Internal Affairs Unit - Cleveland.com

Lieutenant Jerome Barrow#8467
Cleveland, Ohio 44105
Dear Lieutenant Barrow #8467:
January 25,2011
Please be advised, in accordance with Article IV § (0) of the collective bargaining agreement
between the City of Cleveland and the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #8, a pre-disciplinary
conference has been scheduled to determine whether you violated the following rules of the
Manual of Rules, Department of Public Safety, and the rules of the Civil Service Commission
of the City of Cleveland.
STATEMENT OF POLICY
In part:
The Manual of Rules and Regulations sets forth the conduct and behavior to be
followed by officers and employees. Any violation of these rules and regulations shall
be a basis for disciplinary action. Disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to,
verbal and written reprimands and the preferring of divisional charges which can
result in suspension, loss of pay, demotion or termination. The rules, regulations, and
standards contained in this manual shall apply whether the officer or employee is on or
off duty. Where a conflict exists between a Rule and Regulation and a General Police
Order, the Rule or Regulation provision shall be adhered to.
I. SWORN POLICE RANKS
Rule 1.05: Lieutenant of Police
Lieutenants shall be assigned as officers in charge of sectors, sections,
or units within the Division of Police or such other supervisory duties as
the Chief of Police may designate.
They shall be responsible for the discipline of each subordinate under
their command and shall make frequent inspections of subordinates in
regards to their appearance, conduct and performance in handling
complaints and police duties, as well as inspecting equipment and
vehicles assigned to their use.