Complaints Flashcards
When allegation is false, not factual
Unfounded
Incident occurred actions of the accused were lawful and proper
Exonerated
Insufficient Evidence
Not Sustained
Allegation supported by substantial Evidence
Sustained
Name of a full disciplinary Investigation.
Complaint Register (CR)
Prefix given to a Log # that is Confidential in Nature
CONF
Complaint when an extraordinary incident occurs (death in custody, suicide in custody or att. suicide in custody)
EO
Name given to incident that has not been converted into an investigation due to unsigned Affidavit
INFO
Name given to discharge of firearms no hits, destruction of animal, OC discharge, field taser deployment, use of chemical smoke or misc incident.
NOTIFICATION
Name given to investigation when a firearm is discharged with hits or self inflicted gun shot wounds.
U
Name given to investigation involving motor vehicle accidents.
V
Name given to investigation for misc occurrences not fitting a specific category.
MISC
Exemptions to the sworn affidavit requirement: A sworn affidavit is required except for situations when:
- Criminal conduct is alleged anonymously;
- A violation of the medical policy is alleged;
- A residency violation is alleged;
- the reporting party is a Department or COPA member; or
- There is a sworn affidavit override approved by either the Chief Administrator, COPA, or the Chief, BIA, as appropriate.
A____________, __________ ___________ or any member acting in such capacity may immediately correct or ____________ a subordinate if the nature or circumstances of an incident do not warrant a reprimand or formal disciplinary action.
Supervisor
Commanding Officer
Admonish
If immediate correlation or admonishment is not effective the procedures contained in the department directive entitled ___________ _________ will be followed.
Summary punishment
