Internal affairs and complaint procedure
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Aug 15, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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- Jun 6, 2026
The Tribal Police Department shall notify the superintendent, in writing, of the person or position designated as responsible for the internal affairs function. The designated officer must assure that all complaints, reports or accusations made against members of the department are completely investigated.
The Tribal Police Department shall maintain records of all complaints, reports or accusations against its officers. The records shall indicate the nature of the alleged wrongdoing, the investigation conducted, and the disposition of the matter. The records shall be made available to the superintendent upon request.
The Tribal Police Department shall notify each complainant, in writing, that a complaint is being investigated. A copy of the notification shall be sent to the superintendent, and the notification shall record that such copy is being sent. Pursuant to section 50-a of the Civil Rights Law, the department need only advise the complainant that the matter is being administratively handled.