Compulsory Statements. Prior to the Employer compelling a verbal or written statement from an Employee concerning potentially criminal behavior or conduct, the Employee shall be notified of his/her rights under the Disclosure by Law Enforcement Officers Act (“DLEOA”) (e.g., involuntary statements obtained under threat of discipline up to and including discharge cannot be used against the Employee in subsequent criminal proceedings).
Compulsory Statements. In the event an internal investigator reasonably believes an investigation is likely to lead to criminal charges or prosecutorial review, and the Department seeks to obtain a verbal or written statement from the accused Employee, the Employee shall be notified of his or her Xxxxxxx Rights (statements obtained under threat of discipline up to and including discharge cannot be used against that Employee in subsequent criminal proceedings). When notified of these rights, the Employer shall also advise the Employee: (a) of their right to legal counsel, (b) that the presence of legal counsel and/or union representation will not, in and of itself, jeopardize his or her employment status, and (c) the Employee is required to fully and truthfully answer all questions.
Compulsory Statements. In the event the Employer seeks to obtain a verbal or written statement from an Employee concerning potentially criminal behavior or conduct, the Employee shall be notified of his/her Xxxxxxx Rights (statements obtained under threat of discipline up to and including discharge cannot be used against the Employee in subsequent criminal proceedings).
