3.310 Shotspotter Response Technology

Question 1

What should patrol supervisors do upon receiving a shotspotter call?

Answer 1

Acknowledge and self-dispatch as a STAR de-escalation protocol

STAR protocols are designed to manage high-stress situations.

Question 2

What documentation is required for confirmed shotspotter events?

Answer 2

CIU and ICR must be completed

This includes all pertinent information and follow-up recommendations.

Question 3

Shotspotter tactical considerations

Answer 3

Whether a Code 3 response will alert the suspect(s) in the area.

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.

The safest approach to the target location.

The use of the Air Unit to assist in searching for the suspect(s) and establishing a perimeter.

The potential for multiple shooters or the use of high-capacity weapons, which may be indicated in the ShotSpotter alert.

The use of a perimeter for subsequent responding officers.

The use of a perimeter and containment to de-escalate the situation.

Additional resources that may be needed for the incident.

Rifle deployment will be determined by department policy.

Safety tactics are crucial in high-risk situations.

Question 4

What should be written on the top of the evidence envelope for shotspotter incidents?434A

Answer 4

A red ‘S’

This designation helps identify shotspotter-related evidence.

Question 5

What are supervisor responsibilities on a shotspotter call?

Answer 5

Acknowledge and self-dispatch to the call as a STAR de-escalation protocol.

Ensure proper tactics for response and proper supervision of the ShotSpotter event. Rifle deployment will be determined by LVMPD policy.

Ensure deployment of personnel and resources matches the type of event initiated by shotspotter,

Notify the on-duty WC, when warranted,

notify appropriate area command detectives and supervisors, when warranted

ensure CIU and ICR 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