Formal complaint: Responsibility to the community, impartial attitude and courtesy
Complainant alleges that when he requested to talk to an officer’s supervisor, the officer responded by saying he was going to write him more tickets. Office of Police Oversight recommend this allegation receive a C classification.
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GIVE
OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
FOUNDED
ICMS: 2019-0183
Date of Complaint: 02/26/2019
Complaint: OPO received a complaint by phone against Officer [Redacted]. Complainant alleged that
when he requested to talk to Officer [Redacted] supervisor, the Officer said he was going to write him
more tickets.
Administrative Policy to Review:
301 Responsibility to the Community
F
301.2 Impartial Attitude and Courtesy
A
Employees are expected to act professionally, treat all persons fairly and equally, and perform all duties
impartially, objectively, and equitably without regard to personal feelings, animosities, friendships,
financial status, sex, creed, color, race, religion, age, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or
gender expression or social or ethnic background.
(b) Employees will be tactful in the performance of their duties, control their tempers, exercise patience
and discretion, and shall not engage in argumentative discussions even in the face of extreme provocation.
The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation on the classification of administrative
cases. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a C classification.
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