Internal Auditing

The Chief of Police is charged with the responsibility and has the authority to maintain discipline within the Department. Accordingly, he must ensure that internal investigations are conducted in accordance with the provisions outlined in the department’s internal directives, in accordance with University Policies and all associated laws, in order to provide Department members and the university community members with the fundamental principles of fairness and to ensure that all people are afforded their rights during the course of the investigation. The task of conducting internal investigations for the University of Illinois at Chicago Police Department is the responsibility of the Internal Auditing Unit.

The activities of internal auditing function include:

  • Recording, registering and controlling the investigation of complaints against Department members, sworn and non-sworn.
  • Supervising and reviewing the investigations of alleged or suspected infractions involving Department members.
  • Collection and maintenance of all records of corrective action.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of internal audit investigations and records.