3.110.3 Post Use of Force Investigations Flashcards
Levels of Control that require the completion of a Use of Force Report include:
a. Low-level force that results in injury, complaint of injury, or complaint of continuing pain
b. All intermediate force
c. All deadly force
Non-deadly force requiring a Use of Force Report will be investigated by:
Officer’s chain of command
All reportable uses of force on a subject, regardless of visible injury, will be photographed and downloaded into Blue Team. true or False ?
True
Supervisors involved in the use of force incident will not investigate other subject officers; investigative duties will be relinquished to:
Next level of supervision in the officer’s chain of command
The Use of Force Report will be completed by the officer:
Before the end of their shift
Use of Force Reports will be reviewed through the chain of command within:
30 days
When reportable force is used, the supervisor will respond:
Without delay
Who will complete Use of Force Report on OIS or use of deadly force incidents?
CIRT
Blocking does not require a Use of Force Report, but Vehicle Containment Technique (VCT) does.true or false ?
True
When the ECD is used, what must the supervisor ensure?
a. Verify the probes, wires, and cartridges are properly impounded, and arrange for replacement cartridges
b. Ensure the data record has been uploaded into Blue Team
A series of questions to obtain information to determine if there is an immediate threat to public safety.
Public Safety Statement (PSS)
A designated officer who is not involved in the use of deadly force and whose responsibilities are to prevent discussions regarding the incident among subject officers, witness officers, witnesses, and with other individuals who arrive at the scene prior to the Force Investigation Team (FIT).
Monitor officer
When alleged use of force is determined to be unfounded, the supervisor will:
Document the investigation in a Citizen Contact in Blue Team
As the first arriving supervisor on a Use of Deadly Force or Force Resulting in Death or Substantial Bodily Injury, you will do all of the following (select all that apply):
a. Act as the incident commander until relieved
b. Ensure medical attention is provided for those in need
c. Ensure the crime scene is safe and secure, preventing the possibility of contamination or alteration.
d. Removal of unauthorized persons, including officers from the inner perimeter of the crime scene
e. Update Dispatch and request that notifications be made
f. Coordinate the search for outstanding suspects
g. Oversee the identification and isolation of witnesses
h. Ensure witness officers and subject officers are separated and placed in a secure environment with a monitor officer.
i. Provide FIT detectives on the names and locations of the subject officers and potential witness officers.
j. Remain on scene and do not leave until released by the FIT supervisor
The Public Safety Statement (PSS) is a series of questions asked of the shooting officer to obtain information to determine:
If an Immediate threat to public safety exists
Who should be present during the PSS?
The involved officer and supervisor
The PSS should not be recorded on a body worn camera.
True or False ?
True
The scene walkthrough with the subject officer is voluntary, and it is not an interview. True or false ?
True
A witness officer who refuses to provide information will be deemed in violation of LVMPD 4/104.04, Obedience and Insubordination. True or false ?
True
The subject has the right to decline to be interviewed by FIT. True or False ?
True
The subject officer’s chain of command will complete the Administrative Leave Notice for any incident involving the use of deadly force or where substantial bodily injury or death results. Supervisors will place other officers in relief of duty status at the direction of:
PEAP
If a suspect or person to whom force was applied is transported for emergency medical treatment, an officer will accompany the subject to the hospital. The escorting officer will verify medical personnel are aware that the subject’s clothing and personal effects must be secured as:
Evidence
