Investigative StandardsĪll internal affairs investigations will be completed within 45 days of initiation unless extenuating circumstances exist. All incidents where an officer has discharged a firearm, whether accidental or intentional.Īny other reason deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.Use of abusive or insulting language or conduct degrading a person's race, religion, lifestyle, sex, national origin, or any other act or omission which could be the basis for loss of rank, termination, or prosecution in any court.Any allegation of unnecessary or excessive use of force.A violation of a Federal, State, County or Municipal statute or ordinance defining unlawful behavior or acts.
Major violations include but are not limited to the following: Field Investigation or Internal Affairs InvestigationĬomplaints of harassment, demeanor and minor rule infractions will be investigated by the employee's supervisor or that person designated by the Precinct Commander.Ĭomplaints alleging major violations will be handled by the Internal Affairs Unit for investigation. Agency personnel may visit the individual at their home, place of business or hospital in order to complete the complaint if it cannot be filed in person. Individuals are encouraged to submit their complaints in person in order to obtain a complete and accurate report as soon as possible of the incident.Ĭomplaints will be accepted from juveniles and persons under arrest in police custody so long as the complaint contains sufficient factual information to warrant an investigation. Filing Your ComplaintĬomplaints will be accepted from any source, whether made in person, by mail, by telephone or anonymously. The department also seeks to hold members of the public responsible for filing false and malicious allegations against police personnel. Other cases are listed as "No Action Taken." This means the case has not been closed due to the fact the complainant has not followed through with the complaint.Īt the MARTA Police Department, we encourage the filing of legitimate complaints against employees as a means by which they can be held accountable for their actions with the public. Unfounded - The complaint was not found to be true.Įxonerated - The officer did commit the act that he or she was accused of, however, their actions were justified by the situation. Not Sustained - There was not enough information to prove or disprove the complaint. Sustained - The complaint was found to be true. Complaints are closed in one of four different ways:
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