Conduct of Disciplinary Investigations. Supplementing all rights and processes due employees covered by this Agreement who may be the subject of a disciplinary investigation by the Inspector General, the interview will be conducted in the following manner:
A. The interview of the employee shall be scheduled at a reasonable time, preferably while the employee is on duty, or if feasible, during day shift hours.
B. The interview, depending upon the allegation, will take place at the employee's location of assignment, normal department location or other appropriate location.
C. Prior to an interview, the employee under investigation shall be informed of the person in charge of the investigation, the identity of the interviewer and all persons present during the interview. When a formal statement is being taken, all questions directed to the employee shall be asked by and through one interviewer at a time.
D. The length of the interview sessions will be reasonable, with reasonable interruptions permitted for personal necessities.
E. At the beginning of the interview, the employee shall be informed of the nature of the matters to be discussed.
F. An employee under investigation shall not be threatened with transfer, dismissal or disciplinary action, or promised a reward, as an inducement to provide information relating to the matter under investigation, or for exercising any rights contained in this Agreement, provided, however, that this Section shall not prohibit or prevent an accurate reading of the employee's administrative rights, or the imposition of discipline in accordance therewith.
G. An employee under investigation will be provided without unreasonable delay with a copy of any written statement the employee has made.
(1) If the allegation under investigation indicates a recommendation for discipline is probable against the employee, said employee will be given the statutory administrative proceedings rights prior to the commencement of the interview.
(2) If the allegation indicates that criminal prosecution may be probable against said employee, the provisions of this Section shall be inapplicable and said employee will be afforded his constitutional rights concerning self- incrimination prior to the commencement of the interview. An employee will not be read his/her administrative and Miranda rights during the same interview.
I. At the request of the employee under investigation, an employee who may be subject to discipline shall have the right to be represented in the interview by a repre...
Conduct of Disciplinary Investigations. Supplementing all rights and processes due employees covered by this Agreement who may be the subject of a disciplinary investigation by the Inspector General, the interview will be conducted in the following manner:
A. The interview of the employee shall be scheduled at a reasonable time, preferably while the employee is on duty, or if feasible, during day shift hours.
B. The interview, depending upon the allegation, will take place at the employee's location of assignment, normal department location or other appropriate location.
C. Prior to an interview, the employee under investigation shall be informed of the person in charge of the investigation, the identity of the interviewer and all persons present during the interview. When a formal statement is being taken, all questions directed to the employee shall be asked by and through one interviewer at a time.
D. The length of the interview sessions will be reasonable, with reasonable interruptions permitted for personal necessities.
Conduct of Disciplinary Investigations. Whenever an officer is under investigation or subjected to questioning by the Sheriffs Department, for any reason, which could lead to disciplinary action or dismissal, the investigation or questioning shall be conducted in accordance with the law enforcement officer’s Disciplinary Procedure Act. If the employee requests a Lodge representative be present during questioning, it shall be a person who is not an investigator of, a witness to, or in any other way directly involved in the matter under investigation.
