HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-06-22-94-07CPDMisconductA Resolution of the Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety
Adopting Accreditation Standards of Conclusions of Misconduct
for Sworn Police Officers of the
City of Carmel, Indiana
WHEREAS, the Carmel Police Department needs Accreditation Standards
for efficient professional operation of the Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Carmel Board of Public Works
and Safety of the City of Carmel that the City of Carmel Police
Department be authorized to:
Operated under incorporated accreditation standards for
"Conclusions of Misconduct" adopted by the Board of
Public Works and Safety, signed this date.
All of which is resolved this .-~ day of -~~ ,
1994, by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of
Carmel.
Board of Public Works and Safety for
the CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA.
Mayor T~son, Presiding Officer
Steve Brown, Member
Rick McKinney ,~ Member
NUMBER
26.1.7/1.8
SUBJECT
CONCLUSIONS OF MISCONDUCT
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DATE OF APPROVAL DATE OF ISSUE EFFECTIVE DATE
DISTRIBUTION
Department
AMENDS
THIS ORDER CANCELS
All Previous Orders
I. PURPOSE:
To provide structured conclusions of fact for each
allegation of misconduct.
II. POLICY:
The Department shall conclude all investigations of
disciplinary matters with one of the following conclusions:
a. Proper conduct: The allegation is true, but the action of
the agency or the officer was consistent with agency
policy and the complainant suffered no harm.
b. Improper conduct: The allegation is true and the action
of the agency or the officer was inconsistent with agency
policy and the complainant suffered harm.
c. Policy failure: The allegation is true, and although the
action of the agency or the officer was not inconsistent
with agency policy, the complainant suffered harm.
d. Insufficient evidence: There is insufficient proof to
confirm or to refute the allegaton.
e. Unfounded complaint: Either the allegation is
demonstrably false or there is no credible evidence to
support it.
III. PROCEDURE:
A. The investigation of alleged misconduct will be fair
and objective. It will be reduced to a written report.
The investigator of facts shall summarize the pertinent
information, including;
1. The name, rank, unit number and present assignment of
the person being investigated including specific
assignment and hours of assignment;
2. The date(s) and time(s) of the misconduct and
location(s), indicating on or off duty status;
3. The specific numbered policy or procedure violated
or the common name of the violation as set by
IC 36-8-3-4;
4. An abstract (summary) of the complaint or alleged act
of misconduct;
'5. Pertinent portions of the statements of all parties to
the incident;
6. A description of the incident, physical evidence and
other evidence of importance to the case; and
7. The observations and conclusions of the investigating
officer.
8. Signature of the investigating officer(s).
B. Distribution of disciplinary reports shall be as follows:
1. Original and one copy to the Division Commander via
the chain of command.
2. One copy to the subject of the report.
One copy to be retained by the supervisor imposing or
recommending the action.
C. Records of disciplinary reports shall be maintained in
the Division Commanders office (copy) and the officers
personnel file (original).
1. Improper conduct charge~ are made a permanent part of
the officers personnel file.
2. Other findings of fact are held for a period not to
exceed two years unless they become part of
progressive discipline or to defend the agency or
officer.
Roger C.'~Com3n, Chief of Police
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