8/16/2022
INTRODUCTION:
“City has received multiple complaints from employees alleging harassment
‘against you. _(IF HE ASKS WHO COMPLAINED OR WHAT THE COMPLAINTS
ALLEGE, PLEASE RESPOND “THE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE
INVESTIGATOR AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME").
‘as you know, the law requires the City to conduct a thorough investigation into
all such complaints and take appropriate action once facts are determined.
*we do not have any assumptions about the results of the investigation. We will
wait to take action, if there is any, until the investigation is completed, and all
patties have been given due process.
INVESTIGATION:
“City has retained an independent law firm to investigate INcomplaince, which is
based out of Ohi
*You will be contacted by Incompliance and are expected to cooperate in the
investigation.
*you may have a representative with you during any interview,
*you are instructed not to initiate direct or indirect contact with any complainant
‘or witness in the investigation or to interfere with the investigation in any way.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY:
*to protect all parties and the credibility of the investigation, you are being placed
on administrative leave with pay until further notice effective immediately,*while on administrative leave:
* you are not to report to work, engage in work, represent the City in any
capacity, or access City facilities or email or other City of Public Safety systems
without written permission.
‘your public safety authority is temporarily suspended.
*you must turn in your public safety identification and badge, all City issued
equipment including firearms, vehicle, portable radio, cell phone and keys, etc.
*you will not be required to call in on a daily basis, but must respond
immediately to all telephone or email contacts by authorized City
representatives (OBTAIN ALTERNATE PHONE AND EMAIL CONTACT
INFORMATION FOR CHIEF)
ANTIRETLIATION POLICY:
“The City has a strong anti-retaliation policy which it takes very seriously.
“the City will not tolerate any retaliation against any person who files a complaint
or participates or cooperates in any investigation,
*if you believe you are being or have been retaliated against please report the
retaliation to me immediately.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS:
*Please contact me (DCM Chamberlain) with any questions you may have,