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1. Who does the Internal Affairs Unit report to?

The Internal Affairs Unit answers directly to the Assistant Chief of Police.

2. Is there any risk in making a complaint against a Police employee?

No, unless you deliberately make a false complaint against any employee, then you may be prosecuted criminally and/or held civilly liable.

3. What rights do Police Officers have when a complaint is made against them?

Officers are protected by the Police Officer’s Bill of Rights and their labor agreement, which provides that they shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, or threats. They have a right to counsel or union representative during an investigation.