Xxxxxxx Warning. For the purpose of questioning a bargaining unit member Employee to obtain information which will assist in the determination of whether disciplinary action is warranted and where the Employee's direct or indirect actions or failure to act could lead to criminal proceedings, an Employee may make a written request for a Xxxxxxx Warning. The Employee, once given a Xxxxxxx Warning, shall answer the questions directed towards them in the matter. The City shall have the right to discipline the Employee for refusing to answer the questions. During the course of the questioning or meeting in which a Xxxxxxx Warning is given, even if the Employee discloses information which indicates that he or she may be guilty of criminal conduct in the matter, unless the information was disclosed in a public forum or is otherwise required to be disclosed by process of law or court order, neither the self-incriminating statements nor the fruits thereof, shall be used against the Employee in any criminal proceeding.
Xxxxxxx Warning. At this time I am going to question you about (state the nature of the matter under investigation). This questioning concerns administrative matters relating to the official business of the Kent County Sheriff's Department. I am not questioning you for the purpose of instituting a criminal prosecution against you. During the course of this questioning, even if you do disclose information which indicates you may be guilty of criminal conduct, neither your self - incriminating statements nor the fruits of any self-incriminating statements you make will be used against you in any criminal legal proceedings. Since this is an administrative matter and any self-incriminating information you may disclose will not be used against you in a criminal legal proceeding, you are required to answer my questions fully and truthfully or be subjected to discharge. You have the right to counsel or Association representation during questioning. The presence of counsel or an Association representative will in no way, in and of itself, jeopardize your continued employment. Do you understand what I have just explained to you? Do you have any questions concerning what I have just explained to you?
Xxxxxxx Warning. If a member of this Department is directed to appear and answer questions before the Chief or their designee, the following warnings shall be given to the member concerned prior to the commencement of the interview. Officer , you are being questioned as part of an official investigation of the Saco Police Department. You will be asked questions relating to the performance of your official duties and conduct. You are entitled to assert your Fifth Amendment rights during this investigation. If you do so, you may be subject to suspension, termination, or some other appropriate penalty. If you so desire not to invoke the Constitutional privilege, anything said of an incriminating nature may not be used against you in a criminal proceeding.
