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Citizen 's Complaint Procedure <br /> ................................................................................................................................................................................................. <br /> • Complainant prepares and submits SAPID Citizen Complaint Form or communicates <br /> alleged misconduct to any staff member. <br /> • Complaint is reviewed by supervisor to determine if the nature of the complaint describes <br /> alleged police misconduct. <br /> • Complaint is assigned for investigation and inspector reviews all facts, policies and <br /> procedures pertaining to the complaint. <br /> • An investigation is conducted within the one- year statute of limitations ( may be extended <br /> due to exceptional circumstances). <br /> • A determination is made as follows: ( 1) Sustained; ( 2) Not Sustained; ( 3) Unfounded; (4) <br /> Exonerated. <br /> • Complainant is notified within 30 days of finalizing the determination. <br /> • If complaint is sustained, discipline is recommended to the Chief of Police, who makes the <br /> final determination. <br /> • Due process rights are available to the involved officer(s) to appeal any findings and/or <br /> imposition of discipline. <br /> • Personnel Board reviews the findings and imposition of discipline on appeal. <br /> • Involved officer(s) may appeal the Personnel Board findings to the Superior Court. <br /> Police Oversight Work Study Session <br /> Slide 8 City Manager's Office <br /> July 29,2022 <br />