All PBSO internal investigation must be completed within ___ days, to include notifying the involved employee of the sanctioned discipline.

• A. 4
• B. 7
• C. 6
• D. 8

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is timeliness and proper notice in an internal investigation. PBSO sets a six-day deadline to complete the investigation and to notify the involved employee of any sanctioned discipline within that same period. This six-day window helps ensure a prompt, fair process: evidence is handled while fresh, accountability is maintained, and the employee receives timely information about the actions taken against them. If the period were shorter, the investigation could be rushed and incomplete; if it were longer, delays could undermine fairness and efficiency. Therefore, six days is the standard timeframe that fits this requirement.