How will the CIB affect the rights of police officers?
Any witness, including law enforcement officials who may be in jeopardy of criminal prosecution, can refuse to testify before the CIB, if this would infringe upon his/her right to be free from self-incrimination. Only witnesses who are not in jeopardy of criminal prosecution can be compelled to testify. The CIB will not have the authority to grant a witness immunity from future prosecution. If a deputy testifies before the CIB, this will not allow him/her to avoid criminal prosecution.
