Citizens feeling that they have a legitimate concern may make a formal complaint to the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District Police Department at any time. Information on the complaint process can be obtained from any member of this department. Additional information about this process may be obtained from Board Policy CKE (LOCAL), by telephoning 281-422-6461, or email Goose Creek CISD Police Department.
Understanding the process
Once an individual has filed a complaint, he/she should expect the following process to commence:
Please note, official complaints must be filed in person at the Goose Creek CISD Police Department located at Hugh Echols Public Service Center, 607 W Baker Road.
The interview
The investigation
After the interview, the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District Police Department will investigate the alleged misconduct. Investigators will talk to witnesses and visit the site of the incident.
All officers involved in or have knowledge of the incident will be interviewed.
Witnesses whom the alleged victim has named will be contacted and interviewed, if they agree.
The alleged victim will receive a letter regarding the progress of the investigation. Although it is impossible to estimate how long the investigation will take, the alleged victim will receive periodic reports on its status.
A written report will then be prepared.
The findings
The results of your complaint are called "findings". The four possible findings include the following:
Sustained - The complaint has been supported: The officer(s) involved acted improperly and may be disciplined.
Unfounded - The investigation found no basis to the complaint filed.
Exonerated - The police officer(s) involved acted properly and will not be disciplined; or
Not provable - There was not enough evidence to prove the complaint true or false so no further action will be taken.
The review process
The Chief of Police reviews every complaint after the investigation is completed and a report is written.
If the complaint includes excessive force or charges an officer with a crime, the appropriate county district attorney will also review the report. The Chief of Police will decide on finding after reviewing the complaint, and the alleged victim will be informed of the findings in writing.