Specifications include, but are not limited to: 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 not limited to: 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 defensible investigative conclusions regarding the 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. 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.