S134-Department Investigations

Question 1

S134-

Answer 1

Department Investigations

Question 2

Outlines the procedures covering the operation of SID and its role in investigating any and all serious matters affecting the efficient operation of the department and the safety and security of its employees and inmates

Answer 2

Purpose

Question 3

_________is responsible for investigating allegations of criminal activity or serious staff misconduct within any dept. facility or property under its control

Answer 3

SID

Question 4

_______ shall be responsible for conducting _______ ________ into any actual or alleged incident brought to their attention

Answer 4

Supervisors
preliminary inquiries

Question 5

An official formal investigation of a staff member conducted by an SID investigator into an actual or alleged serious incident involving violations of department policy, state law or regulation

Answer 5

Administrative Investigation-

Question 6

• An official investigation conducted by SID for which a criminal complaint will be pursued if warranted

Answer 6

Criminal Investigation

Question 7

• All employees, contractors, vendors, interns or volunteers

Answer 7

Staff

Question 8

• Any staff member who oversees or directs the actions of another staff member/s

Answer 8

Supervisor

Question 9

• An official inquiry conducted by a supervisor into an actual or alleged incident involving violations of Dept. Policy, state or federal law or regulation.

Answer 9

Supervisor’s Inquiry

Question 10

All staff shall be responsible for taking appropriate action and immediately notifying the responsible supervisor of any staff misconduct _______ or _________ (______ or _______)

Answer 10

witnessed or reported (Verbally or written)

Question 11

Staff must submit a report no later than the __________regarding any ________ witnessed or reported.

Answer 11

end of shift
misconduct

Question 12

Reports must detail ______ ________ of an incident and their actions in response to that ______

Answer 12

specific knowledge
incident

Question 13

All reports shall be written ______ from other staff.

Answer 13

alone

Question 14

Any questions shall be addressed to ________

Answer 14

supervisors

Question 15

_________ shall keep staff separate until reports are submitted or a ______ or manager deems it no longer necessary.

Answer 15

Supervisors
SC

Question 16

A supervisor shall conduct an _________ into reported misconduct then forward findings through __to the ____, who will forward to ______.

Answer 16

initial inquiry
SC
AS/OPS
SUPT

Question 17

The Superintendent shall notify the ________ and ________ as Necessary.

Answer 17

Sheriff and Special Sheriff

Question 18

During an investigation the rank or position shall not supersede the ________________________________

Answer 18

investigator

Question 19

SID shall have full access and may take any actions needed to conduct investigation (______ ________ ____________)

Answer 19

(reports, interviews, releasing staff)

Question 20

The ______ _______ shall make available any staff member needed for ____

Answer 20

shift commander
SID

Question 21

The responsible supervisor must conduct an_______ ________ into all alleged incidents during their tour of duty

Answer 21

immediate inquiry

Question 22

Inquiry should include ______ _______ ________ and other relevant information

Answer 22

reports, witnessed accounts, evidence

Question 23

The supervisor shall document and forward their findings to the _______ __________

Answer 23

Shift Commander

Question 24

____ shall be notified by phone during regular business hours of serious incidents or the _____ ______ # at all other times.

Answer 24

SID
Duty Officer

Question 25

Supervisors Inquiry may be ordered stopped at any time by the _______ if full investigative authority is assumed by _____

Answer 25

ADS/SID
SID

Question 26

Any supervisors Inquiry involving the following shall require SID investigation:

Answer 26

◦ Criminal misconduct or corruption by an employee
◦ Death of an inmate
◦ Suicide attempt involving serious injury
◦ Sexual Misconduct
◦ Undue familiarity between staff and inmates
◦ Excessive force after review and referral by AS/OPS
◦ Use of force with serious injury to staff /inmate
◦ Significant amount or unusual type of contraband
◦ Any arrest made by deputy sheriff
◦ Serious disturbances-riot, hostage taking escape or serious attempt
◦ Fire or bomb threat

Question 27

Gather and Review all reports and physical evidence
Make sure all reports are complete and then submit a summary report
At the Conclusion of the Inquiry the Supt shall direct the appropriate actions

Answer 27

Shift Commander Duties:

Question 28

For an Administrative or criminal investigation to be initiated authorization must be obtained from the _______, _______, _______, _________

Answer 28

Sheriff, Special Sheriff, facility Superintendent or the General Counsel

Question 29

All complaints or requests for investigation shall be reviewed by _______ who may refer to an investigator or the responsible supervisor

Answer 29

ADS/SID
supervisor

Question 30

If criminal investigation is warranted the ____ shall notify the _________

Answer 30

ADS/SID
Superintendent

Question 31

After consult with the ______, ______, ________ they will as appropriately notify the DA’s office or other law enforcement agencies.

Answer 31

Special Sheriff , general counsel and the
Sheriff

Question 32

All staff shall validate receipt of allegation by documenting the _____ and________ the written complaint

Answer 32

date
initialing

Question 33

All allegations of inmate or staff misconduct shall be forwarded to the _________ who will determine need for __________ or SID investigation

Answer 33

Superintendent
supervisors inquiry

Question 34

All staff have a duty to cooperate fully with an ___________

Answer 34

investigation

Question 35

Confidentiality must be ________

Answer 35

maintained

Question 36

All SID should be trained in ____________ Investigations

Answer 36

Sexual Abuse / Harassment

Question 37

SID will not address _______,_______,_______,______

Answer 37

(class, disp action, appeals, medical, operational issues)

Question 38

__________ notify staff of allegation, compelled to answer, entitled to rights under law

Answer 38

Rights