Policy Text
DEPARTMENTAL
GENERAL ORDER Index as: Integrity Testing Effective Date:
24 Dec 10
Evaluation Coordinator:
IAD Commander
Evaluation Due Date:
24 Jun 11
Automatic Revision Cycle:
3 Years
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INTEGRITY TESTING
The purpose of this order is to establish De partmental policy and procedures to provide
guidance to organizational units outside of the Internal Affair s Division conducting integrity
tests to ensure compliance with Departmental directives.
Integrity testing is a specialized tool de signed to evaluate general compliance with
Departmental policy or in circumstances when normal investigative techniques fail or are
likely to fail to provide the preponderance of evidence needed to r each an investigative
conclusion. I. BACKGROUND
Allegations of misconduct must be thoroughly investigated to maintain the integrity
of the Department and the confidence of the community. A failu re to adequately
address repeated or a singul arly severe allegation agains t a member or employee of
the Department will rapidly lead to an er osion of community tr ust and Departmental
morale.
II. POLICY
A. All integrity tests shall be conducted in accordance with prevailing federal,
state, and local laws.
B. Integrity tests shall be deemed confidential.
C. Integrity Test Control Files shall no t be removed from the IADITU Office
without prior approval from the IAD Commander.
DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL ORDER M-3.3 Effective Date:
24 Dec 10 OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
III. INTEGRITY TESTING PROCESS
A. The use of an integrity test is based on current concerns or issues identified
by unit commanders or as determined by the Chief of Police . Integrity tests
are specific in length and scope. Such tests are used to verify compliance
with Departmental policies, procedures or laws.
B. The unit commander shall pr epare and submit an Inte grity Test Operations
Request (TF-3346) through the Internal Affairs Division Integrity Testing
Unit (IADITU) to the Chief of Police or Assistan t Chief of Police for final
approval.
C. Upon approval, the unit commande r shall assign a subordinate
member/employee, within the unit, as th e investigator to conduct the integrity
test.
D. Implement the integrity test.
E. Upon completion, the assigned investig ator shall complete and forward an
Integrity Test After-Action Report (T F-3346-2) for review and endorsement
to the unit commander.
F. The unit commander shall forward the endorsed report through the IADITU
to the Chief of Police or Assistant Chief of Poli ce for final approval.
G. The unit commander shall implement the approved recommendations as
directed by the Chief of Police or Assistant Chief of Police.
IV. INTEGRITY TESTING
Integrity tests may include, but are not limited to:
A. Theft;
B. Unauthorized information release;
C. Perjury or false affidavits;
D. Planting or fabrication of evidence; and
E. Situations where members/employees are the subject of repeated allegation of
misconduct.
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DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL ORDER M-3.3 Effective Date:
24 Dec 10 OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
V. INTEGRITY TEST PROCEDURES
A. The first step in conducting an integr ity test is for the unit commander to
determine:
1. What the current concern or issue is;
2. What the overall objective of the test; and
3. What the implementation strate gies and guidelin es will be.
B. The unit commander shall develop an im plementation strategy which includes
addressing the following:
1. Identify the subject(s) or total population;
2. Determine the objective(s);
3. Describe the test parameters/methodology (synopsis of how the integrity test is to be conducted).
4. Identify the resources required a nd fiscal impact, if any; and
5. Consider legal considerations
a. Integrity tests shall be develope d to avoid entrapment or the
appearance of entrapme nt. The test must provide the tested
subject with a set of circumstances that are not biased in any direction so as to influence the subject into a particular course
of action.
b. Investigators may confer with th e Office of the City Attorney
and/or District Attorney’s Office for clarification of any legal issues.
C. Prepare and forward an Inte grity Test Operation Reque st through the Internal
Affairs Division Integrity Testing Unit (IADITU) and IAD Commander to the Chief of Police or Assistant Chief of Poli ce for final approval.
D. Upon approval, the assigned investigator shall, when appropriate, develop an
Operations Plan in accordance with the provisions of RWM O-1. The
Operation Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the appr opriate authority
prior to implementation.
NOTE: Operation plans are not required fo r non-field tests or tests of an
administrative nature.
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DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL ORDER M-3.3 Effective Date:
24 Dec 10 OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
E. The assigned investigator shall:
1. Complete a recusal memorandum in accordance with DGO M-3;
2. Make the correct notifications in the event of the discovery of a
criminal offense.
3. Maintain an Integrity Test Chronological Activ ity Log (TF-3346-1) of
all investigative activities; and
4. Ensure the duration of the integr ity test does not exceed 14 calendar
days from the date of approval. A request for an extension shall be
submitted directly to the IAD Commander for approval.
VI. DISPOSITION
Upon completion of the