The work to be performed by the selected firm(s) will include, but may not be limited to: 1. Conduct prompt, thorough, objective, and confidential workplace investigations of sworn law enforcement employees and employee complaints that comply fully with the California Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR). 2. Work with the Executive Director (or Designee) as needed to establish the scope and method of investigations. 3. Utilize proven and acceptable investigative techniques in accordance with Harbor Department policies and procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements. 4. Conduct in-person, on-site interviews with complainant(s), witnesses, and individuals against whom complaints are filed who may be sworn law enforcement officers to gather and analyze the facts associated with the complaints. 5. Identify, collect, analyze, and preserve documentary and physical evidence related to the matters being investigated. 6. Provide accurate, timely, and detailed briefings and written investigation reports to the Executive Director (or Designee) in a timely manner and in most cases within 90 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. The Executive Director (or Designee) will review the report and results of the investigation to determine if additional information is needed or if the investigation is complete. 7. Establish and maintain effective communication with those parties involved in the investigation process. 8. Provide findings and recommendations based on investigative fact-finding and analysis of those facts, to Executive Director (or Designee) as needed.
