What is the definition of an allegation, complaint, and misconduct?
  • Allegation - An allegation is an unproven accusation that a member of the Police Department violated Department or City policy procedure, rules, regulations, or the law.
  • Complaint - A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction that contains an allegation, which if proven to be true, demonstrates misconduct.
  • Misconduct - Misconduct is an act or omission by a Department member that is a violation of Department or City policy, procedure, rules, regulations, or the law, which if proven true may result in disciplinary action. 

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1. How is an allegation of misconduct accepted?
2. Who conducts the investigation?
3. How is an allegation proven?
4. How much time does it take to complete a case?
5. How will a member of the public be notified of the case outcome?
6. What is the definition of an allegation, complaint, and misconduct?
7. When receiving a disposition letter, what are the potential findings of a case?
8. If an allegation is sustained, will discipline information be provided in the disposition letter?