Internal Affairs Division

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The Internal Affairs Division is the unit within the Portland Police Bureau responsible for investigating complaints and allegations of misconduct against its officers.


Statements (43)
Predicate Object
instanceOf organizational unit
police internal affairs unit
aimsTo ensure fair and thorough review of misconduct allegations
protect the rights of complainants and officers during investigations
collaboratesWith City of Portland oversight and review bodies
other Portland Police Bureau divisions during investigations
country United States
focusesOn bias and discrimination complaints against officers
conduct unbecoming allegations
policy violations by officers
procedural violations by officers
use of force incidents involving officers
handles citizen complaints about officer conduct
internally generated complaints about officer conduct
referrals from other Portland city oversight bodies regarding police misconduct
hasPurpose ensuring compliance with Portland Police Bureau policies
promoting integrity within the Portland Police Bureau
promoting public trust in the Portland Police Bureau
hasScope internal administrative investigations rather than criminal prosecutions
jurisdiction Portland, Oregon
locatedIn Multnomah County, Oregon
Oregon
Portland, Oregon
United States
mayResultIn recommendations for discipline of officers
recommendations for policy changes within the Portland Police Bureau
oversightOf Portland Police Bureau non-sworn personnel in misconduct cases
Portland Police Bureau sworn officers
partOf Portland Police Bureau
reportsTo Chief of Police of the Portland Police Bureau
Portland Police Bureau command staff
responsibleFor administrative investigations of officer conduct
internal discipline investigations
investigating allegations of misconduct by Portland Police Bureau officers
investigating complaints against Portland Police Bureau officers
maintaining accountability mechanisms within the Portland Police Bureau
subjectTo City of Portland oversight structures
Portland Police Bureau policies and procedures
collective bargaining agreements with Portland Police Bureau labor unions
typeOfComplaint external complaints from members of the public
internal complaints from Portland Police Bureau personnel
referrals from supervisory staff
usesProcess administrative investigations separate from criminal investigations

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Portland Police Bureau
subdivision

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