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6/002.04 Post Use of Force Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

The department reviews and/or investigates all reportable use of force incidents to determine their _________, as well as to correct any identifiable _________ __________.

A
  • Justification

- Training deficiencies

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2
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What will a supervisor complete for an unfounded alleged use of force?

A

Citizen contact

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3
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A use of force report is required by ______ ________ involved in a use of force incident

A

Each officer

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4
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Are civilian employees who use force required to complete a use of force in Blue Team?

A

Yes

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In incidents where deadly force is used, who will complete the use of force reports?

A

CIRT

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In cases of deadly force or in-custody death who will impound the ECD probes and cartridge?

A

CSI

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What will be impounded from an ECD after a use of force?

A
  • Probes (in appropriate sharps container)
  • Wires
  • Cartridge
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After a PIT has been used, who will be summoned to the scene to help with the investigation?

A
  • Traffic officers

- CSI to take photographs

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While conducting the post use of force investigation, who will the sergeant contact to ensure proper notifications are made?

A
  • Communications

- Area commander or watch commander

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Will officer be given the opportunity to review third party surveillance video when it depicts the officer’s actions during a reportable use of force?

A

Yes

  • they can view only their actions, not the actions of other officers prior to the use of force
  • ensure the third party video is impounded as evidence and noted in Blue Team
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When a supervisor reviews all the applicable reports in blue team, he ensures accuracy and completeness, and documents what? (3)

A
  1. How a use of force has been determined to be justified and in adherence to procedure
  2. Any training deficiencies and how they were corrected
  3. If misconduct has been identified and how it has been addressed
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Accidental discharge of a ECD WILL or WILL NOT require the probes, wires, and cartridge to be impounded?

A

Will not

-unless an injury has occurred

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13
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Area lieutenant or watch commander will respond to the scene of a use of force when _________ force is used.

A

Significant

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14
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Investigative responsibilities to a use of force, what is FIT response criteria? (8)

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  1. Any use of deadly force
  2. OIS (fatal or non-fatal)
  3. PIT over 40 mph
  4. Ramming
  5. Low Lethal Shotgun under 5 yards
  6. In-custody death involving patrol or CO’s
  7. In-custody death of an inmate housed at CCDC or medical facility
  8. Other jurisdiction requests meeting FIT criteria
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FIT conducts the criminal investigation into an officer’s use of deadly force, additionally they conduct the investigation into the suspect who committed crimes leading the officer to use deadly force, or who committed crimes against the officer. If the officer does not give a statement ti FIT, and they are the only witness, who will decide to arrest the suspect?

A

The officer
-if an arrest is made by the officer, he/she must complete the TCR/DOA in the field and dictate an arrest report before the end of shift

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16
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After a use of deadly force who is responsible for collecting the evidence and impounding items at the scene?

A

CSI

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Involved officers _____ provide a recorded statement to FIT investigators after a deadly force incident.

A

May
-If given, statements should be taken at least 48 hours after the incident -48 hours may be waived by the involved officer

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Witness officers ______ provide a recorded statement to FIT investigators after a deadly force incident.

A

Shall

  • Witness statements will be taken at the date, time and location determined by FIT
  • Failure to give a statement will be a violation of obedience and insubordination policy
19
Q

When FIT detectives arrive on the scene of a deadly force incident, who will brief them?

A

The first-responding supervisor or the supervisor in charge

20
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Any officer or supervisor assigned, involved, or arrived on the scene of a use of force investigation shall not leave until released by who?

A

The supervisor in charge of the event

21
Q

The first arriving supervisor arriving on the scene of a deadly force incident will act as incident commander until relieved by who?

A

An area lieutenant or watch commander

22
Q

When practical, only the involved officer and a supervisor should be present during the public safety statement. If multiple officers are involved, the PSS should be done how?

A
  • Separately with each involved officer
  • By the same supervisor
  • Questions will be read directly from the PSS card
  • A supervisor will write down the officer’s response
  • The PSS will be provided to FIT from the supervisor
23
Q

The public safety statement is a series of questions to obtain information to determine an immediate ______________.

A
  • Threat to public safety
  • The PSS must be taken in a timely manner and under a condition which has demonstrated an immediate threat to the public
  • The supervisor must take appropriate action based in the information received from the PSS
24
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On a deadly force incident, what are the duties of a monitor officer?

A
  • Ensure involved and witness officers do not discuss the incident being investigated
  • Shall allow the officer’s attorney and association representative to communicate privately with the officer
  • Monitor officer will not talk to the officer about the facts and circumstances of the incident
25
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Who will investigate any unintentional discharge of a firearm that occurs during a police operation, such as the inadvertent discharge of a shotgun while deploying it in response to a high risk call, and/or when an officer discharges firearm at an animal.

A

-CIRT

26
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Who will investigate any accidental discharge that occur not as the result of a police operation?

A

-IA

27
Q

Who will determine the location for the initial briefing on a deadly force incident?

A

The incident commander

28
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Who will conduct the initial briefing on a deadly force incident?

A

Violent crimes or on scene supervisor

29
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Who is considered essential personnel who attend the briefing of a deadly force incident?

A
  • The supervisor who obtained the public safety statement
  • Involved officers supervision (sgt, lt, captain)
  • FIT personnel
  • OIO bureau commander
  • CSI personnel
  • CIRT personnel
  • Traffic/fatal when applicable
  • PIO
30
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The purpose of a scene walk through with an officer involved is to help investigators develop an understanding of the scene and identify potential evidence. The walk through is __________ and is not an ____________.

A
  • Voluntary

- Interview

31
Q

On a deadly force situation who shall all media inquiries be referred to?

A

Office of internal oversight bureau commander or their designee
-bureau commander will provide liaison with on scene and follow up media inquiries

32
Q

At the close of a deadly force incident investigation who will prepare the written media release?

A

The fit lieutenant

33
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Who will determine what officers have their ammo counted down, and what officers will have photographs of them taken?

A

FIT Supervisor

-They also ensure firearms used are handed over to CSI and ensure replacement firearms are obtained

34
Q

No immediate replacement will be provided for what firearms after a deadly use of force?

A
  • Any department-issued firearms

- Any personally owned long guns such as an AR or shotgun

35
Q

Where will a countdown of an involved officer’s firearm be completed after a deadly force incident?

A
  • Preferably at the FIT’s office

- Circumstances may dictate another location is utilized

36
Q

Prior to handling specialized weapons or an unfamiliar firearm, will CSI permit an officer who is familiar with the firearm unload the firearm?

A
  • Yes
  • Under supervision
  • To ensure a safe countdown
37
Q

When practical, involved officers on a deadly force incident will be interviewed ________.

A

-Last

38
Q

If an involved officer in a deadly force situation refuses to provide a voluntary statement, or decides to wait to give one, who will admonish the officer?

A
  • CIRT

- A subsequent compelled interview, conducted by CIRT, will be scheduled at a later date

39
Q

All statements provided to FIT will be transcribed and available for the officer before providing a statement to ______.

A

-CIRT

40
Q

On a case by case basis the FIT supervisor may give the __________ officers the option to view their actions during a deadly force incident when captured on third party surveillance.

A

-Involved
(not witness officers)
-Can only show the portion that shows the officer’s actions
-Can be viewed prior to the officer giving a statement to FIT
-Copies of the video will not be distributed by the FIT supervisor

41
Q

After a deadly force incident who places the involved officer or witness officer on admin duty?

A
  • The supervisor

- PEAP directs the supervisor the status of witness officers on a case by case basis

42
Q

Interviews with a suspect or person involved in a deadly force situation will be documented in what way?

A
  • Audio or video recorded
  • If a suspect has been transported to a hospital, a FIT detective will arrange for a timely manner when it becomes permissible
43
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In circumstances such as an unintentional discharge or an inappropriate use of force, if no reasonable suspicion or probable cause exists to warrant an investigative detention, the subject is ______________.

A
  • Free to leave

- Subjects will be told their cooperation is voluntary

44
Q

Can CIRT provide information to FIT that was compelled under Garrity?

A
  • No
  • FIT can provide CIRT documents as they become available
  • Upon completion of the criminal investigation, FIT lieutenant will notify CIRT

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