Supervisor's Procedural Guide To Personnel Complaint Investigation (February 2010) Flashcards

1
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Who may file a complaint against a member of the Department?

A

Any person

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A complaint will fall into one of two categories:

A

Major or minor

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All violations which are criminal in nature shall be considered of the ___ category.

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Major

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Examples of what constitutes major and minor complaints are found in Department Manual Section ___._. (Four digits).

A

103.6

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In the event the complainant was just recently ___, is h__ d__, is i__, or appears to be under the i__ of d__, the receiving officer may impose a __-hour moratorium before recording the complaint.

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Recently arrested, highly distraught, intoxicated, influence of drugs

24-hour moratorium

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Should a moratorium be imposed, the receiving officer shall report the contact on a ___ ___ directed to his ___ ___. The complainant’s name, address and telephone number shall be included on the report as well as a b__ s__ of the complaint. The ___ for the moratorium shall be included on the report and whatever a__ information was given the complainant.

A

Supervisors report

Section Commander

Brief synopsis

Reason

Advisory information

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Juvenile Complainants:

In the event the complainant is a juvenile who is unaccompanied by a parent or guardian and the nature of the complaint is m__, the complainant should be instructed to return with such person before a complaint is accepted.

In the event the unaccompanied juveniles complaint is one of a m__ category, the complaint shall be ___. However, every effort shall be made to contact a parent or guardian ___ to recording the complaint.

A

Minor

Major

Taken

Prior

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Third party complaints shall be ___, however ___ to recording the complaint, the recording officer shall make every ___ attempt to contact the aggrieved to confirm the s__ of the complaint.

A

Accepted

Prior

Reasonable attempt

Substance

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In the event that the aggrieved cannot be contacted, the complaint shall be passed on to the recording officer’s ___ who shall continue the attempts to contact the aggrieved. Should these efforts prove unsuccessful, a ___ ___ ___ ___ Form (TPD Form .) shall be completed and routed, through channels, to ___ ___ where it will be filed under complainants ___.

A

Relief

Departmental Investigation Citizen Advisory Form (TPD Form 5.7)

Internal Affairs

Complainants name

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Anonymous complaints will be accepted, but when there is no c__ e__ of any kind, the officer accused shall not be required to submit to ___ or submit a ___.

A

Corroborative evidence

Interrogation or submit a report

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All personnel complaints shall be recorded on the ___ ___ Form (TPD Form .) and shall be ___ by the recording officer. The statements made by the complainant and his witnesses may be ___ ___ at the discretion of the recording officer. In the event the complainant refuses to ___ the ___ ___ Form, the recording officer shall complete the form, which will be treated as an ___ ___.

A

Departmental Investigation Form (TPD Form 5.6)

Signed

Tape recorded

Sign the Departmental Investigation Form

Anonymous complaint

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Medical Release Form:
Should the complainant state that he received medical treatment as a result of the incident, the A__ to R__ M__ R__ Form (TPD Form __._) should be completed and ___ by the complainant.

A

Authorization to Release Medical Records Form

TPD Form 27.3

signed

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Any officer accepting a citizen complaint shall give the complainant a copy of the C__ I__ S__ (TPD Form __._), and shall insure that the “___” portion thereof is properly completed. Officer shall answer any question the complainant may have concerning either the information sheet or the complaint process.

A

Complaint Information Sheet

TPD Form 27.2

“receipt”

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Should the initial consultation with the complainant fail to produce an a__, which is a violation of the rules and regulations of the Department or a violation of any law, the receiving officer shall:

  • -___ to the complainant that the allegation is not a violation of Department policy;
  • -make r__ where appropriate, and;
  • -complete a D__ I__ C__ A__ Form (TPD Form .) and forward through channels to ___ ___ (found on the TPD ___).
A

allegation

explain

referrals

Departmental Investigation Citizen Advisory Form

TPD Form 5.7

Internal Affairs

TPD Intranet

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The recording officer shall be responsible for s__ and r__ the complaint as follows…

A

sealing and routing

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Routing the Complaint:
Minor complaints:
The original DIF shall be forwarded to the s__ or s__ c__ of the ___ ___ in the c__, assuming he can be identified. In the event only the division can be determined, the complaint will be forwarded to the ___ ___ of that division for preliminary investigation. In the event that the officer cannot be identified, the complain shall be forwarded to ___ ___ ___ for identity determination, and referral back through the ___ of ___ to the s__ or s__ c__.

A

shift or section commander of the officer named in the complaint

Deputy Chief

Internal Affairs Bureau

chain of command

shift or section commander

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Routing the Complaint:
Minor complaints:
The first copy shall be forwarded to the ___ ___ ___ of the involved officer. Note: An additional copy of the DIF must be forwarded by the b__ c__ to ___ ___ for case tracking purposes.

The third copy shall be retained by the ___ ___ and treated as c__ m__.

A

division deputy chief

bureau commander to Internal Affairs

recording officer

confidential material

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Routing the Complaint:
Major complaints:
The original DIF shall be forwarded directly to the ___ ___ ___.

The first copy shall be forwarded to the ___ ___ ___ of the involved officer.

The second copy shall be retained by the ___ ___ and treated as c__ m__.

A

Internal Affairs Bureau

division deputy chief

recording officer

confidential material

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Criminal Complaints:
The original complaint shall be forwarded directly to ___ ___. The additional copies shall be forwarded as in M__ C__.
Note: In all cases, envelopes containing personnel complaints addressed to the bureau, section or shift heads shall be directed to the “___” of the respective organizational unit to insure that the matter will be acted upon by the person who is in charge on the ___ date.
Note: The original of both Minor and Major complaints should be forwarded to the ___ ___ Section.

A

Internal Affairs

Major Complaints

“Commander”

receipt date

Internal Affairs Section

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Complaints that are originated at shift or division level:
Division Commanders shall make notification to the Chief, as soon as ___, when the investigation involved u__ c__ or is s__ in nature.

A

practical

unusual circumstances or is sensitive in nature

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Complaints originated in Internal Affairs:
The Internal Affairs ___ shall make notification to the Chief, as soon as ___, when the investigation involves u__ c__ or is s__ in nature.

A

Internal Affairs Commander

practical

unusual circumstances or is sensitive in nature

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Shift level complaints that may be completed on a ___ ___ Form may be investigated prior to being sent to the ___ ___ Section for logging. Keep in mind that c__ t__ c__ for the investigation must be abided by.

A

Complaint Response Form

Internal Affairs Section

contractual time constraints

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23
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Major complaints, which are eligible for criminal investigation, get routed to Investigative Services and once they are completed, then get routed to:

a. Chief of Police
b. Division Commander
c. Bureau/District Commander
d. Internal Affairs Bureau

A

d. Internal Affairs Bureau

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Minor complaints, once the investigation is complete, get rerouted back to: (2 answers)

A

Division Commander and Bureau/District Commander

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What is needed for an employee suspected of intoxication/drug use?

A

Reasonable suspicion

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Who is called to the scene once an employee has reasonable suspicion of intoxication/drug use?

A

Supervisor of next higher rank

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What do you not relieve the employee from who is under investigation of intoxication/drug use? (2)

a. duty
b. weapon
c. hat piece
d. ID card
e. radio
f. handcuffs
g. maintain control of employee

A

radio and handcuffs

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Who do you contact (being the sworn supervisor on scene) once an employee has reasonable suspicion of intoxication/drug use?

a. Section Commander
b. Deputy Chief
c. Chief
d. Internal Affairs Commander
e. Personnel Commander
f. Fiscal Affairs Commander
g. union representation (if employee requests once informed of their right)
h. All of the above besides one, name that one

A

All of the above besides Chief

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Procedure for Employee Suspected of Intoxicated/Drug Use:

Who contacts the Chief of Police?

a. Internal Affairs
b. Bureau Commander
c. Deputy Chief
d. Human Resources

A

c. Deputy Chief

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Procedure for Employee Suspected of Intoxicated/Drug Use:
During normal business hours, Personnel Commander reviews the facts with the ___ ___. After business hours, the Personnel Commander reviews the facts with the appropriate ___ ___ for final determination and notifies the ___ ___ the next day.

A

Safety Director

Deputy Chief

Safety Director

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Procedure for Employee Suspected of Intoxicated/Drug Use:

___ ___ contacts the medical facility and meets the officer there.

A

Personnel Commander

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Procedure for Employee Suspected of Intoxicated/Drug Use: if the employee refuses to take the appropriate test after being ordered to, what report is filed?

A

Gross Insubordination DIF

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Personnel Complaint investigations shall be considered ___. Release of any information relating to an investigation shall be subject to ___ ___ and ___ ___ considerations.

A

confidential

Public Records and labor contract considerations

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34
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Who is responsible for the investigation and disposition of all minor complaints and any other complaint that is referred to him by the Internal Affairs Bureau through the Chief of Police?

A

bureau head or designee

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35
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Who is responsible for the investigation and disposition of all major complaints and those complaints referred by a bureau head or the Chief of Police?

A

Commander of the Internal Affairs Bureau

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The investigative process begins with the recording officer’s ___ ___ with the complainant, prior to the actual preparation of the ___. Due to its importance, this interview should be ___ ___ even though the recording officer may know that he will not ultimately investigate the complaint.

A

initial interview

DIF

tape recorded

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The recording officer should additionally:

  • obtain a ___ of any injury claimed by the complainant
  • obtain an explanation for any ___ ___ in reporting the incident
  • obtain preliminary ___ ___ (also recorded for later comparison)
  • insure that the signed DIF is ___ ___
A

photograph

unusual delay

witness statements

time stamped

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38
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If associated ___ ___ are readily available, these too should be obtained by the recording officer and forwarded along with the completed and signed DIF to the appropriate destination.

A

Departmental records

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39
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All personnel complaint investigations must be completed within the time frames specified by the respective ___ ___. The “___ ___” indicated on the DIF is the starting date for this time period, or when a sworn supervisor…________.

A

labor agreements

“Date Received”

…becomes aware of the allegation

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40
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Note: It should be noted that various section ___ ___ are somewhat more restrictive. The investigating officer should familiarize himself with the ___ ___ for his bureau.

A

time limits

due date

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Investigative Suggestions:
Obtain a ___ ___ to contain the investigation documents.
Immediately determine the ___ ___ of the officers involved, both principal and witness, so as to insure their availability to assist in the investigation prior to the expiration of time limits.
Retrieve all notes and recordings taken during the ___ ___ if not previously forwarded.
Gather all ___ related to the incident (__ report, b__ s__, b__ p__, d__ r__, etc.)

A

manila folder

vacation schedule

initial interview

reports (crime report, booking sheet, booking photo, dispatch records, etc.)

42
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Investigative Suggestions:
Conduct a ___ ___ on the complainant and witnesses to insure there are no ___ ___ on persons to be interviewed.
Become familiar with the incident ___.
Interview the complainant and all witnesses, ___ ___ their statements whenever possible.
If applicable, obtain a ___ release from the complainant.

A

background check…outstanding warrants

incident location

tape recording

medical release

43
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Investigative Suggestions:
Obtain ___ ___ from all personnel involved or who witnessed the event. (see appendix for requests)
Keep the ___ ___ apprised of any ___ development in the investigation that may require additional assistance from, or referral to, ___ ___.
All personnel investigations are ___. DO NOT discuss the investigation with anyone who does not have a “___ to ___”.

A

supplemental reports

section commander…significant development

Internal Affairs

confidential… “Need to Know”

44
Q

Civilian Interviews:
The following are techniques and suggestions which may be utilized to insure e__, f__, and c__ interviews of complainants and witnesses:
*___ ___ the interview so as to insure accuracy and prevent m__ of statements.
*Do not offer ___ or make any other promise to the witness in an effort to obtain a statement.
*Determine what relationship may exist between the witness and the complainant that may c__ or b__ his statement.
*Allow the witness to initially tell his story without ___. This may then be compared to later statements/clarifications to determine the witness’ ___.
*When going back over the story, do not ask ___ questions.
*Get s__. What was actually seen? How did it happen? Why did it happen? What was the witness’ p__ l__ at the time? Was this discussed with anyone else ___ to the interview?
*R__ b__ to the witness the version of events provided until he agrees that you have it “___”.
*Explore apparent ___ to other statements or evidence which has already been g___.

A

ethical, fair, and consistent

tape record

immunity

color or bias

interruption…credibility

leading questions

get specific…physical location…prior

repeat back

discrepancies…gathered

45
Q

Interviews with Sworn Personnel and the Garrity Decision:
Interviews of sworn personnel must be conducted in accordance with the officer’s “___ of ___” as found in the applicable labor agreement. Before conducting an interview, personnel must be notified as to whether the complaint is being investigated as a…____. All interviews are c___.

A

“Bill of Rights”

Major or Minor offense

compulsory (required by law)

46
Q

Prior to conducting an interview or requesting a supplemental report from a command officer, the investigator must notify ___. This will be done in ___ and will include the ___ ___ and ___ ___.

A

TPCOA

Writing

Case number and time stamp

47
Q

The 19__ US Supreme Court ___ v. ___ decision established that officers statements are not ___ but ___. These “___” statements may be used in ___ cases. Further, the ___ v. ___ decision held that an officer can be fired for refusing to answer questions s__, n__ and d__ related to an officer’s ___ for ___ or continued ___ for ___. This decision has been incorporated into both the TPPA and TPCOA ___ of ___ forms.

A

1967… Garrity v. New Jersey

Not voluntary but compelled

“Compelled”…administrative

Garner v. Broderick

Specifically, narrowly and directly

Fitness for duty (2)

Bill of Rights

48
Q

It is important to remember that any interview or questioning regarding a personnel complaint be conducted at a ___ ___, preferably while the employee is ___. Also, the investigator is to make no statement regarding the ___ of the investigation except as approved by the ___ ___.

A

Reasonable hour

Working

Status…section commander

49
Q

True or false?

There are certain MINOR infractions that do not necessitate completing a formal investigative report.

A

True

50
Q

Minor complaints that originate at the division/bureau/shift/unit level can be reported on a ___ ___ Form (TPD Form __._). These types of complaints include, but are not limited to: Rules for Use of __ __, Late for Duty-___ ___, Not wearing issued ___ ___, etc.).

A

Complaint Response Form (TPD form 27.1)

Department vehicles…roll call…body armor

51
Q

Once the Complaint Response Form is completed, a copy should be sent to the ___ ___ ___.

A

Internal Affairs Section

52
Q

Prior to writing the actual investigative report, an ___ ___ of the quality of the investigation is required. Are there any ___ in the investigation? Has everyone who has knowledge of the incident been ___? Is there some ___ or other piece of ___ related to the incident which has not been obtained?

A

Honest evaluation

Weaknesses

Interviewed

Document…information

53
Q

Report Format:
The first page of the investigative report is to be placed on the ___ ___ Form (TPD Form __._). All subsequent pages are to be on __ __.

A

Supplemental Report Form (TPD Form 38.3)

Plain paper

54
Q

The following headings shall be included in the report:
COMPLAINANT: (4 items)
NATURE OF COMPLAINT: (2 items)
SUBJECT OF COMPLAINT: (2 items)
DISPOSITION: ___ disposition
WITNESSES/SUPPLEMENTALS: __, __, __ of all witnesses. __ and __ __ of officers interviewed. __ and __ __ of officers submitting supplementals.

A

Name, address, zip, DOB

Manual section name and reference number

Officer name and ID number

Final disposition

Name, address, zip of all witnesses, Names and ID numbers of officers interviewed, Names and ID numbers of officers submitting supplementals.

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REPORT FORMAT: (PART 2)
SYNOPSIS: ___ OF DIF ___
INTERVIEWS: __ or detailed __ of all interviews
EVALUATION: A statement of the __ of the matter which lays the __ for the ultimate __.
RECOMMENDATION: (5 OPTIONS). Also, where appropriate, a recommendation for the level of ___ ___ to be taken.

A

Restatement of DIF narrative

Transcripts or detailed summary of all interviews

Facts…foundation…recommendation

Sustained, Non-sustained, Exonerated, Unfounded, or Insufficient Evidence

Disciplinary action

56
Q

The personnel complaint investigation is valid only when it is properly __ by the investigator. The __ is the __ of the report and must be written in __ terms so that it can be e__ u__ and f__ by reviewers who had __ __ in the investigation.

A

Evaluated

Evaluation is the heart

Concise terms

Easily understood and followed

No part

57
Q

__ __ skills and the ability to l__ e__ and document the v__ a__ of the investigation are p__ to supporting the u__ r__; the __ for which the evaluation is written.

E__ as well as the insertion of p__ o__ which are not __ tied to the f__ of the case are to be avoided.

A

Editorializing

Personal opinions

Not directly tied to the facts

58
Q

A __ is regarded as a suitable step to deal with employees whom, by their actions, have shown a lack of __ of Departmental g__, p__, r__ or p__. The philosophy of counseling is to provide r__, g__ and i__ to nurture a healthy job __, and to assist officers in avoiding future __. Counseling in not a ___ step, and should not be used when employees are in __ violation of Departmental rules and regulations and where __ action is obviously required.

A

Counseling

Lack of understanding

Guidelines, policies, rules or procedures

Re-training, guidance, and instruction

Healthy job attitude

Future violations

Disciplinary step

Direct violation

Disciplinary action

59
Q

The City of Toledo has established the Civilian Police Review Board. This body is authorized to review investigations involving any allegation involving m__ on the part of a Department member.

When that body receives a request for review from a complainant, the __ of that complaint will be required to appear before the Board. There, he will be asked to explain the __ of the matter, answer as to the __ of his investigation, and __ the disposition of same.

Case investigators will be notified by __ __ when they have been requested to appear before the Board and will be provided the necessary m__ and b__ prior to the scheduled appearance.

A

misconduct

investigator

facts…quality…justify

Internal Affairs

materials and briefing

60
Q

True or false? Complaint investigations can conclude with a recommendation of more than one disposition.

A

True

61
Q

The investigation disclosed sufficient evidence to clearly substantiate the allegation made by the complainant. (name disposition)

A

Sustained

62
Q

The investigation failed to disclose sufficient evidence to clearly substantiate the allegation made in the complaint, or failed to conclusively disprove the allegation. (name disposition)

A

Non-Sustained

63
Q

What disposition category should be used in cases where there are conflicting statements and no unbiased witness to either substantiate or disprove the allegation?

A

Non-Sustained

64
Q

The acts which provide the basis for the investigation DID OCCUR, however the investigation has revealed that they were in accordance with established procedures and were lawful. (name disposition)

A

Exonerated

65
Q

The investigation proved conclusively that the alleged acts did not occur, the particular officer was not involved in the act, or there is no credible evidence to support the allegation. (name disposition)

A

Unfounded

66
Q

What type of finding is an allegation wherein the evidence shows that certain aspects of the allegation did occur however other, inappropriate aspects did not?

A

“split” finding

67
Q

The investigation is unable to proceed due to a lack of cooperation on the part of the complainant. An example would be where the investigator is unable to locate the complainant for follow-up information or the complainant refuses to cooperate and/or wishes to withdraw the complaint. (name disposition)

A

Insufficient Evidence

68
Q

Who must be notified of the result once an investigation is completed and a decision is made on its disposition? (2 answers)

A

The complainant and the officers involved

69
Q

All disposition letters shall be reviewed by the __ __ prior to mailing.

A

Bureau Commander

70
Q

All __ category administrative investigations that originate outside the Department which result in a finding other than SUSTAINED, shall include with the __ __ letter, a copy of the C__ P__ R__ B__ referral form.

A

major

complaint disposition letter

CIVILIAN POLICE REVIEW BOARD

71
Q

Where the allegation was of the minor category AND involved an allegation of d__, c__ or d__ AND the disposition was other than SUSTAINED, the citizen shall be provided a copy of the C__ P__ R__ B__ referral form.

A

discourtesy, carelessness, demeanor

CIVILIAN POLICE REVIEW BOARD

72
Q

In order to promote c__ in the administration of discipline the complaint investigator should, prior to making his recommendation, contact ___ ___ to ascertain levels of discipline administered in previous __ investigations of s__ n__. Should the investigator work non-administrative hours, this inquiry to __ __ may be made in __. No discipline may be administered prior to a__ r__.

A

consistency

Internal Affairs

sustained investigations of similar nature

Internal Affairs…writing

administrative review

73
Q

The __ is regarded as a suitable step in dealing with relatively minor infractions of Departmental rules, regulations, or other guidelines clearly established to govern the __ of officers.

A

Reprimand

Conduct

74
Q

In those __ cases where a hearing is found necessary, the investigation file shall be forwarded to the __ __ Unit. An __ __ investigator will then be assigned to __ the case, __ the charges, and __ the case for presentation before the __ __ __.

The ___ __ __ shall provide whatever assistance is necessary in these efforts.

A

Sustained

Internal Affairs Unit

Internal Affairs

Review the case, file the charges, and prepare the case

Chief of Police

Original investigating officer

75
Q

Although __ is not a form of discipline, the format for documenting the __ is the same as that found for __.

  • All reprimands (and counselings) shall note the __ of the violation as well as the applicable m__ s__ r__ number.
  • All reprimands shall provide sufficient g__ and a__ to the officer to assist him in avoiding f__ i__.
  • All reprimands shall include an a__ to the officer and a r__ that future violations could result in a__ levels of discipline.
A

Counseling

Counseling…Reprimands

Nature…Manual section reference number

Sufficient guidance and advice…future infractions

Admonishment…reminder…ascending levels

76
Q

Command officers are periodically faced with fitness for duty situations where __ __ is required. Yet that command officer will oftentimes never have __ such a situation before and, as a result, will be at a __ as to how to proceed.

A

Immediate action

Encountered

At a loss

77
Q

INTOXICATED OFFICER
OVI - ON OR OFF DUTY
-If a command officer is involved, then a command officer of at least the next __ __ must be immediately notified and __ to the scene.
- Any officer, whether on-duty or off-duty, shall be treated the same as any other __ stopped for suspected OVI. This includes the administration and documentation of __ __ tests.
- The officer must be relieved of his __.
- The officer must not be allowed to __ __ his __.
- The officer must be offered the __ test as it relates to the c__ c__.

A

Next higher rank…respond

Citizen

Field sobriety tests

Weapon

Further operate his vehicle

Intoxilyzer test…criminal charge

78
Q

INTOXICATED OFFICER: OVI - ON OR OFF DUTY

What 2 commanders should be immediately contacted?

A

The commander of the Personnel and Public Affairs Bureau and the commander of the Internal Affairs Section shall be immediately contacted.

79
Q

OVI - ON OR OFF DUTY
The commander of the ______ will then order the officer, in __, to submit to the __ test as it relates to the ___ charge of W__ V__ and/or C__ U__ an O__. The officer will be advised that refusal of that order could constitute a charge of __ and be the basis for __ __ up to and including __ from the Department.

A

Personnel and Public Affairs Bureau

In writing…intoxylizer

Criminal charge of Willfull Violation and/or Conduct Unbecoming an Officer

Insubordination…disciplinary action…dismissal

80
Q

The officer must be ___ for any appropriate violation by a command officer of at least the __ __ rank, with copies of the citations included with the __ __ Report and/or the ___.

A

Cited

Next higher rank

Unusual Incident Report … DIF

81
Q

As with any private citizen arrested for OVI, booking is __ as long as there is a responsible party who whom the arrested person may be released. If a sworn supervisor chooses to release the employee (book and release) after testing, he shall ensure __/__ of the employee are taken. At no time shall an on-duty officer serve as the __ __ to whom the arrested officer is released.

A

Optional

Photographs/fingerprints

Responsible party

82
Q

INTOXICATED - ON DUTY

  • next higher ranks, respond, etc.
  • the commander of the ____ and the commander of the __ __ Section should be notified immediately.
  • __ with the involved officer at all times.
  • Officer must be relieved of his __.
  • __ __ tests shall be administered.
  • Complete TPD __ for ___ - U__ of I__ Form
  • Must be able to articulate “__ __” on the F__ for D__ - U__ of I__ Form. This is required for the __ test.
A

Personnel and Public Affairs Bureau and the Internal Affairs Section

Remain

Weapon

TPD Fitness for Duty - Use of Intoxicants form

Reasonable Suspicion on the Fitness for Duty - Use of Intoxicants Form

Intoxylizer test

83
Q

The basis for testing of an on-duty or off-duty officer is __ __, a lesser standard than p__ c__. There is __ __ when there is some a__ b__ for suspecting that the employee is using illegal drugs.

A

Reasonable suspicion

Probable cause

Reasonable suspicion

Articulable basis

84
Q

When an officer is suspected of using illegal drugs:

  • with consideration of the __ of the involved officer, immediately relieve the officer of d__ with p__, collecting the officer’s __, __ __, __ __, and __ __.
  • __ with the concerned officer at all times, including during __.
  • Inform the officer of his right to __ __.
  • Notify the officer’s on-duty __ commander, __ commander, commander of the __ __ Section, and the commander of the ___ and __ __ Bureau immediately. (If non-business hours, contact may be made through the __ Section)
A

Rank

Duty with pay

Badge, service weapon, ID card, and hat piece

Remain…transport

Union representation

On-duty section commander, Bureau commander, commander of the Internal Affairs Section, and commander of the Personnel and Public Affairs Bureau

Communications section

85
Q

When an officer is suspected of using illegal drugs: (2)

  • Follow exactly the instructions the commander of the __ and __ __ Bureau will give you. This may include instructions for transporting the officer to a specific m__ f__ where the t__ will take place.
  • Complete TPD form _.__, I__ D__ U__ S__ Form
  • Notify the __ Section if any __ employee is found to have __. Their __ may request that they be __.
A

Personnel and Public Affairs Bureau

Medical facility… testing

TPD form 5.10, Illegal Drug Usage Screening Form

Communication Section… city… drugs

Supervisor… tested

86
Q

It must be remembered that __ discharge of a weapon could result in a __ being lodged against the officer. This includes incidents wherein __ __ is injured, where an __ is shot, or where the discharge was clearly __. As such, all weapon discharges shall be treated in the s__ m__, and with the s__ c__ for __ collection, that would be given an officer-involved shooting of an __.

A

Any

Complaint

No one…animal is shot… clearly accidental

Same manner… same care…evidence collection

Individual

87
Q

FIREARMS DISCHARGE:

  • the scene should be __ by either an e__ t__ or an a__ i__.
  • e__ must be collected.
  • the scene should be m__ and d__ with the locations of associated evidence p__ in relation to f__, u__ objects.
  • w__ s__ must be collected.
A

Photographed… evidence technician… accident investigator

Evidence

Measured and diagramed

Pinpointed … fixed, unmovable objects

Witness statements

88
Q
Form used when a DIF is NOT taken.  Completed forms are forwarded to Internal Affairs.
A.  Departmental Investigation Form
B.  Citizen Advisory Form
C.  Compliant Information Sheet
D.  Complaint Response Form
A

B. Citizen Advisory Form

89
Q
Official form used to record complaints from private citizens or from sworn supervisors. 
A.  Citizen Advisory Form
B.  Complaint Response Form
C.  Departmental Investigation Form
D.  Disposition Letter
A

C. Departmental Investigation Form

90
Q

Form used to request medical information when needed.
A. Supplemental Request, TPPA
B. Medical Release Authorization
C. Fitness for Duty Form
D. Illegal Drug Usage and Screening Form

A

B. Medical Release Authorization

91
Q
Form given to complainant after a DIF is taken.  Bottom half of form describes possible case dispositions. 
A.  Citizen Advisory Form
B.  Civilian Review Board Form
C.  Complaint Response Form
D.  Complaint Information Sheet
A

D. Complaint Information Sheet

92
Q
Preamble is read to the officers prior to the interview beginning.  Satisfies contractual requirements and annotates the date and time of the interview.  
A.  Counseling and Reprimands
B.  Bill of Rights
C.  Fitness for Duty Form
D.  Sworn Personnel Interview Preamble
A

D. Sworn Personnel Interview Preamble

93
Q
Form sent to the complainant after the case is completed regardless of disposition.  Complainants can use this form to request the Citizens Review Board to look into the matter.  
A.  Civilian Review Board Form
B.  Citizen Advisory Form
C.  Disposition Letter. 
D.  Complaint Response Form
A

A. Civilian Review Board Form

94
Q

Supplemental Request, TPPA & TPCOA:

Official request for __ reports from members.

A

Supplemental

95
Q
Letter sent to complainant after the case is completed, must include the final disposition of the investigation. 
A.  Complaint Response Form
B.  Citizen Advisory Form
C.  Complaint Information Sheet
D.  Disposition Letter
A

D. Disposition Letter

96
Q

Bill of Rights, TPPA & TPCOA:
Official Bill of Rights from current ___ ___. Officers must be s__ and g__ the chance to __ the Bill of Rights prior to __.

A

Bargaining agreement

Shown and given the chance to read

Prior to interview

97
Q
Official forms of the Toledo Police Department, to document counseling and verbal/written reprimands. 
A.  Departmental Investigation Form
B.  Fitness for Duty Form
C.  Counseling and Reprimands 
D.  Bill of Rights
A

C. Counseling and Reprimands

98
Q
Form used by the Toledo Police Department to document the probable cause of the order and record signatures and testing information. 
A.  Fitness for Duty Form 
B.  Counseling and Reprimands 
C.  Illegal Drug Usage Screening Form
D.  Medical Release Authorization
E.  A & C
A

C. Illegal Drug Usage Screening Form

A. Fitness for Duty Form

99
Q
Form used to record division/bureau/shift/unit level MINOR infractions.  Forwarded to Internal Affairs when completed.  
A.  Departmental Investigation Form 
B.  Complaint Response Form 
C.  Counseling  and Reprimands 
D.  Supplemental Request
A

B. Complaint Response Form