I'd like to extend the debate here rather than have it be conducted in a sanction thread.
Regardless, I suggest that faction second-in-commands are included in this statement since faction leaders are not always able to perform their duties due to iRL happenings, that's pretty much their role.
I have also received evidence of "alleged" misconduct of one our (Die Wilde Jagd) members in the past as a second-in-command so I believe this should not be an issue, unless things have changed somehow.
I was under the impression that this is part of the entire purpose of a 2IC, to be able to handle matters such as these, if it happens that the 1IC is unable to request evidences or is unavailable for whatever reason. In this case, sure I was available but it should not solely be the 1IC only that can request?
I would like to know if this is an oversight or not, as there are some times that I find myself unreachable and far away from the community.