Officer Compliments and Complaints
LDISD Police Department Online Commendation/Complaint Form
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A COMPLAINT IS FOUND TO BE TRUE?
When the investigation of a complaint reveals that the charges are true and should be sustained against the officer, the Chief of Police notifies the officer and may take one of the following actions, depending on the nature of the violation:
1. Council or reprimand the employee;
2. Suspend the employee without pay;
3. Demote the employee; or
4. Discharge the employee
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A COMPLAINT IS NOT SUSTAINED?
Police Officers must be accorded certain rights, the same as with all citizens, and complaints must be supported by sufficient evidence. If there is not sufficient evidence to sustain the complaint, the officer is notified and continues on duty. The complainant is also notified by mail of the investigation’s results.
WHAT IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE DECISION?
If you are not satisfied with the results of the investigation by the Lake Dallas ISD Police Department you may appeal to
1. The Office of the Chief of Police located at 104 Swisher Road, Lake Dallas, TX 75065;
2. The Office of the Superintendent located at 104 Swisher Road, Lake Dallas, TX 75065
The Lake Dallas ISD Police Department is vitally interested in the welfare of all citizens and in taking action where its employees have proven derelict in their duties or are guilty of wrongdoing. If it becomes necessary for you to make a complaint, you can be assured that it will be given a fair and thorough investigation. By the same token, if you have an occasion to see a police officer doing outstanding work, tell him or her about it. Your Lake Dallas ISD Police Officers are individuals who are dedicated to serving you and your community.
OFFICERS CAN APPEAL THE DECISION
Just as a citizen charged with a criminal offense can appeal a court’s decision, a police officer can appeal any action taken against him. The Lake Dallas ISD Police Department has established procedures for Officers to follow in their appeals, just as the Police Department has established for insuring that complaints by citizens against officers are thoroughly and honestly investigated.
TEXAS PENAL CODE 37.08 False Report to Peace Officer
(a)A person commits an offense if, with intent to deceive, he knowingly makes a false statement that is material to a criminal investigation and makes the statement to (1) a peace officer or federal special investigator conducting the investigation; or(2) any employee of a law enforcement agency that is authorized by the agency to conduct the investigation and that the actor knows is conducting the Investigation.
(b) In this section, “law enforcement agency” has the meaning assigned by Article 59.01, Code of Criminal Procedure .
(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.