DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS Sample Clauses
DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS. In an effort to ensure that departmental investigations are conducted in a manner which is conducive to good order and discipline, the following rules are hereby adopted:
1. The interrogation of a member of the department shall be at a reasonable hour, preferably when the member of the department is on duty, unless the exigencies of the investigation dictate otherwise.
2. The interrogations shall take place at a location designated by the Chief of Police. Usually it will be at the Police Headquarters or the location where the incident allegedly occurred.
3. The member of the department shall be informed of the nature of the investigation before any interrogation commences. Sufficient information to reasonably apprize the members of the allegations should be provided. If it is known that the member of the department is being interrogated as a witness only, he should be so informed at the initial contact.
4. The questioning shall be reasonable in length. Fifteen (15) minutes time shall be provided for personal necessities, meals, telephone calls, and rest periods at the end of every two (2) hours.
5. The member of the force shall not be subject to any offensive language, nor shall he be threatened with transfer, dismissal or other disciplinary punishment. No promise of reward shall be made as an inducement to answering questions.
6. At every stage of the proceedings, the Department shall afford an opportunity for a member of the force, if he so requests, to consult with counsel and/or his Association representative before being questioned concerning a violation of the rules and regulations during the interrogation of a member of the force, which shall not delay the interrogation beyond one (1) hour for consultation with his Association representative.
7. In cases other than departmental investigations, if an officer is under arrest or if he is a suspect or the target of a criminal investigation, he shall be given his right pursuant to the current decisions of the United States Supreme Court.
8. Nothing herein shall be construed to deprive the Department or its officers of the ability to conduct the routine and daily operations of the Department.
9. No employee covered by this contract shall be subjected to any urinalysis or blood screening unless one of the two (2) circumstances exist:
(1) Where the employer has probable cause to suspect that there is a job-related individualized impact with respect to the specific employee being tested.
(2) Where the urinal...
DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS a. The interrogation of a member of the force shall be at a reasonable hour, preferably when a the member of the force is on duty, unless the exigencies of the investigation dictate otherwise.
b. The interrogations shall take place at a location designated by the Chief of Police. Usually it will be at the Police Headquarters or the locations where the incident allegedly occurred.
c. The member of the force shall be informed of the nature of the investigation before any interrogation commences. Sufficient information to reasonably apprise the members of the allegation shall be provided. If it is known that the member of the force is being interrogated as a witness only, he should be so informed at the initial contact.
d. The questioning shall be reasonable in length. Fifteen (15) minutes time shall be provided for personal necessities, meals, telephone calls, and rest periods at the end of two (2) hours.
e. The member of the force shall not be subject to any offensive language, nor shall he be threatened with transfer, dismissal or other disciplinary punishment. No promise of reward shall be made as an inducement to answering questions.
f. At every stage of the proceedings, the Department shall afford an opportunity for a member of the force, if he so requests, to consult with counsel and/or his Association representatives before questioned concerning a violation of the Rules and Regulations during the interrogation of the member of the force, which shall not delay the interrogation beyond one (1) hour for consultation with his Association representative.
g. In cases other than departmental investigations, if an officer is under arrest or if he is a suspect of the target of a criminal investigation, he shall be given his right pursuant to the current decisions of the United States Supreme Court.
h. Nothing herein shall be construed to deprive the Department or its officers of the ability to conduct the routine and daily operations of the Department.
i. No employee covered by this Agreement shall be subjected to any urinalysis or blood screening unless one of the two (2) circumstances exist:
(1) Where the employer has probable cause to suspect that there is a job-related individualized impact with respect to the specific employee being tested.
(2) Where the urinalysis or blood testing is done as part of a bona fide annual physical examination which is done for the entire Police Department.
j. Under no circumstances shall the employer offer or direct the taki...
DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS. In an effort to insure that departmental investigations are conducted in a manner which is conducive to good order and discipline, the following rules are hereby adopted:
DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS. (a) The interrogation of a member of the force shall be at a reasonable hour, preferably when the member of the force is on duty, unless the exigencies of the investigation dictate otherwise.
(b) The interrogations shall take place at a location designated by the Chief of Police. Usually it will be at the Police Headquarters or the locations where the incident allegedly occurred.
(c) The member of the force shall be informed of the nature of the investigation before any interrogation commences. Sufficient information to reasonably apprise the members of the allegations should be provided. If it is known that the member of the force is being interrogated as a witness only, he should be so informed at the initial contact.
(d) The questioning shall be reasonable in length. Fifteen (15) minutes time shall be provided for personal necessities, meals, telephone calls, and rest periods at the end of every two (2) hours.
(e) The member of the force shall not be subject to any offensive language, nor shall he be threatened with transfer, dismissal or other disciplinary punishment. No promise of reward shall be made as an inducement to answering questions.
(f) At every stage of the proceedings, the Department shall afford an opportunity for a member of the force, if he so requests, to consult with counsel and/or his Association representative before being questioned concerning a violation of the Rules and Regulations during the interrogation of the member of the force, which shall not delay the interrogation beyond one (1) hour for consultation with his Association representative.
(g) In cases other than departmental investigations, if an officer is under arrest or if he is a suspect or the target of a criminal investigation, he shall be given his right pursuant to the current decisions of the United States Supreme Court.
DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS. In an effort to insure that departmental investigations are conducted in a manner which is conducive to good order and discipline, all such investigations will be conducted in compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General's guidelines and N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147.
DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS. 37 38 In order to maintain trust and confidence in the respective departments 39 whenever a complaint or accusation is made against a bargaining 40 unit employee, the management of that respective department shall 41 promptly and thoroughly investigate same. Members of the bargaining 1 unit shall fully cooperate in all aspects of such investigations. The
DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS. In an effort to insure that departmental investigations are conducted in a manner which is conducive to good order and discipline, the following rules are hereby adopted:
1. The interrogation of an officer shall be at a reasonable hour, preferably when the officer is on duty, unless the exigencies of the investigation dictate otherwise.
2. The interrogation shall take place at a location designated by the Chief or his/her designee.
3. The officer will be informed of the nature of the investigation before any interrogation commences. Sufficient information to reasonably apprise the officer of the allegations shall be provided. If it is known that the officer is being interrogated as a witness only, he should be so informed at the initial contact.
4. The questioning will be reasonable in length. Fifteen (15) minutes time will be provided for personal necessities, meals, telephone calls and rest periods at the end of every two (2) hours upon request of the officer.
5. At every stage of the proceedings, the Department will afford an officer, if requested, the opportunity to consult with counsel or his/her PBA representative prior to being questioned concerning a violation of the rules and regulations. However, such request will not delay the interrogation beyond four (4) hours.
6. In cases other than departmental investigations, if an officer is under arrest or if he is a suspect or the target of a criminal investigation, he shall be given his/her rights pursuant to the current law.
7. Nothing herein shall be construed to deprive the Department or its officers the ability to conduct the routine and daily operations of the Department.
8. Under no circumstances shall the Borough or Department influence, request or require an officer to take a polygraph or voice print examination.
DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS. Amend the language as follows: “In an effort to ensure that departmental investigations are conducted in a manner which is conducive to good order and discipline, all such investigations will be conducted in compliance with the Sheriff’s Department polices and rules and N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147.”
DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS. 5.1 Responsibilities of the Employer
5.1.1 Because of the important public trust exercised by all members of the Albany Police Department and the importance of maintaining that trust and the integrity of the Department, it is the responsibility of the Department to investigate promptly and thoroughly every complaint and accusation made against a police officer in order to protect that officer, the Department and the residents of the City of Albany. Written notice shall be given to an employee of any and all investigative findings or conclusions.
5.1.2 All investigations shall be conducted in a manner conducive to good order and discipline.
DEPARTMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS. A. In an effort to insure that departmental investigations are conducted in a manner which is conducive to good order and discipline, the following rules are hereby adopted:
1. The interrogation of a member of the force shall be at a reasonable hour, preferably when the member of the force is on duty, unless the exigencies of the investigation dictate otherwise.
2. The interrogations shall take place at a location designated by the Chief of Police. Usually it will be at Police Headquarters or the location where the incident allegedly occurred. Anything hereinbefore set forth to the contrary notwithstanding, such interrogation will not be held at the home of a member of the Association unless the prevailing circumstances make it impossible to hold such interrogation anywhere else.
3. The member of the force shall be informed of the nature of the investigation before any interrogation commences. Sufficient information to reasonably apprise the member of the allegations should be provided. If the member of the force is
4. The questioning shall be reasonable in