By Connie Reguli

It is important that you call out every single state employee that abuses their power, is negligent in their duties, falsifies documents, or commits fraud.

Here is the LINK to the form.

For the Department of Children’s Services, also look at APP (policy) which reads:

DCS Policy 1.16 states as follows:

REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION: A citizen, employee, supervisor or manager, foster parent, provider, or child in DCS custody may request an IA investigation. Such a request may be submitted by any means of communication (in person, by telephone, letter, e-mail, etc.) to the IA Director or by contacting an IA Regional Supervisor (RS).

The content of the form will look like this:

INTERNAL AFFAIRS REFERRAL

The purpose of this form is to report alleged violation(s) or suspected violation of any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation or breach of State of Tennessee and/or DCS policy committed by a DCS employee, agent or independent contractor.

If you need to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child, please contact the Child Abuse Hotline toll free at 1-877-237-0004.

Examples of what we will investigate:

Breach of Confidentiality

Destruction of State Property

Excessive Force

Falsification of an Official Document

Fraud/Embezzlement

Harassment that does not meet criteria for Office of Civil Rights Investigation (example: abusive conduct/bullying)

Loss of State Property due to carelessness or negligence

Medication Errors

Misuse of Authority/Position

Misuse of State Property

Acts or Threats of Workplace Violence

Negligence in the performance of duties

Possession/Distribution of Contraband by Employee(s)

Assault or Misconduct not investigated by Law Enforcement

Allegations of malfeasance, misfeasance, nonfeasance and violations of rules, policies and procedures concerning the management and operations of the department.

Note: Additional allegations (not included in the previous list) may also require an IA investigation.

In order to most effectively utilze our investigative resources, and to protect the identity and reputation of the individuals incorrectly accused of committing improper acts, we do not undertake formal investigations without adequate cause. Evidence to corroborate your allegation such as documents, witnesses, and other specific and relevant information assists in determining whether there is adequate cause to warrant an investigation.

Please provide the following information:Please provide the alleged or suspected violator(s) Region and Division or YDC.Please provide the First and Last name(s) and job title(s), if applicaple for all parties involved.Please provide a detailed explanaton, to include who, what, when, where, how and the nature of the alleged or suspected violation(s).Date of when the incident/violation occurred.Please explain how you were made aware of the incident/violation.If you reported your concern to a supervisory official or any other department or agency please list them here.Please provide the First and Last Name(s) and job title(s) of any person (witnesses, fellow employees, supervisors, etc.) who may have additional information to support the alleged or suspected violation. Please include what information each person can provide.Please upload any (and all) documentation to support your claim below.  No File Chosen

The information you provide in this notification is considered confidential under Tennessee Code Annotated Section 8-4-407. However, we cannot guarantee anonymity or complete confidentiality if the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services has a separate legal obligation to cooperate in subsequent criminal, civil, or administrative legal proceedings related to the allegation(s) or complaint(s). The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services does not provide you, or anyone else, with the status of your allegation(s) or complaint(s), but we will contact you if additional information is needed from you.NameFirst NameLast NamePhoneEmail

If you wish to remain anonymous, you do not have to provide contact information. However, we encourage you to provide your contact information in the event additional questions arise during the investigation process.

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