Investigations handled by this office are confidential or sensitive in nature

 

 

The Office of Professional Responsibility and Special Investigations (OPRSI) investigates civilian complaints, internal administrative complaints and any other confidential or sensitive matter, as directed by the Commissioner-Sheriff of the Department of Public Safety.

 

The OPRSI provides the Commissioner-Sheriff with an investigative entity that is autonomous and independent from all other areas of the Department. This ensures unbiased investigations and helps maintain the highest standards of integrity, ethics and professionalism. By thoroughly investigating allegations of corruption, misconduct, malfeasance and other forms of inappropriate conduct, the OPRSI helps to preserve the exceptional reputation of the Department of Public Safety and its members.

 

The OPRSI maintains a comprehensive centralized index of all citizen complaints received by the Department and oversees each investigation. The office evaluates statistical information gathered from complaints and allegations to identify patterns or emerging trends of inappropriate behavior, misconduct or training deficiencies of Department members.

 

The Office of Professional Responsibility and Special Investigations is also responsible for:

  • Investigating allegations of criminal or other serious misconduct by employees from other county agencies;
  • Maintaining oversight of the Department’s Self Inspection/Quality Assurance Program, tracking reports and findings and performing periodic spot checks for accuracy;
  • Coordinating the Department’s Random Drug Testing Program, scheduling tests, monitoring attendance and acting as liaison with the Department of Human Resources and the contracted laboratory testing service; and
  • Overseeing Medical Control for the Department and tracking reports and the treatment of employee injuries.