Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy
Complainant alleges that APD officers failed to investigate a crime reported when responding to a verbal disturbance involving neighbors, and may have violated department policy during their interactions. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
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CITY
ALUSTA
OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
FOUNDED
COMPLAINT
September 27, 2019
ICMS #:2019-0945
Date of Complaint: September 09, 2019
Complaint:
Mr.
believes that APD officers failed to investigate a crime reported. Officer
, and Officer
, responded to a verbal disturbance involving
neighbors. According to the caller, the subject was yelling racial slurs. Officer
may have violated department policy during their interactions.
Additional information:
Mr.
submitted an online complaint.
Administrative Policy to Review:
301.2 Impartial Attitude and Courtesy
(b)
Employees will be tactful in the performance of their duties, control their tempers,
exercise patience and discretion, and shall not engage in argumentative discussions
even in the face of extreme provocation.
(c)
Employees will make every effort to be courteous and respectful toward all persons.
401.2 Initial Response and Investigation
(d)
Generally, officers assigned to calls or discovering incidents requiring a report shall
be responsible for the preliminary investigation and required paperwork.
Recommended Classification: The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation on
the classification of administrative cases.
The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.