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Office of Professional Standards

Commander Burris Beattie

History

The Office of Professional Standards was first formed in July 1974, under the title of the Inspectional Services/Internal Affairs Unit. It consisted of one Sergeant and one Police Officer. Its responsibilities consisted of overall evaluation of the department and investigation of internal matters.

When reviewing the function of individual officers and units within the department to ensure their compliance with departmental procedures, the IS/IAU reported to a Captain who held the title of Assistant to the Chief.

When conducting investigations of an internal nature, the unit reported directly to the Chief of Police.In February 1975, the Inspectional Services/Internal Affairs Unit was absorbed into the newly created