AGENCY TESTIMONY
Classification of investigation outcomes and disciplinary measures
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The Commissioner explains how sexual abuse and harassment investigations are classified and the potential disciplinary measures for substantiated allegations.
- Investigations are classified as substantiated, unsubstantiated, or unfounded based on evidence
- Staff found to have violated policies may face discipline or termination
- Staff found guilty of a crime are terminated
- Individuals in custody may face discipline or rearrest for substantiated allegations against them
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie
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Once an investigation is completed, it is classified as substantiated, unsubstantiated, or unfounded.
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Allegations are substantiated if determined to have occurred based on a preponderance of evidence.
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Unsubstantiated allegations are ones in which the evidence is insufficient.
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Unfounded allegations of those proven false.
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Staff who are found to have violated departmental policies that contributed to a sexual assault are disciplined and may be terminated.
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Staff found guilty of a crime are terminated.
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Individuals in custody are also subject to discipline and possibly rearrest if an allegation against them is substantiated.
