How are cases reviewed for completeness?
All cases are reviewed by the Director of the Internal Affairs Division. Once reviewed by the Director, a complaint will be classified as either a formal complaint or an intake/inquiry. How are cases evaluated? Once a formal complaint has been investigated and reviewed, it is given one of five classifications. The classification given is known as the finding (s): • Unfounded: Based on the facts of the investigation, the act (s) did not occur. • Exonerated: Actions of the involved officer (s) were justified, lawful and proper. • Insufficient evidence: There was not enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation (s). • Sustained: Sufficient evidence to prove the allegations of misconduct. • Policy Failure: Omissions or insufficient/ineffective policy to address the allegation (s). If this is the finding, recommendations will be made to create and/or adjust policy. What is the difference between an Intake/Inquiry and a formal complaint? • Intake/Inquiry: Investigation of a minor rule
