2007 Internal Report

Office Standards
CASE NUMBER
270308
MICHAEL BERKOW, CHIEL OF POLICE
1/22/14 City of Savannah / Trina Mayes Investigation 1/9/2014 CITY000001INV
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Investigator's Report
Complainant's Statement(s)
Witness Statement( s)
Witness Officer Statement(s)
Subject Officer's Statement
Subject Officer's Photograph
Subject Officer's History
Official Documents
Additional Information
Closure Report(s)
General Order( s)
I Notifications
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SECTION 1
Investigator's Report
By:
Sgt. Cleveland Lovett
Office of Professional Standards
1. OPS NUMBER: 270308
2. COMPLAINT DATE: February 28, 2007
3. COMPLAINANT:
A. Paten Jenkins
B. Richard Riley
C. David Martin
D. Patrick Hicks
4. OFFICER(S) INVOLVED ASGN YRSOF SERV
A Trina McGee/Payroll #00408 PATROL
5. ALLEGATION(S):
A Trina McGee
Alleged General Order Violation(s):
1. GO# OPS-001 Criminal Investigations
Preliminary Investigations
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DUTYSTS
Active
Section B-1 0 Reporting the Incident Fully and Accurately
2. GO# ADM-004 Oath of Office, Ethics and Conduct
Section 1 C Subordination
Section 11 Truthfulness
Section 1 Y Associates With Criminals
Section II X Knowledge of Laws and Rules
ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION
Incident Report
OPS NUMBER: 270308
EMPLOYEE: Ptl. Trina McGee
DATE: May 30, 2007
INVESTIGATOR: Sergeant Cleveland Lovett
On February 28, 2007, this investigator summoned Mr. Paten Jenkins to the
Internal Affairs Office to discuss his complaint against Ptl. Trina McGee. This
interview was also audio taped recorded, and it is maintained within the case file.
Mr. Jenkins stated that on February 24, 2007 he came out of his business
located at 2218 Florance Street. Mr. Jenkins advised that David Martin had just
finished washing all three of his vehicles that were parked across the street from
his business.
Mr. Jenkins stated that he went across the street in between his car and his truck
to retrieve his keys from David Martin. David Martin then began to walk down the
sidewalk back to his vehicle that was parked on 39th and Florance Streets. At
that time, Mr. Jenkins stated that two police cars pulled up and the subject at 39th
and Florance Streets began to walk off. Mr. Jenkins stated that the same
subjects were standing on the sidewalk and some subjects were standing in the
vacant lot at 39th and Florance Streets.
Mr. Jenkins stated that Ptl. McGee exited her patrol car and told everybody "stop
do not move I am taking all of you guys to jail tonight even the owner''. Mr.
Jenkins advised that Ptl. McGee arrested all of them and made them sit on the
ground.
Mr. Jenkins stated that during the arrest, McGee got a weapon off of a guy
(Darrell Harris). Mr. Jenkins stated that after they were placed in the police van,
Sgt. Mayes opened the door and told him (Mr. Jenkins) that he found some dope
on the back of his truck in a Kool cigarette box (Sgt. Mayes denies this
statement). Mr. Jenkins told Sgt. Mayes okay, because he did not want to argue
with him.
Mr. Jenkins stated that he was not charged with the dope, but he was charged
with Loitering and Prowling.
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Mr. Jenkins stated that the problem started when Rocky Lamar Sellers was
dating Ptl. McGee and Mr. Sellers stopped dating her and went back home to his
wife. Mr. Sellers told Mr. Jenkins that Ptl. McGee had bonded him (Mr. Sellers)
out of jail using Alexander Bonding Company.
This investigator checked with Alexander Bonding Company to see if Ptl. McGee
had ever bonded Mr. Sellers out of jail. Alexander Bonding did not have any
records that they bonded Mr. Sellers out of jail.
Mr. Jenkins cited another incident when Anthony Jackson was on the run for
stabbing his girlfriend and her male friend in which Ptl. McGee had Mr. Jackson
hiding out at her residence. Mr. Jenkins also stated that Ptl. McGee had stolen
rims on her car that Mr. Sellers gave her.
This investigator asked Mr. Jenkins did he have any proof about these incidents,
and he replied "no".
This investigator asked Mr. Jenkins who was at the residence of 2217 Florance
Street, and he replied no one that he could recall.
This investigator asked Mr. Jenkins is the vacant lot posted "No Trespassing",
This investigator asked Mr. Jenkins did he know who the vacant lot belonged to,
This investigator asked Mr. Jenkins if the residence across from his business
2217 Florance Street (which is a vacant house) posted No Trespassing", and he
replied "yes".
This investigator asked Mr. Jenkins was he barbecuing on the sidewalk in front of
his business, and he replied "yes".
On February 28, 2007, this investigator received Patrick Hicks' complaint against
Ptl. Trina McGee.
Mr. Patrick Hicks stated that on February 24, 2007, he was walking down the
sidewalk when the police came up and stopped him. Mr. Hicks stated that the
officer asked for his I. D. and he gave it to him. At that time, the officers told him
to get on the ground. Mr. Hicks stated that he was charged with Loitering. Mr.
Hicks stated that he was charged for a crime that he didn't commit.
On March 15, 2007, this investigator left a message for Mr. Hicks to contact this
investigator. On February 28, 2007 this investigator tried to make contact via
telephone with Mr. Hicks, but was unable to do so.
On March 15, 2007, this investigator left a message for Mr. Hicks to contact this
investigator. As of this date, Mr. Hicks has not contacted this investigator.
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On February 28, 2007, this investigator received David Martin's complaint
against Ptl. Trina McGee.
Mr. Martin stated that on February 24, 2007 at approximately 4:30 p.m., he was
called by Mr. Paten Jenkins to come to his business located at 2218 Florance
Street to detail some cars. Mr. Martin advised that he has a mobile pressure
washing van.
Mr. Martin stated that while he was washing cars, he noticed Ptl. McGee cruising
through Florance Street. Ptl. McGee stopped her unit in the front of 2218
Florance. At that time she looked around and proceeded through and across
39th Street where he was working.
Mr. Martin stated when he finished washing Mr. Jenkins' last car; he and Mr.
Jenkins drove the cars around to the front of Mr. Jenkins' business so that Mr.
Jenkins could inspect the cars. Mr. Martin gave Mr. Jenkins his keys and he (Mr.
Martin) began to walk back to his van. At that time, Mr. Martin heard a car
speeding down Florance Street coming from 3th Street. Mr. Martin stated
everyone stopped, looked, and saw it was Ptl. McGee. Ptl. McGee stopped her
unit, jumped out, and told everyone near her to get on the wall and the car.
Mr. Martin stated when the second officer pulled up and got out; he grabbed Mr.
Martin and brought him over to the car. Mr. Martin advised he was handcuffed
and made to lie down, and he was told that he was under arrest for Loitering and
Prowling.
Mr. Martin stated during the time he was going to jail; someone went into his van
and stole $40.00, because Ptl. McGee wouldn't let him secure his van.
On February 28, 2007, this investigator summoned Mr. Richard Riley to the
Internal Affairs Office to discuss his complaint against Ptl. Trina McGee. This
interview was audio taped recorded, and it is maintained within the case file.
Mr. Riley stated that on February 24, 2007 between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. he
was crossing Florance Street from 2218 Florance Street. Mr. Riley stated that he
met Patrick Hicks and several other guys on the sidewalk at the corner of 2217
Florance Street and the vacant lot and held a two minute discussion.
Mr. Riley advised upon walking off, they were interrupted by Ptl. McGee with a
negative tone in her voice. Ptl. McGee announced that they were loitering and
ordered them to kneel on the ground and prepare for a search. Ptl. McGee then
called for additional units.
Mr. Riley stated that in about an hour, still kneeling, they were finally allowed to
stand (handcuffed) and was hauled off to jail. Mr. Riley stated that there were no
loitering signs at the location where they were approached, but there was a "No
Trespassing" sign on the vacant house. Mr. Riley advised that they cooperated
with Ptl. McGee and the officers, but they were disrespected in all shape and
manneruponthelaw.
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This investigator asked Mr. Riley where he and Patrick Hicks stood as the officer
came up and he replied that they were standing on the sidewalk at the corner of
2217 Florance and the vacant lot
This investigator asked Mr. Riley was there anyone standing on the property of
2217 Florance Street, and he replied "no they were on the sidewalk".
This investigator asked Mr. Riley did Darrell Harris ever point his weapon at Ptl.
McGee, and he replied no I do not think he did that".
This investigator asked Mr. Riley did Ptl. McGee point her weapon at Mr. Harris,
and he replied "yes".
This investigator asked Mr. Riley was he ever warned by Ptl. McGee not to loiter
in front of the vacant lot or 2217 Florance Street, and he replied that he was
warned not to loiter in front of 2218 Florance Street; but not the vacant lot or
2217 Florance Street.
This investigator asked Mr. Riley what was Ptl. McGee's attitude, and he replied
that she had a nasty attitude.
On April 2, 2007, this investigator summoned Ptl. Brandon Lord to the Internal
Affairs Office to discuss the complaint filed against Ptl. Trina McGee. This
interview was also audio taped recorded, and it is maintained within the case file.
Ptl. Lord stated that on February 24, 2007 at approximately 1600 hrs., he and Ptl.
McGee rode through the area of 38th and Florance Street. They advised all the
individuals outside that they could not loiter in front of the abandoned apartments
(2217 and 2219 Florance Street). This was due to prior arrests made there for
drug activity and sales.
Ptl. Lord stated that at approximately 1800 hrs, he and McGee rode through the
area again. At that time when he pulled onto Florance Street from 38th Street, he
witnessed approximately eight subjects standing in front of 2217 Florance Street.
Ptl. Lord advised that he activated his blue lights and exited his unit when the
subjects began to walk away. Ptl. Lord and Ptl. McGee commanded the subjects
to stop.
The subjects all complied however hesitated. Two subjects (Mr. Darnell Harris
and an unknown black male) began to walk back to Ptl. Lord. Ptl. Lord stated
that Ptl. McGee dealt with the other five subjects.
Ptl. Lord stated that he told Mr. Harris to place his hands on the vehicle and he
complied; however, the second subject began to get upset at Ptl. McGee for the
stop.
Ptl. Lord advised that the subject was becoming more disorderly. At that time, he
placed the subject in handcuffs for officer safety. At that time, Ptl. McGee
noticed that Mr. Harris had taken his hands off the vehicle (a white Honda). Ptl.
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McGee then requested Mr. Harris to drop whatever was in his hands. Ptl. Lord
stated that he could not see Mr. Harris' hands, because of his position.
Ptl. Lord advised that the command was given again for Mr. Harris to drop
whatever was in his hand. At that time, Ptl. McGee unholstered her service
weapon and demanded Mr. Harris to drop the object.
Mr. Harris then threw a silver plated handgun toward the rear driver side tire of
the white Honda. Ptl. Lord called for backup and placed all subjects in handcuffs,
since the loaded gun was on the ground.
Ptl. Lord stated that once the cruiser arrived, he loaded the arrestees and went to
the precinct to write his report.
This investigator asked Ptl. Lord where were the subjects when he came up, and
he replied four or five were sitting on the brick porch; and two were sitting on a
burgundy truck that was parked in the front of the abandoned houses.
This investigator asked Ptl. Lord did Ptl. McGee keep her weapon drawn at low
ready the entire time, and he replied "yes".
This investigator asked Ptl. Lord did Mr. Martin make a statement that his van
was parked on 39th Street and he needed to secure it, and he replied that Mr.
Martin did not make that statement to him.
This investigator asked Ptl. Lord did Mr. Martin make that statement to anybody,
and he replied not that he knew of.
This investigator asked Ptl. Lord did he know that the van belonged to Mr. Martin,
This investigator asked Ptl. Lord when he and Ptl. McGee went to the 2200 block
of Florance Street at 1600 hours that day, did they warn any of the arrestees not
to loiter at 2217 Florance Street, and he replied that he was not certain. Ptl. Lord
stated that at 1600 hrs., Ptl. McGee stood up in the street and made a statement
not to loiter.
This investigator asked Ptl. Lord at 1600 hrs, was there anyone loitering at 2217
Florance Street, and he replied "no".
This investigator asked Ptl. Lord what was Sgt. Mayes' attitude on the scene, and
he replied that Sgt. Mayes was pissed because the suspect pulled a gun on his
officer.
This investigator asked Ptl. Lord was Sgt. Mayes professional or unprofessional
by showing his frustration, and he replied unprofessional.
Ptl. Lord stated that one of the arrestees stated that Ptl. McGee was hiding one
of our Most Wanted.
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This investigator asked Ptl. Lord did anyone tell Sgt. Mayes about the comment
that the arrestee made, and he replied "no".
This investigator asked Ptl. Lord did the arrestee say who Ptl. McGee was hiding,
and he replied "he didn't say who it was".
On April 5, 2007, this investigator summoned Ptl. Trina McGee to the Internal
Affairs Office to discuss the complaint filed again her. Prior to the interview, her
Garrity Warnings were given. Also present in the interview was Lt. Andre Oliver.
This interview was audio taped recorded, and it is maintained within the case file.
Ptl. McGee stated that on February 24, 2007, she was patrolling the area of west
38th and Florance Streets when she observed subjects standing in front of these
vacant apartments near a vacant lot. At that time she requested backup units.
Ptl. McGee advised that as she t t e m ~ t e d to make contact with the subjects,
some of them started to walk toward 39t and Florance Streets.
Ptl. McGee stated that when Ptl. Lord approached W. 39th and Florance Streets,
he exited his unit to make contact with the subjects that were trying to leave. Ptl.
McGee yelled out to the subjects "stop where you are". Ptl. McGee then
approached the subjects while standing in front of the vacant apartments to
conduct a field interview.
Ptl. McGee advised one of the subjects became agitated with Ptl. Lord. The
subjects begin to hand Ptl. McGee their license and identification. Ptl. McGee
stated that she noticed the subject (Darnell Harris) next to Ptl. Lord holding what
appeared to be a silver muzzle of a gun pointing directly at her. At that time, Ptl.
McGee commanded the subject to throw down whatever he had in his hand; but
the subject did not comply.
Ptl. McGee then drew her service weapon and ordered the subject to drop
whatever he had in his hand, at that time, the subject dropped a silver nickel
plated gun on the ground. Ptl. McGee ordered the subject to get on the ground,
and at that time he was handcuffed.
Ptl. McGee arrested the other seven subjects for Loitering and Prowling. Mr.
Harris was charged with Loitering and Prowling, Possession of a Firearm by a
Convicted Felon, and Obstruction of an Officer.
Ptl. McGee stated when the seven subjects were asked why they were standing
in front of the vacant apartments, no one really could say why.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee prior to the incident did she and Ptl. Lord go
to the location warning people about loitering, and she replied no she does not
recall.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee what side of the street did she and Ptl. Lord
come from, and she replied that she came from 38th Street and Ptl. Lord came
from 39th Street.
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This investigator asked Ptl. McGee where the suspects that she arrested were
located at, and she replied they were on the property; some of them were on the
sidewalk; and some were standing in the grass area leaning against the
apartment. PtL McGee stated that she could not tell me who was standing on the
sidewalk. She did not know all of their names.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee how many people got away, and she replied
that she thinks that no one got away.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee were the eight suspects the only ones there,
and she replied that's correct.
The investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she arrest the suspects that were standing
on the sidewalk for Loitering and Prowling on the sidewalk, and she replied yes
she arrested them for standing in front of the vacant apartment because they did
not live there.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee was there anybody washing cars, and she
replied "no".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee was there a white van on the corner of 39th
Street, and she replied "can't recall".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee when she drew her weapon did she ever
point it at the suspect, and she replied no I can't recall.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee when she drew her weapon did she ever
point it at the suspect, and she replied no I can't recall.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee if she recalls if she drew her weapon at low
ready or pointed it to control the suspect, and she replied that she doesn't recall.
This investigator read Ptl. McGee her police report which stated: I then drew my
weapon as a safety precaution and held it at the low ready position and advised
him again to drop the object. This investigator asked Ptl. McGee was it low
ready or pointing it to order him to drop the gun, and she replied low ready if she
put it in the report it was low ready.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee at this point does she recall if it was low
ready or if she was pointing it at the suspect, and she replied at this point she
does not recalL
This investigator asked PtL McGee who recovered the suspect's gun off the
ground, and she replied that she does not recall because there were other
officers there.
This investigator asked PtL McGee when the suspect threw the weapon on the
ground did she immediately go over and recover the weapon, and she replied no
that she did not pick it up because it was loaded- she figured it was loaded.
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This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did David Martin or anyone make contact with
her or Ptl. Lord about securing his van that was parked on 39th Street, and she
replied no.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she warn any of the arrestees that day
about loitering on 2217 Florance Street, and she replied no that she can't recall.
Ptl. McGee stated that she warned Jenkins and Martin before about loitering at
2217 Florance Street.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee does she have anything documented about
warning them (Martin and Jenkins), and she replied no that she does not have
any documentation.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee in her police report she stated: when I
observed the subjects standing out in front of 2217 Florance Street. Upon
approaching the subject I requested additional units to assist me in interviewing
the subjects.
This investigator told Ptl. McGee that she stated in her police report the subjects
(Paten Jenkins, Christopher King, Emory Coles, David Martin, Edward King,
Patrick Hicks, and Richard Riley) were placed under arrest for Loitering and
Prowling for standing on the property of 2217 Florance Street.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee what were they doing: standing on the
property or standing out in front of the property, and she replied standing on the
property.
This investigator told Ptl. McGee her police report said that they were standing
out in front of the property then it said that they were standing on the property,
and she replied that it was probably an error.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee so you're saying that your police report is
inaccurate, and she replied no she was thinking that it meant the same thing.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee who is the owner of 2217 Florance Street,
and she replied that she did not know.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee what was Sgt. Mayes' attitude on the scene,
and she replied that she could not recall.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee was Sgt. Mayes professional or
unprofessional, and she replied that she could not recall because she was not
concentrating on how Sgt. Mayes was talking to them. She stated that our jobs
are to be professional. This investigator asked Ptl. McGee was Sgt. Mayes
professional, and she replied yes.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee at anytime was Sgt. Mayes unprofessional,
and she replied that she could not recall.
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This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she know Rocky Sellers, and she replied
yes.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee how does she know Rocky Sellers, and she
replied that she met him in a beauty parlor.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee is she friends with Rocky Sellers, and she
replied "no".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee was she involved with Rocky Sellers, and she
replied "no".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she ever date Rocky Sellers, and she
replied that she talked to him, as in dating, she did not know what this
investigator was referring. This investigator asked her have they ever been
together as boyfriend and girlfriend, and she replied that she did not know- she
did not think that it had anything to do with the interview.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee again did she ever date Rocky Sellers, and
she replied "no".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she ever go out to the jail to visit Rocky
Sellers, and she replied "no".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she ever go out to the jail and visit Rocky
Sellers before she became the police, and she replied "no".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee has she ever put money on the book for
Rocky Sellers, and she replied "no".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she ever take pictures with Rocky Sellers,
and she replied "no"; but then she said not that she could recall.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee was she and Rocky Sellers just friends, and
she replied "we are not friends; we are nothing".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she say that she knew Rocky Sellers, and
she replied "yes".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee how did she know Rocky Sellers, and she
replied "I don't have to answer these questions if I don't want to correct? This is
not referred to this interview".
This investigator told Ptl. McGee if she refuses to cooperate in this Internal
Affairs investigation, then this investigator will terminate the interview and contact
the Chief.
Lt. Oliver told Ptl. McGee to just answer this investigator's questions. This
investigator told Ptl. McGee that some of the suspects made allegations that she
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was involved with Rocky Sellers and that was the reason for the questions in
reference to Rocky Sellers.
This investigator showed Ptl. McGee some pictures that she took with Rocky
Sellers. This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she remember these pictures,
and she replied "yes".
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee where were the pictures taken, and she
replied Virginia. Lt. Oliver asked Ptl. McGee how long were she and Rocky in
Virginia, and she replied two days.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee when were the pictures taken, and she
replied probably February or March of 2006.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee again has she ever dated Rocky Sellers, and
she replied yes we use to talk.
This investigator asked her why couldn't she tell me this from the start, and she
replied that she did not know Rocky Sellers had a background; but when she
found out that was it.
Lt. Oliver asked Ptl. McGee how long was she and Rocky Sellers involved, and
she replied she guess two months.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee at this point are you seeing, dating, or
involved with Rocky Sellers; and she replied "no".
In this taped interview, this investigator called Rocky Sellers Officer Sellers a few
times. This investigator was referring to Rocky Sellers.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee was there anything that she could add in
reference to this case, and she replied no but her thing was when Jenkins came
to the precinct to speak with Captain Wiley it has been said that Ptl. McGee was
seeing Rocky Sellers.
Ptl. McGee stated that Rocky Sellers broke into her house, and she has a police
report of that incident when she had to draw her weapon on him (to get him out
of her residence); because he was under her bed.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee what was her maiden name, and she replied
Williams.
Investigative Notes
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she ever take pictures with Rocky
Sellers, and she replied "no" then she said not that she could recall.
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This investigator showed McGee some pictures that she took with Rocky
Sellers.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she ever date Rocky Sellers, and
she replied "no".
After showing Ptl. McGee the pictures she admitted that she dated
Rocky Sellers.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she ever put money on the jail
book for Rocky Sellers, and she replied "no".
CCDC documents showed Trina McGee put money ($30.00) on the
book for Rocky Sellers on April 1 0, 2006.
This investigator asked Ptl. McGee did she ever go out to the jail to visit
Rocky Sellers, and she replied "no".
CCDC documents showed a Tina K. Williams visited Rocky Sellers on
April 10, 2006, April 13, 2006, and April 18, 2006. Ptl. McGee's maiden
name is Williams.
On August 14, 2006 Ptl. McGee made a burglary report on Rocky
Sellers for breaking into her residence. Ptl. McGee told Sellers that she
was going to call his mother, and Rocky told her not to call his mother.
McGee started dialing the phone when Rocky started walking towards
her. Ptl. McGee drew her weapon, pointed it at Rocky, and told him
again to get the tuck out of her house.
Det. T. Smith investigated Ptl. McGee's Burglary. Det. Smith asked Ptl.
McGee what was her relationship with Rocky Sellers, and she replied it
was sort of dating.
Del. Smith asked her if she and Rocky Sellers had relations and lived
together, and she (McGee) replied you might say they had relations
once, but they did not live together.
Ptl. McGee stated they dated for approximately two months, mostly
going out to dinner.
Del. T. Smith stated in her report that Ptl. McGee was reluctant to take
out a warrant as her prior relationship with Rocky Sellers may come out
in court. (See CRN 060814005).
See CRN 060118002 involving Ptl. McGee, Fredrick McGee, and
Williams Rocky Sellers.
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Ptl. McGee was hired on May 23, 2005 with Garden City Police
Department and she resign on February 26, 2006.
Ptl. McGee was hired on April 24, 2006 with SCMPD.
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SECTION2
Complainant's Statement
1. Paten Jenkins
2. Richard Riley
3. David Martin
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1 actual instances of police officer misconduct. We desire to clean our house when necessary. We
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Is a true and accurate account of the incident which let to my complaint against officer(s);
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I also understand under Georgia Code 16-10-26, it is a criminal offense to make a false
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Read the following instructions very carefully before you start writing.
Every word is important and each one may be checked later on.
Before you write anything, think about how you are going to phrase your statement.
This is not a draft and you have only one chance to write down your complaint.
Include details whenever possible to help us understand your complaint.
Use only a pen when writing (no pencils). No typing is allowed.
Write in a clear handwriting or print to help us in reading your complaint.
Y au are not to make any corrections on your statement. If you would like to change what you
have written, put the mistaken sentence in parenthesis, initial your correction, and continue. Your
correction(s) will be taken in consideration.
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On (Date) <-=:i"'----'T.___ ___ (Time) __ ----J at the location
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Witness Statement( s)
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SECTION 4
Witness Officer Statement(s)
5. Ptl. Brandon Lord
I do solemnly swear and affirm the following statement to: _0..;;..-',...::::qt,... . ..,_-
Is a true and accurate account of the incident which I am being questioned about;
I wish to advise you that you are being questioned as part of an official investigation for the
Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. You will be asked questions specifically
directed and narrowly related to the incident.
As required by departmental General Order ADM-004, Section lG, all of your statements
must be truthful. Documentation of any untruthful statement may result in a departmental
charge being lodged against you.
General Order ADM-004, Section 1 G
TRUTHFULNESS - SCMPD employees will be truthful at all times whether under oath or
not, unless otherwise necessary in the performance of a police task. This will include, but
not be limited to, instances when employees are being questioned, interviewed, or are
submitting reports.
You are not to make any corrections on your statement. If you would like to change what you
have written, put the mistaken sentence in parenthesis, initial your correction, and continue. Your
On (Date) c51-8l) f:('D'l (Time) the location of 'FlOt'tJIC(
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Subject Officer( s)
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Complaint History
6. Ptl. Trina McGee
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NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION
TO: Ptl. Trina McGee
FROM: Sergeant Cleveland Lovett
DATE: April 5, 2007
The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that an administrative
investigation is being conducted to determine if your actions in the incident
outlined below constituted a violation of Department Standard Operating
Procedures.
Complainant's Name: Paten Jenkins
Location of Incident: 2217 Florance Street
Date of Incident: February 24, 2007
Allegation(s): On the above date, Paten Jenkins, David Martin, Richard Riley,
and Patrick Hicks allege that you (Ptl. T. McGee) arrested them without cause.
GARRITY WARNING
This is to advise you that you are being questioned as part of an official
investigation for the Savannah Chatham Police Department. You will be asked
questions specifically directed and narrowly related to the performance of your
official duties and/or your continued fitness for the position.
You are entitled to the rights and privileges guaranteed by law and the
Constitution of this state and the Constitution of the United States. If you refuse
to answer questions relating to the performance of your official duties and/or your
continued fitness for the position, you will be subjected to Departmental charges
which could result in your dismissal from the Department. If you do answer,
neither your statements nor any information or evidence which is gained by
reason of such statements may be used against you in any subsequent criminal
proceedings. However, these statements may be used against you in relation to
any subsequent Departmental charges.
This is to further advise you, as required by Departmental General Order ADM-
004, Section 1 G that all your statements must be truthful and you must render
material and relevant statements. Documentation of any untruthful statement
may result in a separate Departmental charge being lodged against you.
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I understand the above information and fully realize my statement is being
given pursuant to a Departmental administrative investigation.
Signature:
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EMPLOYEE STATEMENT
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU
START WRITING YOUR STATEMENT:
Every word is important and each one might be checked later on.
This is not a draft and you have only one chance to write down your statement.
Include details whenever possible to help us understand your response.
Write in a clear handwriting or print to help us in reading your statement.
You are not to make corrections on your statement. If you would like to change what you have
written, put the mistaken sentence in parentheses, initial your correction.
General Order ADM-004, Section lG
TRUTHFULNESS - SCMPD employees will be truthful at all times whether under oath or
not, unless otherwise necessary in the performance of a police task. This will include, but
not be limited to, instances when employees are being questioned, interviewed, or are
submitting reports.
Use the lined pages to write a detailed statement about the incident. When you are
finished, read your entire statement careful!x, number the pages and si@ each p g ~
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SCMPD FORM I 046
Captain Dean Fagerstrom, Commander
Prior Complaints:
Ptl. Trina McGee
April 30, 2007 Rude Exonerated
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Official Documents
07. Preliminary Report of incident
08. Preliminary Report involving Mr. Sellers
09. eeoc Visitor Log
10. CCDC Commissary Log
11 Mr. Sellers Arrest History from CCDC
12. Photos of Ptl. McGee and Mr. Sellers
13. Photos of the scene
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SAVANNAH-CHATHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
CRN:
070224160
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INCIDENT:
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POSSESSION OF FIREARM LOCATION: 2217 FLORANCE STREET
VICTIM: SCMPD ON VIEW ADDRESS:
PHONE#: Phone Type: W=Work M=mobile phone R=Relativc 0 =other
PHONE#: Phone Type: H=home W=Work M=mobile phone R=Relativc N=Ne1ghbor O=othcr
Latent Case#: I Latent Zone#:
Photo Case #: Date:
Vehicle Year: Make: Model: Color:
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CLEARED BY: A
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A=Charges B=Service C=Adrnin clear
CLEARED: Adult: 8
D=Except Clear E='CNF unfounded F=HB Handled By Officer
Juvenile:
P=Pending R=reclassify
Submitted by: T. McGEE ,;;;.ru_ PRN: 00408
Supervisor: Sgt. Laprentice Mayes
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PRN 5923 T Approved C8J
SAT., FEBUARY 24, 2007, 1801 HOURS:
Sir, on the above date and time indicated, I was patrolling the area of Florence
Street (2200 Block) when I observed subjects standing out in front of 2217 Florence
Street. Upon approaching the subjects I requested additional units to assist me in
interviewing the subjects. At which time the subjects began to walk away. Officer Lord
arrived on scene and gave the subjects a verbal command "STOP WHERE YOU ARE."
Officer Lord then asked the subjects for identification. While waiting for them to produce
their identification, one of the subjects later identified as David Martin became agitated.
Officer Lord then began to pat him down for Officers safety. While Officer Lord was
dealing with him, I noticed one of the male subjects later identified as Darnell Harris with
something in his hand facing my direction. The item appeared to be a muzzle of a
weapon. I then advised the male subject to drop whatever he had in his hand. The subject
did not follow my initial command. I then drew my weapon as a safety precaution and
held it at the low ready position and advised him again to drop the object. Harris then
dropped a silver nickel plated hand gun on the ground. I then advised him to get on the
ground. Once that command was given, Officer Lord placed the subject in custody. I
requested a supervisor to the scene once Mr. Harris was in custody. Once the weapon was
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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
CRN:
070224160
cleared, it was determined that it was loaded with four rounds and one in the chamber.
The seven other subjects Paten Jenkins, Christopher King, Emory Coles, David Martin,
Edward King, Patrick Hicks, and Richard Riley was placed under arrest for Loitering and
Prowling for stand on the property of2217 Florence Street. The property is a vacant
resident with signs clearly posted for "NO LOITERING." The signs are posted due to the
high volume of drug activity at that location. Mr. Harris was charged with carrying a
conceal weapon, carrying a conceal weapon without a permit, possession of a firearm by
a convicted felon and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.
Sir in reference to Mr. Jenkins he is the owner of the business located at 2218
Florence Street. On numerous occasions I have made contact with Mr. Jenkins in
reference to him loitering out in front of the business. He has been warned several time
by other Officers in the precinct along with the Sgt. Laprentice Mayes, Lt Kenneth
Patton, and Captain Wiley the Commander of Central Precinct of subjects loitering in
front of his business and hanging out across the street at the vacant building. While
patrolling the area he has been out their several times, but always leave the area prior to
my back up arriving. He has also been at the scene when I arrested a male subject for
possession ofMarijuana, and obstruction by fleeing (CRN 070106179). Jenkins is always
in the center of the incidents that occur at that location. We have made several arrests in
that block since his store opened up. Also several others reports are on file in reference to
this location. Everyone in the area knows that arrest will be made at that location if they
are standing out in front of that vacant building.
Mr. Jenkins along with the other seven male subjects was transported to the
Chatham County Detention Center pending a Recorders Court Hearing. Two of the
subjects Christopher King, and Darnel Harris are on active Parole.
I SPD Form 1068
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SAVANNAH-CHATHAM METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
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SAVANNAH POLICE DEPARTMENT
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
CRN: 070224160
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INCIDENT: POSSESSION OF FIREARM LOCATION: 2217 FLORENCE STREET
VICTIM: SCMPD ON VIEW ADDRESS:
PHONE#: Phone Type: H=home W=Work M=mob1le phone R=RclaTive N=Neighbor 0 =other
PHOI'IE #: Phone Type: H=home W=Work M=mobile phone R=Relativc N'-'"'Neighbor O=other
CLEARED BY: DATE TOTAL # ARRESTED
A=Charges B=Service C=Admin clear
CLEARED: Adult:
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P=Pending R=reclassify
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SAT., FEBUARY 24,2007, 1801 HOURS:
I responded to the location of2217 Florence Street as backup to Officer
McGee. This was the second time they were warned today. Upon me exiting my patrol
vehicle, two subjects from the group started walking south on Florence toward 39
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street. I quickly commanded them to stop and come back. The two subjects complied
and came back to me (Harris and Martin). At that time Mr. Harris handed me his
wallet and I commanded him to place his hands on the vehicle (White Honda) which
they tried to get around when we initially pulled up. After Harris put his hands on the
hood, I began to pat Mr. Martin down who I had hands on, due to him becoming
combative. I then requested for additional units as I began to place cuffs on Mr.
Martin because we were out numbered. As I got my cuffs on Mr. Martin, I noticed Mr.
Harris had taken his hands off the vehicle and they were in front of his body,
concealed between the vehicle and his body. Officer McGee then requested him drop
whatever he had in his hand, and he refused. I could not see his hands at that time. I
cuffed 1\tlr. Martin put him on the ground and attempted to see Harris hands. Officer
McGee pulled her service weapon at which time Harris threw a nickel plated handgun
on the ground. He was then ordered on the ground and I placed handcuffs on him. I
then placed cuffs on all subjects and advised l\lfetro of the events that just took pJace
and to start me a supervisor. The other subjects were cuffed and move away due to
only two Officers being present and a loaded firearm on the street.
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Burglary LOCATION: 7222 Albert St
VICTIM: TrinaMcGee ADDRESS: 7222 Albert St
PHONE#: 844-1712 Phone Type: c (H=home W=Work M=rnobile phone R=Relative N,.Neighbor 0
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CLEARED BY: j> DATE TOTAL# ARRESTED
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CLEARED: Adult: 0
D=Except Clear E"'UNF unfounded F=RB Handled By Officer
Juvenile: 0
P=Pcnding R=redassify
08117/06
Submitted by: Det T Smith PRN:l433
Supervisor: Sgt Schaff PRN: 1555
Approved: 0
On 08/16/061 was assigned to investigate this incident.
On 08116/06 I contacted the victim by phone. She stated she has been a Police Officer (SCMPD) for
about four months, and is on probation. I asked Ms. McGee if anything was missing or broken. She
stated that nothing was taken and there was no damage. Ms. McGee stated she had come home from
work and noticed some picture frames moved from under her bed. When she bent down to move the
pictures back she saw a black male wuter the bed. The suspect William Sellers carne out from under the
--"kbel!fl1'dHlr....aughing. Ms. McGee asked lire saspeet how he get U,:to het- resitlease mEl as teld ber kc lta.d a key
Ms McGee told Sellers to get out. Ms .McGee then started to call SeJiers mother and Sellers started
walking toward her. At this point Ms. McGee drew her service weapon and pointed it toward SeiJers
ordering h:im out. At this point Sellers exited the residence. Ms. McGee stated that she was not sure how
the suspect entered her residence except that maybe the suspect obtained a house key from Sellers
cousin Lindsey Richardson who used to live with her.
I asked Ms. McGee what her relationship was with Sellers. Ms. McGee saJd it was sort of dating. I
asked her if she and Sellers had relations and lived together. Ms. McGee stated that you might say they
had relations once but did not live together. She said they dated for approximateJy two months, mostly
going out to dinner. Ms. McGee stated that she broke up with Sellers after his last arrest. I told Ms.
McGee, that SeJlers bas a lengthy record, and did she know about that before she got jnvolved with him.
Ms. McGee again stated that she broke up with Sellers after his last arrest. I asked Ms. McGee to come
into the office on 08117/06 and give a written statement to fill in the fme points as this does not look like
a Burglary but Criminal Trespass. Ms. McGee agreed to come in at 8:30am.
On 08/17/06 at 8:40am I called Ms. McGee on her cell phone. She stated that she was going to call
me because she has to drop her kids off. Ms. McGee then asked if she could come in to talk to me in the
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afternoon. I told her no, that I needed her to come in his morning to take care of her statement She then
said she would drop her kids off and come in to the office shortly.
On 08/17106 Ms. McGee came into the office spoke to me and gave a written statement Ms. McGee
stated that at the time she met Sellers she was a Garden City Police officer. She said that she met Sellers
at a Beauty Parlor. They went out and had phone conversations. Ms. McGee stated that Sellers never
told her that he had a Police record. Ms. McGee said that Sellers came to her residence to take trash out
and her ex-husband called the Police. When the police arrived she was informed of Sellers background.
She then told Sellers that they could not be involved in a relationship. She said that Sellers continued to
call and associate with her. McGee stated that she and Sellers did go out a couple of times in January
2006. She said Sellers was recently incarcerated and released from jail. On 08/113/06 Ms. McGee found
Sellers Wider her bed. Ms. McGee ordered Sellers to leave and when he did not leave she pointed her
service weapon at him and ordered him to leave. At this time Sellers left he residence. Nothing was
taken, and there was no damage to the residence. Ms McGee stated that Sellers cousin Lindsay
Richanison has been staying at her residence for the last month and a half. After 08/13/06 Ms. McGee
and Ms. Richardson had some differences and Ms. Richardson was asked to leave the residence. Ms.
McGee stated that since she told Sellers they could not be involved in a relationship they have talked on
the phone in "neutral conversation ... She has also seen him on the street and has just said
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I spoke to Ms. McGee along with Sgt Schaff after she completed tbe statement. I explained that this
was not a Burglary but at best a Criminal Trespass. I offered to type a warrant for Ms. McGee to sign.
She stated that she would take out a restraining order against Sellers and start documenting any contacts
she may have Wlfh him in rtre future. Ms. McOee was teluctantlo take oat a wauant llS her prior
relationship with Sellers may come out in court. Sgt Schaff referred Ms. McGee to Internal Affairs with
any questions she may have about proceeding with a warrant on Sellers.
Re-Classify this report from Burglary to Criminal Trespass and Exceptionally clear this incident.
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1, the WIOCt!ilgncd, ___ __ :.;.A!t-=..!. ... .... -------_,)' am years of age, my date :and place of
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birtb being the day or 19 , at
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Before answering any questions or malcing any S1atmlents, -, ,
a person who identified himself au . Squ 4 p; H'Ge /)rl-f'c0;t.l2./ ,
duly warned and advised me, and I know 11:1d undemand th111l have the following rights: that I have tbe risht to remain silent md I do not bave to
:answer any questions or make any statement at all; that Ill)' ewement I llllb c1t11md will be used 1111ain1t me in a coun or coUits of Jaw for me oft'en'c
or offenses concerning which the following statement is hereiDaftcr made; that I have the right ro consult with a lawyer of my own choice before or lit
mytime during any question ins or statements llllllle; tbat ifl cliMOI: afford to hire 11 lawyer, I may hevc 11 lawyer appoinred for me by the
propel' authority, before or at anytime during any questioning or statemalts that I make. withOU1 cost or expense 10 me: that I ean stop answering any
questions or malr:iftg any st111ements at anytime that I choose, and call for rhe preseoce of a lawyer to advise me before continuing any more
questioning or making any more statements, whedler or not I have aln:ady answered some questions or IIUide some statements.
I do not want to talk to a lawyer, a00 I hereby k.nowincJy and purposely waive my ri&bt to lllmain silent, and my right!O have a lawyer present while I
make the following statemem r.o rhe aforesaid per!lOJI, koowins that I have the risht and priVile&c to tmmnale lilY interview at anytime hc:reaft
and have a lawyer present with me before answering any mon: questions or making any more statements, if I choose to do so.
I that the fOllowing voloorary statc:mcDt j, made of my own he will without promise of hope or 1cward. without fear or threat of physical
harm, withOU1 on, favo or offet' of favor, wilhO\IIleoieacy or ffer by any person or persons whomsoever
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On the above dille m 8PP!CJ)t#mately 2307 Hrs. I wes diSPatched 10 7222 Albert St. In rference to a disat'derly 1>8rtl0n.
UJ'Of!_ a"ivlf11l to the $Cene J observed a bJBf;ff male sttmdlng in the $#tNt in front of 7222 Albert St. Upon '"ina the biKf<
mste ho iden6fied hJm$6/f as Fredrkk McGee (REP} and he staled that he was the one who calhKI thfl pgJice. Mr. McGee
stilted that he stld his wife, Trine Mc:Gtlfi (SUSJ. ;niQ(Iy l1tlllTied but they hsve been separated :sinco the tlrst of January.
Mr. McG11e stated that htt hed not been sta)'lng lllllheir residence, 7222 Albert St Since Januery 01 2006. He $tl!ltiHI that he
Md returned to the residence to vifllt his wife snd cMdren end when he fll'illfld he noticad Sll!Jeri Chevrolet trvck sltrlng_
lhf: Sll'eet from his residence. Mr. McGee stated that he W8l'll to tn. bee/( Y8l'd and looked into the rear window of the
residence. He sa .. his wife on another ,...n in the livln; room ares. Mr. McGee chel;ked the rear door and found that
It waa locked. H& stahtd that he did not haves lley to the reSit/fltiCB beeause his wile hid chttl1ged the locks to the I'Nidence.
Mr. McGee went fo m. fr011l door and knocked. H. :ttated thet Mrs. McGee came to the door but r!it:l not the front door.
He stated that Mrs. McGee stallfld for fillfl or ten mmutos befor8 tht door. H8 .stated Mat whfJn she O(Jsned tho doot'
she st11ted that no one was lit the residfrlnce. Mt. MeG walked into lht houu and lookmg_ around. Mr. McGee $19ted
that his wife told him that he was not comlna mto tiN# hou$t. Mr. M<:Goe 1$1.tted thetas he was walhma mun the bedrooms bsck
room erea A.t"&. McGN a handaun at him Wid told him toJief out. Mr. McGee de$Ciribed the handgun
at a small black piSIOI thai Mrs. McGee usually keeps in her purse. H& $fated thai when she IIOintfld the QUn et him he beasn
to walk out of the residence. Before lfiBV/niJ the rflsidtlnce fHI staled thsl ho cfHicJred the rear door and noticed that it was
He :stated thai ht IOQktHJ ovr lhe rear of the residence ai'ICI sew a black ma/1'1 iuml'fnQ the fence in the back 1_8/fd.
Mr. McGee wsnt bacK to ths fr'ont of the I'Osidence where 0:._ fli'HIJ lrvok was parl<ed. HI stated that he fookfid into the vehicle
and saw e piece of mail with the nerne Willi11m Se/lrn lind the address 1103 E. 57" Sl. on the envelope. Mr. McGH went back
to 0:. rear of the residence lookinfl fr:r the male and heard t vehlele lflwjng the area. When he wvnt back to It)(; front of ti'HJ
the fi!!J.IHI truck W8$ no IOt'lfl!! p_arked in the streflt. Mr. McGee stated left tht residtmce efJd went fo 1103 E.
57" Sr. ta artel!tJ)I.to locate William Sellers. He !Mtod that he with SOirJfiOilfJ at the and they said that Wif/iam
Sellers W'&S not there allhe lirml. Mr. then returned to his resldenoe on Albet1 St. and called 911. Mr. MeGa& stated
that after he retllff'r9d ro rhe residence hili wilb ststed that W"Ss go/I1J1 to kttoclr him off.
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Durino my first COfiWKSstion with he his wife DOintlna a IJY.ft at him and then stated thet he aid not
want to say any further becaiJtle he did not wMIIIhe mothet of his chiklren to in n_.rtrouble. At a taler time he agafn
mentloMcl thst his wile hftd fl9i!llfJil fiCJI! at him but aaain stoJecc tslkinQ and stakHI that he did not went to Dies& Cha!J16_
; against the mother of his children. It was not until a lslflr time thlll he ststect that he did want to P!ftss chtif'JliJs and dfmided fo
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' mltl<e a fuN sttllement about the firearm beinQ J>Ointed at him.
UDOn VHJ&kiffl1 with Mrs. McGee she stilled that she met William Sellars at h! Beauty Shop. She asked him if he would
COf'MilO her residence and take out her aarllege. She stated that she had not 11aid her fees end that she fHiflded
someone with a trfJCI( to take out the triiSh for her. Mrs. MeGH s.tat$d that Mr. SeUert came over and while he wn there IMY
had Sift down In the living room. She stsled that WhelilheL wore Jn the living room her hustHIIId came to the door $&Jimtl 1
know is m there. A-h. McGee staled that she let Mr. SeHers oullhe biJdc door and fhat he jumped to feTICII in thf'
rear of 1116 yard. She let her nusbMW Into lhe house and he looking srounrJ. She told her husband that hfl Mttdtld to
Ieaiie. Mrs. McG&e stared thar httr husband IIHin wallffHI outsicle and lool<ed in Mr. Seller.slruck lind fourtd the mail fyinf:J In the
f1onl seat. She stated that her husband then beaan walking llfOUnd and calling William Selll!ll''s name. She stated that Mr.
SeHers made It bade to his truck end lett the scene before her husband found him. She stated that when her husband noticed
William Seller w.s he alsO leff t{le residence. She that Mr. MeGee later Tetumed 10 lhe residenoe and stated
"Bite/;! I'm calling Mrs. McGee further s!ate.g that Mr. McG&e has not staved at the residence sinCe before
Jtmuary 01 2006. She stated thBI her husbsna gave her his l<eys an 1"' and has not thertff She also
thst she bOIIeves that Mr. McGee has bean sDYina on her for some time now. Mrs. Mco.o further lhel their three
.....,.,.. at the re.sldence at the ffme lwtlttey W8ffl IJII in the bed asleeo at the time ol fhtl incident. Mr. and Mrs. McGee's
Three chHdren are - McGee {D.O. B. 05112198), Mc;Geo (D.OB. OJ/21100). ana McGee {D.O.B.
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Bejni!rowicz contscted ttHI Gardfln Ci!J!. Polic. De2artment and notified them of the situation at 7222 Albert St.
U. Chte.mlM of the GBI'den Cirt Po!ice Depa[Jment tVSf!.onded to 7222 A!J!M St. UDon Lt Chs.2man 's emval we uOdated him
011 the situation. U. Chapman. Star Cpt. &1inerowic:z and I went Into the residence to speak with Mrs. McGee furtl!er. 1 edvised
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: Mrs. McGee of the st.!ttemnts that Mr. McGee hfld nde aboul her IJOintinQ a firearm st him. At th81 time I reed Mrs McGe
l'ler Miranda Rights. l then askad Mrs. McGee if she would tum in a written statement oo the incident that had occurred. Mrs.
McGee agreed to submit a written l'ttatement Mra. McGee Completed her written statement at the scene and turnttd It over to
me. I.J.:. Cha2man took pOssession of Mr6. McGee's department lasued pistol and shotgun at the scene. Mrs. McGee had to
retrieve hl!lf deolll'trnent Issued firearms from her vehicle outside. 1 took possession of Mrs. McGee'; oersonal flreMn to submit
it to tne room at SCMPO headauarters for safekeeping. The firearm that was logged into the pmpBrtY room Is a Kel-
Tee P-11 9mm Luger, solid black In color and serial nombct A3727. I provided Mrs. McGee and Lt. Chaoman with a CRN card.
I also provided Mra. McGee with a hand r41Ceipt for her firearm thai we logged into the orooertv room for safokeeoing. Mr.
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NAME: SELLERS, WILLIAM LAMONT (X0097643)
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SELLERS.INilliAM LER; WILLIAM LAMONT Rtc:HAROSON; WILLIAM LAMONT
SELLERS; WILLIAM LEROY SEllERS
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1 DUPONT, PATRICIAANN 03/0512007 19:00 MOTHER
2 SNIDER, MISHA S 03/0512007 18:57 friend
3 DUPONT, PATRICIA ANN 07/1512006 12:58 MOTHER
4 RICHARDSON, UNDSAY L 0613012006 14:05 COUSIN
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8 DUPONT, PATRICIAANN 04/2712006 15:19 MOTHER
9 COOPER, LAKISHEYA S 04127/2006 12:29 FRIEND
10 WILIAMS, TINA K 04118/2006 19:19 COUSIN
11 \NIUAMS, TINA K 0411312006 19:58 COUSIN
13 WILIAMS, TINA K 0411012006 14:14 COUSIN
14 LEVVIS. JANET DENISE 1111212005 15:16 PASTOR
18 DUPONT, PATRfCIAANN 0913012004 18:20 MOTHER
20 COOPER, LAKISHEY A S 09/28/2004 19:43 FRIEND
21 DUPONT, PATRICIAANN 0912312004 18:30 MOTHER
22 COOPER, LAKISHEY A S 09/2112004 19:43 FRIEND
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NAME: SELLERS, WILLIAM LAMONT (XQQ97643)
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RACE/SEX: 8/M
BOOKED: 03/01/2007
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41912006 AR06040480 CHATHAM COUNTY PO
04/09/2006 16-8-2 THEFT BY TAKING
04/09/2006 40-6-395 FLEEING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER
0410912006 40-8-23 DRIVING WITHOUT TAIL LIGHTS
04/09/2006 40-6-40 DRIVING ON WRONG SIDE OF ROADWAY
04/09/2006 40-8-20 OPERATING AUTO WITH OUT HEADLIGHTS ON
04/0912006 40-6-397 AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
1/612006 AR06010313 CHATHAM COUNTY MAG COURT
01/07/2006 16-1-4 CONTEMPT OF COURT
11/712005 AR0511 0385 SAVANNAH PO
11/0812005 16-13-2(B) POSS OF MARIJUANA< 1 OZ.
11/0812005 16-11-131 POSSESS FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON
9/29:2003 X0097643B16 CCPO
09/29/2003 16-8-41 ARMED ROBBERY
9116/2003 X0097643B 15 REC
09/16/2003 LINK TO BOOK 14
8/14/2003 X0097643B14 SAVH
08/1412003 16-10-24 OBSTRUCTION
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5/3012003 X0097643B12 SAVH
05/3012003 16-8-7 THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
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612412001 X0097643B10 CCSD
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04/23/1999 16-1-4 CONTEMPTOFCOURT
1114/1999 X0097643R07 SAVH
01/1411999 16-8-18 ENTERING AUTO
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01/06/1999 42-8-38 PROBATION VIOLATION
12/2/1998 X0097643808 SAVH
12/02/1998 40-5-121 DRIVING WITH SUSPEND.OR REVOKED LICENSE
12/02/1998 40-6-181 SPEEDING
4/17/1997 X0097643R06 SUP
04/17/1997 16-7-21 CRIMINAL TRESPASS
04117/1997 16-7-23 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 2ND DEGREE
4/15/1997 X0097643807 CCSD
04/15/1997 76-5-57 HOLD FOR PENDING COURT ACTION OR D.O.C.
9112!1996 X0097643806 CCSD
09/12/1996 76-5-55 HOLD FOR SUPERIOR COURT
814/1996 X0097643B05 CCSD
08/04/1996 76-5-55 HOLD FOR SUPERIOR COURT
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04119/1996 40-5-121 DRIVING WITH SUSPEND.OR REVOKED LICENSE
04119/1996 40-6-10 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE
411911996 X0097643R05 STA
04119/1996 40-2-8 OPERATING VEHICLE WITHOUT TAG OR DECAL
04/19/1996 40-5-121 DRIVING WITH SUSPEND.OR REVOKED LICENSE
3/1911996 X0097643R03 SUP
03/19/1996 16-8-7 THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
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8/30/1995 X0097643B02 SAVH
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1999010250 01/06/1999
1998120111 12/03/1998
1997004374 04/15/1997
1996010331 09/12/1996
1996008638 08/04/1996
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1996000033 01/18/1996
1995009104 08/31/1995
1995003374 04/12/1995
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10/11/2004 (BND/MACCAULEY)
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08/14/2003 (BND/SASEEN BOND)
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06103/2003 (BNDIMAC)
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04/29/1997 (TRA/RETURN TO COASTAL STATE)
09/19/1996 (TRA/RETURN TO BALDWIN Cl)
08/07/1996 (STAITO BALDWIN Cl)
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11/8/2005 EMERGENCY LAKISHEYA SELLERS WIFE
5/12/2005 PRIOR
10/19/2003 PRIOR
10/19/2003 EMERGENCY PATRICIA SELLERS MOTHER
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SAVANNAH, GA 31409
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SAVANNAH, GA 31401
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SAVANNAH, GA 31404
11 03 E 37TH STREET
SAVANNAH. GA 31404
1103 E. 37TH ST.
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
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LEROY
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Weight: 194
Hair Color: BLK
Eye Color: BRO
Race: B
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On April 11, 2007 this case was bound over
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OPS CASE NUMBER: 270308
EMPLOYEE NAME: Trina McGee
DATE: June 8, 2007
TO: Chief Michael Berkow
FROM: Sergeant Cleveland Lovett
On the above date, Paten Jenkins, David Martin, Richard Riley, and Patrick Hicks allege
that you (Ptl. T. McGee) arrested them without cause.
Trina McGee, Payroll #00408 was employed by the Savannah Chatham Police Department on
April24, 2006. At the time the incident occurred, the employee's assignment was Patrol, Central
Precinct, under the command of Major D. E. Ragan.
SOP APPLICABLE
GO# OPS-001 Criminal Investigations
Preliminary Investigations
Section B-10 Reporting the Incident Fully and
Accurately
GO# ADM-004 Oath of Office, Ethics and Conduct
Section 1 C Subordination
Section 11 Truthfulness
Section 1Y Associates With Criminals
Section II X Knowledge of Laws and Rules
DISCIPLINE
ACTION TAKEN:
DAYS SUSPENDED:
REDUCTION IN RANK:
RETRAINING:
SIGNATURE:
Michael Berkow, Chief of Police
CLOSURE
DATE:
SECTION 9
General Order(s) or Policy
14.GO #ADM 004 Oath of Office, Ethics and
Conduct
15. GO# OPS-001 Criminal Investigations
SCMPD GENERAL ORDER
ADMINISTRATION
GO#ADM-004
EFFECTIVE DATE: 04/09/2004
REVISION DATE: 10/04/2006 OATH OF OFFICE, ETHICS, AND CONDUCT
PURPOSE
The purpose of this directive is to ensure that Department personnel are aware of the
actions and attitudes expected of them and to provide members ofthe public with a general
standard by which they can measure the performance of the Department.
POLICY
The primary responsibility of the law enforcement service, and of the individual law
enforcement officer, is the protection of the people of the United States through the
upholding of their laws; chief among which is the Constitution of the United States and its
amendments. The law enforcement officer represents the whole of the community and its
legally expressed will and is never the arm of any political party or clique. Law
enforcement personnel must be legally responsible for the duty of exercising the authority
of which they are entrusted.
All Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD) personnel shall take and
subsequently abide by an oath of office to enforce the Constitution and laws of the United
States, the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, and the ordinances of Chatham
County and the City of Savannah, as well doing their duty based on the Law Enforcement
Code of Ethics.
It shall be the policy of the SCMPD to comply with State and Federal law and to preserve
and protect the constitutional rights of the community. It shall further be the policy of the
SCMPD that all sworn personnel will abide by the Canon of Ethics as set forth in this
directive. Pursuant to the Home Rule provisions for counties of the Constitution of the
State of Georgia, the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County and the Savannah City
Council requires SCMPD Police Officers to take and abide by the following Savannah-
Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Oath of Office:
"I do solemnly swear that, to the best of my ability and skill, I will, during
my continuance in office, faithfully discharge all the duties which may be
required of me; in all cases coriform to the rules and regulations which
shall be made by the Commissioners of Chatham County and the Mayor
and Aldermen ofthe City of Savannah; eriforce all the laws of the United
States, the State of Georgia, and the ordinances of Chatham County and
the City of Savannah; and support and uphold the Constitution of the
United States and the State of Georgia.
I further swear that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public
money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof; that
I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the
United States, any other state, or any foreign state which I am by the laws
of the State of Georgia prohibited from holding; and that I am otherwise
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qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of
Georgia." [CALEA 1.1.1]
SCMPD Police Officers will observe the principles as set forth in the Canons of Law
Enforcement Ethics. All sworn employees of the SCMPD will abide by the Law
Enforcement Code of Ethics:
As a law enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to
safeguard life and property; to protect the innocent against deception; the
weak against oppression; and the peaceful against violence or disorder;
and I will respect the constitutional rights of all men to LIBERTY,
EQUALITY, and JUSTICE.
I will live my private life as to be an example to all. I will develop self
restraint and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others.
I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of
the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. I will remain
courageous calm in the face of scorn, danger, or ridicule.
I will never permit my personal feelings to influence my decisions. I will
enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear of favor,
malice, or ill will, never employing unnecessary force and never accepting
gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept
it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police
service. I will strive constantly to achieve these objectives and ideals,
dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession. [CALEA 1. 1.2]
All on or off duty, sworn and civilian, employees of the SCMPD must at all times conduct
themselves in a manner which does not bring discredit to themselves, the SCMPD,
Chatham County, or the City of Savannah. The following rules will be adhered to without
discretion. [CALEA 26.1.1]
PROCEDURE
I. GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT
A. Conduct Unbecoming- The conduct of a public employee, on or off duty, reflects upon
the SCMPD. The SCMPD shall investigate complaints and/or circumstances suggesting
an SCMPD employee has engaged in Conduct Unbecoming and shall impose
disciplinary action when appropriate.
I. Conduct Unbecoming shall apply to on or off duty conduct whether within or
outside of the territorial jurisdiction of the SCMPD.
2. Conduct not mentioned under a specific section of this Order, but which violates
one of the following general principles is prohibited.
a. Principle 1 - SCMPD employees shall conduct themselves, whether on or off
duty, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, ordinances
and rules enacted or established pursuant to legal authority.
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b. Principle 2 - SCMPD employees shall refrain from any conduct in an official
capacity that detracts from the public's faith in the integrity of the criminal
justice system.
c. Principle 3 - SCMPD employees shall perform their duties and apply the law
impartially and without prejudice or discrimination.
d. Principle 4 - SCMPD employees shall not, whether on or off duty, exhibit
conduct which discredits themselves or the SCMPD or otherwise impairs their
ability or that of other SCMPD employees or the Department to provide law
enforcement services to the community.
e. Principle 5 - SCMPD employees shall treat all members of the public
courteously and with respect.
Principle 6 - SCMPD employees shall not compromise their integrity, or that of
the SCMPD or law enforcement profession, by accepting, giving, or soliciting
any gratuity which could be reasonably interpreted as capable of influencing
their official acts or judgments, or by using their status as a SCMPD employee
for personal, commercial, or political gain.
g. Principle 7- SCMPD employees shall not compromise their integrity, or that of
the SCMPD or law enforcement profession, by taking or attempting to influence
actions when a conflict of interests exists.
h. Principle 8 - SCMPD employees shall observe the confidentiality of
information available to them due to their status as SCMPD employees.
B. Incompetence - SCMPD employees shall maintain sufficient competency to properly
perform their duties and to assume the responsibilities of their position. SCMPD
employees shall perform their duties in a manner which will tend to maintain standards
and establish efficiency in carrying out the functions and objectives of the Department.
Incompetence may be demonstrated by repeated poor evaluations or a written record of
repeated infractions of the rules, regulations, manuals or directives.
C. Subordination - SCMPD employees will perform their duties as required or directed by
law, Department rule, policy or order, or by order of a superior Officer. All lawful
duties required by competent authority will be performed promptly as directed.
SCMPD employees will observe and obey all laws and ordinances, all rules and
regulations of the Department, and all official written directives of the Department or
Division thereof.
D. Respect - SCMPD employees will treat superior Officers, subordinates and associates
with respect. They will be courteous and civil at all times in their relationship with one
another. When on duty, and particularly in the presence of other employees or the
public, Officers should be referred to by rank.
Impartiality - SCMPD employees, while charged with consistent and practical
enforcement of the law, must remain completely impartial toward all persons coming to
the attention of the SCMPD. Exhibiting partiality for or against a person because of
race, creed, or influence is unprofessional conduct. Similarly, unwarranted interference
in the private business of others, when not in the interest of justice, is unprofessional
conduct and prohibited.
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F. Loyalty- Loyalty to the SCMPD and to SCMPD associates is an important factor in the
SCMPD's morale and efficiency. Employees will maintain a loyalty to the SCMPD
and their associates as is consistent with the law and personal ethics.
G. Cooperation - Cooperation is essential to effective law enforcement. Therefore, all
employees are strictly charged with establishing and maintaining a high spirit of
cooperation.
H. Taking Police Action - SCMPD employees are required to take appropriate police
action toward aiding fellow police officers exposed to danger or in a situation where
danger might be impending.
I. Truthfulness - SCMPD employees will be truthful at all times whether under oath or
not, unless otherwise necessary in the performance of a police task. This will include,
but not be limited to, instances when employees are being questioned, interviewed, or
are submitting reports.
J. Civility -All employees will be civil, orderly, diligent, discreet, courteous, and patient
as can be reasonably expected in any situation. No employee will engage in any
altercation, on-duty or off-duty.
K. Questions of Citizens - All employees will answer questions posed by citizens in a
courteous manner or if unable to supply an answer, will make every effort to secure the
answer. Unnecessary argument and conversation will be avoided. If requested, name
and payroll number will be given to requester in a courteous manner.
L. Divulging Information - No employee will divulge to any unauthorized person
information concerning the business of the SCMPD. No employee will impart
information, talk for publication, be interviewed, or make public speeches about police
business, except as authorized by competent authority.
M. Controversial Discussion -No employee will speak slightingly of any nationality, race,
sex, or religion.
N. Rumors, Malicious Gossip, and Scurrilous Talk- Unsubstantiated information, spiteful
or harmful gossip, and grossly indecent or vulgar talk serve no useful purpose, tend to
undermine the efficient operation of the SCMPD, and bring the SCMPD and its
employees into disrepute and ridicule.
l. No employee will intentionally criticize another employee, except in the line of
duty.
2. No employee, either on-duty or off-duty, will maliciously gossip about another
employee, written information, case, or event.
3. No employee will cause to discredit, lower, or injure the morale of the employees of
the SCMPD or any individual thereof.
4. No employee will make any statement which would tend to defame or bring the
SCMPD or its employees into dispute or ridicule.
5. No employee will engage in grossly indecent or vulgar talk which would tend to
subvert, disrupt, or impair the efficient operation ofthe SCMPD.
0. Contributions- No employees will seek or be obliged to make contributions in money,
service, or otherwise for any political purpose.
P. Political Activity - No sworn employee, while on duty or in uniform, will engage in
political activity or discussion on behalf of, or against, any candidate or political
question. This does not mean that employees are prohibited from exercising their legal
voting right
Q. Intoxicants, Drugs, Etc. - No employees will bring, place, or permit to be brought or
placed, or allow to be kept in any building, location, or vehicle within or under the
control of the SCMPD any intoxicant, exhilarant, hypnotic, hallucinogen, or narcotic
except in the performance of police duties as required by regulations or orders or when
it is needed for prompt administration by orders of a licensed physician.
R. Smoking - No employees will smoke under any conditions or circumstances which
might be legally prohibited, departmentally prohibited, or reasonably expected to bring
discredit upon the SCMPD.
S. Use of Private Vehicles - Sworn employees will not patrol their post or cover their
assignment with a private vehicle unless they have been authorized to do so by
competent authority.
T. Games of Chance - No game of chance, card playing, or gambling is permitted in any
police building, vehicle, or area.
U. False Information on Records -No employees of the SCMPD will make false official
reports or knowingly or willingly enter or cause to be entered into any SCMPD books,
records, or reports any inaccurate, false, or improper police information or material
matter.
V. Misappropriation of Property- No employees of the SCMPD will appropriate for their
own use any lost, found, or stolen property. No employees will convert to their own use
any property of the City of Savannah or Chatham County, or property held by the
SCMPD.
W. Marking or Altering SCMPD Notices -No employee of the SCMPD will mark, alter,
mar, or deface any printed or written notice, Memorandum, General Order, or written
directive relating to police business. Employees will not mark, alter, mar, or deface any
notice posted on any bulletin board or blackboard maintained by the SCMPD. All
notices of a personal nature and/or of a derogatory character regarding any sworn or
non-sworn employee, or component of the SCMPD are prohibited.
X. Prohibited Places - Except in the line of duty, employees of the SCMPD will not visit
or loiter near any bar, tavern, tap, lounge, or other establishment suspected by the
police as being frequented by known hoodlums or other unsavory characters.
Y. Associating with Criminals - SCMPD employees shall avoid regular associations with
persons who are known to engage in criminal activity where such associations will
undermine the public trust and confidence in them or the SCMPD. This rule does not
prohibit those associations that are necessary to the performance of official duties, or
where such associations are unavoidable because of the SCMPD employee's personal
or family relationships.
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Z. Loitering -During their tour of duty, employees of the SCMPD will not loiter in cafes,
saloons, restaurants, theaters, service stations, or other public businesses, unless the
employee is working undercover. Other than those transacting police business,
employees will not be permitted to loiter in or about police buildings.
AA. Uniform Requirements -No employees of the SCMPD will wear SCMPD uniforms at
anytime except when on active duty or on special occasions or assignments, including
approved outside employment. Uniformed employees will don their uniforms
immediately before, or at a reasonable length of time prior to, reporting for active duty
and will remove their uniforms immediately after, or within a reasonable length of time
after, the expiration of their tour of duty.
BB. Uniform Restrictions - Employees will not attend to personal business while in
uniform, whether on or off duty. Such personal business wilt include attending any
theater, movie, bar or lounge, place of amusement, place of recreation, or other
business establishment. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit an officer from wearing
the SCMPD uniform while working off duty, in a law enforcement capacity.
CC. Duty Time Limited to Police Work- Employees will not devote any of their "on duty"
time to any activity other than that which relates to police work unless permission is
granted by competent authority.
DD. Not to Recommend Services - Employees will not recommend or suggest to anyone the
employment or name of any towing firm, undertaker, or other tradesman or inform such
tradesmen of any situation wherein their services might be sought. Nothing herein
contained shall be construed as restricting the rights of sworn employees or employees
from handling their own private affairs.
EE. Not to Recommend Attorneys - Employees will not recommend or suggest to anyone
the employment or name of any firm, person, or corporation such as an attorney,
counsel, or bondsman nor will they give advice or information to any person arrested,
or to others acting for them, in regard to the defense or prosecution against them.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to mean a restriction of the rights of sworn
employees and employees with respect to the handling of their own private affairs.
FF. Interfering with the Course of Justice - Employees will not take part in, or be concerned
with, either directly or indirectly, any compromise or arrangement with any person for
the purpose of permitting an accused person to escape penalty for their wrong doing.
No employees will seek to obtain a continuance of any trial or otherwise interfere with
the course of justice for the purpose of obstructing justice. Information of any
negotiation between an accused or their representative and the accuser or any witness
will be disclosed to the proper superior or to the presiding officer of a court or hearing.
GG. Recommendation for Disposition of Cases Employees will not make
recommendations for the disposition of any case pending in the courts without the
consent of the Office of the Chief of Police.
HH. Statements Concerning Liability - Employees will not make any oral or written
statement to anyone concerning liability in connection with the operation of police
vehicles or performance of other police duty, unless specially authorized to do so by the
Chief of Police.
II. Withholding Evidence - No employee of the SCMPD will fabricate, withhold, or
destroy any evidence of any kind.
JJ. Testimony in Civil Cases- No sworn employee of the SCMPD will testify in any civil
case in court unless legally summoned to do so or unless they have received permission
or order from the Chief of Police.
KK. Soliciting Petitions for Promotion or Change of Duty - No employees of the SCMPD
will solicit a petition for their promotion to a higher rank or a change in duty status,
solicit a petition for the appointment of anyone to the SCMPD, or promote or cause to
be promoted any political influence to affect the circumstances of promotions, changes
in duty status', or appointments.
LL. Distribution of Cards, Buttons, Etc. - Employees of the SCMPD, individually or
representing police organizations, are prohibited from issuing to persons other than
employees of the SCMPD, on the active or retired list, any card, button or other device
which assumes or implies to grant the person holding such credentials any special
privilege or consideration so far as the business of the SCMPD is concerned and the
distribution of any card, button or other device is prohibited unless authorized by the
Office of the Chief of Police.
MM. Gifts and Favors - No employees of the SCMPD will seek, directly or indirectly, any
gift, present, or gratuity from any person, firm, group of persons, or relatives, friends,
or employees of the same, on the basis of their employment with the SCMPD. Note!
SCMPD Officers, representing government, bear the heavy responsibility of
maintaining in their own conduct the honor and integrity of all government institutions
and will guard against placing themselves in a position in which any person can
reasonably assume that special consideration is being given. SCMPD Officers should
be firm in refusing large or small gifts, favors, or gratuities which can, in the public
mind, be interpreted as capable of influencing their judgment in the discharge of their
duties.
~ N . Gifts from Certain Classes of Citizens - No employees of the SCMPD will accept,
under any circumstances, directly or indirectly, any gift, present, or gratuity from any
person, firm, group of persons, or relatives, friends, or employees of such persons, who
may be engaged in, or is in any way interested in the operation of a tavern, saloon, or
any establishment engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages; or from any gambler,
person of bad character or ill repute; or any professional bondsman; or any friends,
relatives, or employees of such aforementioned persons.
00. Rewards- No employees ofthe SCMPD will seek or accept any money, gift, gratuity,
reward, or compensation for any service rendered or expense incurred in the line of
duty without the written consent of the Chief of Police.
PP. Payment of Debts -All employees of the SCMPD will promptly pay their legal debts.
Failure to do so will subject the offender to SCMPD disciplinary action.
QQ. Courtesies and Salutes
1. When addressing or referring to sworn employees of the SCMPD the correct title of
rank will be used.
2. At flag raising and lowering ceremonies:
a. Uniformed sworn employees will face the flag and render the military salute.
b. Non-uniformed sworn employees will face the flag, and if wearing a hat,
remove the hat and hold it over their heart; if no hat, hold their right hand over
their heart.
c. Motorcycle officers, if sitting on a non-moving motorcycle, will dismount from
the motorcycle, come to attention, and salute the flag.
d. Sworn employees in vehicles, when parked, will get out, and salute the flag.
e. Starting a motorcycle or auto and driving away during a flag ceremony will take
place only in cases of necessity and/or job performance.
3. At parades and other ceremonies, sworn employees will:
a. Come to the position of attention, and render the appropriate type of salute as
the flag approaches from ten (10) paces away and hold salute until the flag has
passed ten (1 0) paces away. If the flag is halted within this distance, the salute
will be held for fifteen seconds and then completed.
b. Salute the flag under color guard at all times.
c. Massed flags, flags used for decorative purposes, etc., will not be saluted.
d. Whenever and wherever our national anthem is played, all uniformed sworn
employees will stand at attention and render the military salute inside or outside,
with or without a hat.
e. At official ceremonies for foreign countries, the same respect will be shown to
the foreign country's national anthem and flag:
(I) Come to attention and salute immediately upon the beginning ofthe anthem
and hold the salute until the anthem is completed.
(2) Sworn employees will face the flag, person, or thing for which the anthem is
being played. If these are not in evidence, sworn employees will face the
band or source of music.
f. Sworn employees on motorcycles will stop their motors, dismount, and render
the military salute.
g. Sworn employees in vehicles will get out and render the military salute.
h. Sworn employees on motorcycles and in vehicles, answering a call, will
disregard items "f" and "g".
1. Sworn employees in civilian dress will perform the same courtesy for the
national anthem as for a flag.
II. PROFESSIONAL LIFE RULES OF CONDUCT
A. Limitation of Authority- The first duty of an SCMPD Officer, as upholder of the law,
is to know the bounds the law established for its enforcement. They represent the legal
will of the community, be it local, state, or federal. The SCMPD Officer must,
therefore, be aware of the limitations and proscriptions which the people, through law,
have imposed as a primary responsibility. They must recognize the genius of the
American system of government which gives no person, group, or institution, absolute
power; and must ensure that they, as prime defenders of that system, do not pervert its
character.
B. General Responsibilities - Within unincorporated Chatham County and the corporate
limits of the City of Savannah, SCMPD Officers shall at all times take appropriate
action to:
1. Protect I ife and property.
2. Preserve the peace.
3. Prevent crime.
4. Detect and arrest violators ofthe law.
5. Enforce all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances within the jurisdiction of
the SCMPD.
C. Attitude Toward Profession- SCMPD Officers will regard the discharge of their duties
as a public trust and recognize their responsibilities as a public servant. By diligent
study and sincere attention to self improvement, they shall strive to make the best
possible application of science to the solution of crime, and in the field of human
relationships strive for effective leadership and public influence in matters affecting
public safety. SCMPD Officers will appreciate the importance and responsibility of
their office, and hold police work to be an honorable profession rendering valuable
service to their community and country.
D. Attitude Toward Laws - SCMPD Officers shall apply themselves to the study of the
principles of the laws which they are sworn to uphold and will ascertain their
responsibilities in the particulars of their enforcement, seeking aid from superiors in
technical matters or principles when such are not understood.
E. Arresting and Dealing With Law Violators - SCMPD Officers shall use powers of
arrest strictly in accordance with the law and with due regard for the rights of the
citizen concerned. Their office gives them no right to judge the violator or to mete out
punishment for the offense. They shall, at all times, have a clear appreciation of
responsibilities and limitations regarding detention of the violator. SCMPD Officers
will conduct themselves in such a manner as to minimize the possibility of having to
use force. To this end, they shall cultivate a dedication to the service of the people and
the equitable upholding of the law, whether in the handling of the law violators or in
dealing with the law-abiding citizens.
F. Presentation of Evidence - SCMPD Officers will be concerned equally in the
prosecution ofthe wrongdoer and the defense of the innocent. They shall ascertain what
constitutes evidence and shall present such evidence impartially and without malice. In
so doing, they will ignore social, political, and all other distinctions among the persons
involved, strengthening the tradition of the reliability and integrity of an officer's word.
SCMPD Officers shall make a concerted effort to increase perception and skill of
observation, mindful that in many situations theirs is the sole impartial testimony to the
facts of a case.
G. Fitness For Duty - Employees may be compelled to take a physical and/or mental
examination at City of Savannah expense, with cause, only to confirm the employees'
continued fitness to perform the tasks of their assignments and to inform them of their
general physical condition, not to identifY employees with disabilities who are
otherwise able to perform their assigned duties, with or without reasonable
accommodation. [CALEA 22.3 .1] The nature of some specific positions or
responsibilities may necessitate periodic specific health screenings, such as those for
crime scene personnel, firearms instructors, or range technicians who are repeatedly
exposed to hazardous chemicals or lead contaminates.
l. SCMPD employees will not at any time be intoxicated while on duty.
2. Employees will not consume intoxicants while off duty to the extent that evidence
of such consumption is apparent when reporting for duty or to the extent that their
ability to perform their duty is impaired. Employees will not consume intoxicants
while on duty, unless necessary in the performance of a police task and then only
with the specific permission of a commanding Officer and never in uniform.
3. SCMPD employees will not use controlled substances, narcotics or hallucinogens,
except when prescribed in the treatment ofthe employee by a physician or dentist.
When controlled substances, narcotics or hallucinogens are prescribed, the
employee will notifY their supervisor immediately.
4. SCMPD employees will not bring, place, or permit to be brought or placed, or allow
to be kept in any building, location, or vehicle within or under the control of the
SCMPD any intoxicant, exhilarant, hypnotic, hallucinogen, or narcotic except in the
performance of police duties as required by regulations or orders or when it is
needed for prompt administration by orders of a licensed physician.
5. SCMPD employees are prohibited from engaging in the following activities while
on duty.
a. Sleeping, loafing, and idling.
b. Conducting private business to include operating a privately owned business.
c. Drinking intoxicating beverages, except as noted in Paragraph 3 ofthis section.
d. Gambling (unless to further a pre-approved police purpose).
H. Orders - Orders from a superior to a subordinate will be in clear and understandable
language, civil in tone, and issued in pursuit of SCMPD business.
1. Insubordination - SCMPD employees will obey and execute any lawful order
emanating from any ranking Officers who are their seniors. The term "lawful
order" will be construed as an order in keeping with the performance of any duty
prescribed by law or rule of the SCMPD. The failure or deliberate refusal of any
employee to obey a lawful order given by a superior Officer is insubordination.
Ridiculing a superior Officer or their orders, whether in or out of their presence, is
also insubordination.
2. Inappropriate Orders - No command or supervisory Officer will knowingly issue
an order which is in violation of any law, ordinance, or Department rule. Employees
who are given orders they feel to be unjust or contrary to rules and regulations must
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first obey the order to the best of their ability and then may proceed to appeal as
provided below.
3. Unlawful Orders- Obedience to an unlawful order is never a defense to an unlawful
action. Therefore, no employee is required to obey any order which is contrary to
Federal or State, law or local ordinance. Responsibility for refusal to obey an order
rests with the employee. Employees will be strictly required to justifY their actions.
4. Action upon receiving unlawful Orders - SCMPD employees receiving an unlawful,
unjust, or improper order will, at the first opportunity, report in writing to the Chief
of Police through official channels. This report will contain the facts ofthe incident
and the action taken. Appeals for relief from such orders may be made at the same
time. Extra-departmental action regarding such an appeal will be conducted
through the office of the Chief of Police.
5. Conflicting Orders- Upon receipt of an order conflicting with any previous order or
instruction, the employee should advise the individual giving the second of the
conflicting instruction. If so directed, the latter command will be obeyed first.
Orders will be countermanded, or conflicting orders will be issued only when
reasonably necessary for the good of the Department.
6. Derogatory Remarks Directed Against Orders - SCMPD employees will not speak
critically or derogatorily to other employees or to any person outside of the
Department regarding the orders or instructions issued by any superior. However,
in any case where there is sound reason to believe that such orders or instructions
are inconsistent or unjust; it is the right of any employee receiving the order to
respectfully call it to the attention of the superior issuing the order.
7. Reporting Gifts- Any gift, gratuity, loan, fee, reward, or other thing falling into any
of these categories will be forwarded to the office of the Chief of Police together
with a written report explaining the circumstances connected therewith.
8. Other Transactions - SCMPD employees are prohibited from buying or selling
anything of value from or to any complainant, suspect, witness, defendant, prisoner,
or other person involved in any case which has come to their attention or which
arose out of their departmental employment, except as may be specifically
authorized by the Chief of Police.
9. Personal Preferment - SCMPD employees will not seek the influence or
intervention of any person outside the Department for the purpose of personal
preferment, advantage, transfer, or advancement.
I. Sickness - SCMPD employees who are unable to report for duty due to illness or other
reason, will report the fact immediately to the Customer Service Desk at Police
Headquarters, no less than thirty (30) minutes prior to their assigned reporting time.
1. While absent from duty due to sickness or disability, the employee will remain at
their residence or place of confinement unless otherwise authorized by a physician
or their superior Officer. No employee will feign sickness or injury or deceive a
representative of the Department as to their actual condition.
2. SCMPD employees who have checked off sick may not work off duty or outside
employment until they have returned to duty for at least one shift.
J. Absent Without Leave (AWOL) - SCMPD employees will not be absent from duty
without first submitting the appropriate paperwork or making the proper notification.
All employees of SCMPD will report for duty at their assigned start time. Arriving late
without authorization will be considered tardiness and will subject the employee to
possible discipline. Officers who are on official call-back status under the direction of
their unit supervisor or commander will be available at all times and will not consume
alcoholic beverages to the extent that their ability to respond is impaired. Failing to
respond to a call-back is subject for disciplinary action.
K. Address And Telephone Numbers - Immediately upon reporting for duty in a new unit,
employees will record their correct residence address and telephone number with their
Commanding Officer. Employees are required to have a telephone in the place where
they reside. Changes in address or telephone number will be reported to their
Commanding Officer within 24 hours of the change. This will be done in writing on
the approved form and within the specified time whether the employee is working or on
leave. A copy of the change will be forwarded to the Information Desk and the Police
Personnel Unit
I. SCMPD employees will not release to the public or any public agency the restricted
home telephone number of any other employee or employee of the Department
without authorization from a superior Officer of the rank of Sergeant or higher.
They will also not release the pager number or cell phone number of department
pagers and cell phones without the same permission.
2. SCMPD employees will not use the Department address on any motor vehicle
registration or operator's license.
L. Reporting Violations Of Laws, Ordinances, Rules Or Orders - Any employee who
becomes aware of possible misconduct by another employee of SCMPD will
immediately report the incident to a supervisor or directly to the Internal Affairs Unit.
I. Any employee that observes serious misconduct will take appropriate action to
cause the misconduct to immediately cease regardless of rank.
2. Any employee who is determined to have had such knowledge mentioned above
and failed to report or attempt to prevent the conduct is subject to disciplinary
action.
M. Police Action Based on Legal Authority- What is reasonable in terms of police action
or what constitutes probable cause varies with each situation. Facts may justify an
investigation, a detention, a search, an arrest, or no action at all. The requirement that
legal justification be present imposes a limitation on an Officer's actions. An Officer
must act reasonably within the limits of authority as defined by statute and judicial
interpretation, thereby ensuring that the rights of the individual and the public are
protected.
N. Subject to Dutv - SCMPD employees are always subject to duty and will, at all times,
respond to the lawful orders of superior Officers and other proper authorities, as well as
calls for police assistance from citizens. Proper police action must be taken whenever
required.
0. Who is to Take Action The administrative delegation of the enforcement of certain
laws and ordinances to particular units of the Department does not relieve employees of
other units from the responsibility of taking prompt, effective police action within the
scope ofthose laws and ordinances when the occasion so requires. Employees assigned
to special duties are not relieved from taking proper action outside the scope of their
specialized assignment when necessary.
P. Responding to Calls - SCMPD employees will respond without delay to all calls for
police assistance from citizens or other employees. Emergency calls take precedence;
however, all calls will be answered as soon as possible, consistent with normal safety
precautions and traffic laws. failure to answer a call for police assistance promptly,
without justification, is misconduct. Except under the most extraordinary
circumstances, or when otherwise directed by competent authority, no employee will
fail to answer any telephone or radio call directed to him.
Q. Officer Availability - SCMPD employees on duty will not conceal themselves, except
when necessary to perform an assigned duty. They will be immediately and readily
available to the public during duty hours.
R. Clarification of Assignment - SCMPD employees in doubt as to the nature or details of
their assignment will seek such clarification from their supervisors by going through
the chain of command.
S. Reporting Accidents - Accidents involving SCMPD personnel, property, and/or
equipment must be reported in accordance with adopted procedures.
T. Taking Police Action - Except when impractical or unfeasible, or where the identity is
obvious, Officers will identify themselves by displaying their badge before taking
police action. Officers will provide their name and/or rank and/or payroll number
whenever requested.
U. Transporting Persons in Police Vehicles - Private Citizens may be transported in
SCMPD vehicles only when necessary to accomplish a police purpose. Such
transportation will be done in conformance with SCMPD policy and with the approval
of a supervisor.
V. Tobacco Use- While on duty, employees will not smoke or chew tobacco products in
view of the public or in any SCMPD vehicle or building.
W. SCMPD Policy Manuals - SCMPD employees issued an SCMPD Policy Manual are
responsible for its maintenance and will make appropriate changes or inserts as they
arise.
X. Knowledge of Laws and Rules - SCMPD employees are required to establish and
maintain a working knowledge of laws and ordinances in force in the City of Savannah,
Chatham County, the rules and policies ofthe SCMPD, and the orders of the SCMPD
and Divisions thereof. In the event of improper action or breach of discipline, it will be
presumed that the employee was familiar with the law, rule, or policy in question.
Y. SCMPD Property and Equipment - SCMPD employees are responsible for the proper
care of Department property and equipment assigned to them. Damaged or lost
property may subject the responsible individual to reimbursement charges and
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appropriate disciplinary action. SCMPD employees shall not use Department
equipment or property except as assigned by an authorized supervisor.
z. Damaged/Inoperative Propertv or Equipment - SCMPD employees shall immediately
report any loss of or damage to Department property assigned to or used by them to
their immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor shall be notified of any defects
or hazardous conditions existing to any Department equipment or property.
AA. Presumption of Responsibility - In the event that SCMPD property is found bearing
obvious evidence of damage that has not been reported, it shall be prima facie evidence
that the last person using the property or vehicle was responsible. This presumption
shall also apply to lost or missing property.
BB. Arrests- When making arrests, members will strictly observe the laws of arrest and the
following provisions:
1. Only necessary restraint to assure safe custody and the safety of the officer shall be
employed.
2. The arresting officer is responsible for the safety and protection of the arrested
person while in his/her custody. The officer shall notify the transportation officers
of any injury apparent illness or other condition which indicates the arrested person
may need special care.
3. The arresting officer is responsible for the security of the personal property in the
possession of the arrested person or under his/her control at the time of arrest.
Except for vehicles, this responsibility transfers to the transportation officers when
they accept custody of the arrested person.
III. COMMUNITY LIFE RULES OF CONDUCT
A. SCMPD Officers, mindful of their responsibility to the whole community, shall deal
with individuals of the community in a manner calculated to instill respect for its laws
and the SCMPD.
B. Law enforcement officers shall conduct their official lives in a manner such as will
inspire confidence and trust. Thus, they will be neither overbearing nor subservient, as
no individual citizen has an obligation to stand in neither awe of them nor a right to
command them.
C. SCMPD Officers will give service where they can, and require compliance with the
law. They will do so neither from personal preference or prejudice but rather as duly
appointed officers of the law discharging an attitude toward professional sworn
obligation.
IV. PRIVATE LIFE RULES OF CONDUCT
A. SCMPD Officers shall be mindful of their special identification by the public as
upholders of the law. The community and the police profession require that SCMPD
Officers lead lives of decent and honorable persons. A career with the SCMPD gives no
one special privileges. It does give the satisfaction and pride of following and
furthering an unbroken tradition of safeguarding the American republic. Officers will
reflect upon this tradition will not degrade it. Rather, they will so conduct their private
lives that the public will record them as examples of stability, fidelity and morality.
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B. Laxity of conduct or manner in private life, expressing either disrespect for the law or
seeking to gain special privilege, will certainly reflect badly upon the SCMPD and the
individual officer.
V. DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM
A. SCMPD employees violating their oath and trust by committing an offense punishable
under the laws or statutes of the United States, the State of Georgia, local ordinances, or
who violates any provision of the Rules and Regulations of the Department, or who
disobeys any lawful order, or who is incompetent to perform their duties is subject to
appropriate disciplinary action.
B. Final Department disciplinary authority and responsibility rests with the Chief of
Police.
1. For disciplinary purposes, the Chief of Police has the authority to reprimand,
suspend up to 30 days, demote, or dismiss the employee from the Department,
subject to review by the City Manager.
2. If the employee involved feels they may have been improperly treated, they may
apply to the City Manager for a hearing within 24 hours after receipt of written
notice ofthe penalty.
3. Any appeal of the decision of the City Manager must be made in accordance with
existing civil service rules and regulations. [CALEA 26.1.6]
C. Supervisory personnel may take the following disciplinary measures:
1. Oral reprimand.
2. Written reprimand (subject to approval by the Chief of Police).
3. Written recommendations for other penalties. [CALEA 26.1.5]
D. Whenever disciplinary action is to be taken or recommended, a written report must be
submitted immediately, containing the following information:
1. The name, rank, payroll number, and present assignment of the person being
disciplined.
2. The date(s) and time(s) of the misconduct and the location.
3. The section number(s) of the policy violated and wording.
4. A complete statement of the facts ofthe misconduct.
5. The punishment imposed or recommended.
6. The written signature, rank and payroll number of the preparing Officer and their
position in relation to the person being disciplined. [CALEA 26.1.5]
E. Any Supervisory or Command Officer has the authority to impose an emergency
suspension against any employee regardless of the unit to which the employee is
assigned until the next business day when it appears that such action is in the best
interest of the Department. A business day is defined as Monday through Friday from
0800 to 1700 hours. { CALEA 26.1.5]
F. An SCMPD employee receiving an emergency suspension will be required to report to
the Division Commander on the next business day at 0800 hrs, unless otherwise
directed by competent authority to appear at a later time or date. The command or
supervisory Officer imposing or recommending the suspension will also report to the
Division Commander at the same time. The Chief of Police may sustain or rescind the
suspension action. [CALEA 26.1.5]
G. When the command or supervisory Officer of one unit orally reprimands an employee
of another unit, they will notifY the supervisor of the individual so disciplined as soon
as possible. They will also submit a written report of this action and the reasons
therefore to the commanding Officer of the employee.
H. Records of disciplinary actions will be maintained by the Office of Internal Affairs.
I. The following penalties may be assessed against any employee of the Department as
disciplinary action:
1. Oral Reprimand.
2. Written Reprimand.
3. Suspension.
4. Reduction in Rank.
5. Dismissal from the service.
This General Order supersedes all written directives issued prior to I 0/04/06 pursuant to Oath of
Office, Ethics, Conduct, General Conduct, and Rules and Regulations.
BY ORDER OF:
1 ~
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WILLIE C. LOVETT
CHIEF OF POLICE
SCMPD GENERAL ORDER
GO# OPS-001:
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
PURPOSE
OPERATIONS
EFFECTIVE: 04/04/2004
REVISED: 09/19/2005
The purpose of this directive is to provide policy and general procedures for the conduct of the
investigative function.
DISCUSSION
The investigative function is a necessary requirement to solving crime. Investigations begin
upon the first notification that a crime may have been committed and end when the case is solved
and the perpetrator is arrested and prosecuted or otherwise satisfactorily resolved. Cooperation
is vital to effective investigative efforts.
POLICY
It is the policy of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD) to apply
proactive investigative methods and to fully investigate, if possible, all reported crimes to the
extent necessary to support prosecution and to comply with the highest standards of legal and
professional conduct when conducting a criminal investigation involving persons suspected of
violating the law. SCMPD officers will conduct all investigations in a professional manner
utilizing all approved training and laws ofthe State of Georgia, as well as the Constitution of the
United States and the polices of the SCMPD.
PROCEDURE
The following procedures are guidelines to be followed by officers and investigators conducting
criminal investigations. These procedures should not be considered restrictive or all inclusive in
nature.
I. Preliminarv Investigations
A. A preliminary investigation may be restricted to report taking or it may constitute the
entire investigation of the crime. The uniformed patrol officer will conduct the
preliminary investigation to a point where a lapse in the investigation will not hamper or
jeopardize the outcome of the case nor prohibit the officer's return to service without
undue delay. In circumstances that require notification of and initial response from an
investigator, the investigator will assume responsibility for both the preliminary and
follow-up investigations (i.e. homicide, traffic fatality, armed robbery, etc.), but the
primary uniformed patrol officer will still be responsible for preparing the preliminary
investigation report. [CALEA 42.1.4]
B. Preliminary Investigations include:
1. Observing all conditions, events, and remarks surrounding the crime scene.
[CALEA 42.2.2a]
2. Locating and identifYing witnesses. [CALEA 42.2.2b]
3. Conducting an area canvass.
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4. Maintaining the crime scene and protecting evidence. [CALEA 42.2.2c]
5. Interviewing the complainant and/or victim and witnesses. [CALEA 42.2.2d]
6. Obtaining a suspect description and issuing a BOLO.
7. Interviewing the suspect, except in homicide, rape, kidnapping, and child abuse
cases. [CALEA 42.2.2d]
8. Collecting or preserving evidence or arranging for the collection and/or
preservation of evidence. [CALEA 42.2.2c]
9. Affecting the arrest ofthe criminal.
10. Reporting the incident fully and accurately.
C. A sound preliminary investigation is essential for the successful completion of a case.
Therefore, the officer should include as many useful details as possible in the preliminary
report in order for the investigator to begin a follow-up investigation. The below
information should be included at a minimum, if applicable:
1. Witnesses to the crime.
2. Identification of the suspect.
3. Description of the suspect.
4. Information concerning the location of the suspect.
5. Existence of a significant Modus Operandi (MO).
6. Results from a crime scene evidence search.
7. Statements made by victims, witnesses or suspects.
8. Presence of physical evidence.
9. Description of stolen property including identifiable characteristics marks or
numbers.
10. Description of any automobiles involved in the crime.
11. Description of the scene.
12. Any other significant details or information.
II. Follow-up Investigations
A. With supervisory approval, uniformed officers may conduct limited follow-up
investigations when there is a reasonable chance of apprehending the suspect, a need for
obtaining additional information for the preliminary investigation report, or there are
other compelling circumstances. Absent the foregoing criteria, follow-up investigations
are the responsibility of the investigative unit possessing the requisite expertise (i.e.
Financial Crimes, Auto Theft, Robbery, etc.). [CALEA 42.1.4]
B. When a case is assigned to an investigator for a follow-up, they will review the
preliminary investigation report to determine if any leads or suspects exist. [CALEA
42.2.3a] If so, the investigator will:
1. Contact the victim and witnesses for interviews. [CALEA 42.2.3b]
2. Determine if there is any additional information via the originating officer or
uniformed officers, informants, witnesses, and/or neighborhood interviews.
[CALEA 42.2.3c]
3. Disseminate information relative to crimes and suspect(s), if any, throughout the
SCMPD and other concerned agencies in the form of written alerts.
4. If necessary, conduct a search for witnesses, evidence, victims, or suspects,
including an area canvas around the scene of the crime. [CALEA 42.2.3d]
5. If necessary, use surveillance to apprehend suspects or gain additional information.
6. Utilize SCMPD records, laboratories, Crime Intelligence Center (GCIC/NCIC),
pawn files, and field interview reports to develop and identify suspects. [CALEA
42.2.3a]
7. Utilize outside support facilities (i.e. utility checks, driver's license checks, vehicle
registration checks, criminal history checks, and probation and parole checks).
[CALEA 42.2.3g]
8. Examine physical evidence.
9. Conduct the proper collection, preservation, and submission of evidence.
10. Review all results from lab exams. [CALEA 42.2.3a]
11. Identify and apprehend a suspect. [CALEA 42.2.3e]
12. If a suspect is established, attempt to secure a documented confession through a
thorough interrogation and also determine the existence and identity of any co-
defendants.
13. If an accomplice or co-defendant is developed, proceed with other investigative
steps outlined in this procedure regarding this subject(s).
14. Determine if the suspect's vehicle or other property is subject to forfeiture under
Georgia law and, if so, seize the vehicle or property and notify TRAP to initiate
condemnation procedures.
15. Notify the proper law enforcement agency if a suspect indicates involvement in
other jurisdictions. [CALEA 42.2.3e]
16. Conduct background investigations on suspect(s) via criminal records checks,
criminal history files, and other established sources. [CALEA 42.2.3g]
17. Determine ifthe suspect(s) is involved in other crimes. [CALEA 42.2.3f]
18. Determine if the suspect(s) can be utilized as a confidential informant.
19. If necessary, use a search warrant, or in approved instances, the consent to search
form to legally recover items of evidentiary value or stolen property. [CALEA
42.2.3d]
20. Indicate the disposition and status of any property or evidence in SCMPD custody
in a supplemental report.
21. Keep the victim aware of any change in the case status.
22. Organize, in an orderly fashion, all notes, evidence, photographs, supplements, and
lab findings for court presentation, and make the prosecutor aware of all pertinent
facts of the case and of criminal history background of the defendant. [CALEA
42.2.3h]
III. Administration
A. 24-Hour Coverage [CALEA 42.1.1]
l. The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) will provide a call-back list of
investigators and support personnel for emergencies occurring during non-duty
hours.
2. Unit Supervisors will ensure the on-call list is published and furnished to the
Communication Center.
3. The on-call investigator will have a phone or pager with them to facilitate recall.
4. All assignments will be in compliance with the City of Savannah "call back" policy.
B. Case Screening and Assignment [CALEA 42.1.2]
l. Case screening shall be employed to apply available manpower to those
investigations which have the best chance of being successful and shall be based on
solvability factors, specific criteria for continuing the investigative process,
available manpower, and current departmental policy.
2. Solvability factors are workable leads and shall include, but are not limited to:
a. Perpetrator's name(s).
b. Aliases or ''street" names.
c. Vehicle description/tag information.
d. Physical evidence.
e. Seriousness of the crime.
f. Injury to the victim.
3. All Felony crimes against persons will be assigned to an investigator for a follow-
up investigation.
4. Domestic Violence cases will be assigned to an investigator for a follow up
investigation.
5. Property Crime cases (Burglary, Theft, etc.) will be assigned to an investigator for a
follow-up investigation based upon the following guidelines:
a. The degree of seriousness ofthe incident.
b. The current investigative workload.
c. The frequency of occurrence of similar crimes in the same proximity.
d. Estimated range of time of occurrence.
e. Traceable stolen articles.
f. Witness's report of offense (if observed).
g. Physical evidence.
h. Suspect information developed (description or name).
i. Vehicle description.
j. Property loss greater than $1000.00.
6. Misdemeanor and juvenile property crimes will be assigned for a follow-up
investigation at the discretion of the Property Crimes Unit Supervisor.
C. Case File Management
1. To ensure a timely and complete investigation, supervisors shall assign cases for
follow-up through the Tiburon Records Management System to maintain a record
ofthe following: [CALEA 42.1.3a]
a. Case number.
b. Investigator assigned.
c. Date assigned.
d. Date that a follow-up report is due.
e. Case status: [CALEA 42.1.3b]
1. Active- An open case. The following shall apply:
The victim/complainant will be contacted as soon as reasonable,
preferably in person, but phone contact is permissible.
A supplemental report shall be submitted within ten (1 0) days.
At a minimum, each subsequent report will be filed every thirty (30)
days, as long as the case is active.
ii. Pending Case inactive. Indicates all available leads have been exhausted,
but the case has not been brought to a conclusion, or the case is suspended
and investigative efforts may be resumed.
AA - Administrative Action.
A W- Obtained Arrest Warrant (pending arrest).
iii. Closed- The case has been resolved.
AJ Arrest/Juvenile.
DA- Detective Arrest.
PA Patrol Arrest.
EC- Exceptionally Cleared/Adult.
EJ- Exceptionally Cleared/Juvenile.
CS - Closed Service.
UF- Unfounded.
f. Case clearance
i. The method of case clearance outlined in this directive is an internal
procedure to assist in case management and will not interfere with the
Uniform Crime Report methods of clearance.
ii. A case will be cleared by Arrest when at least one person is arrested and
charged with the commission of the offense. Multiple arrests in one case
can only count as one arrest, but one arrest in multiple cases can count as
multiple arrests (example: Two people arrested for the same burglary equals
one arrest, but one person arrested for three separate burglaries equals three
arrests).
iii. A case may be Exceptionally Cleared if the responsibility for prosecution
is transferred to another agency or there is some reason beyond law
enforcement control that stops an officer from arresting and charging the
offender, such as:
Suicide of the offender.
Double murder (Two persons kill each other).
Deathbed confession (The person who committed the offense dies after
making the confession).
Offender killed by police or citizen.
Confession by an offender who is already in law enforcement custody or
serving a sentence (This is actually a variation of a true clearance by
arrest-the offender would not be "apprehended" but in most situations
would be prosecuted on the new charge).
Offender is prosecuted by state or local authorities in another city for a
different offense or is prosecuted in another city or state by the federal
government for an offense which may be the same (Law enforcement
makes an attempt to return the offender for prosecution, but the other
jurisdiction will not allow the release).
Extradition denied.
Victim refuses to cooperate in the prosecution.
Warrant is outstanding for felon, but before being arrested, the offender
dies (The method of death is irrelevant).
iv. A case may be cleared by Service if there is nothing of a criminal nature
that needs to be investigated (i.e. missing person, runaway, etc.).
v. A case will be cleared Unfounded if the investigation reveals a crime was
not committed or the actual facts of the crime cause it to be reclassified as
non-criminal (civil tort).
2. Reclassification ofReports:
a. Upon assignment, all investigators will ensure that the narrative of the report
supports the incident title.
b. If the information on the report is correct, the investigator will follow through
with their investigation.
c. If the narrative of the report does not coincide with the titled incident, the
investigator will investigate the incident and determine the correct criminal
statute/title for the report.
d. Once the investigator concludes their investigation of the incident and
determines that the preliminary incident report needs to be reclassified, the
investigator will write a supplemental report in reference to the investigation
and the reasons why the report should be reclassified.
e. After the supplemental report has been written, the investigator will stamp the
report with an, "Incident Change" label. The investigator will write the current
Uniform Crime Code (UCC) on the first line and the correct (reclassified)
Uniform Crime Code (UCC) on the second line.
f. When completed, the investigator will immediately tum the supplemental report
in to their supervisor.
g. The supervisor will review the report for completeness, record the change in the
Case Tracking computer program (Tiburon), and submit the supplemental report
to the Data Entry Section ofthe Records Unit for reclassification.
3. Investigative units conducting active investigations will maintain current
documentation of activities for each case. A case file shall contain copies of the
following: [CALEA 42.1.3c]
a. Initial (preliminary) and supplemental reports, whether prepared by uniformed
officers or investigators.
b. Statements and interviews.
c. Photographs and crime scene sketches.
d. Results of tests pertaining to physical evidence.
e. Any other reports or records needed for investigative purposes.
4. Case files for active cases shall be maintained by the lead investigator, periodically
reviewed as necessary by the investigator's supervisor, and accessible to other
investigators and supervisors. [CALEA 42.1.3d]
a. Files involving active investigations are not accessible to the public.
5. When a case is completed by the assigned investigator, it will be forwarded through
the Unit Supervisor to the Unit Lieutenant for final approval. Pending cases will be
forwarded in the same manner.
a. The file will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and legality and will be
approved by the Lieutenant. The Lieutenant will then forward the file to the
Case Management Office for secure storage.
b. The Case Management Clerk is responsible for the handling, processing, and
storing of completed case files. All completed case files will be maintained in
the office of the Case Management Clerk with the exception of juvenile, vice,
narcotics, traffic, and intelligence case files, which will be maintained by those
units.
c. When it is necessary for a case file to be removed from the Case Management
Office during normal duty hours, 0800 to 1630 hours, Monday through Friday,
the requesting investigator will contact the Case Management Clerk.
d. After normal duty hours, the ranking investigative supervisor is authorized to
have access to the Case Management Office.
e. The case file will be retrieved and furnished to the requesting investigator who
will sign a log indicating that they received the case file.
f. It will be the responsibility of the receiving investigator to return the case file to
the Case Management Clerk.
g. A file will be established for the purpose of maintaining a signature log of
signed out cases.
h. When a file is removed for court purposes, the disposition will be entered on the
case file folder, as well as brought to the attention of the Case Management
Clerk.
1. While a case file is signed out by an investigator; nothing will be removed from
the case file unless directed to do so by the CID Commander, District Attorney,
or other approved designee. In the event it becomes necessary for any part of
the contents of a case file to be duplicated, the Case Management Clerk will be
contacted and will take the necessary action to reproduce or duplicate that
portion ofthe file required.
j. The Case Management Clerk will be responsible for purging all files at the
direction of the Chief or his designee only after final adjudication or as state or
federal law dictates. [CALEA 42.1.3 e]
IV. CID Operations
A. Information Development [CALEA 42.2.1 a]
I. Information may be developed from, but is not limited to, witnesses, victims,
neighbors, friends, other public agencies, other law enforcement agencies and
informants.
B. Interviews and Interrogations [CALEA 1.2.3 a, b & 42.2.1 b]
1. All investigative personnel will perform their duties in a manner as to not cause a
suspect to be coerced to admit or involuntarily confess to a crime.
2. CID personnel will not deprive persons to the right of counsel nor contribute to any
pretrial publicity that would tend to prejudice a jury.
3. Prior to a custodial interview/interrogation, Constitutional rights warnings will be
given.
4. After the warning, the suspect may waive his rights or refuse same.
5. If a suspect requests legal assistance, the investigator will stop all attempts at an
interview until their legal counsel (Lawyer) is present. [CALEA 1.2.3 c]
6. Although not always possible, admissions or confessions should be reduced to
writing. Written confession will be read and signed by the person making the
confession.
7. Whenever possible, interviews/interrogations will be videotaped.
8. The interviewing of persons speaking languages other than English will be
videotaped in its entirety.
C. Background Investigations [CALEA 42.2.1 d)
1. Criminal investigations frequently involve background investigations of persons,
particularly as they relate to white collar crime, organized crime and vice activities.
2. The SCMPD will conduct background investigations of persons only in correlation
with an ongoing criminal investigation or as required for the licensing of certain
businesses.
3. This Directive does not apply to background investigations in the selection process.
4. Various sources of information are available in conducting a background
investigation. Some potential sources include, but are not limited to:
a. Financial institutions.
b. Business associates.
c. Former employers.
d. Informants.
e. Utility companies.
f. Public records.
g. Intelligence reports.
h. Criminal history.
i. Other law enforcement agencies.
J.
Pawn shops.
k. Neighbors.
I. Family I Relatives.
m. Credit Bureau.
5. At the conclusion of the background investigation, the investigating officer shall
complete a synopsis ofthe findings to be placed in the investigative file along with
the supporting documentation.
D. Surveillance [CALEA 42.2.le]
1. The CID will be responsible for coordinating and planning surveillance operations
that are long term, labor intensive, and require investigative funds.
2. Guidelines for planning operations include:
a. Crimes and victims will be analyzed to determine the nature and scope of
personnel and equipment and activities required to safely and effectively
conduct the operation.
b. Probable offenders and their habits, associates, vehicles, methods of operation,
or any other pertinent information which will affect the manner of surveillance
and potential prosecution will be identified and analyzed.
c. Officers involved in the surveillance operation will be familiarized with the
neighborhood or suspect(s) area.
d. Operational procedures will be determined for observation, arrests, and "tails"
to insure the continuity between the planning and the conduct of the
surveillance operation.
e. Required expense funds will be afforded to officers in accordance with Section
IV, Subsection I (Investigative Funds).
f. Means for routine and emergency communication will be established.
g. Equipment and/or vehicles appropriate for the operation will be provided.
h. Officers involved in the operation are to be relieved periodically so surveillance
may continue over an extended period of time, if necessary.
3. Officers will complete a supplemental report at the end of their shift detailing the
observations that were made and submit the report to the case investigator to be
filed in the case file.
E. Investigative Task Force [CALEA 42.2.7]
l. An investigative task force may be established when normal resources are unable to
cope with the problem. [CALEA 42.2.7a]
2. The decision to establish an investigative task force must be approved by the Chief
of Police or designee.
3. Once the decision to form a task force has been made, a Task Force Commander
will be appointed. The Task Force Commander will be of the rank of lieutenant or
higher, depending on the scope of the investigation, and will be responsible for
establishing accountability for all facets of the operation, including identifYing
resources and periodically briefing the Chief of Police or his designee on the
progress of the task force. [CALEA 42.2.7b,c,d]
4. An after-action report detailing expenditures, man-hours used, and arrests made as a
result of the operation will be completed and forwarded to the Chief of Police or his
designee. [CALEA 42.2.7e]
F. Detection ofDeceptions Examinations [CALEA 42.2.8]
1. The use of detection-of-deception devices such as the Polygraph can be useful as
investigative aids. Due to the complexity of the examination process, these types of
interviews/examinations shall only be conducted by qualified examiners whose
training in the use of such devices is documented. [CALEA 42.2.8]
2. A CID Unit Supervisor shall approve the use of detection-of-deception devices for
criminal investigations.
3. The following criteria must be met before seeking approval to use detection-of-
deception device examinations:
a. The investigation is as complete as circumstances reasonably permit.
b. The examination subject is believed to have knowledge of or is involved in the
matter under investigation.
c. The examination subject has been interviewed by detectives.
4. The following is required of polygraph examiners who administer polygraph
examinations:
a. Successful graduation from a polygraph school approved by the Georgia
Secretary of State. [CALEA 42.2.8]
b. SatisfY the requirements of the Georgia Secretary of State.
c. Attend retraining seminars/courses on a reoccurring basis to maintain
professional proficiency.
5. The following information shall be provided to the detection-of-deception device
examiner prior to administering an examination:
a. All reports, statements, physical evidence, etc. relating to the matter under
investigation.
b. The existence of any prior detection-of-deception device examinations
pertaining to the investigation, including the reported results.
c. A waiver for minors signed by a parent or guardian giving Parental Consent for
a Polygraph Examination.
d. Any mental or physical health conditions which the subject to be examined may
have.
e. Security provisions to prevent escape by examination subjects who are in
custody.
6. The detection-of-deception device examiner shall make the ultimate determination
on the suitability of a subject for an examination.
7. Detection-of-deception device examinations shall not be administered to subjects
with the following conditions:
a. A physical condition which could be endangered by the administering of the
detection-of-deception device examination unless a release is obtained from the
subject's medical doctor.
b. Obvious fatigue.
c. Obvious intoxication.
d. Professed mental condition unless examined by a medical doctor. This doctor
shall determine subject's suitability in a written report prior to administering a
detection-of-deception device examination.
8. Polygraph examinations shall be administered using accepted question techniques,
as recognized by the polygraph profession.
a. Accepted polygraph examination question techniques are relevant/irrelevant,
peak of tension, modified general question test, and zone of comparison.
b. The subject for examination shall sign a polygraph examination consent form
prior to submitting to a polygraph examination.
c. Subjects for examination who are possible under arrest/in-custody shall be
advised of their right to counsel and their right to remain silent prior to being
administered a polygraph examination.
9. Detection-of-deception device examinations may be administered to substantiate
information furnished by citizens and informants. The use of detection-of-
deception device examinations shall not replace or be used as an expedient
substitute for investigation by conventional methods.
10. Detection-of-deception device examination results shall only be released to those
persons having a lawful interest in the same which include, but is not limited to
Criminal Investigators, District Attorney, Assistant District Attorneys, and
Investigators for the District Attorney, Defense Attorneys upon subpoena, and
Judges.
G. Informants
1. A Confidential Informant (CI) is an individual who is providing information and
investigative leads to a SCMPD officer for the first time or who has provided
information in the past which did not turn out to be totally accurate.
a. A confidential informant may or may not receive financial compensation for the
information provided.
2. A Confidential Reliable Informant (CRI) is an informant who has provided
accurate information in the past which led to the successful completion of an
investigation.
a. In order to qualifY an informant as a CRI and to use information provided by the
CRI as supporting probable cause for a search warrant, the CRI and past
information provided must be documented .
b. CRis are informants who are used for information on a regular basis and are
financially compensated for their information.
3. Informants providing information to police personnel (excluding citizens providing
information as witnesses and who would be subject to testify in criminal
proceedings) will be documented in an informant file assembled by the controlling
officer and consisting of: [CALEA 42.2.9b]
a. Completed Informant Checklist (SCMPD Form I 028).
b. Completed Personal History Sheet (SCMPD Form I 029).
c. Three current photographs of the informant.
d. Completed Fingerprint cards.
e. Criminal History, including NCIC.
f. Completed Informant Agreement and Advisory Form (SCMPD Form I 030).
g. Documentation of all payments made to the informant (SCMPD Form I 031 ).
h. The case number of any case(s) cleared through information furnished to the
controlling officer by the informant.
4. After completion of informant documentation, the controlling officer will forward
the informant file to their immediate supervisor for approval. Upon approval, the
file will be forwarded to the CID Assistant Division Commander or the Informant
Files/Funds Custodian who will assign an Informant Code Number to the file and
record the number in the Master File Ledger. [CALEA 42.2.9a]
5. The Informant Master File Ledger will be maintained by the Informant Files/Funds
Custodian. [CALEA 42.2.9c] The Informant Files/Funds Custodian will be a
Sergeant or a Commissioned Officer who will be responsible for the security of the
Master File Ledger, as well as the Informant Files. Only the Division Commander,
Assistant Division Commander, and the Informant File/Funds Custodian will have
access to the Informant Files which are maintained in a locked file cabinet in a
secured area. [CALEA 42.2.9d]
6. For their protection, informants will only be identified in SCMPD investigative
reports by code number. [CALEA 42.2.9e]
7. The Master File Ledger will contain the following information on all informants:
a. Informant Control Number (e.g., SCMPD 04-001).
b. The controlling officer's name.
c. A record of payments made to the informant with the date, the case number, and
the amount.
d. The dates, times, and signature of the controlling officer whenever the
informant's file was viewed or removed from the file for any reason.
H. Utilizing Informants [CALEA 42.2.9g]
1. The following guidelines concerning the use of informants will be observed by all
SCMPD personnel. [CALEA 42.2.9i]
2. The same criteria apply to both juvenile and adult informants. However, no person
under the age of 18 will be recruited as a C.L without the knowledge and written
consent of the juvenile's parent or legal guardian and the knowledge and approval
of the CID Commander or his designee. The use of a juvenile as a C.l. is
discouraged except under the most extreme circumstances where other investigative
means are unavailable. [CALEA 42.2.9h]
3. Except in emergency situations, a confidential informant shall not be used in any
capacity until such time as they have been properly documented.
4. Whenever practical, controlling officers will not meet with informants alone unless
they have approval from their supervisor. In those cases where a supervisor allows
the controlling offic.er to meet alone with an informant, a backup officer will be
located in close proximity to the controlling officer during the meeting and the
controlling officer will carry a concealed, operable recording device to record the
conversation.
5. When investigators meet with an informant of the opposite sex, at least two
investigators shall attend the meeting. In addition, investigators dealing with
informants that exhibit abnormal sexual preferences shall follow the same
procedure.
6. Contacts with confidential informants will be for official purposes. No relationship
will be developed which may be construed as "social" in nature.
7. Confidential informants will not be a party to any information concerning
investigations conducted by this or any other Department and will only be party to
that information/investigation which directly concerns them.
8. When using informants who are on probation or parole, it will be the responsibility
of the controlling officer to contact the agency and request permission of the
informant's parole or probation officer prior to utilizing a parolee or probationer as
an informant.
I. Investigative Funds [CALEA 42.2.9 f & 43.1.3]
I. The Informant Funds Custodian, or a designated Sergeant, will be responsible for
dispensing funds for the payment of informants. In the absence of the Informant
Files/Funds Custodian, the Assistant Informant Files/Funds Custodian designated
by the Criminal Investigation Division Commander will assume the responsibility.
2. For the purpose of fiscal accountability, the Informant Files/Funds Custodian will
maintain records of all payments made from informant funds to informants.
3. Classification oflnformant payments:
a. P/S - Payment of Services: Payment of PIS expenses will be approved by the
Lieutenant of Supervisor provided they are reasonable and under $200. The
guidelines for expenditures for informants would suffice for authorization. This
category includes:
i. Travel or transportation of an officer or an informant; the lease of an
apartment, business front, luxury-type automobiles, aircraft, boat, or similar
effects to create or establish the appearance of affluence.
ii. Meals, beverages, entertainment, and similar expenses for undercover
purposes, within reasonable limits.
b. PIE - Payment for Evidence: This category is for the purchase of evidence
and/or contraband such as narcotics and dangerous drugs, firearms, stolen
property, counterfeit tax stamps, etc., required to determine the existence of a
crime or to establish the identity of a participant in a crime.
c. P/1 - Purchase of Specific Information: This category includes the payment
of monies to an informant for specific information.
d. All other informant expenses will be classified under PIS and charged
accordingly.
4. Accounting procedures for P/S, PIE, or P/1 payments:
a. An Informant Payment Sheet (IPS) will be signed by the informant and the
witnessing officer upon receipt of payment. This IPS will be placed in the
informant's file by the controlling officer.
b. The amount of payment will be determined by the controlling officer subject to
the approval of their supervisor and the Division Commander.
i. The Supervisor (Sergeant or Lieutenant) is authorized to spend up to $200.
ii. The Division Commander and assistant Division Commander is authorized
to spend up to $500.
iii. The Chief of Police or designee must approve all informant payments in
excess of $500.00.
5. Generally, only informants who have been documented by SCMPD and assigned a
code number will receive payments from SCMPD funds. Informants who have not
been documented may be reimbursed for information with the approval of the
Informant Files/Funds Custodian provided the informant is not to be used on a
regular basis.
6. The Informant Files/Funds Custodian will log each transaction on a Custodian's
Activity Ledger.
7. Investigative funds will be audited annually by the City's Management and
Auditing Department or upon request of the Chief of Police.
This General Order supersedes all written directives issued prior to 09-19-05, pursuant to
Criminal Investigations, Preliminary Investigations, and Investigative Funds.
BY ORDER OF:
(SIGNATURE ON FILE)
DAN FLYNN
CHIEF OF POLICE
Office of Professional Standards
SECTION 10
Notifications
Dean
Fagerstrom/SCMPDCID/Sav
Ga
07/18/2008 09:46AM
To James Dale/SCMPDProfessionaiStandards/SavGa@SavGa
cc
bee
Subject Fw: OPS Case#270308
----Forwarded by Dean Fagerstrom/SCMPDCID/SavGa on 07/18/2008 09:46AM----
Henry
Wiley/SCMPDPatroi/SavGa
07/18/2008 09:08 AM
To Trina Mayes/SCMPDPatroi/SavGa@SavGa
cc Dean Fagerstrom/SCMPDCID/SavGa
Subject OPS Case#270308
The Disciplinary Board met on met on July 15, 2008, and reviewed the complaint by Paten Jenkins. The
Board
decided that the complainant was Not Sustained.
Capt. H. Wiley, Ill
Central Precinct Commander
Savannah-Chatham PD
Office: 651-6931
Cell: 658-0990
JULY 18, 2008
Mr. Paten Jenkins
2218 Florence Street
Savannah, GA. 31401
REF: OPS Number 270308
Dear Mr. Hicks,
Since the filing of your complaint on February 28, 2007, a thorough investigation has
been conducted concerning the actions of Officer T. McGee. A record of the complaint
and subsequent investigation is now maintained with the Office of Professional Standards
of this Department.
Information gained during the investigation will be used in planning, training, and
updating procedures for Department personnel, in an effort to provide better service and
protection to our citizens.
We share your concern regarding Officer McGee, and appreciate you bringing this matter
to our attention. The Department has benefited by having taken a closer look at the
circumstances surrounding this incident. The finding regarding this investigation
concerning Officer McGee was ''Not Sustained", which means the investigation did not
prove or disprove the alleged conduct.
Should you wish additional information regarding this complaint, please contact the
Office of Professional Standards at telephone number (912) 691-6237, and an
appointment will be made for you to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Captain H. Wiley, III
Commander, Central Precinct
GUIDELINE
FINDINGS AND DEFINITIONS:
The five types of findings are:
1. Sustained The investigation supported the conclusion that
the employee engaged in the alleged conduct and violated
a rule by doing so.
2. Not Sustained- The investigation didn't prove or disprove the
alleged conduct.
3. Unfounded- The investigation supported the conclusion that the
employee didn't engage in the alleged conduct and didn't violate a
rule by doing so.
4. Exonerated The investigation supported the conclusion that the
incident did occur, but the employee's actions were legal, proper
and reasonable.
5. Policy Failure Policy or procedure does not properly address the
allegation or procedure which led to the alleged conduct and the
investigation reveals policy or procedural changes are
recommended.
Please insert one of the findings into the letter. This will explain the finding
to the complainant.
Chief Michael Berkow
TO CAPTAIN D. FAGERSTOM, INTERNAL AFFAIRS '
I
FROM: CAPTAIN H. WILEY, III CENTRAL PRECINCT 11/..J
THRU: CHAIN OF COMMAND
DATE: July 23,2007
Commanding Officer Adjudication
OPS No. 270308
The completed complaint was received by Captain Wiley for adjudication on June, 2007
ADJUDICATION
Departmental Complaint
The complaint investigation, OPS No: 270308 resulted in an allegation of against Department
employee:
Ofc. T. McGee Central Precinct Patrol Division
ALLEGATIONCSl
Alleged GO Violations (s):
1. GO# OPS-001 Criminal Investigations- Exonerated
Prelim Investigations - Exonerated
Section B-1 0 Reporting the Incident Fully and Accurately - Exonerated
2. GO# ADM-004 Oath of Office, Ethics and Conduct
Section I C Subordination - Exonerated
Section 1 I Truthfulness - Sustained
Section 1 Y Association with Criminals - Exonerated
Knowledge of Laws and Rules- Exonemted
CLASSIFICATION
I recommended that the allegations described above be classified as Not Sustained.
RATIONALE
Reporting the incident fully and accurately. I believe that the report does not clearly
state where the suspects were in relation to the house but merely "in front of" A better
description would have included where exactly the suspects were. The IA Investigators
were unable to get a clear picture in their minds about the exact location of the scene as
given by Ofc. McGee. They should have gone the next step and followed the procedure
that the Probation Officer of Mr. Harris, by going to the scene to get a clear picture. By
doing so, he was able to obtain a conviction.
Subordination I don't know exactly what is being referred to, but I think she was not
insubordinate.
Truthfulness Originally Ofc. McGee did not confirm the investigators questioning into
what she perceived as her personal life prior to her employment at SCMPD. However,
when she was informed that these questions were part of the allegations made against
her she changed her answers. It is obvious that her answers were not truthful. Since
Ofc. McGee was advised of her Garrity rights prior to the interview she was aware that
she had to be truthful. Although an argument can be made that the line of questioning
into her personal life was out of the scope of the initial complainant. However, the time
to ask if the questions were inappropriate or not, should have been before she answered
them untruthfully.
Associates with Criminals All documentation shows that any alleged improper
associations with criminals were prior to her employment at SCMPD and should have
been discovered during the background process.
Knowledge of Laws and Rules The Courts will decide if there are questions
concerning whether the charges are correct or not. I am convinced that the Office
McGee is familiar with the Law based on the large amount of arrests and convictions
since her assignment at Central Precinct.
PENALTY
Since Officer McGee's arrival to Central Precinct, I have been more that please with her
performance and productivity. Last summer I was attempting to recruit someone in the Precinct
to take on the difficult task of patrolling B-1 (Cuyler-Brownsville) the most violent and crime
riddled beat I have. I was unable to get any takers from our male officers. Officer McGee came
to me and said that she would be happy to take on that challenge. Officer McGee began to rid
the neighborhood of some of the most problematic criminals in our precinct, having more arrests
and convictions than any officer on the C Watch. All of the complainants in this matter are
convicted career criminals; their histories include convictions of murder, robbery, and trafficking
in narcotics. Officer McGee and Sgt. Mayes was given specific instructions by me to do
whatever it took to keep these individuals from setting up shop in the community. Since the
criminals were unsuccessful, they decided to collectively complain on the Officers, and by doing
so, hopefully get the Officers off their backs.
The Disciplinary Review Board met on July I 5, 2008. The Board decided that this case be
classified as Not Sustained.

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