'Neglect of Duty' is defined as 'Where an employee fails to carry out all or part of the duty required of him/her, carelessly or intentionally fails to exercise due diligence in the performance of official duty; failing to discharge all or part of one's duty or to take appropriate action. It includes, but is not limited to not taking appropriate action, failing to investigate a case properly, and failing to complete a report.

	Lakewood Police Department Policy and Procedure Neglect of Duty		Effective Date: 10/15/2010
	Policy Number: PP-1042