8.2 Complaints Against Deputies

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This policy establishes procedures for receiving, documenting, and investigating complaints involving Gold County Sheriff's Office personnel.

POLICY

All complaints shall be taken seriously and reviewed in accordance with department procedures. The filing of a complaint shall not, by itself, be considered evidence of misconduct.

COMPLAINT TYPES

Complaints may include:

• Unprofessional conduct.
• Abuse of authority.
• Policy violations.
• Neglect of duty.
• Conduct unbecoming.
• Any other alleged misconduct.

INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES

OPS shall review all available evidence, statements, recordings, reports, and other relevant information before reaching a finding.

FINDINGS

Investigations may result in one of the following findings:

• Sustained
• Not Sustained
• Exonerated
• Unfounded