PIU Flashcards
How should Public Integrity Unit office keys be handled during employee transfers?
All PIU office keys must be returned when any PIU employee is transferred.
Where should hard copy investigative files be stored?
Hard copy investigative files should be kept in lockable filing cabinets.
How should PIU employees ensure access to investigative files?
Employees must exercise due care to prevent unauthorized access to investigative files.
What is the requirement for maintaining or destroying investigative files?
Files must follow current records retention schedules and collective bargaining agreements.
Who has access to the Public Integrity Unit’s secure electronic database?
Access is restricted to PIU and Computer Information Systems Unit employees.
What is the recommendation regarding regular inspections for the department?
Conduct regular and unannounced inspections of department facilities, vehicles, equipment, and employees.
How are complaints processed within the Public Integrity Unit?
Complaints are handled per outlined procedures in disciplinary protocols, KRS, and collective agreements.
Who should be notified immediately of any formal complaints against an officer?
The Chief of Police should be informed promptly of formal complaints.
What summaries should the Public Integrity Unit provide regarding complaint investigations?
Statistical summaries should be given as requested, with an annual summary in the department’s Annual Report.
What should be done for all allegations of sexual abuse and/or harassment under the PREA?
Ensure completion of administrative or criminal investigations for all such allegations.
What does the Personnel Early Warning System track?
It tracks key aspects of officer performance and identifies those needing intervention.
Who is responsible for maintaining the department’s Personnel Early Warning System?
The Public Integrity Unit is responsible for maintaining it.
What is included in the monthly report submitted to the Chief of Police?
The report includes any bias-motivated complaints received by the Public Integrity Unit.
How are Alerts tracked and monitored?
Alerts are tracked and monitored by the IAPro software system.
Who prepares Alert Reports and Annual Reports according to the text?
The Public Integrity Unit is responsible for preparing them.
What criteria trigger an Alert Report for officers in a two-month period?
Five (5) or more BWC Activation Failure reports trigger an alert.
What incidents trigger an Alert Report for officers in a three-month period?
Three (3) or more response to resistance reports, vehicle pursuits, misconduct complaints, or a combination.
What incidents trigger an Alert Report for officers in a twelve-month period?
Two (2) at-fault collisions while on-duty or operating a department vehicle.
What criteria trigger an Annual Report for officers in a twelve-month period?
Three (3) or more at-fault collisions, six (6) or more response to resistance reports, vehicle pursuits, complaints of misconduct, or combinations.
What standard does the agency impose for determining substantiated allegations of sexual abuse?
Preponderance of the evidence.
How often should the agency aggregate incident-based sexual abuse data?
At least annually.
What data must be collected for every allegation of sexual abuse at lockups under the agency’s direct control?
Accurate, uniform data using a standardized instrument and set of definitions.
What should the agency do with the aggregated data collected for sexual abuse?
Review to assess and improve prevention, detection, and response policies.
What does the agency need to prepare annually regarding its findings on sexual abuse?
An annual report of findings and corrective actions.
When should the agency provide data from the previous year to the Department of Justice?
No later than June 30.
How should the agency store the data collected for sexual abuse allegations?
Securely.
How should the agency make its report on sexual abuse readily available to the public?
Through its website.
What specific material can the agency redact from reports if there’s a threat to the safety of a lockup?
Specific material, but it must indicate the nature of material redacted.
What is the purpose of the Public Integrity Unit?
To establish duties and responsibilities regarding officer misconduct investigations.
According to the policy, what does the Lexington Police Department have a duty to do?
Fully investigate accusations of officer misconduct.
What does the Public Integrity Unit investigate according to the Lexington PD policy?
Allegations of officer misconduct and complaints involving department officers.
What system does the Public Integrity Unit maintain to identify officers for intervention?
Personnel Early Warning System.
Who manages the overall Public Integrity Unit function within the Bureau of Investigation?
BOI Assistant Chief.
Who is responsible for all functions of the Public Integrity Unit?
The PIU commander.
What is the responsibility of the Public Integrity Unit regarding internal administrative investigations?
Conduct investigations involving officer misconduct.
Why is confidentiality important in Public Integrity Unit investigations?
To protect witnesses, informants, and respondents from detrimental disclosure.
What actions does the Public Integrity Unit take to ensure office security?
Lock the office when unattended, use specific lock types, and restrict key distribution.
What must be maintained by the Public Integrity Unit to ensure confidentiality and security?
Confidentiality of investigations and record security.
What information does the Public Integrity Unit submit to the Chief of Police for each officer identified in the Alert Report or Annual Report?
Officer’s name, assignment, summary of specific incidents used to identify the officer.
What factors may be included in the analysis of an officer’s total history with the department in the Alert Report or Annual Report?
Assignments, complaints, disciplinary actions, vehicle collisions, on-duty injuries, commendations, counseling, productivity levels, performance appraisals, response to resistance, absentee history, vehicle pursuits.
What are the incidents that supervisors are responsible for reporting to the Public Integrity Unit using the approved reporting method?
Response to Resistance, Vehicle Pursuit, Discharging Firearm, Complaints of Misconduct, Administration of Naloxone, WRAP Restraint Usage, BWC Activation Failure.
What type of collisions are monitored by the Public Integrity Unit as part of the Personnel Early Warning System?
At-fault collisions.
Who reviews the Annual Reports submitted by the Public Integrity Unit?
The Chief of Police.
What are some remedial actions that the Chief of Police may take after reviewing Annual Reports?
Discontinuing further review, recommend referral to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), training or retraining, counseling, close supervision and/or monitoring.
Who is primarily responsible for ensuring recommended actions for an officer are carried out?
The officer’s immediate supervisor.
What are some responsibilities of Lieutenants in relation to documentation?
Ensuring proper documentation.
What are the responsibilities of inspectors in the Public Integrity Unit?
Ensuring department employees comply with policies, conducting emergency drill tests, staff inspections, audits, and more.
What does the Public Integrity Unit do with response to resistance reports, vehicle pursuit reports, and discharging firearm reports?
They conduct an annual analysis forwarded to the Chief of Police for identifying patterns.
What role does the Court Liaison Officer serve, and where can you find their responsibilities outlined?
Roles outlined in GO series 1984-02 Court Attendance and Liaison, 1978-01 Legal Process.
How are off-duty employment requests processed within the Public Integrity Unit?
The unit processes requests and ensures compliance with regulations, following procedures in GO series 1973-15.
How are grievances handled within the department according to the notes?
Grievances are processed by the Public Integrity Unit per GO series 2011-05 Grievance Procedure.
