Frequently Asked Questions

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Citizen Compliments & Complaints

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  • The Internal Affairs Unit answers directly to the Chief of Police.

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  • No, we encourage the reporting of inappropriate conduct by members of the department. However, if you deliberately make a false complaint against any Police Department member, you may be prosecuted criminally and/or be held civilly liable.

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  • When the investigation of a complaint reveals the accusations are true and should be sustained, the Chief of Police may take one of the following actions depending on the nature of the violation and the member’s discipline history:

    • Corrective Counseling
    • Oral Reprimand
    • Written Reprimand
    • Suspension Without Pay
    • Demotion
    • Termination
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