Police Discipline: Part Three, Effective Discipline

摘要

Part three of this series examines the disciplinary process, those steps that occur after the completion of the internal affairs investigation. It reviews those things that need to be in place for a successful disciplinary system. It does not discuss positive discipline but only the process that can result in the various forms of punishment and other corrective measures. Part three touches on only major constitutional issues. There are many other legal implications controlling; police officer's bill of rights, state constitutions, civil service or merit rules, and personnel rules of the individual organizations. Let's review what needs to be in place for a successful disciplinary process.