Policy
The investigator may delay notifying the director or administrator of the operation about the nature of the investigation if:
• the allegations are against the director or administrator; or
• the investigator has reason to believe that the notification may compromise the investigation.
DFPS Rules, 40 TAC §§745.8441; 745.8443
Procedure
If the investigator determines that the notification to the operation should be delayed, the investigator:
a. must obtain supervisory approval;
b. document the decision and the supervisory approval as a contact in CLASS; and
c. notify the director or administrator of the operation as soon as the investigator determines the investigation will no longer be compromised.
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