INTERNAL REVIEW PROCEDURE. Section 7.1 Scope All complaints against the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Police Department or its employees shall be investigated. Section 7.2 Notification At any time an inquiry concerning a member occurs when the Employer believes that disciplinary action of record will or may result, the employee will be notified when first questioned, that such result is possible. Prior to any questioning, a member shall be informed of the nature of the investigation (whether disciplinary or criminal) and shall be provided written notice of the allegations made against the member. The member shall be informed of the member’s rights and responsibilities relative to the investigation, in advance of any questions. Section 7.3 Right to Representation During all questioning, the member may upon request, be accompanied by a representative of the FOP/OLC. If a member desires, the member shall be given a reasonable opportunity to consult with such representative before being required to answer questions. Employees may waive the right to FOP/OLC representation by signing the appropriate FOP/OLC forms. Section 7.4 Interviews Any questioning, or interviewing, of a member will be conducted at hours reasonably related to their shift, preferably during, or immediately before or after, the member’s working hours. Such sessions shall be for reasonable periods of time, and time shall be allowed during such questioning for rest periods and for a member’s attendance to other physical necessities. Section 7.5 Responsibility to Respond Before a member may be charged with insubordination or like offense for refusing to answer questions or participate in any investigation, the member shall be advised that such conduct, if continued, may be the basis for such a charge.
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