The Professional Standards Unit Mission Statement
is to consistently, thoroughly, and objectively conduct administrative and
applicant background investigations resulting in the accurate detection of misconduct,
false allegations, and the appropriateness of current policies to ensure competent
police service to the public.
The Professional Standards Unit (PSU) consists of 1 Sergeant, 4 Investigators, 1 Public Safety Officer, and 1 Records Assistant. The Unit is responsible for the administration of the internal affairs investigative process, screening applicants for employment positions within the Department, monitoring the process by which uses of force and pursuits are reviewed, monitoring and reporting traffic stop data gathered pursuant to statutes banning racial profiling, and other assignments directed by the Office of the Chief of Police.
The purpose of the PSU is to conduct thorough and objective administrative investigations to select quality applicants for employment with the Department, protect the public from employee misconduct, protect employees from false allegations of misconduct, and to identify faulty policies and procedures that might otherwise go undetected.
In 2010, the Unit processed: 21 administrative inquiries (AI); 178 internal affairs complaints (IA); 208 citizen issues (CI); 50 instances of summary discipline (SD) levied by supervisors; 166 use of force reviews (FR); 18 pursuit reviews (PR); 195 risk management reports involving fleet accidents (MVA), lost/damaged property (LDP), and personal injuries (PI).
The figure below depicts trends in Administrative Issues from 2008-2010.
To ensure clear and open communications between the public and the Plano Police Department, PSU provides a web-based format for members of the community to voice compliments and complaints regarding police services and personnel. Additional information regarding employment opportunities, requirements to become a police officer, and information on the Civil Service Test is also available on this site.