Vol I Ch 7 Employees:Criminal& Civil Charges & Domestic Violence Flashcards
What is a supervisor’s responsibility when receiving a report of witness or victim intimidation by another officer?
Prepare a CIR and immediately notify the Director of OPR
What is the responsibility of a supervisor who responds to a domestic dispute involving Departmental employees that does not involve allegations or evidence of physical assault?
The supervisor shall notify the affected employee’s Commander and complete a confidential CIR. This copy should be forwarded to the employee’s Commander and to the Commander of the District in which the incident occurred.
What shall an officer do if he has knowledge of abuse and/or violence involving a fellow officer?
Immediately report it to a supervisor
What is the responsibility of an officer and a supervisor who responds to a domestic dispute involving Departmental employees with allegations or evidence of physical assault?
- Request the presence of a supervisor
- Secure any Departmental firearms
- Make an arrest, if probable cause exists, and remove any privately owned firearms observed on the scene
- Complete a confidential CIR
What is the responsibility of a supervisor who responds to a domestic dispute involving an officer from a different agency with no allegations or evidence of physical assault?
The supervisor shall notify the Commander of the officer and complete a confidential CIR this copy should be forwarded to the employee’s Commander and to the Commander of the District in which the incident occurred.
What is the responsibility of a supervisor who responds to a domestic dispute or violation of a Protective Order involving a member of a different agency where there are allegations or evidence of physical assault?
- Make sure the responding officer’s responsibilities have been completed.
- Do a premise history check via Communications supervisor for at least 90days
- Notify the shift Commander who will notify the officer’s on-duty Commander
- the shift Commander will complete the CIR
Who shall an officer notify if he/she has been charged with a crime on a statement of charges, charged with a traffic violation mandating a court appearance and/or served with a warrant, criminal summons or protective order?
Their Commander/Director
Note
This applies even if the employee is charged outside of Maryland.
Who is responsible for investigating a DUI involving an employee?
The Sargent or above from the sector in which the violation occurred. If unavailable, the Sargent or above from another sector.
What provisions do not apply during the criminal phase of the investigation for officers in a DUI incident?
The provisions of the LEOBR
What must an investigator of a DUI involving an officer do if the officer is of a higher rank than the investigator?
Notify the officer’s supervisor. If the officer’s supervisor is not available, then notify the on-duty Commander or District Commander.
What happens if an officer refuses to submit to a chemical test for alcohol during the criminal phase of the investigation?
The officer shall be ordered to submit to a chemical test during the internal phase of the investigation.
