Regulation .08 Agency Heads.
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An agency head or a designee shall:
A.
Notify the Director or a designee, and if required, local law enforcement, of an allegation required to be reported under Regulation .05 of this chapter;
B.
Relinquish authority for an investigation undertaken by the IIU, including an investigation initially assigned to an agency head, or a designee, that is subsequently assumed by the IIU;
C.
Provide to the IIU investigator unrestricted access to all areas of the agency head's facility;
D.
Ensure that agency employees cooperate with the IIU investigator;
E.
If requested by the IIU, assign agency employees to assist the IIU investigator and serve as an IIU liaison;
F.
Coordinate agency employee, nonagency employee, and inmate interviews requested by an IIU investigator;
G.
Provide reports, documents, and information requested by an IIU investigator;
H.
Ensure confidentiality of all reports, records, investigative activities, and documents relating to an IIU investigation;
I.
Provide workspace within the facility for use by the IIU personnel during an investigation;
J.
Secure and preserve the scene of an incident until released to an IIU investigator or appropriate law enforcement personnel; and
K.
Be accountable for investigations conducted at the agency level ensuring that:
(1)
Where appropriate, investigative activities are conducted according to requirements for an IIU investigator;
(2)
Required reports are completed; and
(3)
Investigative reports are forwarded to the Director, or a designee, for review, filing, and retention.