IA Manual Flashcards

1
Q

What type of matters are Illegal Searches and False Arrests?

A

Legal or Civil not administrative.

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2
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What are the 4 types of complaints?

A

Inquiry
OPSA
Citizen Complaint
Department Complaint

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3
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What are the 5 possible dispositions for complaints?

A
Unfounded 
Exonerated 
Not Sustained 
Sustained 
Reclassified to Inquiry
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4
Q

What types of complaints require a Blue Team Entry?

A

ALL

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5
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During Normal Business hours where should complaints be referred to?

A

Employee Supervisor or IAD.

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6
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During non-business hours where should complaints be referred to?

A

on-duty supervisor or IAD

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7
Q

Who evaluates third party and anonymous complaints?

A

Supervisor and IAD

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8
Q

What should you do first after receiving complaint?

A

Review all Facts and Documents.

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9
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When you talk to the complainant what should you do?

A

Record the conversation and let the complainant know its being recorded.

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10
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What else should you do in investigating a complaint?

A

Review BWC and Identify Witnesses.

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11
Q

How should you document inquiries?

A

Supp to Original Call - Blue Team Entry.

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12
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Who must IAD consult with before closing a complaint?

A

OPSA

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13
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Where must Citizen and Department complaints be forwarded to?

A

OPSA to see if they want to audit the investigation.

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14
Q

After the Citizen Complaint form is received by IA who determines whether the investigation will be handled by IAD or at Watch Level?

A

IAD or Division Captain.

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15
Q

What is the criteria for an Inquiry?

A

Satisfied with actions taken by Supervisor
Requesting Clarification
Withdraws or doesnt follow through
No good faith basis

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16
Q

Does IAD have authority to interview anyone regardless of rank?

A

Yes

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17
Q

Who conducts investigation if criminal conduct is alleged?

A

OOI
CIU
Allied Agency

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18
Q

How should documents be handled in an IA investigation?

A

Hand Carried.

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19
Q

What should be done in the preliminary part of the IA investigation?

A

Determine if there are Facts to Support the Complaint - Category of Misconduct.

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20
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Who should you talk to during the preliminary investigation of IA?

A

Complainant and Witnesses - Generally Not the Employee.

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21
Q

How soon should the investigation be completed?

A

4 months - explain to the employees Deputy Chief.

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22
Q

What should all IA interviews be?

A

Recorded and documented in the Investigative Log

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23
Q

After you cannot contact IA complainant how long should they be given to contact PD?

A

10 days

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24
Q

What places IA investigations in to Suspense?

A

If incident stems from arrest or citation - Involves Civil Litigation.

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25
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How many days does complainant have to pursue complaint after adjudication of a Complaint in Suspense?

A

20 days

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26
Q

When should Employees be interviewed in a IA investigation?

A

After everything else has been done.

27
Q

What Admonishments should be given to employee before IA interview?

A

Administrative if non-criminal - Lybarger if criminal or could be criminal

28
Q

If a Written Response is requested from an employee what form should he sign?

A

A Written Document Non-Waiver Form.

29
Q

What will investigator produce at the end of the investigation?

A

A Case Summary.

30
Q

How should notifications of interview or written response be made to an Employee?

A

During work Hours - via email or phone - confidentially.

31
Q

If IA investigator cannot contact employee who will?

A

The Employees supervisor confidentially.

32
Q

What should IA investigator do if employee cannot be contacted?

A

Send certified mail to employees home.

33
Q

What happens if employee refuses to answer questions during IA interview?

A

Considered Insubordinate

34
Q

If ordered to write a memorandum by IA what info should be included?

A

List of involved Employees and witnesses
All pertinent information
Date and Sign.

35
Q

Once the IA Investigation is completed who will the review?

A

Employees Captain.

36
Q

What standard of review will be used for an IA investigation?

A

Preponderance of Evidence

37
Q

What is Captains responsibility in reviewing an IA case?

A

Ensure investigation is thorough impartial and timely-include all documents with name of author - include a recommendation for Complaint Category

38
Q

How long does Captain have to make recommendation on an IA case or ask for extension from DC?

A

30 Days

39
Q

If IA complaint is Sustained who makes the recommendation for discipline?

A

Captain

40
Q

Who gets an opportunity to audit and make recommendations on an IA case before final disposition to employee?

A

OPSA

41
Q

Who has final authority over IA discipline?

A

COP

42
Q

Who shall review Letters of Discipline and IAD complaint Dispositions prior to giving to Employee?

A

Captain.

43
Q

Who makes sure any retraining required in an IA case is taken care of?

A

IAD

44
Q

Who gets documentation of any retraining by employee as part of discipline?

A

PSD

45
Q

If IA complaint is not sustained what happens?

A

IAD Complaint Disposition Letter is routed to employee through his Captain and filed in IA.

46
Q

What are employees options if he gets a Letter of Reprimand?

A

No Skelly Hearing but But Hearing with Labor Relations if asked for within 7 days

47
Q

What are options if employee is served with Intent to Discipline Letter?

A

10 Days to Have a Skelly Hearing.

48
Q

Who has to sign letter/intent to discipline <40 hours?

A

COP

49
Q

Who has to sign letter/intent to discipline >=40 hours?

A

COP and Labor Relations Manager

50
Q

Who gets Letter of Discipline?

A

IAD - Labor Relations

51
Q

Who gets the Personnel Action Request as part of IA Process?

A

PSD

52
Q

What does the complainant get at the end of the IA process?

A

Letter of disposition - doesnt indicate disciplinary action or employee by name.

53
Q

Who handles criminal investigation of employees?

A

Captain OOI - designates SGT.

54
Q

Who gets a copy of all information from criminal investigation of employee?

A

IAD

55
Q

Who can COP use to investigate Criminal Conduct by employee?

A

CIU

56
Q

When will Employee be notified of any criminal proceedings against him?

A

When case is forwarded to DA

57
Q

When can Employees lockers be searched?

A

Employee is present or gives consent
Search Warrant
Given notice and reasonable time to respond

58
Q

Who do you forward any lawsuits against the department?

A

CLU

59
Q

Where will CLU send documents in a lawsuit?

A

PSU

60
Q

Where will PSU forward the lawsuit documents to?

A

IA - City Attorneys Office

61
Q

Who handles Pitchess Motions?

A

IAD

62
Q

Who determines if the Pitchess Motion was received in a timely manner?

A

City Attorneys Office

63
Q

What software contains data on all prior complaints against a officer?

A

IAPro

64
Q

Which types of complaints shall be investigated by SPD?

A

All of Them