How long before I am notified of the outcome of the investigation?

Once the Office of Internal Affairs has completed the investigation of the complaint and the completion is presented to the Chief of Police for his review, his office will send you a letter notifying you of the results. The letter will state that the complaint is: 

  • Sustained - the complaint is supported 
  • Not Sustained - insufficient evidence to either prove or disprove the complaint 
  • Unfounded - the complaint was false or did not occur 
  • Exonerated - the act of the complaint occurred but was justified, legal and proper under the circumstances 
  • Referred - the complaint is decided by another authority, for example, criminal or traffic court 

If you have any questions concerning the results, you are encouraged to contact the Chief of Police.

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1. How do I file a complaint?
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3. What constitutes making an official complaint?
4. Who works in Internal Affairs?
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