Internal Affairs Office
/ˌɪntərnəl əˈfɛərz ˈɔfɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A department within a law enforcement agency responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct and corruption among its personnel.
The internal affairs office launched an investigation into the officer's conduct.
- (n.) An administrative unit within an organization tasked with overseeing compliance and ethical standards internally.
Complaints about employee behavior were referred to the internal affairs office for review.
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Commentary
Typically associated with law enforcement, internal affairs offices help maintain integrity and accountability within agencies, making precise jurisdiction and procedural rules important in drafting policies.
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