Austin Independent School District Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual

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1 Policy 4.02 Austin Independent School District Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual Criminal Investigations Section I. POLICY (TPCAF ; ) It is the policy of the AISD Police Department to provide for administrative and operational programs that will result in efficient and effective criminal investigations. The following procedures do not direct investigative functions in each specific crime area, but rather address those elements common to every investigation, whether conducted by uniformed officers or officers assigned to a specialized investigative component of the AISD Police Department. This policy will specifically address the Crimes Against Persons, Property Crimes, and the Family Crimes. A. Organization and Administration 1. The Criminal Investigations Section (CIS) is comprised of two units, the General Assignment Unit (GAU), and the Joint Juvenile Gang Intervention Unit (JJGIU). CIS operates out of the Special Operations Bureau, which has the primary responsibility to investigate criminal offenses, apprehend offenders, recover stolen property, and seek prosecution. Activities designed to fulfill this responsibility include but are not limited to: a. Obtain offense reports and conduct further investigations on those that fulfill the prerequisites of the Case Management/Assignment Program. b. The seizure and recording of evidence at major crime scenes or articles submitted as evidence by uniformed officers and the comparison of this evidence to records maintained at this or another law enforcement agency. c. Reviewing all felony arrest reports to ensure all requirements of the case and its readiness for presentation to the prosecutor is met. d. The officers assigned to CIS shall be responsible for the follow-up of runaway juvenile cases, in-custody cases, and coordinating drug offense follow-ups with the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS). 2. CIS Sergeant Responsibilities: The CIS Sergeant shall be responsible for the overall management of the Section, including: a. Supervision of the investigators. b. Planning and organization within the Section in order to maximize the resources of the Section. c. Act as Campus Crime Stoppers coordinator. d. Supervise the clerk assigned to the evidence storage facilities. e. Supervise the Security System Analyst. 1

2 A. Organization and Administration 2. CIS Sergeant Responsibilities: (continued) f. Coordinating meetings with assigned detectives, and other agency investigators when necessary, to aid in the apprehension of offenders. g. Coordinating and working directly with Uniform Services Sergeants in the identification, location, surveillance, and apprehension of criminal offenders. h. Coordinating meetings with detectives during which current investigation status will be reviewed and information passed on to the unit. i. Auditing cases assigned to officers that have been open in excess of 30 days in accordance with 4.02.C.10. j. Disposition on the following types of crimes: (1) Homicides. (2) Kidnapping. (3) Arson. (4) Aggravated assaults and assaults. (5) All forms of robbery. (6) Extortion. (7) Suicides or any death investigations where foul play is suspected or is Industrial related. (8) Organized criminal conspiracies, including gang related acts. (9) Missing persons cases. (10) Criminal investigations involving any law enforcement personnel occurring within the AISD. (11) Criminal investigations regarding all in custody deaths occurring within the AISD. (12) Child Abuse (13) Personnel investigations (14) Any criminal offense as directed by the unit supervisor. k. Supervision of evidence/property rooms and storage units. 3. General Assignment Unit (GAU): CIS Sergeant Responsibilities: a. The immediate supervision of investigators assigned, and of officers assigned to case investigation as relating to case management. b. Utilizing the Crimestar Case Management Program to assign and monitor cases. c. Ensuring that equipment assigned to the CIS is maintained in good operational condition and that all investigators have the skills to properly use the equipment. d. Coordinating meetings with detectives, and other area investigators when necessary, to aid in the apprehension of offenders. e. Coordinating and working directly with other agency units in the identification, location, surveillance, and apprehension of criminal offenders. 2

3 f. Coordinating weekly meetings with GAU detectives during which current investigation status will be reviewed and information passed on to the unit. A. Organization and Administration 3. General Assignment Unit (GAU): CIS Sergeant responsibilities: (continued) g. Auditing cases assigned to detectives that have been open in excess of 30 days in accordance with 4.02.C.10. h. Disposition on the following types of crimes, including but not limited to: (1) Auto theft. (2) Fraud schemes. (3) Pawn shop crimes. (4) Burglary. (5) Theft (6) Identification theft. (7) Any criminal offense as directed by the section supervisor. (8) Domestic Crimes cases. (9) Child Protective Service Referrals. (10) Crimes against Children. (11) Sex crimes (12) Runaway Juveniles. i. Act as liaison for Forensic Nurse Examiner, Child Protective Services (CPS), along with other child help and domestic crimes prevention campaigns. j. Review all CPS case referrals and assign those that meet the threshold as a criminal offense to detectives. k. Coordinate with Communications in obtaining the Texas Department of Public Safety Administrative Follow-up Teletypes of Runaway Juveniles. 4. Joint Juvenile Gang Intervention Unit (JJGIU): CIS Sergeant Responsibilities a. The immediate supervision of investigators assigned, and of officers assigned to case investigation as relating to case management. b. Utilizing the Crimestar Case Management Program to assign and monitor cases. c. Ensuring that equipment assigned to the JJGIU is maintained in good operational condition and that all investigators have the skills to properly use the equipment. d. Coordinating meetings with detectives, and other area investigators when necessary, to aid in the apprehension of offenders, and sharing of information. e. Coordinating and working directly with other agency units in the identification, location, surveillance, and apprehension of juvenile gang offenders. f. Coordinating weekly meetings with JJGIU detectives during which current investigation status will be reviewed and information passed on to the unit. g. Auditing cases assigned to detectives that have been open in excess of 30 days in accordance with 4.02.C.10. 3

4 A. Organization and Administration 4. Joint Juvenile Gang Intervention Unit (JJGIU): CIS Sergeant Responsibilities h. Disposition/status (continued) (1) Prevention (2) Intervention (3) Interdiction 5. Detective responsibilities: Detectives are those officers assigned to GAU, and JJGIU for the purpose of program delivery, investigating criminal offenses, apprehending offenders, recovering stolen property, and seeking prosecution. a. Officers may be assigned to CIS from any AISD Police Departmental component based upon expertise and ability to perform the job tasks in accordance with AISD Police Departmental policy. b. Detectives will be assigned to JJGIU based on a promotional process in accordance with AISD Police Department policy. c. Sworn positions in the criminal investigations function are the same as those used in the patrol function relative to rank and salary. d. GAU, and JJGIU Detectives shall be responsible for: (1) Investigating assigned cases to the fullest extent possible. (2) Making weekly reports which reflect case activity, including cases assigned, case terminations, arrests made, and value of property recovered. (3) A monthly audit of the Department s Gang Data Base. (3) Complying with the Case Management program in retaining cases for investigation and due dates on documentation. (4) Work directly with other agency personnel in the identification, locating, surveillance and apprehension of criminal offenders. B. Crime Scene Management 1. It shall be the responsibility of the first uniformed officer on the scene of a crime or accident involving criminal activity to take the necessary precautions to preserve the scene and potential items of evidence. a. The first officer on the scene shall be in charge of the scene until the arrival of any officer of supervisory status, at which time the supervisor will automatically assume control of the scene. b. It is the responsibility of the officer in charge of the scene to notify a supervisor either personally or through the Communications Section. c. The senior officer on the scene shall be in charge of the scene until relieved by a higher-ranking supervisor. 2. In cases involving serious crimes (death, serious bodily injury, substantial loss of goods or property, or other crimes of serious impact), the highest-ranking uniformed patrol supervisor on duty shall, as soon as possible, respond to the scene and assume management responsibilities. 4

5 B. Crime Scene Management (continued) 3. An after hours call-out list shall be maintained by the CIS Sergeant to ensure 24-hour coverage. The supervisor in charge of the scene shall use the following call-out procedures: a. Detective Call-Out: It shall be the determination of the supervisor as to whether a detective is needed at the scene. If a detective is needed, the supervisor shall: (1) During normal business hours, contact the CIS Sergeant and request a detective at the scene. The Uniform Services supervisor/lpo shall determine which unit would normally assume disposition and contact that unit s sergeant. (2) If needed, request the CIS Sergeant to respond to the scene. (3) Contact and request the presence of the Public Information Officer at the scene, if needed. (4) After normal working hours, the officer in charge shall contact appropriate CIS on-call Detective directly to assume disposition. (5) The CIS Detective shall be called as soon as possible once it is determined their unit s presence is needed at the scene. 4. Deaths: Uniform Services Bureau personnel will normally investigate all deaths classified as natural, non-trauma related, where a doctor is available to sign the death certificate. All others that do not meet these criteria will be referred to the Austin Police Department or the Travis County Sheriff s Department per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with each agency. 5. Sergeant Notification: The CIS Sergeant shall be notified, as soon as practical by the on-duty supervisor/lpo of the following investigations: (It will be the decision of the CIS Unit supervisor if an detective is to respond.) a. In any case of human death, other than natural causes or traffic related. b. In any case of a death or injury where a firearm, explosive, flammable liquid, or cutting instrument was used. This will include all incidents other than accidental occurrences. c. Of any case involving a felony sexual offense that occurred within one hundred twenty hours of the reporting time. d. The GAU detective will be contacted when a child, as defined by law, is in a situation that could be life threatening, or additional abuse could take place. e. The GAU detective will be notified on any burglary or theft in excess of $50, or any theft of public money. f. Of any case that the patrol supervisor feels the notification of a CIS supervisor would be appropriate, or the immediate response of a CIS detective would benefit the completion of the case. 5

6 C. Case Assignment and Reporting 1. Cases are assigned for follow-up investigation to the unit that has personnel, knowledge and skills necessary for the investigation. Assistance may be received from others. However, accountability remains with the assigned unit and ultimately to the assigned officer. 2. A Uniform Services supervisor, Records Management personnel, the CIS sergeant, or any command staff, may refer any report submitted for review back to the originating officer for additional information, clarification, or reclassification as deemed necessary. 3. CIS supervisor will assign cases to the appropriate detectives that are assigned to work out of GAU, or JJGIU for follow-up investigation. The CIS supervisor will be responsible for checking and monitoring all supplemental reports and review of assigned cases with detectives working out of their respective units on follow-up investigations. 4. Records Management personnel will forward only the Incident Reports (IR) that are classified criminal in nature and pending follow-up or Felony in Custody to GAU, or JJGIU. The exception, all Administrative Investigations will be assigned by the Special Operations Bureau Commander. Traffic related cases that are criminal in nature, and are pending, will be forwarded to the Uniform Services Bureau for assignment. 5. Cases that are assigned to detectives working out of all units in CIS will be worked as resources allows until all available leads have been exhausted. a. When there are no further viable leads available or no further progress can be made on an assigned case, the assigned detective working on the case will notify the complainant that no further action will be taken on the case until more leads develop and the case will be inactivated. This applies in all but homicide cases, or other cases as determined by the Bureau Commander. b. The investigating officer shall note in the supplement report that the complainant was notified that the case was being classified as inactive. 6. An active case file will be maintained for each investigation by the assigned detective/officer until such time that the case is inactivated, cleared by complaint/arrest, unfounded or exceptionally cleared. Types of records to be maintained in the case file will include: a. A detailed case progress report, which will reflect some type of activity every 5 working days by the detective/officer to determine the case status, i.e. the case is pending City, County, or District prosecutor, awaiting lab results, or other information that indicates why the case is still under investigation. b. Access to a copy of the IR and all related supplements and reports. (report manager) 6

7 c. Any notes kept by the detective/officer until such time they are incorporated into a supplement. Such notes include records of statements, results of examinations C. Case Assignment and Reporting 6. An active case file will be maintained (continued) c. of physical evidence, and any other report or records needed for investigative purposes. 7. Case Status: Cases shall be designated as: a. Active (open): Cases that have been assigned and are under current investigation. b. Active Pending Arrest (open): c. Cleared by Arrest (open): Cases that terminate in the arrest of an individual or charges are filed. d. Cleared Pending Court (open): e. Closed-Handled Administratively e. Exceptionally Cleared (closed): Cleared by Exceptional Means. A case is exceptionally cleared if all the following can be answered in the affirmative: (1) Has the investigation definitely established the identity of the offender? (2) Is there enough information to support an arrest, charge, and turning over to the court for prosecution? (3) Is the exact location of the offender known so that the subject could be taken into custody now? (4) Is there some reason outside law enforcement control that precludes arresting, charging, and prosecuting the offender? f. Expunged g. Inactive (open): Cases not assigned due to lack of solvability factors or those that have had all viable leads exhausted without results. h. Mediation (closed): All parties in a misdemeanor, or non-criminal, case elect to resolve case via mediation. i. Report Only j. Route to Other Agency (closed): This agency did not have/relinquished jurisdiction in the case. k. Sealed: Ordered so by court having venue. l. Suspended (open): m. Unfounded n. Examples of Exceptional Clearances. Generally, an offense can be exceptionally cleared when it falls into one of the following categories: (1) Suicide of the offender. (The person who committed the offense is dead.) (2) Double murder. (Two persons kill each other.) 7

8 (3) Deathbed confession. (The person who committed the offense dies after making the confession.) (4) Offender killed by police or citizen. C. Case Assignment and Reporting 7. Case Status: n. Examples of Exceptional Clearances (continued) (5) Confession by an offender who is already in law enforcement custody or serving a sentence. (This is actually a variation of a true clearance by arrest the offender would not be apprehended but in most situations would be prosecuted on the new charge.) (6) Offender is prosecuted by state or local authorities in another city for a different offense or is prosecuted in another city or state by the federal government for an offense that may be the same. (Law enforcement makes an attempt to return the offender for prosecution, but the other jurisdiction will not allow the release.) (7) Extradition denied. (8) Victim refuses to cooperate in the prosecution. (This action alone does not unfound the offense. The answer must also be yes to questions 1, 2, and 3 in the section Cleared by Exceptional Means.) (9) Warrant is outstanding for felon but before being arrested the offender dies. (The method of death is irrelevant.) (10) The handling of a juvenile offender either orally or by written notice to parents in instances involving minor offenses such as petty larceny. No referral is made to juvenile court as a matter of publicly accepted law enforcement policy. 8. When a case is classified as exceptionally cleared or unfounded, the appropriate unit detective shall complete a Property Release Form for all related impounded property. This form will be forwarded to the supervisor responsible for the Property and Evidence Section to allow for the expedient removal of property from the property room. 9. Uniform officers will normally be the first to respond to an incident. Their primary function is to conduct a preliminary investigation by gathering field information relative to the incident. Under normal circumstances, it will be the responsibility of uniform officers to conduct the preliminary investigation while GAU or JJGIU conduct the follow-up investigation, if needed. 10. A master case log will is maintained by the Department s RMS. a. At a minimum, these records shall indicate the date the case is assigned, the investigator, the criminal act, and the status of the case (pending). b. On a monthly basis, supervisors will receive this report. Any case that has been left pending in excess of thirty (30) days will be audited by the unit supervisor. 8

9 c. Due to laboratory and prosecuting attorney office backlogs, the Data Services technician assigned to monitor case status shall audited all pending court cases on a 180 day basis. C. Case Assignment and Reporting 10. A master case log (continued) d. Accessibility to these files will be monitored to ensure only authorized personnel can access these files for official Department business. e. Change of cases status within the RMS files will be made by the CIS supervisor, Uniform Services supervisor, Data technician or the author of the case. D. Preliminary Investigations 1. In many instances the preliminary investigation may be sufficient to bring the case to conclusion, negating the need for a follow-up investigation. When a follow-up investigation is needed, it can best be accomplished when a complete and thorough preliminary investigation was conducted. Officers are required to conduct preliminary investigations into all reports of criminal offenses. The Department s Training Unit will provide training based on TCLEOSE approved curriculum to all officers. The training provided will meet the minimum requirements to address the following preliminary investigative steps. (7.09.1) 2. The steps in conducting a preliminary investigation shall include: a. Observing all conditions, events, and remarks at the scene and accurately documenting this through the use of acceptable photography and crime scene diagrams. b. Locating and identifying witnesses. c. Preserving the crime scene and protecting evidence. d. Interviewing the complainant and all witnesses. e. Interrogating suspects when applicable. f. Arranging for the collection of evidence. g. Arresting suspects. h. Writing an accurate and full report of the incident as outlined in the AISD Police Department Report Writing Manual. i. Compliance with and utilization of AISD Police Department adaptation of all published and distributed Prosecuting Attorney investigative protocol guidelines. E. Follow-up Investigations (7.10.1) 1. It should be the intent of any officer assigned a case for follow-up investigation to thoroughly and completely investigate that case and clear it from the records. The investigative procedures used will vary from case to case, depending on circumstances. However, certain basic procedures apply to all cases and if followed 9

10 will help ensure a systematic and complete investigation. The basic steps in conducting a follow-up investigation are as follows: a. Review and analyze all previous reports prepared in the preliminary investigation, if applicable and relative to the investigation. E. Follow-up Investigations 1. It should be the intent of any officer assigned a case for follow-up - a. Review and analyze (continued) (1) Information Development - Read and analyze all reports prepared in the preliminary investigation. If statements were made or taken, review these for completeness, consistent facts, and other possible witnesses to contact. (2) Review AISD Police Department and other records available on the victims, witnesses, or suspects. (a) If available, review previous reports involving these persons. (b) Check intelligence files for information on persons or vehicles as well as Court records. (c) Check with other surrounding law enforcement agencies on suspect information. b. Conduct interviews and interrogations. c. Arrange for dissemination of information, as appropriate. d. Plan, organize, and conduct searches. e. Prepare case for court presentation. f. Assist in prosecution. g. Identify and apprehend suspects through the use of Fingerprint Identification, Photo Line-ups, review of security video tapes, interviews, follow-up investigation and other methods. h. Collect physical evidence. (1) Evidence that was obtained during the initial investigation as well as any lab results should be reviewed by the detective to conduct followup. All procedures for the taking of custody or handling of evidence shall be adhered to and the evidence shall be returned to the Police Assistant assigned to Property and Evidence after the review. (2) Evidence that is discovered by the detective shall be entered into the evidence room as quickly as possible following its discovery, in accordance with AISD Police Department policy. (a) Chain of custody shall be followed until the evidence is placed into the evidence room. This shall include any vehicle stored in the vehicle bay area for a search warrant or crime scene processing search (b) If lab tests are necessary, the lab submission form(s) shall be completed and a copy retained for the original report. 10

11 (c) The forms shall be forwarded to the Data Technician assigned to Property and Evidence, who shall cause the evidence and forms to be submitted to the appropriate lab(s). (d) Results of the tests will be forwarded to the original case file, the officer investigating the case, and the prosecutor. E. Follow-up Investigations 1. It should be the intent of any officer assigned a case for follow-up - h. Collect physical evidence (continued) (3) Photo Line-ups: Photo line-ups become evidence when a witness identifies one of the photos (always use a minimum of 6 photos) as being the suspect. When the photo line-up is impounded as evidence, two line-ups will be impounded; the Public line-up, which was actually shown to the victim or witness, and the AISD Police Department line-up, which identifies the person in the line-up by name. (a) A copy of the AISD Police Department Photographic Line-up Admonition will also be impounded. An annotation in the report will be reflected that this was accomplished. (b) These line-ups must be submitted into evidence in accordance with established procedures. (c) All photo line-ups utilized by the AISD Police Department will be generated by utilizing the photo line up module in Crimestar RMS. (d) When photo line-ups are to be shown to victims or witnesses, the AISD Police Department Admonition will be read prior to the person actually viewing the line-up. i. Determine involvement of suspects in other crimes. j. Check suspect's criminal history through the use of the Texas Crime Information Computer (TCIC), Interstate Identification Index (Triple I), and other law enforcement automated records files. k. Surveillance: Surveillance is a measure that is not usually taken due to restraints on staffing and time. If used, all surveillance techniques shall be conducted in a lawful manner. These include: (1) The officer must be in a place they have a right to be. (2) Any equipment or personnel used for such tasks must be approved through the CIS Sergeant. (3) All incidents observed shall be fully documented on the appropriate AISD Police Department forms. 2. Determine if you can obtain additional information from officers, informants, etc. 3. Maintaining contact with victims and principals is vital for maintaining public confidence in the agency. Detectives assigned cases for follow-up investigation shall 11

12 contact and brief the complainant at some point during the investigation, and in all cases shall notify victims of the disposition of the case. a. Contact with the complainant should be made as often as necessary to develop new information and keep the complainant informed of the status and progress of the investigation. E. Follow-up Investigations 3. Maintaining contact with victims (continued) b. Victims shall be contacted upon the completion of their case and advised of the following: (1) If the case has been cleared by criminal complaint, the victim will be advised as to the prosecuting attorney s office managing the case. (a) If a physical arrest is made of the primary suspect, the detective shall advise the victim by telephone, if possible, of who was arrested, what the charge is and what facility the person arrested is confined. (b) The detective shall provide the victim with the prosecutor s office telephone number so the victim can make an inquiry if they elect to do so. (d) The only exception to this policy shall be for complaints received for City of Austin ordinance offenses. (2) If the case has been cleared by any means other than by complaint or indictment, the detective shall advise the victim of this and the reason for the clearance of the case. c. Prior to releasing a copy of a AISD Police Departmental Incident Report (IR), Records, except for prosecution/law enforcement purposes, the request will be sent to the District s Public Information Office for proper clearance. 4. Investigative Task Forces: Specialized investigative task forces may be created to address particular crime problems. a. An investigative task force shall be created only upon approval of the Special Operations Lieutenant. b. Upon creation of a task force, the Special Operations Lieutenant shall: (1) Designate the person responsible for the task force. The responsibilities of this person shall include, but are not limited to: (a) Properly and effectively supervising those individuals assigned to their command; (b) Ensuring that the goals and objectives of the task force are being met; (c) Ensuring that the task force members are properly trained and instructed the purpose of the task force; (d) Ensuring that the task force members are provided with the equipment necessary to properly conduct their work. 12

13 (2) Identify the objectives of the task force. (3) Identify resources available to the task force. (4) Establish accountability for each position/task. (5) Written agreements, established as a result of a cooperative effort with an outside agency(s), shall include, but are not limited to, the following information: E. Follow-up Investigations 4. Investigative Task Forces: b. Upon creation of a task force (5) Written agreements (continued) (a) Purpose of the agreement; (b) Reimbursement procedures, if necessary; (c) Indemnification; (d) Termination of agreement; (e) Record keeping; (f) Fees; (g) Jurisdiction; (h) Effective date and duration. c. The task force commander shall provide status reports on a routine basis as designated by the Special Operations Lieutenant as to the progress and status of the task force. d. The Special Operations Lieutenant shall routinely evaluate the results and continued need of the task force. 5. Background Investigations: Criminal investigations frequently involve background investigations of individuals. These background investigations may be conducted in situations involving licensing requirements for District employees and in cases where criminal activity is suspected but there is no known offense. a. Such investigations shall be conducted at the direction and knowledge of the appropriate unit supervisor and shall be confidential; to include only those officers involved in the investigation or command officers in the chain of command. b. Sources, and the information provided, must be carefully reviewed in nonreported offenses or suspected offenses. (1) Officers or other employees gaining information about suspect activity should forward this information to the appropriate unit supervisor. (2) No referral shall be made to investigations, other officers, or supervisors outside of the Bureau's chain of command. c. Detectives assigned such investigations are to keep all information documented, noting their source. All records of activity or information is to remain secure at all time and is open only to the detective(s) assigned and supervisory personnel in that officer's command. 13

14 d. On-going investigations shall be kept in an active status. Investigations that are concluded without criminal activity being discovered shall be maintained by central records staff, under lock. Such files shall be purged and destroyed at the discretion of a Human Resources Department supervisor. F. Missing Persons Investigations: Missing persons cases are a high priority and shall be investigated as expeditiously as possible, in accordance with the procedures. Reports shall be prepared in accordance with the AISD Police Department Report Writing Manual. G. Officer Involved Shooting Investigations: All officer involved shooting investigations shall be handled in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Austin Police Department. H. Purging of Files: All other investigative case files will be destroyed in accordance with Records Management procedures as outlined under Policy I. CIS Interview Rooms 1. Interview rooms are for the primarily use of sworn uniform and non-uniformed personnel. All other personnel will need to obtain authorization from a CIS supervisor prior to use. 2. Due to officer safety concerns and the isolation of this area, prior to conducting a police interview the following requirements apply: a. The Sergeant shall send two officers (monitor and interviewer) together to use the CIS interview room(s) after normal CIS hours unless the Sergeant or Lieutenant approves otherwise; b. The subject shall be thoroughly searched and handcuffed; c. No firearms are permitted in the interview rooms. Interviewing officer(s) must use weapon lockers or locked file cabinet; d. The monitoring officer will remain armed and will observe the interview from the adjacent monitoring room. This room has a telephone for emergency purposes. The monitoring officer should also have possession of a portable radio. e. If the subject needs a break (restroom, water or comfort) they will be taken to the restroom after it has been searched and cleared by the interviewing officer. The monitoring officer will stay with the subject during this process. f. If the subject is a female, either the monitoring officer, or the interviewing officer shall be female. g. The only items authorized in the interview room are a table and appropriate number of chairs for personnel involved in the interview process. 14

15 h. The monitoring room will be equipped with audio-visual equipment, digital recorder devices, a telephone and any other equipment deemed necessary by CIS supervision. AISD Police Department Original Issue Date: January 1, 2009 Last Revision Date: December 3, 2014 Next Review Date: December 3, Office of Primary Responsibility: SOB Editor: CE Reviewed By: CE APPROVED: Eric Mendez Chief of Police 15