HomeMy WebLinkAboutEXHIBIT R1 WITNESS NOTICE 20TR-0005CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM
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Police Administration, 969 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4370
DATE: July 23, 2020
TO: Officer Nick Raccanello #2745
FROM: Ed Crosby, Lieutenant
SUBJECT: INTERNAL INVESTIGATION #20TR-0005
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This notice is to inform you that the Petaluma Police Department is currently investigating the
on-duty conduct of Sergeant Lance Novello that occurred on or about Monday, July 20, 2020.
Specifically, the investigation concerns possible violations of Petaluma Police Department
Policy 340 pertaining to use of force and unprofessional language and conduct.
It is my understanding that you were a witness to this incident, and you will be interviewed in
that context.
The following Petaluma Police Department Policy sections apply to this investigation:
Petaluma Police Department Policy section 340.5.9 (b), Conduct:
Unreasonable and unwarranted force to a person encountered or a person under arrest.
Petaluma Police Department Policy section 340.5.9 (c), Conduct:
Exceeding lawful peace officer powers by unreasonable, unlawful, or excessive conduct
Petaluma Police Department Policy section 340.5.9 (f), Conduct:
Discourteous, disrespectful, or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any
member of this department or the City.
Petaluma Police Department Policy section 340.5.9 (g), Conduct:
Use of obscene, indecent, profane, or derogatory language while on duty or in uniform.
Petaluma Police Department Policy section 340.5.9 (m), Conduct:
Any other on or off-duty conduct which any member knows or reasonably should know is
unbecoming a member of this department, is contrary to good order, efficiency, or morale, or
tends to reflect unfavorably upon this department or its members.
I will be the Investigating Officer and sole interviewer. Please check with me as soon as possible
regarding your availability for an interview.
Sincerely,
Lt. Ed Crosby #1749
Petaluma Police Department
707-778-4325
ecrosby@cityofpetaluma.org