Police Department
Internal Affairs The Riviera Beach Police Department is committed to maintaining the integrity of its members and is dedicated to upholding the trust of the community. To preserve that integrity and trust, the department accepts and investigates formal and anonymous complaints from citizens of the community, and from internal sources. If, after reading the following information, you have a question about Internal Affairs, or about making a complaint, you may contact any of the offices listed below, or e-mail cgiltman@rivierabch.com Internal Affairs Lieutenant. About the Internal Affairs Division The Office of Internal Affairs exists to investigate complaints about the Riviera Beach Police Department employees. Anyone who has a complaint about an employee can call, send a letter, or send an e-mail message to the Internal Affairs Office. Types of Investigations The Riviera Beach Police Department has two types of investigations into employee misconduct, by an assigned supervisor or by the Internal Affairs Lieutenant. An Internal Affairs investigation is conducted when the allegation is criminal misconduct, corruption, brutality, or breach of civil rights. The Internal Affairs unit will also investigate other complaints as directed by the Chief. All other complaints are violations of departmental rules and regulations and are conducted by the member's immediate supervisor or other supervisor as designated by each Division's Commander. Complaints may also be lodged, against any employee of the Riviera Beach Police Department at the following:
When you call, ask to speak to a supervisor or lieutenant. When you call Internal Affairs ask for Lieutenant Clifford Giltman. Information needed for a complaint Have dates, times, names and descriptions available for the investigator at the time of complaint. Provide as much detail as possible. Also provide information about where you may be contacted during the investigation. What to expect during the investigation After making the complaint, either by phone, mail or in person, the supervisor will tell you who specifically will be conducting the investigation and what CAD number it has been assigned. The investigator will also explain to you how to keep in touch with them during the investigation. You may feel free to contact the investigator at any time to inquire about the investigation. When the investigation is concluded Complainants will receive a written notice with the findings of the investigation. A copy of the entire investigations may be obtained upon request with no cost to the complainant Complainant Obligations We will at times ask for sworn recorded testimony. This is not done to discourage complaints, but rather to protect the complainant and ensure that the complaint is investigated to the fullest. We also request complainants do not discuss the complaint or any information provided by the investigating officer during the investigation stage of the complaint. This of course does not apply to discussions between attorney's and their clients. The complainant should always be aware that filing a false complaint could result in perjury charges being filed against them. |
