3.310 SHOTSPOTTER RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY

Question 1

ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection technology that identifies the location and circumstances of potential shootings and will aid LVMPD in responding to violent crime. Officers will respond to ShotSpotter incidents in a tactical manner utilizing the information provided via the MDT, ShotSpotter application, and Fusion Watch. Responding to calls that involve firearms are inherently dangerous and require __________, ____________, and _____________________. The safety of both department members and citizens will be the primary consideration when determining the appropriate response to a ShotSpotter event.

Answer 1

Good Judgement, sound tactics, and heightened safety awareness.

Question 2

Responding officers will treat ShotSpotter incidents as “________ __ _______” and respond in a safe and strategic manner.

Answer 2

crimes in progress

Question 3

Tactical considerations officers will follow when responding to ShotSpotter incidents:(9)

Answer 3

1. Whether a Code 3 response will alert the suspect(s) in the area.
2. The use of multiple officers to address the potential threat. Officers should not assume the suspect has departed the area based on the ShotSpotter alert.
3. The safest approach to the target location.
4. The use of the Air Unit to assist in searching for the suspect(s) and establishing a perimeter.
5. The potential for multiple shooters or the use of high-capacity weapons, which may be indicated in the ShotSpotter alert.
6. The use of a perimeter for subsequent responding officers.
7. The use of a perimeter and containment to de-escalate the situation.
8. Additional resources that may be needed for the incident.
9. Rifle deployment will be determined by department policy.

Question 4

Supervisor responsibilities on ShotSpotter incidents:

Answer 4

1. Acknowledge and self-dispatch to the call as a STAR de-escalation protocol. If unavailable to respond, will ensure Communications requests a sergeant or lieutenant from another area command to respond.
2. Ensure proper tactics for response and proper supervision of the ShotSpotter event. Rifle deployment will be determined by LVMPD 8.188, Authorized Firearms, Associated Equipment, and Required Training.
3. Ensure the deployment of personnel and resources matches the type of event initiated by ShotSpotter.
4. Notify the on-duty watch commander, when warranted.
5. Notify appropriate area command detectives and supervisors, when warranted.
6. Ensure a Central Intelligence Notification and an Incident Crime Report is completed for all ShotSpotter events in which a crime is confirmed to have been committed, including all pertinent information and any recommendations for follow-up.

Question 5

When considering the post-incident response for a ShotSpotter event, officers and detectives should exhaust all means to identify and recover any evidence of a potential shooting. Each ShotSpotter event should be considered an _____________ _______________ until proven otherwise.

Answer 5

illegal shooting

Question 6

Officers and detectives may be asked to conduct additional canvasses to assist in ________ ________, _______, and provide appropriate information to the Public Information Office (PIO) for dissemination to the community. The specifics of these follow-up activities will depend on the time of the shooting, weather conditions, and other environmental factors.

Answer 6

locating evidence, witnesses

Question 7

ShotSpotter incident, the patrol officer will:(11)

Answer 7

1. Respond to ShotSpotter event via app alert or the Fusion Watch broadcast.
2. Consider details of event and establish a meeting location with other officers and supervisors, if appropriate.
3. Create a plan for approaching the potential shooting location(s).
4. Attempt to locate cover or concealment, as well as containment positions.
5. Utilize the contact cover method to make contact with the subject.
6. Give updates and clear the Code Red when the scene is safe.
7. Request medical assistance, when necessary.
8. Secure the scene and preserve evidence
9. Complete an ICR if crime is confirmed.
10. Update CAD with the outcome of event If a GSW victim is located, event updated to 415A.
11. Advise Fusion Watch by radio/email of misclassified/mislocated event or missed notification.

Question 8

When preserving any evidence on a shot spotter event, the patrol officer will:

Answer 8

1. Photograph the scene and the location of the cartridge casings prior to recovery
2. Impound recovered cartridge cases separately from any other evidence.
3. Ensure “ShotSpotter” is included in the remarks of the P1 Report.
4. Write a red “S” on the top of the evidence envelope to indicate “ShotSpotter.”

Question 9

misclassified ShotSpotter event

Answer 9

where the officer finds evidence that proves the ShotSpotter event was not related to an illegal shooting (i.e., evidence of fireworks or a vehicle backfire). NOTE: If no evidence is found, then the event should remain as originally classified regardless if casings were located.

Question 10

mislocated ShotSpotter event

Answer 10

where the officer finds evidence that proves the incident occurred at a different location than what ShotSpotter provided.

Question 11

missed ShotSpotter notification

Answer 11

where the officer finds evidence that proves a shooting occurred in a ShotSpotter area, but there was no ShotSpotter notification.