Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-35.4 - Investigation requirements of agency

(1) Recordkeeping and release of information. The department shall keep confidential an officer's statement, recordings or transcripts of any interviews or disciplinary proceedings, and any complaints made against an officer unless otherwise provided by law or with the officer's written consent. Nothing in this rule prohibits the release of an officer's statement, recordings or transcripts of any interviews or disciplinary proceedings, and any complaints made against an officer to the officer or the officer's legal counsel upon the officer's request.

(2) Training of investigating employee. The department shall provide training to any officer or supervisor who performs or supervises an investigation under Iowa Code section 80F.1, and shall maintain documentation of any related training. The Iowa law enforcement academy shall adopt minimum training standards consistent with this rule, including training standards concerning interviewing an officer subject to a complaint.

(3) Right of officer to personnel file and records. Upon written request, the department shall provide to the requesting officer or the officer's legal counsel a copy of the officer's personnel file and training records regardless of whether the officer is subject to a formal administrative investigation at the time of the request.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 80F.1(20) through 80F.1(22).

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-35.4

Adopted by IAB March 9, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 18, effective 4/13/2022