Section 3430.90  Interaction with Law Enforcement and Other Agencies

a)         The OIG shall participate in or conduct, when appropriate, multi-jurisdictional investigations provided the investigation involves the Authority in some way, including, but not limited to, joint investigations with the Office of the Governor's Executive Inspector General, or with State, local, or federal law enforcement authorities [605 ILCS 10/8.5(f)(5)].

b)         The Inspector General shall serve as the Authority's primary liaison with law enforcement, investigatory, and prosecutorial agencies [605 ILCS 10/8.5(f)(6)].

1)         As such, Authority employees shall report all known or suspected criminal acts impacting or resulting from the duties of employees to the Inspector General, who will coordinate with the relevant local, State, or federal law enforcement authorities.

2)         The Inspector General may render investigative assistance to law enforcement, investigatory and prosecutorial agencies, the OEIG, Authority personnel, or other State agencies.  The assistance may include multi-jurisdictional investigations or the Inspector General may pursue an investigation independently.

3)         As the liaison, the Inspector General may request any information or assistance that may be necessary for carrying out his or her duties and responsibilities from any local, State or federal governmental agency or unit thereof [605 ILCS 10/8.5(f)(6)].