In this step of the Internal Affairs Investigative process, an allegation is reviewed by the Sheriff (or designee).

• A. Step 3
• B. Step 2
• C. Step 4
• D. Step 1

Answer: (A)

The step being tested is the point where a supervisory official—the Sheriff or designee—reviews an allegation to decide whether it should move forward as an internal affairs investigation. After an allegation is received, there’s intake and initial screening to determine jurisdiction and seriousness. This review acts as a gatekeeper, ensuring the matter has merit, aligns with policy, and has the resources to proceed before an investigator is assigned. That’s why the third step is correct: it comes after initial intake and triage and before the formal investigation, establishing whether the case should be opened. The earlier steps handle processing and screening, while the later step involves the actual investigation.