Q: The integrity of the Sheriff's Office depends on the _________and ________ of

   each employee within the Sheriff's Office                                                                                             

A: personal integrity and discipline

Q: Information related to the Internal Affairs function will be disseminated to all employees of the Sheriff's Office, ______ and _______.

Q: The functions of the Internal Affairs Unit are to: (4)

A: 1. Conduct thorough, confidential, accurate, and timely investigations;

    2. Record, register, and control the investigation of complaints against members;

    3. Supervise and control the investigation of alleged or suspected misconduct within the agency, and make fair and objective evaluations of these allegations; and

    4. Maintain the confidentiality of Internal Affairs investigations and records 

Q: Who disseminates information to the news media concerning the methods and procedures for registering complaints against the Sheriff's Office or its members?

Q: ____________disseminates information to members of the Sheriff's Office and private citizens concerning the methods and procedures for registering complaints against the Sheriff's Office or its members.

Q: _________ is responsible for maintaining records of all complaints, dispositions of complaints, and disciplinary actions.

Q: The Internal Affairs Unit coordinates with the __________ on Civil Service and Arbitration hearings, for legal counsel, as well as with the________ or the _________ on matters concerning possible criminal violations by members of the Sheriff's Office.

A: General Counsel's Office

     Integrity Unit

     Appropriate Detective Unit

Q: The Internal Affairs Unit is a component of?

Q: Regarding the internal affairs organization. _____________ is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the section and supervision of all members of the section.

Q: The Commanding Officer of the Internal Affairs, through the ________ reports to the _______ who will keep the Sheriff informed of all pertinent information; however, the Internal Affairs Commanding Officer retains the authority to report directly to _________.

A:  Chief and Director of Professional Standards

     Undersheriff

     The Sheriff             

Q: It is the responsibility of __________ to maintain the confidentiality of all records and information, oral and written, and to protect the confidentiality of all active investigations.

Q: Information relating to an active investigation will not be released to anyone without approval of?

Q: Information regarding concluded investigations will be released only in compliance with F.S. 119.07 upon approval of?

Q: Anonymous complaints will be accepted and forwarded to _____________ to be evaluated before an assignment is made to investigate the allegation.

Q: Upon receipt of the complaint or allegation by the Internal Affairs Unit, the complainant will be requested to provide a written statement on a ________ if the complaint is made in person. If the complaint is made by telephone, the _________will input the complaint directly into the Internal Affairs complaint database.

A: Complaint against Members Form (P-235). 

     Internal Affairs detective                 

Q: In cases involving allegations of serious misconduct (the commission of a crime, DUI, etc.), __________ will be notified by the Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs of the allegation.

Q: The Undersheriff will notify the Sheriff, at the Undersheriff's discretion, of cases involving ________ and/or those pertaining to ________ and _________.

A: serious misconduct

     public awareness and interest

Q: In cases involving allegations of serious misconduct and/or substance abuse, the ________________ may temporarily reassign or suspend a member in accordance with established policy and contractual agreements, pending the results of the investigation.

Q: All complaints received by Internal Affairs will be acknowledged by a______, which will be _____________.

A: written receipt

    mailed to the complainant

Q: Regarding complaints received by Internal Affairs.  Upon receipt of the Complaint Against Members Form or database records, the ____________ will review the complaint or allegation and will conduct an initial investigation into the circumstances of the complaint. ___________will then either assign the case to an Internal Affairs Detective, a supervisor as outlined below, or send a letter to the complainant explaining why no further action is being taken. __________ will review the initial investigation completed by the Internal Affairs Supervisor for final approval.

A: Internal Affairs Supervisor

     The Internal Affairs supervisor

     The Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs

Q: Regarding complaints received by Internal Affairs.  The assignment of the investigation is based upon the seriousness of the allegation of misconduct. After reviewing the allegation, the ___________ will determine the assignment of the investigation,

Q: Serious allegations are defined as any allegation, which if proved to be true, could result in the employee being ____________.

Q: Serious complaints require an intensive investigation by the Internal Affairs Unit. Serious

allegations are defined as follows: (6)

A. 1. Law violations,

    2. Excessive/Unnecessary Force (with evidence of injury)

    3. Falsification of official documents/statements

    4. Progressive/gross incompetence,

    5. Substance Abuse, and

6. Any other allegation deemed serious by the Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs or the Undersheriff.                        

Q: Allegations of a minor nature are considered to be subject to a _________ investigation. 

Q: Minor allegations will routinely be investigated by the appropriate supervisor of the

accused member(s). Minor allegations include: (4)

A: 1.   Discourtesy,

    2.   Violations of procedural regulations, and

3.      Limited incompetence.

4.Any allegation deemed appropriate by the Commanding Officer or Sergeant of Internal Affairs.    

Q: Regarding allegations of minor misconduct.  Internal Affairs will act in an advisory capacity for _________ conducting such investigations.

Q: Regarding Allegations of criminal misconduct involving JSO employees received by Internal Affairs.   The _________ will forward this information to the ________ who will confer with the __________ before making the final decision as to whether or not the case should be transferred to the Integrity Unit.

A: Internal Affairs sergeant

    Unit Commander of Internal Affairs

    Chief of Professional Standards                    

Q: Regarding complaints received by Internal Affairs.  Upon completion of the investigation of a complaint or allegation that was handled at the supervisory level, the supervisor will forward all documentation, including the original complaint form, through their chain of command, for review and approval. Upon approval, the documentation will be forwarded to the ________ for record keeping, in accordance with the appropriate contractual agreements.

Q: In cases where the classification is determined to be exonerated, not sustained, unfounded, or sustained with recommendation of disciplinary action of a written reprimand level two or less, the case packet will be reviewed and approved by the _____.  The case packet will then be routed back to the _________.

A: Appropriate Department Director

    supervisor of Internal Affairs

Q: Regarding the previous question.  Should a recommendation for a formal counseling or disciplinary action be made, the file will be routed to the _________ for issuance of the formal counseling or recommended discipline (Level I or Level II Written Reprimand). If a Level I or Level II Written Reprimand is issued, the case packet and original counseling/discipline will be forwarded to the ______________

A: employee’s Commanding Officer

     supervisor of Internal Affairs.      

Q: Formal counselings will not be forwarded to _______but will be filed in the ______ in accordance with the appropriate contractual agreements and General Order XLII (42).

A: Internal Affairs

      supervisor’s file

Q: In cases of a highly sensitive nature or where the classification is sustained with a recommendation of suspension, demotion, or dismissal, the case packet will be reviewed and approved by___________________.

Q: If the final reviewer (Undersheriff or Department Director) determines additional investigative work is warranted, the case packet will be returned to the _______________ for completion.

Q: Should the final reviewer (Undersheriff or Department Director) not agree with the final classification of the investigation, the reviewer will note his/her disagreement on the _________.  The reviewer will have the _________ prepare an addendum to the summation explaining his/her reason(s) for changing the final classification.

A: Disciplinary Recommendation Form (P-129).

     Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs       

Q: After final approval by the Undersheriff or Director, as appropriate, the complainant and accused member(s) will be notified in writing as to the findings of the investigation.  In sustained cases, the complainant will be advised only that ___________.

Q: The complainant will be apprised of the status of the case during the course

of the investigation, which will be recorded in the __________.

Q: Anonymous complaints will be accepted but will be handled only upon

approval of the_________________, who shall determine the extent to which they will be investigated.

Q: All investigations shall be completed within _____________ from the date the complaint is received by Internal Affairs.  _______________ may grant reasonable extensions to continue investigations where extenuating circumstances exist.

A: Sixty (60) calendar days

    The Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs          

Q: Upon completion of the investigation, the detective will complete a summation. The completed case packet will be forwarded to the __________for review before being sent to the _______ for approval.

A: the Internal Affairs Supervisor and the Commanding Officer

    Chief of Professional Standards                                            

Q: Regarding the previous question.  ____________ will have the packet delivered to the appropriate section commander for review and recommendation of disciplinary action according to the Disciplinary Recommendation Form

Q: In cases involving termination of complaints, it will not be necessary to forward the

investigative file to the Undersheriff unless _____________  determines the case to be significant and deserving of the Undersheriff's attention.

Q: Detectives from ________ will interview all members who are the subject of a criminal investigation. These interviews will not be conducted in the __________.

A:  the Integrity Unit and/or detectives from the appropriate detective unit

     Internal Affairs office.       

Q: What forms will Police get prior to being interviewed by internal?

A: 1. Law Enforcement Officers and Correctional Officers Bill of Rights Form

     2. Administrative Rights Form                                                

Q: The Administrative Rights Form advises members that they are required to answer all questions asked during an __________.

Q: Members, who are being interviewed as witnesses only, will be given an _________.

Q: All internal interviews conducted will be _______ and there will be no ________ questions or statements.  All interviewees shall be advised that they are being ________for future transcription and/or play back.

A: recorded

    Unrecorded

    electronically recorded

Q: Certain special investigative aids may be used in the furtherance of an Internal

Investigation. These aids are: (5)

A: Polygraph

    Medical or Lab exams

    Member Photos

    Personal Records

    Computer Records  

Q:  If necessary, ________ will be used to identify a potential principal(s) of an administrative investigation in lieu of participating in a line-up.

Q: Regarding Drug/Alcohol Testing.  Testing shall include, but is not limited to, ___, __, and/or ___.

Q: In general, Internal Affairs Detectives alerted to the possible use of alcohol or of a controlled/illegal substance in violation of the law or Sheriff’s Office Directives, by a member, shall investigate the evidence available and determine if reasonable suspicion of alcohol and/or drug use/abuse is present. This process will include a review by the ______, ________ and __________.

Q: In cases involving incidents such as on duty use/abuse of alcohol and/or a controlled/illegal substance, or the member is involved in a crash/incident where the members’ behavior cannot be explained and where time is of the essence, the internal detective shall contact the employees __________, relate the facts, and seek his/her approval for immediate testing.

Q: Regarding Drug/Alcohol Testing.  The laboratory will meet the standards found in the _____________.

Q: Regarding Drug/Alcohol Testing.  In both blood and urine testing, the _______ will ensure that a specimen chain of custody log is maintained.

Q: Regarding Drug/Alcohol Testing.  If it is a criminal investigation, the ________will have the blood or urine sample taken as required and submit it as in all criminal cases. If it is an administrative case, the _________ will contact the department approved laboratory and the procedures of the laboratory will be followed.

A: assigned criminal investigator

    internal investigator            

Q: If during the Internal Affairs administrative investigation the results of the breath, urine and/or blood tests are positive, the Internal Affairs Detective will advise the ___________ of the results.

Q: Per Civil Service Rule 8.06(4)(c) an employee who shows up to work in a physical or mental condition that renders him unable to perform the job and/or, is a danger to himself or others, may be sent home as _________ for that day.

Q: If during the Internal Affairs Unit's investigation the results of the urine and blood test are positive, if during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday), the member may be subject to an_______, depending upon their work assignment.

Q: If after normal business hours, the member will be instructed to report to _____ at ___ the following day or the next working day if the incident occurs on a weekend or holiday, to determine their work status or reassignment.

A:     his/her Division Chief

         9:00a.m.  

Q: Regarding the previous question.  The internal affairs detective will have the test results available to the ____ prior to _____.

A: Division Chief

      9:00 a.m.   

Q: Procedures for relieving personnel from duty are as follows for positive results for breath, urine and/or blood tests.  The internal affairs detective will ensure the member’s issued ______, ______, _______ are turned over to the Supply Unit. The member will be issued a __________ , to allow access to JSO facilities. The employee’s assigned vehicle will be turned over to the employee’s _____________.

A: weapon(s), badge(s), and ID card

    volunteer’s ID card

    Commanding Officer

Q: ____________ will be notified by the detective concerning the circumstances of any criminal allegations that arise as a result of an Internal Investigation.

Q: Regarding criminal allegations arising from an Internal Investigation.  The Internal Affairs supervisor will notify _________ who will examine the information revealed during the interview to make a determination whether or not the case should be forwarded to the Integrity Unit and/or the appropriate detective unit.

Q: Regarding criminal allegations arising from an Internal Investigation.  If the case is forwarded from Internal Affairs for a criminal investigation, the Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs will notify the ____________ who will inform the __________.

A: Chief of Professional Standards

     Undersheriff            

Q: Regarding criminal allegations arising from an Internal Investigation.  If the decision is made by the State Attorney's Office to prosecute for criminal charges, the ________, or in his absence, the ______, will determine whether the member is to be relieved of duty or reassigned to a different work assignment.

A: Sheriff

     Undersheriff

Q: Regarding criminal allegations arising from an Internal Investigation. ____________ will provide assistance to the State Attorney's Office during any subsequent criminal proceedings.

Q: An annual report will be submitted to the Sheriff, through the chain of command by the

Internal Affairs Unit.  This report will contain statistical information in reference to the

previous year's internal investigations and disciplinary actions taken by the Sheriff's Office.

This report will be available for dissemination to ________ and to _________.

Q: __________________________is an essential component of good discipline in a well-managed law enforcement agency.

Q: On a ________ basis a Performance Awareness Notification (form P-410) will be

created for employees who meet established parameters.

Q: Regarding a Performance Awareness Notification.  The parameters occurring within a _________ period will generate a review.

A: three-month

Q: The Performance Awareness Notification form will be sent to the employee’s ____ for review and then forwarded to the employee’s ______.

A: commanding officer

     Immediate supervisor

Q: Regarding the performance awareness notification, Supervisors will ________ that the Notification was reviewed with the employee.

Q: Regarding the performance awareness notification, Supervisors will mark on the Form that the Notification was reviewed with the employee and (list one of the 5 possible results):

A: 1. No further action required;

     2. Follow-up action completed (e.g. training, counseling, etc.);

     3. Made appropriate referral (e.g. E.A.P., medical, etc.);

     4. Appropriate disciplinary action taken; or

     5. Other action taken                          

Q: The performance awareness notification, once completed, will be returned to the _________ through the chain of command.      

Q: The Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs will conduct an Annual Evaluation of

the early warning system and send a report of the findings through the chain of command to the__________. A copy of the report will also be forwarded to the __________ for proof of accreditation compliance.

A: Undersheriff

     Inspections/Accreditation Unit