(See General Orders 218.00, 230.00 - 230.30 for disciplinary procedures)

218.00

Workplace Conduct Policy (Harassment)

230.00

Disciplinary Procedures

230.07

Immediate Disciplinary Procedures

230.09

Employees Duty to Report Misconduct

230.10

Police-Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (P.C.I.A.R.C.)

230.11

Employees Rights

230.12

Civil Service Rules -- Discipline

230.13

Conduct Unbecoming an Officer

230.20

Department Rules of Conduct

230.30

Drug and Alcohol Screening

The Saint Paul Police Department Internal Affairs Unit is established as a staff function under the office of the chief. This function coordinates and exercises staff supervision over investigations of complaints against the department or allegations of misconduct against members of the department.

The internal affairs unit exists to insure the integrity of the department by prompt and thorough investigation of alleged or suspected personnel misconduct, and policy and procedure violations. In doing so, the unit will:

  •  Clear the innocent.
  •  Establish guilt.
  •  Facilitate prompt and just disciplinary action.

Internal affairs will be responsible for the investigation of the following type of cases:

  •   All allegations by the public against the departments personnel involving misconduct or negligence of duty.
  •   All referrals from the Saint Paul Office of the Mayor, Saint Paul City Administrator, Saint Paul City Council, Office of Human Rights, the State of    Minnesota Peace Officer Standard and Training Board, and State of Minnesota Human Rights Department.
  •   Workplace misconduct allegations.
  •   All incidents wherein department policy or procedures have been violated in the use of force.

Internal Affairs Function Will:

  1. Upon receipt of an alleged violation:

     A.     Refer it to an appropriate command

     B.     Make a preliminary investigation and then assign it to an appropriate command

     C.     Make an independent investigation of the complaint.

2.  Notify the chief of police immediately of cases involving members of the department which allege:

     A.     Violations of law

     B.     Violations of human rights

     C.     All other serious acts of omission

3.  Assist supervisors engaged in complaint investigations:

     A.     When internal affairs unit assistance may be needed the decision will be based on the seriousness of the alleged violation and the determination of need by the internal affairs commander after conferring with the commanding officer where the complaint originated.

Updated January 14, 2019

Last Edited: January 14, 2019