3.110.3 Post Use of Force Investigations Flashcards
Public Safety Statement is a series of questions to determine an __________ ________ __ __________ ________.
Immediate threat to public safety.
Reportable Force
Any force resulting in injury, complaint of injury, complaint of continuing pain. Any force GREATER than low-level force.
Department reviews all use of force for
1.
2.
3.
- Appropriateness
- Performance Issues
- Misconduct
Use of Force Report will be completed by end of shift and reviewed through the chain of command within 30 days.
TRUE
Levels of force requiring a Use of Force Report
Baton Strikes
Canine Bites
OC Spray
ECD (Probe/Touch)
Low Lethality (40MM)
Force w/ Vehicle
Firearm (Rifle, Shotgun)
Rifle Deployment (Not SPR)
Restraint Chair
CIRT will complete the Use of Force Reports for
- OIS
- Deadly Force
- Projectile Weapons (CIRT LT)
- Pursuit Reports for Deadly Force w/ Vehicle
CIRT will complete the Firearms Discharge Report for:
- ANY discharge at person
- Negligent discharge during police operations
- Discharge other than human (dog/animal shoots) RESIDENT EXEMPT
ALL reportable force, regardless of injury will be
- photographed and downloaded into Blue Team.
Justification for Use of Force will include:
- 2.
3.
4.
- Level of resistance/force applied
- Tool/tactic, effectiveness
- Eight (8) objectively reasonable factors
- Each application MUST be separately justified.
Use of Force w/ Vehicle
- Blocking
- Pinching
- PIT
- Contact w/ damage reported as a TRAFFIC ACCIDENT and VEHICLE INCIDENT REPORT (UOF not required).
- Requires a UOF Report. Contact or collision documented by Traffic and Vehicle Incident Report
- Traffic officers will respond to assist with the traffic investigation.
A supervisor will respond WITHOUT DELAY to an incident in which REPORTABLE FORCE is used. Deadly force or substantial injury, notifications to FIT.
For non-deadly force investigations, supervisor responsibilities:
- Conduct investigation by interviewing subjects, officer(s), witnesses and medical personnel.
- Ensure photographs are taken of subjects, scene, involved officers and evidence.
- Place in Blue Team.
- Review Body Worn Camera video.
- Check the surrounding area for video surveillance.
- Review all applicable reports for accuracy and completeness.
During review of Use of Force, supervisor will make a determination for _______________ and ______________.
appropriateness
adherence to policy
Inappropriate UOF force will be routed through chain of command to decide if Statement of Complaint is necessary
Document training deficiencies/how corrected
When the ECD is used:
1.
2.
- Data records is uploaded to Blue Team
- All probes, wires, cartridges are impounded
Accidental discharge do not impound unless injury
For non-deadly use of force investigated by member’s chain, lieutenant
- review supervisor’s investigation
- attached documentation
- video
- accuracy and completeness
Bureau commander - Use of Force Administrative Review - 30 days
When firearm use, deadly force, negligent discharge or force resulting in death or substantial injury, officers will:
1.
2.
3.
- Ensure life safety
- Scene safe and secure
- Notify Dispatch
a) Medical and injuries (if any)
b) suspect description and location
On a static scene involving Use of Deadly Force, officers should not _____________, __________, _______________ or ________________________.
modify, load or unload any firearm used prior to countdown.
modify their attire to include the positioning of their BWC.