HomeMy WebLinkAboutInterview Record 4.18.2018INTERVIEW RECORD
Prepare one form for each interview. One copy is to be furnished to each person interviewed.
Council Conference Room/City Hall 4-18-18
Location of Interview Date
Officer Cory Mathews _
Person(s) Interviewed
Lieutenant John Bledsoe
Interviewer(s)
Sergeant Aaron Schafer (Witness) John Kristofferson (Mathews Attorney)
Others Present and Their Interest
Lieutenant John Bledsoe 1:b8 A .. 9: 3.Z J4'"
Person in Charge Time Started Time Finished
The date is 4-18-18, the time is approximately 9:08 A,r,ti
This is a personnel investigation concerning the San Luis Obispo Police Department involving
briefly describe the nature of the inquiry).
This is a personnel investigation and, as such, you do not have the right to refuse to answer. The
truth is expected as is your entire knowledge relative to items discussed. Any failure to respond
may be grounds for punitive action.
No promise or reward will be made as an inducement for the answer to any question.
You may record any portion of this interview or have access to the Department's tape if any
further proceedings are contemplated, or prior to any subsequent interview.
Any statement you make during a personnel investigation interview cannot be used against you if
subsequent criminal procedures are initiated, unless you have first waived your rights to remain
silent under Miranda guidelines.
You have the right to be represented by an individual of your choice who may be present at all
times during your interview, providing the person chosen is not a subject of this inquiry.
Your representative may assist you as appropriate, however, she may not interfere with or
obstruct the orderly process ofthe interview.
You have the right to take a break at any time during this interview.
Do you understand? Do you have any questions so far? (Begin interview.)
Tape Recording(s)
The investigation is being tape recorded at --------------
is in charge of this interview and is being assisted by -------
Also present, and their interest in this matter, is/are
Whose equipment was used:
Department SLOPD digital recorder issued to Lieutenant Bledsoe
Other (Specify)_ OA _ 5'ic FY gaz.4 r o Z. ir t. l i + •t 1 ••7
Were other recordings made? Yes No c--
If yes, who made them?
Tape identity:
Disposition of tape: locker
Other (specify)
Statements
Were statements prepared: Yes
Typed
Prepared by: _ LT-- 3 _ ' S oma.
Date and time signed:
No
Handwritten
Place signed:
Reviewed by: C H I Z, c a N 1-
Date and time signed:
Place signed:
The nature of this investigation is such that one or more Officers may be in jeopardy of facing
criminal charges. Because you acted in your official capacity as a Police Officer of the San Luis
Obispo Police Department in this incident, you may be subject to some form of legal action in
the future. To protect your rights against self-incrimination, I must advise you of your
constitutional rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him present with you while you are being
questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before
any questioning, if you wish one.
Do you understand these rights?
Do you wish to speak to me?
Yes 4-
No
Yes No W--
If you decide not to give a statement at this time, you are now ordered, as an employee of this
department, to answer all questions asked by investigators and to give a full, detailed, and
complete statement regarding your knowledge of or involvement in the matter now under
investigation. Although you have a right to silence in a criminal investigation, this is not a
criminal investigation, but an administrative hearing and you are now being ordered to answer all
questions under the compulsion of the threat of disciplinary action and having been so ordered,
any statements that you make cannot be used against you in any criminal proceedings. If you fail
to comply with this order, you may be dismissed from your employment with this agency on the
grounds of willful disobedience and insubordination.
Assuming that you now comply with this order and cooperate fully in this investigation, your
statements and any evidence obtained through such statements will be used, as to you, solely to
determine whether department disciplinary action is necessary. False statements, of course, will
result in severe disciplinary action.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING YOUR RIGHTS,
YOU MAY ASK THEM NOW.
I have read the above admonishment order and I fully understand my rights and duties in this
invest' a .
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