Who should be notified if an employee is arrested?

• A. IA Supervisor
• B. Chief of Police
• C. HR Director
• D. Union Steward

Answer: (A)

When an employee is arrested, it signals possible misconduct or integrity concerns that need to be reviewed through the department’s formal process. The Internal Affairs unit is the designated path for handling investigations into employee conduct, ensuring objectivity, proper documentation, and coordination with the employee’s supervisor and HR to determine appropriate next steps.

Notifying the IA supervisor first allows the case to be managed with confidentiality and due process, and it helps decide if any immediate actions are needed (such as temporary reassignment or leave). Higher-level officials or HR may also be informed according to policy, but Internal Affairs is the proper initial point of contact for this scenario. Union representation may come into play later, but the investigation is typically initiated through Internal Affairs.