PURPOSE:To establish guidelines for the imposition of corrective action within the Cleveland Division of Police. Written guidelines provide all members of the Division the as
surance that corrective action will be imposed in an equitable manner while providing management with the discretion necessary to maintain fairness and the good order of the Division.
POLICY: To ensure compliance to all laws of the United States, the State of Ohio, the Charter provisions and ordinances of the City of Cleveland, and the written directives of the Division of Police and the City of Cleveland. Additionally, members of the Division shall be responsible for adherence to all criminal laws in the jurisdictions in which they may be traveling. The integrity of the Cleveland Division of Police is measured by the highest standards of personal conduct. The discipline system reflects the values of the Division while protecting the rights of both officers and citizens. The disciplinary guidance matrix is intended to create a culture of transparency, fairness, and consistency while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in policing. All disciplinary or non-disciplinary outcomes shall be decided without consideration of the member’s race, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, familial relationships or sexual orientation. All disciplinary or non-disciplinary outcomes shall be decided without consideration of the high or low profile nature of the incident.
Supervisors shall follow the contractual procedures of the respective bargaining units.
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