Wubbels Internal Affairs Report PDF

Internal Affairs investigation into 7/26 police incident at UMED
Police Department and Salt Lake City policies at issue.
Department Policy II-150 (Conduct Unbecoming) states, in pertinent part:

Conduct unbecoming by a police employee is any conduct that has a tendency to adversely
affect the operations or efficiency of the Department or any conduct that has a tendency to
adversely affect public respect and confidence in the Department or any employee. Conduct
unbecoming also includes any conduct that brings the Department or any employee into
disrepute or brings discredit upon the Department or any employee.
Department Policy II-170 (Courtesy in Public Contacts) states, in pertinent part:

Employees will treat all persons with respect. Employees are expected to be courteous and
dignified at all times as the circumstances allow. The personal prejudices or attitudes of the
employees must not influence their decision to take police action other than is justified or
expected within the constraints of discretion. Employees will not use degrading, profane,
abusive or defamatory language when in contact with the public or in public view.
Employees shall maintain a courteous and professional telephone demeanor.
Department Policy III-030 (Arrests Misdemeanor Citations) states, in pertinent part:
Whenever possible, officers will use a misdemeanor citation in lieu of arrest. It is

departmental policy to issue a citation to all persons charged with a misdemeanor or
infraction instead of arresting them unless the person is under 18 years of age or there is
positive reason to make an arrest.
*Department Policy III-680.4 (Reports Situations Requiring a Report) states, in

pertinent part:
A report must be made: [w]hen any person is physically detained with restraint devices or
subjected to the use of physical force, as defined in section III-310 Force, Use of, the incident
requires a General Offense report and Use of Force Detail field.
The Departments Law Enforcement Code of Ethics states, in pertinent part:

Performance of the Duties of a Police Officer
All citizens will be treated equally with courtesy, consideration and dignity. Officers will never
allow personal feelings, animosities or friendships to influence official conduct. Laws will be
enforced appropriately and courteously and, in carrying out their responsibilities, officers will
strive to obtain maximum cooperation from the public. They will conduct themselves in
appearance and deportment in such a manner as to inspire confidence and respect of the
position of public trust they hold.
A police officer will use responsibly the discretion vested in the position and exercise it within
the law. The principle of reasonableness will guide the officers determinations and the officer
will consider all surrounding circumstances in determining whether any legal action shall be
taken. Consistent and wise use of discretion, based on professional policing competence, will
do much to preserve good relationships and retain the confidence of the public. There can be
difficulty in choosing between conflicting courses of action. It is important to remember that a
timely word of advice rather than arrest - which may be corrected in appropriate
circumstances - can be a more effective means of achieving a desired end.
City Policy 3.05.01 (Standards of Conduct) states, in pertinent part:
I. General expectations for all city employees:

a. Employees will dedicate themselves to the highest ideals of professionalism, honor,
and integrity in order to merit the trust, respect, and confidence of the public they
serve.
f. Employees will conduct themselves in a manner that will not disrupt the workplace,
undermine the authority of management, impair close working relationships,
offend the public or otherwise impede the effective operation of city government.
g. All city employees will demonstrate the highest level of courteous and respectful
behavior in all dealings with coworkers, supervisors, direct reports and the public.
II. Inappropriate behavior includes but is not limited to the following:

g. Actions that discredit the name, reputation or public mission or interest of the city
regardless of whether the employee is convicted, pleads guilty or is otherwise
subject to a legal judgment.
o. Engaging in abusive, inappropriately loud, combative, aggressive, or threatening
language or behavior.
(*) Denotes that the policy was considered only as to the detective.

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Internal Affairs investigation into 7/26 police incident at UMED

Police Department and Salt Lake City policies at issue.

Department Policy II-150 (Conduct Unbecoming) states, in pertinent part:

Department Policy II-170 (Courtesy in Public Contacts) states, in pertinent part:

Employees shall maintain a courteous and professional telephone demeanor.

Department Policy III-030 (Arrests Misdemeanor Citations) states, in pertinent part:

Whenever possible, officers will use a misdemeanor citation in lieu of arrest. It is

*Department Policy III-680.4 (Reports Situations Requiring a Report) states, in

The Departments Law Enforcement Code of Ethics states, in pertinent part:

City Policy 3.05.01 (Standards of Conduct) states, in pertinent part:

I. General expectations for all city employees:

II. Inappropriate behavior includes but is not limited to the following:

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