Chattanooga Police Department - Internal Affairs Policy Flashcards

Flashcards based on Chattanooga Police Department Policy Manual ADM-01 regarding Internal Affairs.

What is the purpose of the Chattanooga Police Department's Policy Manual ADM-01 regarding Internal Affairs?

To establish guidelines for receiving and investigating complaints about employee misconduct, and to provide for recording and maintenance of records of such complaints and investigations.

According to the policy, what is the responsibility of the Chattanooga Police Department regarding allegations of employee misconduct?

The Chattanooga Police Department shall investigate all allegations of employee misconduct from any source and maintain appropriate investigative records.

Which office investigates allegations of employee misconduct within the Chattanooga Police Department?

The Office of Internal Affairs, under the authority of the Chief of Police.

Who is responsible for the Office of Internal Affairs and reports directly to the Chief of Police?

The Commander of the Office of Professional Standards.

What is the duty of Department employees during an Internal Affairs investigation or Chain of Command Inquiry?

Department employees are required to provide truthful information during an Internal Affairs investigation or Chain of Command Inquiry.

Who may relieve an employee from regular duty assignments for administrative reasons?

The Chief of Police/Acting Chief of Police or the Commander of the Office of Professional Standards.

What constitutes a 'Formalized Official Complaint'?

Any complaint which outlines improper action by an employee, and is reasonably supported by circumstances which make the allegation plausible.

What constitutes a 'Non-Formalized Unofficial Complaint'?

Any complaint which is not reasonably supported by circumstances which make the allegation plausible.

How should Hamilton County 911 handle complaints about Department employees during normal business hours?

By transferring calls regarding complaints received during normal business hours to the Office of Internal Affairs.

What actions does the Office of Internal Affairs take upon receiving a complaint?

The Office of Internal Affairs will send the complainant a letter acknowledging receipt of the complaint and furnish a contact number to forward additional information or check the status of the case.

Which incidents must be investigated by the Office of Internal Affairs?

Any event in which a person dies or suffers a critical injury while in custody, and any non-administrative discharge of a firearm by an officer.

What is expected of employees regarding questioning during internal investigations?

Employees shall answer questions truthfully, submit written statements and participate in taped interviews during internal investigations related to the employee's duties or fitness for duty.

Who is the only party empowered to release the details of an open internal investigation to the public?

The Chief of Police (or designee).

Who is responsible for compiling annual statistical summaries of complaints and making them available to the public and Department employees?

The Commander of Internal Affairs

What is the responsibility of the Commander of Internal Affairs regarding public information?

To make information available to the public on the procedures to register complaints against employees or commend the agency or employees.