It is essential that all allegations of police misconduct are thoroughly and objectively investigated to assure the public that official police misconduct will not be tolerated, and at the same time, provide a process whereby officers unjustly accused can be vindicated. The responsibility and authority for these investigations within the Martin County Sheriff's Office are vested within the Professional Standards Bureau, Internal Affairs Unit.
Thorough Investigations
The Internal Affairs Unit has as its major function the receiving, processing, and investigation of complaints made against members of the agency. To ensure the public trust and maintain the agency's integrity, the Unit conducts immediate, objective, and thorough investigations of all complaints.