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GENERAL ORDER NO. 16<br />
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES<br />
A well disciplined Force is not a well punished<br />
one but, rather, a Force that voluntarily<br />
conforms to all Department Rules, Regulations,<br />
and Orders. It follows th at the best<br />
disciplined Force is least in need of punishment<br />
and therefore is the least punished<br />
Force,<br />
The violation of Rules, Regulations, and Orders<br />
nevertheless require s disciplinary action,<br />
In re<strong>com</strong>mending punishment, however,<br />
the motive of the offender will be considered.<br />
Was there an evil, dishonest, immoral, or<br />
selfish motive, or did the violation result<br />
inadvertently from a non-venal human fraility<br />
such as i gnorance, forgetfullness, oversight,<br />
or th e pressures of domestic life <strong>com</strong>plicated<br />
by the misfortunes to which we are all heir?<br />
Let Justice be tempered with Mercy when the<br />
Heart of the offender is Right.<br />
1. The purpose of this Order: To establish<br />
procedures that will assure the prompt ·and<br />
thorough investigation of alleged officer<br />
misconduct, in order to:<br />
a, Clear the innocent,<br />
b. Establish guilt, and<br />
c. Facilitate suitable disciplinary<br />
action.<br />
2, Incidents to be Investigated: Alleged or<br />
suspected violations of law, ordinance, or<br />
Department Rules, Regulations, or Orders.<br />
145.
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