Policy Text
1 Effective Date:
30 Nov 23 Oakland Police Department
Internal Affairs Division
Policy 23- 01 (Formerly 21-01)
Internal Affairs Policy and Procedure Manual NSA Tasks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 13, 45 Index as: IAD General Operating Procedures
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION MISSION STATEMENT .................................................. 2
INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION .............................................................................................. 3
INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION COMMANDER .................................................................. 3
INVESTIGATIONS SECTION ................................................................................................... 8
INVESTIGATIONS SECTION COMMANDER ....................................................................... 8 INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATOR ............................................................................... 11
INVESTIGATIONS SECTION ADMINIS TRATIVE SERGE ANT/ANALYS T .................... 14
FORCE INVESTIGATION SECTION .................................................................................... 16
INTAKE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION ...................................................................... 24
INTAKE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION COMMANDER .......................................... 24
INTAKE SUPERVISOR ........................................................................................................... 2 6
INTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ................................................................................ 28 INTAKE OFFICER/POLICE INTAKE TECHNICIAN ........................................................... 30
PITCHESS OFFICER .............................................................................................................. . 32
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SUPERVISOR ..................................................................... 34
INTERNAL AFFAIRS POLICE RECORDS SPECIALISTS .................................................. 37
DIVISION LEVEL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION ............................................................... 40
DIVISION LEVEL INVESTIGATIONS (DLI) SECTION COMMANDER/MANAGER ..... 40
DIVISION LEVEL INVESTIGATIONS (DLI) COORDINATOR ......................................... 44 DIVISION LEVEL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION ANALYST ............................................ 47
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES ................................................................................................. 48
FLOWCHARTS .................................................................................................................... ...... 50
GLOSS ARY ...................................................................................................................... ........... 54
2 OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION MISSION STATEMENT
The Internal Affairs Division (IAD) performs a cr itical function within the Oakland Police Department
(OPD). Its job is to maintain the integrity and values of the OPD by conducting fair, impartial, and objective investigations of all allegations that an OPD employee has committed misconduct or that OPD policies or procedures themselves are flawed.
There is an absolute right for any community member to file a complaint if he/she feels wronged by an employee or policy of the OPD. The complaint may be written or oral, with or without use of the official IAD complaint form, which is available on the OPD website. There is no time limit to file a complaint. The IAD commits to handling all complaints fairly through procedures that are clear and transparent to all involved.
By doing its job properly, the IAD intends to build trust and respect between its two constituencies – the community and the police. Where a complaint leads to officer discipline or correction of a defective OPD policy, both the community and the police benefit. Reform, narrow or far-reaching, may occur. Even where no actual change results from a complaint, the IAD process may give the OPD insight into how it is perceived by the public and may provide an important opportunity to reach out to the community, explain a policy, bridge gaps in communication, or – at a minimum – demonstrate empathy with someone who has had a negative encounter with the OPD.
Police work is often difficult and complex. To the staff of the Internal Affairs Division, the OPD encourages you to assist those needing your help with heartfelt enthusiasm, knowing that you are fulfilling the mandate of the IAD.
3 INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
INTERNAL AFFAIRS DI VISION COMMANDER
Rank : Captain of Police
Immediate Supervisor : Deputy Chief of Police, Bureau of Risk Management1
Immediate Subordinates : Intake and Administrative Section Commander, Division Level
Investigations Section Commander/Manager, and Investigations Section
Commander
Primary Responsibilities : Manage all aspects of the Internal Affairs Division; to include
investigations of all complaints against OPD personnel; Manage the Force
Investigations Section
AUTHORITIES
Acceptance or Rejection of Advice from the OCA
The IAD Commander is the sole authority within the Division who may decline or reject legal advice or advice regarding investigative sufficiency from the Office of the City Attorney (OCA). The IAD Commander is the sole authority within the Division who may adjust the time period for review of reports of investigation by the OCA, based on the nature, scope, complexity of the investigation, and availability and necessity of IAD and OCA staff, as set forth in TB V-T.1 subject to the time requirements under government code 3304. Internal Investigations Procedures. The IAD Commander shall confirm any adjustments for review in writing.
Authorize the viewing of Body Worn Camera (BWC) video
The IAD commander or his designee have the authority to authorize a subject member to view their BWC video, provided it will not adversely affect the investigation, pursuant to the provisions of DGO I-15.1. The IAD Commander/designee may consult with the CPRA in its evaluation of whether allowing a subject member to review their BWC video may adversely affect the investigation. Authorization shall be documented in the Chronological Activity Log of the current database system.
Authorize the completion of an investigation with a summary finding
The IAD Commander or his/her designee has the authority to authorize an IAD investigation to be completed as a summary finding, or other investigative format as enumerated in DGO M-3. The authorization shall be documented in the current database system.
Authority to administratively close an IAD investigation
The IAD Commander has the authority to administratively close an IAD