Which action is correct to void a citation?

• A. Send a memo to Major
• B. File a civil suit
• C. Appeal to court
• D. Write a note to the officer

Answer: (A)

Voiding a citation is handled through the department’s formal administrative process, requiring proper authorization and documentation. Submitting a memo to a supervisor (the Major) starts that official review, providing a written rationale, any supporting evidence, and a record of the request. This up-the-chain request ensures there is accountability and a clear trail showing why the citation should be voided.

Filing a civil suit or appealing to court are separate legal avenues that challenge the citation in the judicial system, not the department’s internal voidance workflow. Writing a note to the officer is informal and has no official authority to cancel the citation in the records. By sending a memo to Major, you follow the correct protocol to obtain formal approval for voidance.