As
society's designated representative
to uphold its laws, the Police Officer is
held to a higher standard than other citizens.
It is the responsibility of every Abington
Police Department member to promote this
ideal. The Abington Police Department is
committed to maintaining the integrity of
its members and is dedicated to upholding
the trust of the community. To preserve
that integrity and trust, the department
accepts and investigates formal and anonymous
complaints from citizens of the community,
and from internal sources.
The Professional Standards and Internal
Affairs Unit was formed with the mission
of assuring the integrity of the Abington
Police Department by maintaining an internal
system that is objective, fair and equitable
in its methods of internal investigation.
The Internal Affairs Unit investigates all
complaints or allegations of corruption,
use of excessive force, breach of civil
rights, criminal misconduct, and violations
of department policy.
All aspects regarding the monitoring of
professional standards will be performed
diligently with fairness and integrity.
A proper administrative system will not
only provide for necessary corrective action,
but will also protect employees from unwarranted
and unjustified complaints.
If you wish to contact the Internal Affairs
Unit or file a complaint:
please call Sergeant Robert O’Keefe at
(781) 878-3232 Ext. 4909 or email at bokkefe@abingtonpolice.org
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