4-211 - Initiating a Reimbursement Claim

Policy

1. Document the incident and damage to the item in the related CAPRS report or via written memo including a detailed description of the activity during the incident and the cause of the damage. Attach reports and statements relating to the incident including your full name, assignment and badge number.
2. Attach original copies of payment or repair receipts (credit card, cash or check receipts). Receipts shall only reflect items claimed.
3. The item(s) shall be inspected by the employee’s commander or his/her designee, and a written statement from the commander or his/her designee describing the damage shall be included as part of the claim. During the claims process, damaged items may be requested for examination at any time.
4. Forward all claim documentation to Police Administration, Attention: Claims, Room 130, City Hall within 30 calendar days of the incident. If the Bureau Head or his/her designee approves the claim, it shall be forwarded to the MPD Finance Department for reimbursement.
5. If no reimbursement is granted, a memo of explanation will be sent to the claimant.

• Reports and Statements: Police Report: A report or statement in a report that sets forth the officer's account of an incident and is entered into the MPD's Records Management System. Public Safety Statement: A mandatory statement from the Involved Officers which provides information necessary to ensure public safety. This may include questions about the direction in which the Involved Officer fired their firearm, injured people, location of dangerous weapons or information on any suspects still at large and any other information necessary to facilitate the commencement of the investigation. Voluntary Statement: A statement given by Involved or Witness Officers to Investigations Bureau Investigators which is voluntary and outlines details associated with the Critical Incident. Voluntary statements from officers are essential for bringing criminal charges against suspects, defending officers, and maintaining community trust by providing the Chief of Police with sufficient information to appropriately address community concerns. Voluntary statements will be taken in question and answer (Q&A) format.