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1
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How should Public Integrity Unit office keys be handled during employee transfers?

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All PIU office keys must be returned when any PIU employee is transferred.

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Where should hard copy investigative files be stored?

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Hard copy investigative files should be kept in lockable filing cabinets.

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How should PIU employees ensure access to investigative files?

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Employees must exercise due care to prevent unauthorized access to investigative files.

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What is the requirement for maintaining or destroying investigative files?

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Files must follow current records retention schedules and collective bargaining agreements.

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Who has access to the Public Integrity Unit’s secure electronic database?

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Access is restricted to PIU and Computer Information Systems Unit employees.

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What is the recommendation regarding regular inspections for the department?

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Conduct regular and unannounced inspections of department facilities, vehicles, equipment, and employees.

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How are complaints processed within the Public Integrity Unit?

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Complaints are handled per outlined procedures in disciplinary protocols, KRS, and collective agreements.

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Who should be notified immediately of any formal complaints against an officer?

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The Chief of Police should be informed promptly of formal complaints.

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What summaries should the Public Integrity Unit provide regarding complaint investigations?

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Statistical summaries should be given as requested, with an annual summary in the department’s Annual Report.

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What should be done for all allegations of sexual abuse and/or harassment under the PREA?

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Ensure completion of administrative or criminal investigations for all such allegations.

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What does the Personnel Early Warning System track?

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It tracks key aspects of officer performance and identifies those needing intervention.

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Who is responsible for maintaining the department’s Personnel Early Warning System?

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The Public Integrity Unit is responsible for maintaining it.

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What is included in the monthly report submitted to the Chief of Police?

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The report includes any bias-motivated complaints received by the Public Integrity Unit.

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How are Alerts tracked and monitored?

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Alerts are tracked and monitored by the IAPro software system.

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Who prepares Alert Reports and Annual Reports according to the text?

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The Public Integrity Unit is responsible for preparing them.

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What criteria trigger an Alert Report for officers in a two-month period?

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Five (5) or more BWC Activation Failure reports trigger an alert.

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What incidents trigger an Alert Report for officers in a three-month period?

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Three (3) or more response to resistance reports, vehicle pursuits, misconduct complaints, or a combination.

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What incidents trigger an Alert Report for officers in a twelve-month period?

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Two (2) at-fault collisions while on-duty or operating a department vehicle.

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What criteria trigger an Annual Report for officers in a twelve-month period?

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Three (3) or more at-fault collisions, six (6) or more response to resistance reports, vehicle pursuits, complaints of misconduct, or combinations.

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What standard does the agency impose for determining substantiated allegations of sexual abuse?

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Preponderance of the evidence.

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21
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How often should the agency aggregate incident-based sexual abuse data?

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At least annually.

22
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What data must be collected for every allegation of sexual abuse at lockups under the agency’s direct control?

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Accurate, uniform data using a standardized instrument and set of definitions.

23
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What should the agency do with the aggregated data collected for sexual abuse?

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Review to assess and improve prevention, detection, and response policies.

24
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What does the agency need to prepare annually regarding its findings on sexual abuse?

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An annual report of findings and corrective actions.

25
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When should the agency provide data from the previous year to the Department of Justice?

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No later than June 30.

26
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How should the agency store the data collected for sexual abuse allegations?

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Securely.

27
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How should the agency make its report on sexual abuse readily available to the public?

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Through its website.

28
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What specific material can the agency redact from reports if there’s a threat to the safety of a lockup?

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Specific material, but it must indicate the nature of material redacted.

29
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What is the purpose of the Public Integrity Unit?

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To establish duties and responsibilities regarding officer misconduct investigations.

30
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According to the policy, what does the Lexington Police Department have a duty to do?

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Fully investigate accusations of officer misconduct.

31
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What does the Public Integrity Unit investigate according to the Lexington PD policy?

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Allegations of officer misconduct and complaints involving department officers.

32
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What system does the Public Integrity Unit maintain to identify officers for intervention?

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Personnel Early Warning System.

33
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Who manages the overall Public Integrity Unit function within the Bureau of Investigation?

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BOI Assistant Chief.

34
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Who is responsible for all functions of the Public Integrity Unit?

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The PIU commander.

35
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What is the responsibility of the Public Integrity Unit regarding internal administrative investigations?

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Conduct investigations involving officer misconduct.

36
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Why is confidentiality important in Public Integrity Unit investigations?

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To protect witnesses, informants, and respondents from detrimental disclosure.

37
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What actions does the Public Integrity Unit take to ensure office security?

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Lock the office when unattended, use specific lock types, and restrict key distribution.

38
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What must be maintained by the Public Integrity Unit to ensure confidentiality and security?

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Confidentiality of investigations and record security.

39
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What information does the Public Integrity Unit submit to the Chief of Police for each officer identified in the Alert Report or Annual Report?

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Officer’s name, assignment, summary of specific incidents used to identify the officer.

40
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What factors may be included in the analysis of an officer’s total history with the department in the Alert Report or Annual Report?

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Assignments, complaints, disciplinary actions, vehicle collisions, on-duty injuries, commendations, counseling, productivity levels, performance appraisals, response to resistance, absentee history, vehicle pursuits.

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What are the incidents that supervisors are responsible for reporting to the Public Integrity Unit using the approved reporting method?

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Response to Resistance, Vehicle Pursuit, Discharging Firearm, Complaints of Misconduct, Administration of Naloxone, WRAP Restraint Usage, BWC Activation Failure.

42
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What type of collisions are monitored by the Public Integrity Unit as part of the Personnel Early Warning System?

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At-fault collisions.

43
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Who reviews the Annual Reports submitted by the Public Integrity Unit?

A

The Chief of Police.

44
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What are some remedial actions that the Chief of Police may take after reviewing Annual Reports?

A

Discontinuing further review, recommend referral to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), training or retraining, counseling, close supervision and/or monitoring.

45
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Who is primarily responsible for ensuring recommended actions for an officer are carried out?

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The officer’s immediate supervisor.

46
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What are some responsibilities of Lieutenants in relation to documentation?

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Ensuring proper documentation.

47
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What are the responsibilities of inspectors in the Public Integrity Unit?

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Ensuring department employees comply with policies, conducting emergency drill tests, staff inspections, audits, and more.

48
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What does the Public Integrity Unit do with response to resistance reports, vehicle pursuit reports, and discharging firearm reports?

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They conduct an annual analysis forwarded to the Chief of Police for identifying patterns.

49
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What role does the Court Liaison Officer serve, and where can you find their responsibilities outlined?

A

Roles outlined in GO series 1984-02 Court Attendance and Liaison, 1978-01 Legal Process.

50
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How are off-duty employment requests processed within the Public Integrity Unit?

A

The unit processes requests and ensures compliance with regulations, following procedures in GO series 1973-15.

51
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How are grievances handled within the department according to the notes?

A

Grievances are processed by the Public Integrity Unit per GO series 2011-05 Grievance Procedure.

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