Chapter 9-Discipline

Question 1

Discipline

Answer 1

A violation against the Explorers manual or any other Department orders may result in disciplinary procedures

Question 2

Receiving Complaints

Answer 2

Citizens wanting to file a complaint aginst Metro will have their complaint sent to the Internal Affairs Bureau.

Question 3

Complaints Against Explorers

Answer 3

These complaints will be sent straight to Program Coordinator

Question 4

Harassment of Complaints

Answer 4

No Explorer will harass or bully the Explorer who sent a complaint against them or the department

Question 5

Processing Complaints

Answer 5

Complaints against Explorers will be thoroughly reviewed. The Explorer will be notified of the charges and told to give their explanation.

Question 6

Unfounded

Answer 6

The investigation indicates that the act or acts did not occur or did not involve Explorers

Question 7

Not Sustained

Answer 7

The investigation failed to discover sufficient evidence to
clearly prove or disprove the allegation made on the complaint

Question 8

Exonerated

Answer 8

The investigation indicates the act or acts did occur but were justified, lawful, and proper

Question 9

Sustained

Answer 9

The investigation discloses sufficient evidence to clearly prove the allegation made in the complaint

Question 10

Misconduct not based on Complaint

Answer 10

may be used whether or not the original complaint is
sustained. When the investigation discloses misconduct which was not part of the original complaint, this classification will be used

Question 11

Policy Failure

Answer 11

the act did occur and was in compliance with policy, however, it was also determined that the allegation of misconduct could have been prevented had policy been more clear or complete.

Question 12

Complaints of Criminal Activity

Answer 12

Could bring criminal charges.

Question 13

Duty to Cooperate/Reply

Answer 13

Be fully open when asked questions regarding investigation. Failure to cooperate may result in termination.

Question 14

Termination

Answer 14

turn in his/her Explorer I.D., Policy Manual,
and all uniforms. If the terminated Explorer fails to turn in the issued property, an LVMPD crime report will be filed and the terminated Explorer will be prosecuted

Question 15

Termination Procedures

Answer 15

1. Lead advisor will conduct interview to see what occurred. Hazing, bullying, harassment, discredit to METRO, alcohol offenses, and criminal offenses may equal termination.
2. After investigation, Lead Advisor will create a document with all details of investigation.
3. Lead Advisor will show investigation to review panel. The panel will consist of two Operations Sergeants and the Program Coordinator.
4. Once the review panel has been made aware that a termination proceeding is in process, the Explorer Program Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief shall be notified.
5. The review panel shall meet within 10 days after the fact finding document has been submitted to the Program Coordinator
6. Should further steps be required, such as gathering more interviews, information, etc., the
   review panel may do so

Question 16

Appeal of Disciplinary Action

Answer 16

Any disciplinary action shall be open to appeal to the Program Coordinator of the Exploring
program. Appeals for termination shall only be appealed to the Lieutenant of the Exploring
Program, or in his absence, the Captain