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Newport News Police Department
8. If the employee is sworn, a copy of the department’s Code of Ethics is signed and dated by the
employee.
9. Notification of Internal Investigation (NNPD Form#442)
10. Procedural Guarantee form (NNPD Form #60 or #60A)
11. Case/Transcript Review/Notification Form (NNPD Form #316)
J. Per city policy requirements, an employee may be compelled to answer questions related to their duties
or fitness for duty. Failure to answer such questions may be the basis for disciplinary action and dismissal
from the Department. Before any questioning, a sworn employee is presented with the Law Enforcement
Officer’s Procedural Guarantee form (NNPD Form #60) under §9.1-501 through §9.1-507 of the Code
of Virginia. In cases involving a non-sworn employee, the employee is presented with the Non-Sworn
Personnel Procedural Guarantees form (NNPD Form #60A). [26.3.5]
1. The answers do not constitute a waiver of the privilege against self-incrimination in criminal matters
and will not be shared with the criminal investigator. An attorney for the Commonwealth may gain
access to the statements pursuant to §19.2-201.
2. No employee’s attorney is entitled to be present during an administrative investigation.
3. Employees are required to be truthful, honest, forthcoming and complete in their response to
questions posed by people conducting administrative investigations.
K. Brady Discovery Material
1. Failure to be completely truthful in any administrative investigation may result in an additional
administrative charge for being "untruthful" during an administrative investigation. If an employee
is found to be untruthful in any aspect of the investigation, Brady Discovery material may arise, which
could affect one’s credibility as a City, Commonwealth or Federal Government witness (United States
v. Giglio) as well as their ability to perform the basic duties of a police officer. Any exculpatory
evidence or evidence that can be used to impeach an officer must be revealed to the Commonwealth
Attorney’s Office.
2. Access to all police reports, disciplinary records and internal affairs investigation documents are
made available to an attorney for the Commonwealth in accordance with §19.2-201 of the Virginia
Code for all complaints involving:
a. Use of force
b. Wrongful arrest
c. Violation of constitutional rights (state and federal).
L. Photograph Identification Procedures [26.3.6(b)]
1. IAD will maintain photos of Department employees to assist in identifying employees accused of
misconduct. If the department requires photographs of employees, their use must narrowly relate to
the employee’s job.
2. Photographs or video stills of employees, whether knowingly or unknowingly taken, may be obtained
for administrative investigations when it relates to the employee’s job and the employee is suspected
of misconduct.
M. Medical/Laboratory Examinations [26.3.6(a)]
Employee substance abuse testing is administered following PAM 1205 Substance Abuse Policy and
Procedures. If approved by the Chief of Police, any other medical or laboratory testing will be conducted,
if necessary, as part of a criminal investigation.
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