(a) The Board requires that all complaints be first filed with the Toledo Police Department where the complaint will be investigated by either the concerned officer's supervisor or the Police Division's Internal Affairs Unit, depending on the nature of the complaint. The complainant will be notified, in writing, when the investigation has been completed and be advised of the results.
(b) The Board will accept appeals of citizen complaints of the "major" category to include unnecessary force, discourtesy/ demeanor abuse of authority, neglect of duty, willful violation, carelessness/inattention and other.
(c) If a Board member receives a complaint of an anonymous nature, said complaint will be promptly forwarded to the Police Division for appropriate consideration. The complaint will be investigated by the Police Division to the extent possible, under the same procedures as all other complaints.
(d) Any complainant who is dissatisfied with a police investigation and subsequent findings may appeal in writing to the Board for review of the police investigation.
(e) A complaint may be withdrawn from further consideration at any time by a written notice of withdrawal signed and dated by the complainant or by personal or verified telephone notice to a Board member by the complainant.
(Ord. 426-17. Passed 10-17-17.)