Administrative Handbook

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Authority of the Investigator
The supervisor conducting an administrative investigation is a direct representative of

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the Sheriff and acts for him.

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Administrative investigations are considered CONFIDENTIAL personnel records. The investigator will limit the discussion of the investigation to only those Department members who must be involved, such as

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Internal Affairs Bureau personnel, Advocacy Services Unit personnel, the subject's unit commander, area commander, and Department executives.

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Interference in an Investigation
Who does the investigator report to if they feel someone is interfering with the investigation?

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IAB unit commander.

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Guidelines for Discipline is used by managers and executives when determining

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discipline.

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Who maintains the the Administrative Handbook and who should you direct any questions to regarding the book?

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IAB and the IAB Lieutenant.

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Public Safety Officer’s Procedural Bill of Rights commonly referred to as the

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“Peace Officer's Bill of Rights,” provides certain specific rights to peace officers during investigations.

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Government Code 3300 only apply to

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Sworn Subject during administrative invesitgations. Does not apply to non-sworn or reservists.

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Administrative Rights Admonition
The appropriate Admonition of Administrative Rights form shall be read and signed by

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each Department employee prior to being interviewed, whether they are subjects or witnesses.

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The Subject Form
This standardized form is provided to all sworn and non-sworn employees who are

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under investigation for violating Department policy and are subject to discipline.

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The Sworn/Non Sworn Witness Form
This form is provided to all Department witnesses. If they claim to be subject or requests a representative what do you do?

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Stop interview and contact IAB Lieutenant for guidance.

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Use of Tape Recorder
Tape recording should be done. Department members may not refuse to have their interview tape recorded. If a non-department member refuses to have their interview tape recorded then

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recommend they allow you to tape record and if they still refuse take detailed notes during the interview.

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Use of Tape Recorder
If there is no tape recording you should allow the non-department witness to

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review the notes and make any corrections or clarifications and have them sign the notes.

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Use of Tape Recorder
Who is permitted to record their own interview

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Subjects

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Use of Tape Recorder
If the employee states that he feels that his actions may expose him to discipline, the interview must be terminated and

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the concerned Division Chief contacted regarding possible "subject status" for the employee.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
With certain exceptions, it prohibits any punitive action, or denial of promotion, to public safety officers if the administrative investigation is not completed

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within one year of the date the Department became aware of acts, omissions or other misconduct.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
To facilitate the documentation of the DATE THE DEPARTMENT BECAME AWARE of (acts, omissions, misconduct) IAB must receive the date at

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the time an Internal Affairs Bureau file number is requested. The date is placed on the cover of the administrative invesitigation.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
To permit effective “tracking” of an investigation, an investigator must seek an extension if an investigation is not completed within the following time frames:

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90 calendar days for non relieved personnel,
60 calendar days for relieved of duty personnel.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
For completed investigations the disposition sheets should be completed within

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30 calendar days.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
For relieved of duty personnel the disposition sheet should be completed in

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20 calendar days.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
The completed investigations (audio/video) shall be sent to

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IAB for final disposition. No portion of the completed administrative investigation may be stored at the unit.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
On all cases completed by Internal Affairs Bureau, Who prepares the disposition work sheet?

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The Advocacy Services Unit shall prepare the Disposition Worksheet for forwarding to the unit commander.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
What are the time lines for the completion of the disposition worksheet when the Advocacy Services Unit is preparing?

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25 days or in cases involving relieved of duty personnel 10 days.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
When a unit commander or the Advocacy Services Unit requests further investigation, Internal Affairs Bureau should return the case in

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25 calendar days and for relieved of duty personnel investigations it should be in 10 days.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
Executive Force Review Committee
Shooting and Force Reviews completed by IAB in 30 days then it is sent to Training Bureau analysis. This analysis should be returned to

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the Executive Force Review Committee within 20 calendar days, 10 calendar days for relieved of duty personnel.

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Time Limits for Conducting Investigations
Those cases which require review by the Executive Risk Review Committee should be scheduled for review by committee members within

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30 calendar days of the completion of the case.

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Interviews of Outside Law Enforcement Agency Office
Outside law enforcement agencies can only be witnesses. They do not have the RIGHT to representation unless

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it is required or permitted by their agency.

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Interviews of Outside Law Enforcement Agency Office
Outside law enforcement agency is only allowed

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copies of reports or documents they authored.

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Interviews of Outside Law Enforcement Agency Office
The police officer may request the presence of a representative, other than his supervisor, to be present. This request must be treated

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the same as a request by any other non-Department witness. Their supervisor may have some control over officers representation. They may record the interview. We do not have any control over them recording the goal is gain their cooperation.

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Searches
An employee has a ----------------- when it comes to searching areas assigned to the employee such as office, desk, locker, or personal items such as gym bag

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reasonable expectation of privacy

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Searches
Department
has a narrow right to conduct a search of an employee’s ----------------------- on County premises, without a warrant and with less than probable cause.

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work space, person, and personal
property

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Searches
Where an employee has a --------------- in a work area, the Department may search for evidence of -------------------- if the search is “reasonable.”

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“reasonable expectation of privacy”, suspected work-related misconduct

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Searches
“reasonable suspicion” Requires articulable facts supporting a reasonable inference that

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evidence of work-related misconduct is contained in the employee’s work space at the time of the search.

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Searches
Can containers be searched?

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Yes if there is the object of the search could be found in the object.

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Searches
If the investigation is related to criminal misconduct or misconduct is outside of work the investigator should obtain

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consent from the employee, a search warrant, or have both probable cause that evidence of a public offense is contained in the place to be searched and exigent circumstances.

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Searches
Government ------ provides a special rule for employees who are peace officers, and applies to a search of a locker or storage space maintained by a peace officer in any Department facility.

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Code § 3309

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Searches
Such a space may not be searched unless either:

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(1) the employee is present, (2) the employee has given consent, (3) a valid search warrant has been obtained, or (4) the employee has been notified that the search will take place.

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Searches
When two or more peace officers share the same locker, who should be notified prior to the search?

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Both officers SHOULD be notified.

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Searches
Before searching space which is outside the County’s control, such as a private residence or automobile, including a privately owned automobile parked on a Department facility, an investigator

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should act in accordance with the rules governing criminal investigations.

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Searches
For searching private areas including vehicles on facility property or property off the facility, the investigator should have

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have consent, obtain a search warrant, or have both probable cause that evidence of a public offense exists within the place to be searched and exigent circumstances.

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Searches
Absent exigent circumstances, who should be contacted prior to a search during a unit level investigation.

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the concerned Unit commander should be consulted prior to a search being conducted during a unit level investigation.

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Searches
If IAB is conducting the investigation and a search is going to be done, who should be notified prior to the search?

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IAB Unit Commander.

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Searches
Who should be contacted about questions regarding employee searches?

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IAB Lieutenant or Advocacy Services Unit.

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Polygraph Examinations
The Public Safety Officer's Procedural Bill of Rights

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prohibits compelling a peace officer to submit to a polygraph examination. (Government Code section 3307.)

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Polygraph Examinations
The use of any polygraph examination whether for a sworn or a non-sworn member of the Department shall be done only with the prior approval of

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the Commander, Office of the Undersheriff.

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Polygraph Examinations
Generally not admissible in administrative hearings, neither side can

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bring it in as evidence absent a stipulation.

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Processing Public Complaints
Whenever a person complains about the performance of Department personnel or makes allegations of employee misconduct, the------------ shall be contacted?

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watch commander of the unit contacted shall immediately be notified.

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Processing Public Complaints
What shall the Watch Commander do?

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Immediately interview the complaining party and fill out a WSCR.

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Processing Public Complaints
Who is responsible for ensuring public complaints received by mail are documented on a WSCR?

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Unit Commander.

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Processing Public Complaints
When IAB or SHB receives a compliant verbal or by mail, they must fill

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out a WSCR and forward it to the employees Unit Commander.

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Processing Public Complaints
What penal code makes it a (M) to file a false complaint against a peace officer? Note: LASD does not require complaining parties to sign acknowledgement for an investigations to occur.

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148.6 P.C. It also requires the complaining party to sign the acknowledgment that it is a misdemeanor.

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Supervisory Inquiries
A supervisory inquiry is a

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routine, preliminary contact with an employee that is conducted to ascertain whether a formal investigation needs to be initiated.

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Supervisory Inquiries
Should -------------- when the supervisor has reason to believe that the employee committed misconduct which could result in discipline.

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not be conducted

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Supervisory Inquiries
What is Punitive action

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defined as disciplinary action ranging from a written reprimand to discharge.

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Supervisory Inquiries
In cases that could result in punitive action, department subjects should not be interviewed prior to?

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the Unit Commander being notified. Non-Department witnesses may.

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Supervisory Inquiries
Who decides if the investigation is handled at the unit level or by IAB?

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Unit Commander.

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Supervisory Inquiries
Typical situations that may be handled as an inquiry are?

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miscommunication between public vs personnel
disagreement about procedures
violations that can be handled with counseling

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Unit Level Investigations
Unit commanders who initiates a unit level investigation shall be responsible for sending a memo requesting

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a file number to the Internal Affairs Bureau (this request should be sent via E-mail).

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Unit Level Investigations

The only exception to the above is for

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shooting requirements and operation of a vehicle.

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Criminal Investigations
If the allegations involved are criminal in nature the unit commander shall contact ---

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the Division Chief who may request a criminal investigation be initiated.

If the matter involves a potential criminal investigation, the unit commander should contact ICIB for
advice.

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CONDUCTING A SUPERVISORY INQUIRY
During a supervisors inquiry, if an employee requests a representative what should you do?

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An investigator or supervisor should honor such a request.

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CONDUCTING A SUPERVISORY INQUIRY
If a supervisory inquiry is conducted, and an employee makes statements that indicate possible culpability and discipline could result, What should occur?

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The conversation shall be immediately terminated and the unit commander should be contacted.

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CONDUCTING A SUPERVISORY INQUIRY
When can you order a memo to be written?

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Up to the point of an official investigation.

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CONDUCTING A SUPERVISORY INQUIRY
When shall a Inquiry cease?

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when it becomes apparent that the situation is
more serious than originally evident and that punitive action is likely to result if the allegations are deemed founded.

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CONDUCTING A SUPERVISORY INQUIRY
In cases of an employee requesting representation while preparing a memo, what should you tell them?

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If the documentation is part of normal routine paperwork they need to get it done expiditiously (arrest/crime report)
If no immediate need for the report they should be given the opportunity to consult with a representative

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CONDUCTING A SUPERVISORY INQUIRY
Documentation of a Supervisory Inquiry
Complaints from the public are documented by a Watch Commander's Service Comment Report. Those reports handled to conclusion by the supervisor require

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a memorandum to the unit commander from the supervisor handling the complaint.

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Criminal Prosecution of Complainants
Who determines if a administrative investigation stops Until the adjudication of the criminal proceedings is concluded?

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Division Chief with the consultation of the office of the Under Sheriff. (Immediately interview all witnesses not being prosecuted. Interview all complainants and
witnesses being prosecuted by contacting their attorney to arrange for the interview.)

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Criminal Prosecution of Complainants
What type of crimes would be considered for an admin inv. to stop?

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Resisting Arrest, Interfering with a Peace Officer, or Assaulting a Peace Officer. Station D.B. is to obtain an audio or video tape-recorded statement from the suspect, conduct an immediate investigative follow-up to identify witnesses, and obtain their tape-recorded
statements.

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Collect Evidence
When the investigative report is compiled, items of evidence placed into the report are referred to

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as "Exhibits."

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Non-Department Witness Interview
If a witness requests representation, what should you do?

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Allow the person to have representation. Our goal is to gain cooperation.

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Complainant Interview (person complaining)
If a complainant is uncooperative or insists on withdrawing the complaint who should be contacted?

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Unit Commander to regarding inactivating the investigation.

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Complainant Interview (person complaining)
Who can inactivate a complainants investigation

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Division Chief or director.

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Complainant Interview (person complaining)
What Penal Code makes it a (M) to file a false compliant on a Peace Officer?

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148.6 P.C.

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Complainant Interview (person complaining)
At the time of their interview or at the time a
request to withdraw a complaint is received, what should be asked?

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if any Department member or anyone else has
discouraged or intimidated the complainant in any way.

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Department Witness Interview
Interviews of Department witnesses should be conducted while?
What should they sign before interview?

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they are on duty.

Adminition of rights form.

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Department Witness Interview
If a department witness must be interviewed off duty what are they entitled to?

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Overtime.

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Department Witness Interview
If in doubt about allowing a witness to have a representative, who would you call for guidance?

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Call an Internal Affairs Bureau lieutenant for guidance.

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Subject Interview
Is the interviewer obligated to tell the subject they are entitled to reprsentation?

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No.

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Subject Interview
Interviewer shall schedule time and place. What is considered a reasonable amount of time to give the subject to get representation?

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10 days.

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Subject Interview
What documents is the subject entitleed to?

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request for the investigation and any documents the subject authored. The subject is not entitled to any documents or reports written by anyone else or to the statements of any persons interviewed.

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Subject Interview
If the subject has been previously interviewed regarding the allegations under investigation, what are the entitled to?

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The subject is entitled to review his/her earlier statements prior to the interview.

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Subject Interview
Prior to the interview what should the subject sign?

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Admonition of rights.

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Subject Interview
The interview should be conducted by

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two investigators.

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Representation
Employees who reasonably believe that an adverse personnel action may result from an inquiry or an interview have the right to have a representative present during that interview. Investigators should

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err on the side of caution, permitting an employee to have representation upon request, even if that employee is being interviewed as a witness.

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Representation
Representative cannot be someone who is

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also a subject or witness in the investigation.

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Representation
A representative can be a

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Co-worker or a supervisor as long as they are not a subject or witness.

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Representation
Can a subject be compelled to answer a question during the administrative investigation?

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An officer refusing to respond to questions or submit to interrogation shall be informed that failure to answer questions directly related to the investigation or interrogation may result in punitive action.

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Representation
A representative may instruct the subject not to answer a question. In an administrative investigation, the subject

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is required to answer relevant questions and may be discharged if he or she refuses to do so. The subject should give a direct order to answer the question and failing to answer is an act of insubordination.

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Representation
Is the representative permitted to ask the subject follow-up questions or ask questions to bring out facts not previously known by the investigator?

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Yes, generally at the end of the interview the investigator should ask if they would like to ask the subject any questions.

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Disposition Worksheet
A Disposition Sheet is required for

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all completed administrative investigations, including supervisory investigations involving County or permittee vehicles and failure to qualify.

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Disposition Worksheet
If there are multiple suspects can there be one disposition worksheet?

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No, there is a disposition worksheet for every subject.

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Disposition Worksheet
All Disposition Worksheet are addressed to who?

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Captain of IAB.

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Disposition Worksheet
If the subject resigns before the completion of the case what occurs?

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The investigation shall be continued and made inactive.

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Correspondence to Complainants and Subjects
All complainants shall be notified by the investigating unit of the results of the completed investigation within

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30 days of completion.

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Correspondence to Complainants and Subjects
Complainants will only be advised

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that appropriate administrative action has been taken or unresolved or unfounded.

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Correspondence to Complainants and Subjects
If no discipline is imposed the subject can be notified no earlier than

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10 days after the complainant has been notified because that is how long they have to appeal disision to the ombudsman's office.

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Processing Completed Investigations
The completed investigation is submitted to

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the unit commander for review and disposition and determines if the case is founded, unfounded, unresolved, exonerated.

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Processing Completed Investigations
All completed investigations (unit level or IAB) shall be sent to the

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area commander or division chief for review.

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Processing Completed Investigations
The exception for who determines cases that are founded, unfounded, unresolved or exonerated are cases heard by

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Executive Force Review and Executive Risk Review.

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Processing Completed Investigations
Who determines discipline in Executive Risk Review Cases?

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Unit Commander with Executive Risk Review Commanders (3).

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Processing Completed Investigations
Who determines discipline in Executive Force Review Cases?

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Unit Commander.

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Possible out come definitions
Exonerated

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Employee not involved
allegation was false
allegation no violation of the law or policy.

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Possible out come definitions
Unfounded

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investigation establishes by a preponderance of evidence that the allegation is not true.

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Possible out come definitions
Founded

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allegation is true, and when the action on the part of the Department members is prohibited by law or Department policy.

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Possible out come definitions
Unresolved

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when there is no preponderance of evidence to support either version of the incident.

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Unfounded, Unresolved or Exonerated
These cases are sent through channels from who to who?

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Unit Commander to IAB Commander.

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Unfounded, Unresolved or Exonerated
The disposition sheet is addressed from the Unit Commander to the

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IAB Commander.

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Unfounded, Unresolved or Exonerated
Notification to the complainant does not occur until

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Area Commander and Division Chief has reviewed and signed off on the case and IAB has reviewed the case.

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Founded
The Unit Commander and the Division Chief shall refer to the

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"Guidelines of Discipline"and consider all relevant facts when imposing discipline.

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Founded
How many days can a Unit Commander Give

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Up to and including 15 days.

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Founded
The Disposition Sheet shall be addressed from the

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unit commander to the Captain of the Internal Investigations Bureau.

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Founded
The unit commander shall send letters to the complainants notifying them of the conclusion of the investigation and the results. This letter shall not include What?

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the nature of the discipline, but should say only that "appropriate administrative action has been taken."

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Founded
No notifications shall be made until the case has been

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reviewed and signed off by the concerned area commander and Division Chief and the case has been reviewed by the Internal Affairs Bureau.

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Founded
Who prepares the letters of intent and imposition

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IAB

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Maintenance of Completed cases

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IAB

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Founded
Division Chief can determine discipline up to?

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16 -30 days, reduction, or discharge.

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Founded
A Division Chief case with that recommends 16 -30 days, reduction, or discharge must go to

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The concerned Division Chief (or a manager acting on the Chief’s behalf) will present the case at Case Review.

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Founded
Once the case has been presented at Case Review who signs the case and where does it go?

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Undersheriff and Assistant Sheriffs, the case file is sent to the Internal Affairs Bureau for preparation of necessary Letters of Intent and Imposition and storage in the Internal Affairs file room.

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Cases Investigated by the Internal Affairs Bureau
What are the steps

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Approved by IAB Lt who sends it to IAB Capt. for review who sends it to Advocacy Services Unit who determines Discipline and returns it to IAB Captain who sends case to Originating unit Commander for review and disposition.

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SKELLY AND GRIEVANCE HEARINGS
Is specifically intended for subjects who will be disciplined in the form of a

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reduction or discharge, or with a suspension pending resolution of criminal charges being filed against that employee (18.01).

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SKELLY AND GRIEVANCE HEARINGS
The subject can respond to the chief in what ways

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verbally or in writing.

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IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINE
Letters of Intent to the subject are prepared by for what types of discipline

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suspension without pay,
removal from a bonus position,
reduction or discharge,

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IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINE
Who prepares letter of intent to the subject for written reprimand?

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Unit Commander.

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IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINE
Are Written reprimands formal discipline

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Yes. They require a disposition sheet.

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Preparing a Written Reprimand
When can the unit commander serve the written reprimand?

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only after being notified to do so (via E-mail) by the Internal Affairs Bureau.

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Written Reprimand
Once the letter is issued and signed it is kept at the unit for how long?

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10 days then sent to IAB. The subject has 10 days to grieve the reprimand.

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Written Reprimand
How many days does subject have to respond

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The subject has 30 days to prepare a response to any adverse comment including written reprimands.

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SUSPENSIONS, REMOVALS FROM BONUS POSITIONS, REDUCTIONS AND DISCHARGES What is the first document a subject receives that allegations of the investigation are founded and that the Department intends to impose discipline?

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Letter of Intent.

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SUSPENSIONS, REMOVALS FROM BONUS POSITIONS, REDUCTIONS AND DISCHARGES
For the above disciplinary measures who prepares/?

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IAB and signed by Unit commander or Captain of IAB if discipline is 16 or more.

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The Letter of Intent
How many days do they have to respond Once a subject has been given the Letter of Intent?

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10 days (Deputy personnel have 15 business days to respond to discharge and reduction cases.)

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The Letter of Intent
Who serves?

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Unit commander

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The Letter of Intent
Who serves if intended discipline is discharge or an 18.01 suspension?

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IAB personnel

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The Letter of Intent
Once served who is notified

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IAB.

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The Letter of Imposition
Is what?

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document which imposes the discipline.

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The Letter of Imposition
Are prepared by

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internal Affairs Bureau and

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The Letter of Imposition
Are signed by the subject’s?

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unit commander - 15 or less
Division Chief - 16 to 30

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The Letter of Imposition
In cases of discharge, 18.01 suspensions or a reduction, who signs the Letter of Imposition

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Undersheriff or his designee.

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The Letter of Imposition
Who schedules the days off

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IAB with Scheduling sergeant.
1-2 days off no schedule days off
3-5 days off 1 scheduled day off
6 or more can have 2 scheduled days off.

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The Letter of Imposition
Shall someone on IOD be served with letter of intent

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not until advocacy services unit is contacted.

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The Letter of Imposition
Who serves letter

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Unit Commander in other than discharge or 18.01 suspension in which IAB will serve.

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The Letter of Imposition
The signed certification page shall be returned to the

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Internal Affairs Bureau immediately for inclusion in the investigative package.

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Employee Status During Suspension Period
Whenever a sworn member is suspended without pay, for any period of time, the member shall also be

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relieved of standard duty.

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Personal Service of Disciplinary Letters
If possible, Letters of Intent and Letters of Imposition should be personally served

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on the subject at the unit.

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INACTIVATING CASES
In most cases the investigation shall be completed however there are cases such as----------------that it is best to inactivate.

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resign or retired
complainant withdraws the complaint or refuses to cooperate
if founded, would not constitute a violation of Department policy;

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INACTIVATING CASES
All requests to discontinue an investigation must be made by a

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Division Chief or higher in a memo addressed to the Captain of Internal Affairs Bureau.

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RESIGNATIONS
Can a supervisor or investigator coerce an employee to resign

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no

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RESIGNATIONS
Any discussion about resignation with a subject should always

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be tape-recorded.

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RESIGNATIONS
Who should be contacted first

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IAB Lieutenant.

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RESIGNATIONS
Who can rescind the resignation?

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The Sheriff or his designee

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RESIGNATIONS
If the subject submits a signed resignation, what do you do?

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write “Accepted,” then date and initial the form.

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The Resignation Form
Can be in what form?

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any form including a letter, memo, or the Department resignation form (SH-AD-271).

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The Resignation Form
Los Angeles County Code § 5.12.020 recognizes only two types of resignations. What are they?

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A resignation in writing, and a resignation by conduct.

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The Resignation Form
If resignation is by conduct who should you contact?

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IAB or advocacy services unit.

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The Resignation Form
Can the department accept verbal resignations?

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No.

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The Resignation Form
If given verbally, you should try to

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record it if not take detailed notes including direct statements and witnesses.

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ARRESTED PERSONNEL
When a unit is advised that one of its employees has been arrested, the who shall be immediately notified?

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watch commander or most senior supervisor or manager shall immediately be notified (except in the event of an I.C.I.B. arrest).

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ARRESTED PERSONNEL
Who should respond and why?

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watch commander or if it is a far distance watch commander from the closest sheriff station, to conduct an inquiry.

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ARRESTED PERSONNEL
Should the employee be interviewed?

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No but if they make voluntary statements take detailed notes.

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ARRESTED PERSONNEL If the incident occurs outside the Department's jurisdiction, and the nearest Department facility is not reasonably close enough to enable an immediate response, the subject's unit commander may

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consider contacting the Internal Affairs Bureau and requesting that Internal Affairs Bureau investigators respond.

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ARRESTED PERSONNEL
If a "for cause" urine test is desired, who should be contacted?

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the Internal Affairs Bureau on-call lieutenant shall be notified immediately.

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ARRESTED PERSONNEL
For serious offenses who can relieve the employee of duty

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Unit Commander.

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CRIMINAL PROSECUTION OF DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE
When a criminal investigation is being conducted what happens to the administrative investigation?

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Generally suspend any further investigation until the conclusion of the criminal investigation. There may be instances where the administrative investigation may continue.

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CRIMINAL PROSECUTION OF DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE
At the conclusion of the criminal investigation the administrative investigator must collect what?

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the criminal investigation and all related documents, including the criminal court docket.

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Suspension Without Pay as a Result of Criminal Charges
What county rule allows for suspension without pay

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18.01

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Suspension Without Pay as a Result of Criminal Charges
How long does the department have to impose discipline or return to full duty after the adjudication of an employee's case?

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30 days.

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RELIEVED OF DUTY/RETURN TO DUTY
Who can relieve someone of duty

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Unit Commander or higher, a designated representative at the direction of the unit commander or higher rank, or Members of IAB acting as agent of Division Commander or higher.

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RELIEVED OF DUTY/RETURN TO DUTY
What paper work is required when an employee is relieved of duty?

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A Relieved of Duty form filled out in duplicate

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A receipt is sent to what unit and by when?

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IAB by 0830 hours the next day.

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What gets collected from the employee and who is responsible for it.

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Flat badge, Uniform badge, and Identification. The Captain is responsible for bringing the above to Personnel Administration and obtaining a receipt.

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What gets collected from the employee and who is responsible for it.

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department issued duty weapon and the captain is responsible for bringing it to logistics and getting a receipt.

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What happens to the receipts?

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placed in personnel file.

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Upon being relieved of standard duty, members shall be advised they are:

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exempt from MPP that allows them to carry and mandates they take police action
forbidden from carry concealed, acting in any law enforcement capacity, wearing a Departmental uniform, range qualification, department events.

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What type of log is entered

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a confidential Operational Log entry must be made with the Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau.

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Does a member who is relieved of duty receive regular pay?

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Yes only 18.01 does not.

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What is the requirement of the employee?

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report to IAB the next business day to arrange for temporary identification and a temporary duty assignment.

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A subject who is relieved of duty shall be permitted to use any accumulated vacation time, holiday time, or saved overtime during the relieved of duty period. The subject must seek approval from

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both permanent assignment and temporary assignment unit commander.

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Who must be contacted if the employee wants to take scheduled time off?

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IAB to see if it will conflict with the investigation.

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Any modifications to the standard “A” Schedule deemed necessary by the temporary unit must be cleared through

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Internal Affairs Bureau, with notification of same to the subject’s home unit prior to implementation.

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If the employee is injured on duty what occurs?

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employee injury paper work and immediately reported to Internal Affairs Bureau and the Health and Safety Unit by the temporary supervisor.

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Who can assign to employee's house

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Captain with concurrence of Division chief. In these instances, the subject is not required to report to the Internal Affairs Bureau.

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If assigned to his/her home, the subject shall be placed on an

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“A” Schedule (Monday through Friday) from 0830 to 1700 hours each day.

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Are they responsible for court

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Yes, Processing of the subpoenas originates at the subject’s home unit.

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Return to Duty
A member who is relieved of duty may be reinstated to duty on the authority of

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the Sheriff, Undersheriff or an Assistant Sheriff only.

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REASSIGNMENT OF NON-SWORN PERSONNEL
Are Non-Sworn personnel relieved of duty?

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No but they can be reassigned pending the completion of an investigation.

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REASONABLE SUSPICION URINE TEST FOR DRUGS
There must be what for a ordered urine test?

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reasonable suspicion that an employee is using or is under the influence of a drug or narcotic.

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REASONABLE SUSPICION URINE TEST FOR DRUGS
What rank must order the test?

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Captain or higher shall be responsible for making this decision.

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REASONABLE SUSPICION URINE TEST FOR DRUGS
Is it necessary for the Captain to be present

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It is not necessary for the unit commander to personally give the employee the order to provide the urine sample

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REASONABLE SUSPICION URINE TEST FOR DRUGS
Who shall be contacted once the test is ordered and who responds?

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IAB and two investigators and one Lieutenant respond to administer the test.

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REASONABLE SUSPICION URINE TEST FOR DRUGS
The employee shall be ordered by the Internal Affairs Bureau investigators to provide a urine sample for testing and then

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the investigators will relieve the subject of duty.

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REASONABLE SUSPICION URINE TEST FOR DRUGS
If the subject refuses to provide a urine sample, the subject shall be

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subject to discipline for violating MPP section 3-01/030.10.

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REASONABLE SUSPICION ALCOHOL TEST
Any on duty employee may be required to take such a breath test, where a unit commander or designee

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reasonably suspects that the employee used alcohol prior to the event under investigation.

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REASONABLE SUSPICION ALCOHOL TEST
An off duty employee suspected of misconduct should be placed

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on duty (4 hours of OT) prior to being ordered to take a breath test.

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REASONABLE SUSPICION ALCOHOL TEST
Does the employee have a right to a rep being present during the test?

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No, they may contact a rep as long as it does not unnecessarily delay the test.