1-406 - Responsibility of Supervisors

In addition to the duties of all MPD members, supervisors have the following specific duties:

1. Investigation of all citizen or department-directed complaints alleging misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or any other department rule violation.

2. Appraisal and analysis of work accomplishments for subordinates.
3. Review and approval of reports completeness and accuracy. (Refer to P&P 4-601 Report Responsibility and P&P 4-602 Report Writing.)
4. Duties may be delegated to another sworn member with equivalent authority. However, the ultimate responsibility or accountability for the results may never be relinquished.

• Investigation: A structured process of gathering, examining, and evaluating facts and evidence to determine what occurred, assess compliance with laws and policies, and support appropriate actions or decisions.