The Administrative Investigations Section of the Grand Prairie Police Department is responsible for the receipt, investigation and disposition of both internally and externally originated complaints against police employees. The A.I.S. investigates complaints to determine possible violations of the Written Directives of the police department and Civil Service rules and regulations. The A.I.S. does not investigate violations of the criminal law.
The A.I.S. reports directly to the Chief of Police and the results of any investigations are forwarded to the Chief of Police. The A.I.S. is a fact finding and reporting unit and does not make recommendations on discipline, if discipline is warranted.
Texas law requires that all complaints against police officers must be in writing and the complaint must be notarized. In order to file a complaint, a citizen may contact the A.I.S. in person or by telephone for a complaint form, or they may obtain one at the main police station. If a citizen has a complaint and the A.I.S. is not available, a police supervisor may be contacted.
The signed and notarized complaint must be returned to A.I.S. within 30 days of the incident complained about, unless good cause can be shown to exceed the 30 day limit. In the case of suspected racial profiling, the sworn complaint must be returned within 90 days.
A thorough investigation of the complaint will be conducted. Witnesses and police employees will be contacted and asked to give statements. Records and other evidence will be collected and analyzed. Upon completion of the investigation, the complainant will be contacted, either by telephone or in writing, and notified of the results of the investigation and any action taken.