When an IA complaint is filed, who notifies the subject?

• A. Assigned Investigator
• B. Internal Affairs Supervisor
• C. Municipal Attorney
• D. Judge

Answer: (A)

The key idea is who starts the process by informing the employee about an internal complaint. The assigned investigator is the one who notifies the subject. This person handles the case from its outset, making sure the employee knows a complaint has been filed, the nature of the allegations, and what to expect next. The investigator also arranges interviews, collects statements, and guides the subject through the investigation workflow, documenting all communications.

The Internal Affairs Supervisor oversees the unit and the investigation, but the actual notification typically comes from the investigator handling the case. The Municipal Attorney may become involved later to provide legal guidance or represent the agency in formal matters, but not to initiate the notification. A judge does not notify the subject in internal affairs matters.