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1. Is there any risk in making a complaint against an employee?

No, but if a person deliberately makes a false complaint and statement against a member, that person may be criminally prosecuted or civilly liable.

2. What happens when an investigation is initiated?

The complainant and the department employee will be notified that the case is under investigation.

3. What happens when an investigation is concluded?

The complainant will be informed as to the outcome of their complaint.

4. What happens to an employee if he/she is found to have acted improperly?

Depending on the severity of the conduct, dispositions of the investigation can range from retraining, to evaluations, to discipline.

5. What happens if a complaint cannot be proven or is not true?

Deputy Sheriffs must be provided with certain rights, just as all citizens are. Complaints must be supported by sufficient evidence. If there is insufficient evidence to prove an allegation, the employee will be cleared of the charge.