What does 'Sustained Informal' indicate in internal investigation records?

What does 'Sustained Informal' indicate in internal investigation records?

• A. Finding of Not Sustained.
• B. Formal disciplinary action with a final disposition.
• C. Case dismissed with no action.
• D. Sustained finding with informal discipline, such as a reprimand.

Answer: (D)

Sustained Informal means the allegation was found to be true, but the discipline is handled informally rather than as formal disciplinary action. In practice, this indicates there was enough evidence to support a policy violation, yet the remedy is non-punitive or less formal—such as counseling, coaching, or a written reprimand—instead of actions like suspension or termination. This distinguishes it from a Not Sustained (insufficient evidence) or a formal final disposition.

Sustained Informal means the allegation was found to be true, but the discipline is handled informally rather than as formal disciplinary action. In practice, this indicates there was enough evidence to support a policy violation, yet the remedy is non-punitive or less formal—such as counseling, coaching, or a written reprimand—instead of actions like suspension or termination. This distinguishes it from a Not Sustained (insufficient evidence) or a formal final disposition.