POBAR

Question 1

What is POBAR

Answer 1

A law that species basic procedural rights and protections which must be afforded to all public safety officers by their agency when they are subject to investigation or discipline

Question 2

What are remedies for a violation?

Answer 2

TRO or injunction fine, actual damages attorneys fees

Question 3

When do POBAR rights apply?

Answer 3

When the peace officer is under investigation and subjected to interrogation that could lead to punitive action

POBAR doesn’t apply in criminal investigations

Doesn’t apply to investigation concerned solely and directly w alleged criminal activity

Doesn’t apply in normal course of duty or other routine contact w supervisor

Question 4

POBAR usually starts w a complaint

Answer 4

Citizen, another employee alleging misconduct

Question 5

What is punitive action

Answer 5

Any action that may lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, pay step reduction, written reprimand, transfer as punishment