Internal Affairs - Security Squad

Internal Affairs Squad/Security Squad

Inspectional Services is made up of the Internal Affairs Squad, the Security Squad, and the Office of Integrity.

Inspectional Services conducts all internal investigations involving police personnel, as well as, other sensitive investigations. Officers assigned to these units are appointed by the Director of Police and are considered to be highly experienced investigators.

In 1996, the offices of Internal Affairs and Security Squad were relocated to the 100 North Main building, Suite 2220, in downtown Memphis.

The phone numbers to IAB/Security Squad/Office of Integrity are 901-576-8288 and 901-576-8280.

internal affairs

The purpose of the Internal Affairs Squad is to define responsibilities and establish procedures for sworn members of this department for dealing with observed or reported allegations of misconduct.

Internal Affairs investigates all complaints lodged against police personnel. These complaints can range from verbal abuse to brutality. The majority of these complaints fall under three categories: Personal Conduct, Use of Force and Arrest, and Duty Performance.

security squad

The Security Squad investigates all shooting incidents involving police officers and any complaints regarding possible criminal misconduct against employees. These investigations include accusations against officers, city employees from various departments, and other administrative investigations.

The Security Squad is also responsible for teaching Deadly Force lectures at the Training Academy for new police recruits and during In-Service Training for veteran officers. Their Deadly Force lecture is also part of the training received by all citizens enrolled in the Citizen's Police Academy.

office of integrity

The Office of Integrity operates in conjunction with Internal Affairs and the Security Squad to assure member compliance with rules and regulations of the Department. The rules are inclusive, but not exclusive to sick abuse, off-duty employment and other departmental guidelines.

If you have a complaint or problem with the manner in which
your call for police service was handled, please call our

CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE 901-577-8480

or our regular office numbers 901-576-8288 or 901-576-8280

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