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ARTICLE 8 - INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS <br /> 8.1 General. <br /> 8.1.1 Any Association member who will be interviewed concerning an act, which, if <br /> proven, could reasonably result in disciplinary action against him or her will be <br /> afforded the following safeguards: <br /> 8.1.1.1 Members shall be notified, in writing, that they have become the subject of <br /> an internal investigation and of the allegations. Except that such <br /> notification may not occur when, in the opinion of the Chief of Police or <br /> designee, such notification would clearly tend to impair and/or impede a <br /> thorough, fair, and factual investigation of a particular complaint. <br /> 8.1.1.2 At a reasonable time prior to any investigatory interview, and with not less <br /> than 48 hours notice, the member will be informed in writing the nature of <br /> the allegation and afforded the opportunity to consult with an Association <br /> representative. The member shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time <br /> to secure the presence of an Association representative and to have an <br /> Association representative present during the interview, so long as the <br /> delay shall not unduly obstruct the City's ability to conduct its <br /> investigation. The Association representative will not unduly interfere in <br /> the interview. These restrictions on the Association's representative's role <br /> in no way limit the Association's right to present other evidence to the City <br /> at other phases of the investigation, after the conclusion of questioning. <br /> 8.1.1.3 To the extent reasonably possible, interviews shall take place at Police <br /> Department or City facilities. <br /> 8.1.1.4 The City shall make reasonable good faith effort to conduct these <br /> interviews during the member's regularly scheduled shift or normal <br /> business hours, except for emergencies or where interviews can be <br /> conducted by telephone. Where a member is working on the night shift, <br /> the interview can be scheduled contiguously to the member's shift. <br /> 8.1.1.5 The member will be required to answer all questions, except for those <br /> involving criminal conduct of the member if the member has been <br /> informed that criminal charges may be filed against him or her. <br /> 8.1.1.6 All interviews shall be limited in scope to activities, circumstances, events, <br /> conduct, acts or background which pertain to the incident which is the <br /> subject of the investigation. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the City <br /> from questioning the member about information which is developed <br /> during the course of the interview. <br /> 8.1.1.7 If the City records the interview, a copy of the recording of the complete <br /> interview of the member shall be furnished, upon request, to the member. <br /> If the interviewed employee is subsequently disciplined and any part of <br /> EVERETT POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION <br /> PAGE 9 <br />