subject
officer statements, incident reports, GPS locator information, and audio or video
recordings.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Existing Evidence
G.O. 5.1.2 3K
Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Working Days
G.O.5.1.2 3L
for the purpose of the alleged intentional violations, the
___________ will be the Professional Standards Section Commander or
designee.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Sheriff’s Designee
G.O.5.1.2 3M
A three member panel chosen to review the
circumstances and facts surrounding an alleged intentional violation of the rights
protected by the Law Enforcement Officer Bill of Rights set forth in F.S.S. 112.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Compliance Review Panel
G.O.5.1.2 3N
A hearing conducted by a Compliance Review Panel
to determine if a sworn employee’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights have
been intentionally violated during an administrative investigation.
Inquiry
Employee
Complaint
Investigation
Recording
Representative
Professional Standards
Reasonable Suspicion
Post Deprivation Hearing
Discipline Dispute Resolution Process-
Existing Evidence
Working Days
Sheriff’s Designee
Compliance Review Panel
Compliance Review Hearing
Compliance Review Hearing
G.O.5.1.2 3O
All agency supervisors are responsible for investigating complaints against
subordinates, or referring complaints to Professional Standards for
investigation.
True
False
True
G.O.5.1.2 4A1
Investigations conducted by supervisors are external investigations
and must conform to this policy. The investigations must be in
compliance with F.S. 122.532 and F.S. 112.533 (Law Enforcement
Officers’ Bill of Rights).
True
False
False
G.O.5.1.2 4A1a
Investigations conducted by supervisors are INTERNAL investigations
and must conform to this policy. The investigations must be in
compliance with F.S. 122.532 and F.S. 112.533 (Law Enforcement
Officers’ Bill of Rights).
A supervisor may investigate his/her own complaint against an employee,
unless the employee can show a clear and convincing conflict of interest as
determined by the Director of Human Resources, Agency General Counsel, or their designee, or where the alleged violation could result in a demotion or
termination.
True
False
True
G.O.5.1.2 4A2i
In the event the supervisor determines the complaint, if
true, could lead to disciplinary action of a suspension without pay or loss of
benefits of forty-one (41) or more hours, further investigation of the complaint
will not be conducted by that supervisor
True
False
True
G.O.5.1.2 4A2i
Shall be responsible for recording, registering and
controlling alleged or suspected misconduct complaints against the Sheriff’s
Office or its employees and maintaining the confidentiality of all documents,
records and files pertaining to internal investigations, within the parameters
of applicable law.
PSD
HRD
Division Commander
Supervisor
PSD
G.O.5.1.2 4A3
Professional Standards shall be responsible for recording, registering and
controlling alleged or suspected misconduct complaints against the Sheriff’s
Office or its employees and maintaining the confidentiality of all documents,
records and files pertaining to internal investigations, within the parameters
of applicable law.
__________shall be responsible for investigating :
Issues of moral turpitude, Violation of Federal Law (except ADA complaints unless directed by
the Sheriff or designee)., Sexual harassment., Violation of Municipal or County Ordinances, Corruption.
PSD
HRD
Section Commander
Division Commander
PSD
G.O.5.1.2 4A3
Professional Standards shall be responsible for investigating the following
complaints:
a. Violation of Municipal or County Ordinances.
b. Violation of Florida State Statutes.
c. Violation of Federal Law (except ADA complaints unless directed by
the Sheriff or designee).
d. Sexual harassment.
e. Corruption.
f. Excessive use of force.
g. Complaints of illegal discrimination made by a citizen or an agency
employee.
h. Issues of moral turpitude.
i. Allegations of misconduct that if sustained may result in termination or
demotion of the accused employee.
In cases of Category 10 violations, an agency manager shall consult
with Professional Standards, the Human Resources Director or an
agency attorney if he or she believes the alleged offense may be
egregious enough,
True
False
True
G.O.5.1.2 4A3i
In cases of Category 10 violations, an agency manager shall consult
with Professional Standards, the Human Resources Director or an
agency attorney if he or she believes the alleged offense may be
egregious enough, or due to progressive discipline, an employee may
be served with demotion or termination if the allegation is sustained.
At-will terminations shall be handled in accordance with General
Order 5.1.0.
When the Section Commander, Lieutenant/Commander or
Watch Commander is advised an agency employee is the
subject of a criminal investigation, he/she shall immediately
notify the Professional Standards Section Commander or
designee.
true
false
True
G.O.5.1.2 4A1
When an agency employee is involved in an incident which could lead
to an arrest, a criminal investigation will be conducted pursuant to
criminal investigative procedures.
1. When the Section Commander, Lieutenant/Commander or
Watch Commander is advised an agency employee is the
subject of a criminal investigation, he/she shall immediately
notify the Professional Standards Section Commander or
designee.
The investigating deputy shall consult with his/her
Lieutenant/Commander, or the Watch Commander, via the chain of
command prior to an arrest.
True
False
True
G.O.5.1.2 4B