IA Manual Flashcards
What type of matters are Illegal Searches and False Arrests?
Legal or Civil not administrative.
What are the 4 types of complaints?
Inquiry
OPSA
Citizen Complaint
Department Complaint
What are the 5 possible dispositions for complaints?
Unfounded Exonerated Not Sustained Sustained Reclassified to Inquiry
What types of complaints require a Blue Team Entry?
ALL
During Normal Business hours where should complaints be referred to?
Employee Supervisor or IAD.
During non-business hours where should complaints be referred to?
on-duty supervisor or IAD
Who evaluates third party and anonymous complaints?
Supervisor and IAD
What should you do first after receiving complaint?
Review all Facts and Documents.
When you talk to the complainant what should you do?
Record the conversation and let the complainant know its being recorded.
What else should you do in investigating a complaint?
Review BWC and Identify Witnesses.
How should you document inquiries?
Supp to Original Call - Blue Team Entry.
Who must IAD consult with before closing a complaint?
OPSA
Where must Citizen and Department complaints be forwarded to?
OPSA to see if they want to audit the investigation.
After the Citizen Complaint form is received by IA who determines whether the investigation will be handled by IAD or at Watch Level?
IAD or Division Captain.
What is the criteria for an Inquiry?
Satisfied with actions taken by Supervisor
Requesting Clarification
Withdraws or doesnt follow through
No good faith basis
Does IAD have authority to interview anyone regardless of rank?
Yes
Who conducts investigation if criminal conduct is alleged?
OOI
CIU
Allied Agency
How should documents be handled in an IA investigation?
Hand Carried.
What should be done in the preliminary part of the IA investigation?
Determine if there are Facts to Support the Complaint - Category of Misconduct.
Who should you talk to during the preliminary investigation of IA?
Complainant and Witnesses - Generally Not the Employee.
How soon should the investigation be completed?
4 months - explain to the employees Deputy Chief.
What should all IA interviews be?
Recorded and documented in the Investigative Log
After you cannot contact IA complainant how long should they be given to contact PD?
10 days
What places IA investigations in to Suspense?
If incident stems from arrest or citation - Involves Civil Litigation.
How many days does complainant have to pursue complaint after adjudication of a Complaint in Suspense?
20 days