Frequently Asked Questions

An allegation will be accepted by:

• Anonymously
• Email
• Fax
• In Person
• Letter
• Phone

Regardless of where the allegation is filed, the investigation is conducted by the Daly City Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit.

An allegation is sustained by a preponderance of the evidence. Preponderance means proof that more likely than not the alleged conduct occurred.

According to the Peace Officer Bill of Rights Government Code Section 3304, allegations against police officers must be completed within one year of the received date. The Daly City Police Department has a policy of completing all cases within 300 days of the received date.

After the investigation is completed, the case is forwarded from the Internal Affairs Unit to the Chief of Police for audit and review. Once there is agreement that the case has been completed in a thorough, fair and objective manner, a disposition letter will be sent to the complainant.

• 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. 

The findings include:

1. Unfounded
2. Exonerated
3. Not Sustained
4. Sustained

No, state law prohibits the release of this information.