600-18 Firearm And Soft-Impact Weapon Discharges

Question 1

What is the most important task of an officer while waiting for medical services?

Answer 1

Potential threats prior to providing care.

Question 2

Discharges inside city limits

Answer 2

Require an on scene response by IAD and Homicide Division investigators.

Question 3

ECD will contact the _______ if the on duty supervisor from officers division is unable

Answer 3

Patrol division reasonable for that location where the incident occurred.

Question 4

If a violation of policy occurs in a shooting the supervisor shall contact an IAD ______

Answer 4

Lieutenant

Question 5

Officer’s responsibility who discharges the firearm or soft-impact weapon shall do the following:

Answer 5

A) immediately request medical personnel if any person sustains injury and/or is struck by a munition from a soft-impact weapon

B) if inside Harris county and officer on duty notify on duty supervisor

C) if inside Harris county and off duty = immediately notify ECD

D) complete a supplement or original

E) comply with section 6, firearm and soft -impact weapon testing

F) follow any applicable procedures in 600-17

*if Officer unable to preform the tasks noted it shall be done by the MOST SENIOR OFFICER