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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMathews Interview 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 1:08 p+M 9_' 3,2 '4'" Person in Charge Time Started Time Finished The date is 4-18-18, the time is approximately 9.08 'A', 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 of the 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.) Tae Recordin 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) u/,1 X _ 1Cj?, t 5 tu FY Ca5ct4 R 2,L..o'Z,c ir t. i Y'a ; E •Lv iC%.j Were other recordings made? Yes No Ll--- If yes, who made them? Tape identity: Disposition of tape: locker Other (specify) Were statements prepared: Yes Sta.tementc 81- No Typed I_--- Handwritten Prepared by: L --F. J _ '1, t E -D S a,: -- DateDate and time signed: Place signed: Reviewed by: C VA i ti r C. a N - 4 L 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? Yes cll No Do you wish to speak to me? Yes No f 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' o . mployee Signature Witness Signature 2.f-,,414 oF,,,)5 J W 1-4 1) L. Print Employee Name Print Witness Name flu/! Date Time o9) -t)