Maintenance Of Values And Ethics

Question 1

Conflict resolution will not be used more than one time with the same complainant unless…

Answer 1

Agreed to by all parties involved in the dispute

Question 2

All internal investigations should be completed within _____ days

Answer 2

90

Question 3

Bureau/area commander will ensure the investigatory process is explained to the subject officer by his _______ ___________.

Answer 3

Direct supervisor

Question 4

If complaint only involves complainants disagreement with a procedure/policy, supervisor will:

(2)

Answer 4

Explain the policy and procedure to the citizen

Document conversation in blue team as a citizen contact

Question 5

When a supervisor fills out an SOC, he will document the nature of the complaint, ______________, and ________________.

Answer 5

Name of complainant, and

Any witnesses to allegation.

Question 6

Internal investigation findings:

6

Answer 6

Sustained

Not sustained

Unfounded

Exonerated

Misconduct not based on complaint

Policy failure

Question 7

Minor allegation investigation

Major allegation investigation

Explain the differences.

Answer 7

A minor allegation, if true, results in a suspension of less than 40 hours and or a disciplinary transfer.

A major allegation, if true, results in a suspension of 40 hours, demotion, or termination. Investigated by internal affairs.

Question 8

Explain the difference between a

citizen contact/preliminary inquiry, and

a customer service dispute

Answer 8

A citizen contact/preliminary inquiry is conducted to discover the nature of the complaint - not a formal investigation

A customer service dispute involves a complainants disagreement with a policy or procedure, or how we do our job. It is not a result of a violation of policy

Question 9

(for complaints)

After hours, an _______ _________will be contacted to assess the need for immediate internal affairs response.

Answer 9

On-duty Lieutenant

Question 10

Complaint of harassment and or discrimination may be reported to one or a combination of the following:

Answer 10

Any supervisor

Director of Employee Diversity Section

IAB Commander

Office of Human Resources director

Question 11

Federal mandate dictates that the burden of proof for employee diversity section investigations is that of a ________ __ _____________.

Answer 11

Preponderance of evidence

Question 12

LVMPD burden of proof for internal investigations is that of _________ and __________ evidence.

Answer 12

Clear and convincing

Question 13

(Concerning the ICARE values)

Supervisors will:

(5)

Answer 13

Ensure employees understand the values

During the first quarter discuss the values in a formal session and review the oath of office and law-enforcement code of ethics.

Conduct ICARE training

Review on a monthly basis the blue team dashboard and help employees as needed

Ensure commendable actions given at the bureau level are entered into IA pro system for recognition

Question 14

Name the department of values

Answer 14

Integrity

Courage

Accountability

Respect for others

Excellence

Question 15

Complaints classified as minor allegations and referred to an area command may be handled as:

Answer 15

Formal investigation

Supervisory intervention