Bone County Sheriff's Department

Posted: **Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:42 pm**

BONE COUNTY

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
PERSONNEL COMPLAINTS

Bone County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Affairs Division

The Internal Affairs Division (IAD) of the Bone County Sheriff’s Department is responsible for receiving, reviewing, and investigating complaints, commendations, and allegations of misconduct involving department members. The division ensures department personnel maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.

Internal Affairs investigates allegations of misconduct, violations of department policy, and actions that may discredit the Sheriff’s Department or undermine public trust. Complaints may be filed by members of the public, department employees, or outside agencies.

Complaint Submission Process

A complaint against a member of the Bone County Sheriff’s Department may be submitted in any of the following ways:

In person at any Sheriff’s Station
By email or written correspondence to the Internal Affairs Division, by completing the official complaint form provided below

Complaints may be submitted anonymously; however, anonymous complaints may limit the department’s ability to contact the complainant for additional information or provide status updates regarding the investigation.

Upon receipt, each complaint is assigned a reference number and undergoes an initial review by Internal Affairs Staff to determine the nature and credibility of the complaint.

Preliminary Review Outcomes

Following the preliminary review, a complaint may be classified as one of the following:

Non-Department Employee (NDE): The investigation determined the reported individual is not a member of the Bone County Sheriff’s Department.
No Misconduct (NM): The review determined the reported employee's actions did not constitute misconduct.
Withdrawn: The complainant has withdrawn the complaint and no further investigation is warranted.
Referred: The complaint has been forwarded to another bureau, division, or agency for appropriate handling.

If the complaint meets investigative criteria, it will be formally accepted and assigned for investigation.

Investigation Process

The Internal Affairs Division conducts a thorough and impartial investigation of all accepted complaints. This process includes reviewing evidence, conducting interviews, and examining relevant reports and records.

Upon completion of the investigation, one of the following findings will be issued:

Sustained: The investigation determined sufficient evidence exists to support the allegation(s).
Not Sustained: Insufficient evidence exists to either prove or disprove the allegation(s).
Exonerated: The alleged act occurred but was lawful, justified, and proper.
Unfounded: The investigation determined the alleged act did not occur.

In some cases, additional administrative findings may be issued when conduct does not rise to the level of misconduct but warrants review or corrective action.

Investigation Timeline & Notification

The Bone County Sheriff's Department strives to complete Internal Affairs investigations in a timely manner, generally within thirty (30) days of acceptance, when practicable.

Upon conclusion of the investigation, the complainant will be notified in writing of the investigation's outcome. In accordance with law and department policy, specific disciplinary actions taken against employees may not be disclosed.

Internal Affairs Complaint Form All complaints should be submitted by completing the following form and forwarding it to the Internal Affairs Division.

Forms:

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Personnel Complaint - Rank Firstname Lastname - DD/MM/YYYY

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[header]INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMPLAINT[/header]


[legend=1. Complainant Information]

[list=none]
[b]1.1. Full Name:[/b]  
Firstname Lastname

[b]1.2. Phone Number:[/b]  

[b]1.3. Address:[/b]  

[b]1.4. Department / Agency (If Applicable):[/b]  
Department Name

[b]1.5. Rank / Position (If Applicable):[/b]  
Rank or Title
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[legend=2. Involved Employee(s)]

[list=none]
Please provide as much information as possible to assist in identifying the involved employee(s).

[b]2.1. Name(s):[/b]  
Firstname Lastname

[b]2.2. Badge Number(s):[/b]  
#0000 (If known)

[b]2.3. Callsign(s):[/b]  
Callsign (If known)

[b]2.4. Physical Description(s):[/b]  
Provide a detailed description if the employee’s name, badge number, or callsign is unknown. Include uniform details, vehicle information, or any other identifying characteristics.
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[/legend]

[legend=3. Incident Information]

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[b]3.1. Date(s) and Time(s):[/b]  
DD/MM/YYYY – HH:MM (Approximate if unknown)

[b]3.2. Location(s):[/b]  

[b]3.3. Detailed Description of Incident:[/b]  
Provide a detailed account of the incident, including the actions taken by the involved employee(s) and the nature of the alleged violation(s).

[b]3.4. Witnesses:[/b]  
List any witnesses, deputies, or supervisors present, including contact information if available.

[b]3.5. Evidence:[/b]  
List and describe any supporting evidence (e.g., phone recordings, video footage, photographs).

[b](( 3.6. Out-of-Character Evidence )):[/b]  
Include any out-of-character evidence such as screenshots, chat logs, or recorded gameplay footage.
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[legend=4. Additional Information]

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[b]4.1. Requested Resolution or Restitution:[/b]  
Describe the outcome you are seeking (e.g., explanation, policy review, disciplinary action, restitution).

[b]4.2. Additional Comments or Information:[/b]  
Provide any information not previously included that may assist the investigation.
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[HR]
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Submission of this complaint authorizes the Bone County Sheriff’s Department Internal Affairs Division to review and investigate the information provided. All complaints are handled impartially and in accordance with departmental policy.  

Please do not contact any Sheriff’s Department staff regarding this complaint unless directed to do so.
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Bone County Sheriff's Department

[INFO] Personnel Complaints

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