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It is the policy of the 51ÁÔÆæ Police Department that all incidents of alleged or suspected violations of law, ordinances or department rules, regulations or policy and procedures must be investigated and reported in writing. The department encourages people to bring forward any legitimate complaint regarding misconduct by <\/strong>employees. All complaints against its employees, including those received anonymously, will be courteously received and thoroughly investigated. A known complainant shall be notified of the receipt of their complaint and the outcome of the investigation. An anonymous complainant will not get a response due to the nature of the submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citizen Complaints (against the department or PD employees) can be submitted in person at the 51ÁÔÆæ-PD, via email at uwm-police@uwm.edu<\/a>, or via U.S. mail (Complaint Form<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once a complaint is investigated, the complaint and written investigation will be referred to the chief of police by the investigating supervisor. The chief will review the investigation and determine if a violation occurred of the 51ÁÔÆæ Police Department Code of Conduct, 51ÁÔÆæ-PD policy and procedures, federal or state laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a violation of the Code of Conduct or 51ÁÔÆæ-PD policy and procedures is substantiated, the employee will be subject to disciplinary action, policy review and\/or training. If a criminal violation is substantiated, criminal charges will be sought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the conclusion of investigation, the complaint will be notified in writing of the complaint disposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complaints are adjudicated as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Unfounded: Investigation indicates that the allegations are false.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Not substantiated: Insufficient evidence has been obtained to either prove or disprove the allegations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Substantiated: The allegations are supported by sufficient evidence to reasonably conclude that the allegations are true.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Exonerated: Investigation indicates that the incident occurred, but the employee\u2019s actions were justified, lawful or appropriate under the circumstances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Policy failure: Investigation indicates that the allegations are true; however, the employee was acting in accordance with the established department policy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Because of the responsibilities imposed on all parties involved in the citizen complaint procedure, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department must inform you that Wisconsin State Statute, 946.66(2)<\/a>, False Complaints of Police Misconduct, states in part: \u201cWhoever knowingly makes a false complaint regarding the conduct of a law enforcement officer is subject to a Class A forfeiture.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mail Complaints to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    51ÁÔÆæ Police Department
    3551 N Downer Ave.
    Milwaukee, WI, 53211<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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