Hey guys and gals,
Have a legal question....I was recently the subject of an internal investigation. There where three witnesses interviewed by the investigator. One of the witnesses happened to be a judge.
So, everyone interviewed (including myself) was audio recorded and transcribed. However, for whatever reason, there was no recording, no transcript, not even a summary, of the judge's interview in the case file. However, his alleged statements were the primary basis and subject of the final adjudication by the investigator. Very prejudicial and inflammatory statements were included in the final adjudication, basically summarized, out of thin air apparently, by the investigator.
My question is this: am I entitled to documented witness statements made against me that are used in the investigation? If I am, I am going to appeal the final adjudication report.
I have a great deal of respect for my supervisor and am not going to contest the disciplinary action I received. In fact, given the circumstances, I think I was disciplined fairly. However, I want the prejudicial and inflammatory statements purged from the adjudication report which will obviously be held in my personnel file forever.
What are my rights in this matter?
P.S. Just a short bio:
7 years leo, last 5 as upper level narcotics investigator.
Have a legal question....I was recently the subject of an internal investigation. There where three witnesses interviewed by the investigator. One of the witnesses happened to be a judge.
So, everyone interviewed (including myself) was audio recorded and transcribed. However, for whatever reason, there was no recording, no transcript, not even a summary, of the judge's interview in the case file. However, his alleged statements were the primary basis and subject of the final adjudication by the investigator. Very prejudicial and inflammatory statements were included in the final adjudication, basically summarized, out of thin air apparently, by the investigator.
My question is this: am I entitled to documented witness statements made against me that are used in the investigation? If I am, I am going to appeal the final adjudication report.
I have a great deal of respect for my supervisor and am not going to contest the disciplinary action I received. In fact, given the circumstances, I think I was disciplined fairly. However, I want the prejudicial and inflammatory statements purged from the adjudication report which will obviously be held in my personnel file forever.
What are my rights in this matter?

P.S. Just a short bio:
7 years leo, last 5 as upper level narcotics investigator.
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