Issues Reviewed During IPA Audit

• Was the investigation completed in a timely manner?
• Was the investigation properly tolled pending criminal charges or civil suit (Cal.Govt.Code 3304(d)(2))?

Classification

• Was the case properly classified?

Presence / Absence of Allegations

• Do the listed allegations adequately capture the concerns voiced by complainant?
• Were any allegations removed? If so, why?

Presence / Absence of Supporting Documentation

• If pertinent, did the investigator obtain and review documentation such as:
  • CAD (SJPD Computer Aided Dispatch logs)
  • Medical records
  • Photographs
  • Police reports/citations
  • Taser downloads
  • Use of force response reports
• Was all pertinent documentation appropriately applied in the investigation?

Presence / Absence of Interviews Conducted by Internal Affairs

• Witnesses – what efforts were taken to identify and contact witnesses?
• Witness officers – what efforts were taken to identify and interview officers who witnessed the incident?
• Subject officers – what efforts were taken to identify and interview subject officers?
• Did the interviews include all pertinent questions for a thorough investigation?
• Was the IPA notified of the interview and permitted to attend?

Presence / Absence of Logical, Objective Application of Policy to the Facts

• What is the policy/Duty Manual section that governs the conduct in question?
• Is this authority applicable to the case or is other authority more pertinent?
• Does the analysis apply all the factors set forth in the authority to the facts?
• Does the analysis appropriately address all pertinent facts?

Presence / Absence of Objective Weighing of Evidence

• What weight was given to officer testimony? Why?
• What weight was given to civilian testimony? Why?
• Does the analysis use a preponderance standard?
• Does the analysis logically address discrepancies?