G4.2.6 Identify Level of Investigation
Chapter: Chapter 04: Conduct and Professional Standards
Sub-Chapter: 4.2 - Internal Affairs Investigations
Effective Date: 05/02/2022
Revised Date: 09/16/2024
Rescinds: G4.2.6 – 3/4/2024
Purpose
To establish the categories of complaints and who might investigate those complaints.
General Order
The Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) classifies complaints in one of two ways: level one and level two. Level one complaints are considered administrative reviews and are typically investigated and documented by immediate supervisors. (4.2.6 a) Level two complaints are considered internal affairs investigations and will be investigated by the internal affairs function. (4.2.6 b) All complaints will be reviewed and investigations conducted under the direction of the major responsible for internal affairs.
Categories of Complaints
Level One (Administrative Review) complaints
Level one complaints may include, but are not limited to, any of the following that do not rise to a level two complaint:
- Complaints that allege a violation of IUPD written directives or IU policies.
- Complaints that allege a violation of statutes and ordinances that are considered infractions.
- Complaints that allege minor misconduct.
- Complaints related to performance or behavior issues.
- Any continuous, ongoing violations of a general order or IU policy.
Level Two (Internal Affairs) complaints
Level two complaints may include, but are not limited to allegations of:
- any violation of statutes and ordinances defining criminal activity.
- the use of unnecessary or excessive force.
- corruption or abuse of authority.
- serious injury or death to an individual.
- conduct that violates a person’s civil rights.
- violations of G4.1.3 Bias Free Policing or G2.1.3 Code of Ethics.
- violations of UA-03 Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct policy. These violations will be referred to the appropriate university office in accordance with IU policy.
- unauthorized release of confidential information.