BAY CITY POLICE OFFICER RELIEVED OF DUTY PENDING INTERNAL INVESTIGATION On Tuesday, November 25th 2014, The Bay City Police Department received a complaint regarding comments allegedly made by an employee using social media. The Bay City Police Department took immediate action and placed the employee on paid administrative leave and launched an internal affairs investigation. Unlike a suspension, administrative leave removes the officer from work while still collecting a paycheck. Administrative leave allows the department to fully investigate claims. When placed on administrative leave, officers are relieved of their police powers, and are on paid leave until an investigation is completed. Administrative leave is reserved for the most serious allegations against a city employee. “This shows the seriousness for which these complaints were taken,” said Police Chief Roger Barker. All complaints received by the Bay City Police Department are taken seriously and an internal affairs investigation was launched immediately upon receipt of the complaint. “We want to ensure that we have the trust of the public,” Chief Barker added. The purpose of the internal affairs investigation is to determine if any violations of department policy occurred. After the internal investigation, the Chief of Police will review the investigation and its findings. If policy violations by the employee were committed, determinations following that investigation can include termination of employment. The department’s social media policy states that all employees of the agency are prohibited from making comments that would discredit the department, the city, or themselves. Police employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally at all times and that includes when employees engage and interact on social media outlets.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:11:04 +0000
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