3.110.3 Post Use of Force Investigations Flashcards
Are acting supervisors authorized to complete a use of force investigation?
No
Acting supervisors are not authorized to complete this type of investigation.
What are the investigative responsibility of supervisors investigating use of NON-DEADLY force?
A supervisor will:
a. Respond, without delay, to an incident in which reportable force is used
b. Determine the level of force used
c. Conduct and investigation by interviewing the subjects, officers, medical personnel, and witnesses
d. Ensure photographs are taken and placed into Blue Team, to include the subjects, the scene, officers involved, and collect any evidence
e. Review body worn camera video
f. Check the surrounding area for any video surveillance, obtain a copy, and ensure the third-party video is impounded as evidence and noted in the Blue Team
g. Review all applicable reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
1) Document how a use of force has been determined to be appropriate and in adherence to department policy. If the use of force is determined to not be appropriate, it will be
sent through the chain of command to decide if a SOC is necessary. If other misconduct was identified, the supervisor will document how it was addressed.
2) Document training deficiencies and how they were corrected
When an officer uses ECD what will a supervisor do?
When an ECD has been used:
1) Ensure the data record has been uploaded into Blue Team
2) Verify the probes, wires, and cartridges are properly impounded, and arrange for replacement cartridges (accidental discharges will not require impounding unless there has been an injury)
What will a supervisor do when an alleged use of force has been determined to be unfounded?
Document the investigation in a Citizen Contact (CC) in Blue Team when alleged use of force is determined to be unfounded.
What are the investigative responsibilities for a supervisor investigating the USE of DEADLY FORCE?
The first-arriving supervisor will:
a. Act as incident commander (per LVMPD 3.500, Major Incident and All Hazard Plan) until relieved and will:
1) Ensure medical attention is provided for those in need
2) Ensure the crime scene is safe and secure, preventing the possibility of contamination or alteration
a) This responbility includes the removal of unauthorized persons, including officers from the inner perimeter of the crime scene. A degree of tact and good jusgement must
be exercised to avoid alienating potential witnesses who may possess information of value
3) Update Dispatch and request notifications be made
4) Coordinate the search for outstanding suspects
5) Oversee the indentificatin and isolation of witnesses
6) Ensure witness officers and subject officers are seperated and placed in a secure environment with a monitor officer. The monitor officer will:
a) Not talk to the officer about the facts and circumstances of the incident
b) Ensure under no circumstances any representative be allowed to speak to or move the location of any subject or witness officer prior to a FIT supervisor’s approval
c) Ensure subject officers and witness officers do not dicuss the incident being investigated
d) Remain with the officer until firearms countdown is completed or dismissed by a FIT supervisor
7) Provide FIT detectives on the names and locations of the subject officers and potential witness officers. If there is concern an officer is not a witness officer, but a subject
officer, the ranking FIT supervisor will make the final determination regarding the status of the officer(s).
8) Remain on the scene, and do not leave until released by the FIT supervisor
Provide Public Safety Statement to the shooting officer
In regards to the Public Safety Statement (PSS) involving a shooting officer, what must a supervior do?
When pratical only the shooting officer and supervisor should be present during the PSS. If there are mulitple shooting officers then the PSS should be done seperately with each officer. The questions will be read directly from the PSS card (no authorized form will be used). The supervisor will write down the officers response.
When asking the PSS questions should the event be recorded on body camera?
No
The PSS should not be recorded on a body worn camera
If you are the next arriving supervisor to a use of DEADLY FORCE scene what is your role?
a. Respond immediately to begin assiting in the early management of the crime scene, the identification and seperation of witnesses, and the canvass.
b. Ensure the Major Incident Log has been assigned or completed.
