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1. Who does the Internal Affairs Unit report to?

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

2. Is there any risk in making a complaint against a member of the Police Department?

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.

3. What happens if complaints are found to be true?

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