Formal Complaint: Impartial Attitude and Courtesy, When Department Issued BWC System Is Required
Complainant alleges that an officer did not intervene when they were being physically assaulted The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
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OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
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ICMS #: 2020-1751
December 30, 2020
Complaint: The Complainant alleges: an APD officer did not intervene when complainant was
seeking a peaceful resolution from a physical attacker and a verbal attacker. He is representing
himself as a public law enforcement officer when he's not he is an Apple store employee with a
gun and a badge."
This notice of formal complaint is a request for Internal Affairs to initiate an investigation in
order to determine if the employee conduct is within compliance of APD policy, Civil Service
Rules, and Municipal Civil Service Rules.
Recommended Administrative Policies to Review (to include but not limited to):
301.2 IMPARTIAL ATTITUDE AND COURTESY
Employees shall provide equal and fair protection of all rights under local, state, and federal law
for all members of the community. Law enforcement will be conducted in an impartial and
equitable manner.
303.3 DEPARTMENT ISSUED BODY WORN CAMERA BWC equipment is to be used
primarily by uniformed personnel as authorized per assignment by the Department and must be
used unless otherwise authorized by a Commander or above.
Recommended Classification: The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation
on the classification of administrative cases.
The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
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