2006-11-13 11:37:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
everyone that said Internal Affairs is correct! :-)
2006-11-13 14:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most major Police Forces have an Internal function that monitors the performance of it's Officers. In NYC it is called the "Internal Affairs Bureau" Other states call it other things such as Office of Professional Standards. They are generally made up of ranking Police Offiers from their own ranks. Yes, they do a great job. They don't want bad Police Officers reflecting on their Dept. They will either clear them or fire them or even arrest them if that is the case. In NYC there is an agency called Civilian Complaint Review Board or CCRB for short. They are not members of the Police Dept. They generally deal with minor complaints like Abusive language, Abuse of Authority or other non criminal issues. Generally a Liutenante from the Police Dept. sits on the board as a monitor and to advise on Dept. policies. I don't know what state you are from but in NYC the requirements usually include a college degree in any field. Call your local Police Dept. to see if there is a Civilian Monitor. Many states have followed suit with New York City.
2006-11-15 12:48:17 · answer #2 · answered by Tom M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Internal Affairs investigates issues of officer misconduct, to get that job you would need to be an officer first and then be selected for the office. Special Commissions are sometimes also convened to investigate departments and consist of political leaders and community members. The F.B.I. is under the U.S. Department of Justice but investigations might also be carried out by the Department of Justice of the state in which the agency operates. The California Dept. of Justice operates the California Bureau of Investigation for this and other purposes and many other states operate similar invesitgative task forces. As for whether or not they do a good job, that is dependent on the investigating agency, I for one have at least a little faith.
2006-11-13 20:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an investigative division in most departments called Internal Affairs. They investigate allegations of misconduct and answer to the Chief of Police.
The Chief of Police has to answer to the Police Commission.
The Police Commissioner has to answer to the City Council.
The City Council has to answer to the Mayor.
The Mayor has to answer to the Governor.
The FBI usually investigates crimes that police are accused of if the Mayor and/or Governor think that Internal Affairs isn't doing an adequate job.
So, if you think you can qualify for the FBI, you should apply to their academy. BTW they require that all candidates have a bachelor's degree.
2006-11-13 19:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually a department has an "Internal Affairs" or "Office of Professional Responsiblity." It's their job to investigate any allegations of misconduct and to act accordingly, depending on what they find.
Some cops refer to Internal Affairs as the "Rat Squad" as they don't like the idea of being policed by other cops. Whether they do a good job or not depends on the department, and I believe that you already have to be a cop to be considered, though I may be wrong.
2006-11-13 20:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by too funny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Unfortunately, that's it. To make matters worse, they have to defer to the Federal Government. So, if the Federal government has agents doing dirt ( To you ) no one is going to be on your side. Also, some might say ' Internal Affairs ' but that's just for show. They never really do anything. After all, we know what the police are. Your question wouldn't be up here if that weren't the case. Or the diarrheah of ' police ' dramas. A flagrant disregard for reality. TV and real life are two entirely different things.
2006-11-13 19:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Its called Internal Affairs. You have to be a state police officer or trooper
2006-11-13 19:48:27 · answer #7 · answered by Michael K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Internal Affairs.
It's like a beauracracy.
A case against police officer(s) has to be very strong to get anywhere, because the police take care of their own.
2006-11-13 19:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Internal Affairs, but they are as corrupted because they have to cover for the officers who behaved badly, to avoid dealing with a lawsuit
Some say the officers have a consequence regardless of Internal Affairs' decision, but most times it is a slap in the wrist.
2006-11-13 20:01:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
FBI works local corruption stuff as well.
2006-11-13 20:02:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋