Formal complaint: Purpose and scope-Responsibility to the community, Impartial attitude and courtesy, and other policy violations

OF
DEAT
CURRENT
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2021-0717
July 20, 2021
Complaint: The complainant alleges she was at the
swimming when she
noticed a person digging into her purse SO she got out of the pool to confront the person and the
guy who was with the lady digging in her purse punched her in the face. She along with the male
perpetrator were taken out of the party and taken downstairs where there were 2 officers
Officer
is who she began to tell about the incident and she stated immediately
his tone was very dismissive and nonchalant as if he were brushing her instance off. She said she
was made to feel by him as if she had done something wrong and was not the victim of the attack,
by asking her what she did to cause this to happen to her. She stated that Officer
had a
notebook taking the information she was given him down and told her she would hear something
back with 24-48 hours after, she says it has been
now and she hasn't heard anything back
SO she called 311 and they stated they don't have anything on file regarding this incident. The
complainant stated that she feels Officer
was racially bias toward her since she was black
and SO was the perpetrator which shows even more evidently since he didn't think it was important
enough to file the report at all. She stated the officer needs training on his tone and empathy for
victims.
This notice of formal complaint is a request for Internal Affairs to initiate an investigation 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):
301.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE - RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COMMUNITY
All persons deserve protection by fair and impartial law enforcement and should be able to expect
similar police response to their behavior wherever it occurs. Employees will serve the public
through direction, counseling, assistance, and protection of life and property. Employees will be
held accountable for the manner in which they exercise the authority of their office or position.
Employees will respect the rights of individuals and perform their services with honesty, sincerity,
courage, and sound judgment.
OF
CITY
CURRENT
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
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.
In an effort to create an organizational culture that is inclusive and nondiscriminatory, employees
shall act professionally, treat all persons fairly and equally, and strive to interact with the
community in a positive manner. Employees will perform all duties objectively and without regard
to personal feelings, animosities, friendships, financial status, occupation or employment status,
sex, disability status, housing status, mental health or ability, citizenship, language, national origin,
creed, color, race, religion, age, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, ethnicity, or social or ethnic background. Employees will endeavor to understand and
respect cultural, national, racial, religious, physical, mental, and other differences.
402.1.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
Officers will not write an offense report when they are the victim of a crime. The victim officer
will write a supplement. The offense report will be written by an officer who is not a victim.
An incident number will be assigned and all required fields completed during documentation
anytime an employee observes or receives any information concerning the following, but not
limited to:
(a) Criminal or suspected criminal offenses, regardless of the victim's level of cooperation.
402.2.4 REPORT WRITING
(a) All reports shall accurately reflect:
1. The identity of the persons involved.
2. All pertinent information seen, heard, or assimilated by any other sense.
3. Any action(s) taken.
Recommended Classification: The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation on
the classification of administrative cases.
The OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.