Common use of Internal Investigations Clause in Contracts

Internal Investigations. The parties recognize that law enforcement personnel occupy a unique position in our community and, therefore, expect its law enforcement personnel to adhere to a standard of conduct which contributes to the safety and welfare of students and employees and harmonious community relations. Accordingly, when a complaint about an employee is received and further administrative action is warranted, the following procedures will be implemented: A. Since internal investigations may be undertaken to inquire into complaints of law enforcement misconduct, the Department reserves the right to conduct reasonable investigations designed to uncover the facts in each case, but expressly agrees to carefully guard and protect the rights and dignity of accused personnel. In the course of internal investigation, law enforcement personnel will be treated as professionals. The investigative methods employed will be reasonable and consistent with the law and ethics. The Department will make every reasonable effort to obtain complainants statements under oath. Said complaints shall be taken and sworn to on a standard form. B. The findings of all Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Internal Affairs investigations shall be termed as: 1. Not Sustained; in that there is insufficient evidence to sustain the complaint. 2. Exonerated; in that the incident occurred, but employee’s actions were justified, lawful and proper. 3. Unfounded; in that the complainant admits to false allegations; the charges were false or not factual or the employee was not involved in the incident.

Internal Investigations. The parties recognize that law enforcement personnel occupy a unique position in our community and, therefore, expect its law enforcement personnel to adhere to a standard of conduct which contributes to the safety and welfare of students and employees and harmonious community relations. Accordingly, when a complaint about an employee is received and further administrative action is warranted, the following procedures will be implemented: A. Since internal investigations may be undertaken to inquire into complaints of law enforcement misconduct, the Department reserves the right to conduct reasonable investigations designed to uncover the facts in each case, but expressly agrees to carefully guard and protect the rights and dignity of accused personnel. In the course of internal investigation, law enforcement personnel will be treated as professionals. The investigative methods employed will be reasonable and consistent with the law and ethics. The Department will make every reasonable effort to obtain complainants complainants′ statements under oath. Said complaints shall be taken and sworn to on a standard form. B. The findings of all Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Internal Affairs investigations shall be termed as: 1. Not Sustained; in that there is insufficient evidence to sustain the complaint. 2. Exonerated; in that the incident occurred, but employee’s actions were justified, lawful and proper. 3. Unfounded; in that the complainant admits to false allegations; the charges were false or not factual or the employee was not involved in the incident.

Internal Investigations. The parties recognize that law enforcement personnel occupy a unique position in our community and, therefore, expect its law enforcement personnel to adhere to a standard of conduct which contributes to the safety and welfare of students and employees and harmonious community relations. Accordingly, when a complaint about an employee is received and further administrative action is warranted, the following procedures will be implemented: A. Since internal investigations may be undertaken to inquire into complaints of law enforcement misconduct, the Department reserves the right to conduct reasonable investigations designed to uncover the facts in each case, but expressly agrees to carefully guard and protect the rights and dignity of accused personnel. In the course of internal investigation, law enforcement personnel will be treated as professionals. The investigative methods employed will be reasonable and consistent with the law and ethics. The Department will make every reasonable effort to obtain complainants complainants statements under oath. Said complaints shall be taken and sworn to on a standard form. B. The findings of all Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Internal Affairs investigations shall be termed as: 1. Not Sustained; in that there is insufficient evidence to sustain the complaint. 2. Exonerated; in that the incident occurred, but employee’s actions were justified, lawful and proper. 3. Unfounded; in that the complainant admits to false allegations; the charges were false or not factual or the employee was not involved in the incident.