What is the process for filing a formal complaint?
1. The Professional Standards Bureau will take sworn statements from the complainant and any witnesses to the incident. These statements are notarized and treated in the same manner as testimony in a court of law; therefore, Perjury Statutes apply. 2. The officer involved, and any other officer at the scene of the incident, may be required to submit a sworn statement in response to the complaint. 3. When appropriate, medical records are examined, physical evidence is gathered, and photographs may be taken. 4. The complainant and witnesses may be requested to take a polygraph examination. 5. Once the investigation is completed, the case is forwarded to the employees Lieutenant and then to the Bureau Commanders for review and disposition and then to the Chief of Police (if required by policy). 6. The Chief of Police decides if discipline (suspension or higher) will be administered to the officer. 7. An Officer can appeal disciplinary action through their bargaining unit or Civil Service
