Government Agent Misconduct Duty Levels
Misconduct occurring while a government agent is investigating, inspecting, regulating, enforcing, administering a program, making an official decision, supervising personnel, or otherwise exercising public authority.
Misconduct connected to government employment, official status, public resources, security access, or continuing professional obligations but occurring outside an active assignment or regular duty function.
Misconduct occurring in a private capacity without an immediate official function, while remaining relevant to integrity, credibility, security, professional fitness, or public confidence in government administration.
Taking or threatening adverse employment-connected action because a person complained, disclosed information, cooperated with oversight, challenged conduct, or exercised a protected right.
