Department of the Inspector General - Duties.
Columbus City Codes § 235.05
in effect235.05 - Department of the Inspector General - Duties.
(A) The duties of the Department of the Inspector General shall be:
(1) To receive all complaints of misconduct and/or excessive use of force by sworn personnel in the Columbus Division of Police filed by citizens or initiated by the Civilian Police Review Board for review in order to determine and forward to the appropriate investigatory entity;
(2) If so directed by the Civilian Police Review Board, to investigate complaints of misconduct and/or excessive use of force by sworn personnel in the Columbus Division of Police and to prepare reports documenting findings and recommendations for review by the Civilian Police Review Board.
(3) To review and provide a report to the Civilian Police Review Board on investigations conducted by the Columbus Division of Police Internal Affairs Bureau for fairness and accuracy;
(4) To make recommendations on resolutions of complaints and, if warranted, suggested discipline on matters reviewed or investigated by the Department to the Civilian Police Review Board;
(5) To review and make recommendations to the Civilian Police Review Board regarding Division of Police policies and procedures;
(6) To perform such other duties not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter, this chapter, or as may be required by vote of the Civilian Police Review Board or by ordinance of council.
(Ord. No. 1169-2021, § 1, 7-12-2021)
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