[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 25, Volume 1]

[Revised as of April 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 25CFR12.53]



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                            TITLE 25--INDIANS

 

     CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

PART 12_INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT--Table of Contents

 

                            Subpart F_Conduct

 

Sec.  12.53  Who investigates officer misconduct?



    The Director, Office of Law Enforcement Services maintains an 

internal affairs program that investigates all allegations of misconduct 

by BIA officers, and any officer receiving funding and/or authority from 

the BIA. All allegations of misconduct must be thoroughly investigated 

and appropriate action taken when warranted. Any person having knowledge 

of officer misconduct must report that information to the officer's 

supervisor. The supervisor must immediately report allegations to the 

internal affairs unit. Depending upon the severity of the allegation, 

the matter may be dealt with locally or it will be investigated by the 

internal affairs unit. Failure of any BIA employee to report known 

allegations may be considered misconduct in itself. Citizens may report 

officer misconduct directly to the internal affairs unit if that is more 

practical.