Maintenance of Values and Ethics 5/101.26

Question 1

When a department employee is suspected of misconduct relating to an alcohol or drug abuse allegation who handles the investigation?

Answer 1

Internal Affairs Bureau

Question 2

What type of evidence does LVMPD need to prove when handling internal investigations

Answer 2

Burden of Proof.

Question 3

Complaints of harassment and discrimination may be reported to any one or a combination of the following?

Answer 3

1. Any supervisor
2. The EDS Director
3. The IAB Commander

Question 4

As a Supervisor, someone complains to you about one of your employees and it does not involve a policy violation or criminal activity How is it handled?

Answer 4

Handle the matter as a customer service dispute. Document the discussion in Blue Team as a citizen contact.

Question 5

How long does IAB have to complete an investigation?

Answer 5

All internal investigations SHOULD be completed within 90 days.

Question 6

When is Supervisor intervention used?

Answer 6

It MAY be used when allegation(s) are minor in nature, not a line item in the discipline matrix and would best be addressed through coaching, counseling, mentoring, mediation, or any component of the Early Identification and Intervention Program.