It is essential that public confidence in the ability of the California Police Department
to investigate and adjudicate allegations of misconduct be maintained. The
department recognizes that the rights of the employee and the rights of the public
must be preserved. Every investigation must be conducted in a fair and thorough
manner, with truth as the primary objective. Consequently, the Chief of Police will
take appropriate actions to provide professional law enforcement, ensure that
personnel issues are properly adjudicated, and maintain the confidentiality of the
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