The goal of internal affairs is to ensure that the integrity of the department is maintained through a system of internal discipline where fairness and justice are assured by objective, impartial investigation and review. The proposed scope of work should include but is as follows: Conduct Investigation: • Meet with Police Department management to discuss the allegations to be investigated. • Provide an investigative plan detailing the issues to be investigated, witnesses to be interviewed, evidence to be reviewed and/or collected, and an estimated timeline for the investigation. • Determine the most appropriate investigative method(s) to be used, for each investigation in conjunction with Police Department Management. • Interview witnesses, complainants and other persons, gather documents, administer oaths and examine persons, affidavits and supporting documentation, and otherwise conduct all research necessary and gather all evidence sufficient to complete each assigned investigation. • Evaluate all evidence gathered in each investigation to formulate sound, well supported investigative conclusions regarding alleged violations. • Provide updates to Police Department management on the progress of the investigation at each phase of the investigation, including any anticipated changes to the established timeline, on a weekly basis or as requested by the city. Submit Report Findings: • Submit a final written report with supporting documentation, findings and recommendations with all evidence and applicable materials to Police Department management. • Conduct a debriefing session with Police Department management as requested. Other Requirements: • Comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations in conducting all investigations. • Participate in administrative hearings, in court, or other official proceedings that result from the investigations. • Provide all work under this Contract in a confidential manner. • Learn and maintain an AXON (body warn and in car camera) system account as well as an IAPRO program systems account, both provided and instructed by Police Department management. • Work remotely and allow VPN network capability to computer device. • Pass CLETS security awareness test and undergo FBI fingerprint security clearance. • Apply for and maintain business license with City of Antioch.
