Policy Text
TRAINING
BULLETIN
Effective Date:
30 NOV 23 Index Number: V-T.1
Alpha Index: Internal Investigation Manual
Internal Investigation Procedures
“Department Training Bulletins shall be used to advise members of current police techniques and procedures and shall
constitute official policy.”
PART III
INTERNAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE MANUAL
Table of Contents
A. Complaints ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 3
B. Case File Management ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 3
C. Assignment of Investigations ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 4
D. Recusal Process ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 4
E. Investigation Preparation ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 6
F. Interviews ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 9
G. Command Responsibilities ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 17
H. Consultation with the Office of the City Attorney ................................ ................................ ...................... 18
I. Use of Lie Detection Screening Devices ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 19
J. Locker/Storage Space Searches ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 19
K. Demand for Evidence on a Personal Device ................................ ................................ ............................... 19
L. Administrative Dispositions ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 20
M. Summary Findings ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 20
N. Report of Investigation ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 21
O. Recommended Findings ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 21
P. Downgrade/Removal of Subject Status ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 22
Q. Changes in Allegations and Subject Personnel ................................ ................................ ........................... 22
R. Addenda Capturing Disagreements in Findings ................................ ................................ ......................... 22
S. Administrative Review ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 24
T. Investigation Integrity and Confidentiality ................................ ................................ ................................ . 25
U. Personnel File Entries ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 25
V. Feedback ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 26
Internal Investigations Procedures, Index Number V -T.1 – Part III
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REVISION RECORD
The page numbering format has been revised to facilitate updating and tracking revisions to publications
contained in this policy.
When a minor revision is made to a publication, the ‘Revision Number’ will be indicated on the Special Order
and shall be accompanied by the updated page(s). The ‘Revision Date’ and ‘Reference Page Number(s) shall
be recorded in the appropriate box on the same line as the indicated ‘Revision Number’.
When it is necessary to make a major policy or content revision, the publication shall be rewritten in its entirety.
The ‘Revision Number’ and ‘Revision Date’ shall be indicated on the new Order. The ‘Revision Date’ shall be
recorded in the appropriate box on the same line as the indicated ‘Revision Number’. The term ‘NEW’ shall
be recorded in the ‘Reference Page Number(s)’ box to indicate the promulgation of a new order.
Revision
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2 26 Mar 18 Multiple 17
3 30 Nov 23 Multiple 18
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TRAINING
BULLETIN
Effective Date:
30 NOV 23 Index Number: V-T.1
Alpha Index: Internal Investigation Manual
Internal Investigation Procedures
“Department Training Bulletins shall be used to advise members of current police techniques and procedures and shall
constitute official policy.”
INTERNAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES
The purpose of this Training Bulletin is to set forth departmental policy and procedures to enable personnel
to conduct an accurate, complete, and timely internal investigation. Additionally, Internal Affairs Division
(IAD) investigators shall comply with the provisions of IAD Policy and Procedures Manual, 23 -01.
A. Complaints
1. Departmental General Order (DGO) M-3, COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENTAL
PERSONNEL OR PROCEDURES sets forth department policy and procedures for the
following:
a) Value statement;
b) Definitions;
c) Receiving complaints;
d) Processing complaints;
e) Due dates and timelines;
f) Investigation of complain ts;
g) Review of investigations;
h) Due date extensions and requests;
i) General policy.
2. DGO M -3.1, INFORMAL COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCESS sets forth departmental
policy and procedures for initiating, administering, and reviewing the appropriateness and
resolution of the Informal Complaint Resolution process to resolve service complaints or Class
II violations that do not indicate a pattern of misconduct.
B. Case File Management
1. A Control and Investigative File shall initially