AI-3.110.3 Post Use of Force Investigations Flashcards
What is the vehicle containment technique (VCT)?
A reportable use of force regardless of injury or complaint of injury.
VCT is part of the Use of Force Tools and Techniques.
What types of force are considered reportable?
- Intermediate force
- Deadly force
These types of force are outlined in the Use of Force Tools and Techniques.
What is the role of the Critical Incident Review Team (CIRT)?
- Complete Use of Force Report for officer involved shootings
- Complete Firearm Discharge Report for discharges at a person or animal
CIRT may also complete Use of Force Report when low lethality options are used.
What must happen if an officer uses non-deadly force?
The officer’s chain of command will investigate the incident.
Acting supervisors cannot complete this investigation.
What must be documented after a reportable use of force?
- Photographs of the incident
- Use of Force Report
- Justification for each use of force tool
Documentation must be done in Blue Team.
What is required when an Electronic Control Device (ECD) is used?
- Handle probes as bio-hazard
- Impound probes, wires, and cartridges as evidence
- Provide ECD for data download
Follow bio-hazard disposal procedures.
What defines substantial bodily injury?
An injury creating a substantial risk of death or resulting in serious permanent disfigurement.
Examples include skeletal fractures and paralysis.
What is the responsibility of a supervisor after a reportable use of force?
- Respond without delay
- Determine level of force used
- Conduct investigation and document findings
Ensure photographs and evidence are collected.
What happens if a use of force is determined not to be appropriate?
It will be sent through the chain of command for possible Statement of Complaint.
Supervisors must document how misconduct is addressed.
What is the Public Safety Statement (PSS)?
A series of questions asked of the shooting officer to assess immediate threats to public safety.
Must be taken in a timely manner and only with the officer and a supervisor present.
What actions must an officer take after discharging a firearm?
- Ensure life safety
- Notify Dispatch
- Secure the scene
Officers must not modify their firearm or attire before the countdown by FIT.
What is the role of the Force Investigation Team (FIT)?
Investigate uses of deadly force, significant violent crimes, and in-custody deaths.
FIT is also involved in negligent discharges with injury.
What actions are taken if an officer is involved in a shooting?
The first-arriving supervisor acts as incident commander and ensures medical assistance and crime scene security.
They also coordinate the search for suspects and isolation of witnesses.
True or False: A Use of Force Report is needed for all vehicle contact incidents.
False
Only the vehicle containment technique requires a Use of Force Report.
What must the lieutenant review in a use of force investigation?
The supervisor’s investigation and all attached documentation for accuracy and completeness.
This includes video footage and evidence.
Fill in the blank: The _____ will complete the Use of Force Administrative Review.
bureau/area commander
They ensure documentation and corrective actions are noted.
What is the role of the ranking FIT personnel in police activities?
They are in overall charge of police activities and may request assistance from additional units.
Refer to LVMPD 6.105, Major Case Protocol for more details.
Under what circumstances will FIT complete an arrest?
If the subject officer provides a voluntary statement and probable cause exists.
If the officer does not speak with FIT and is the only witness, they will make the decision to arrest.
What does the Critical Incident Review Team (CIRT) conduct?
Non-criminal, administrative examinations of deadly force, significant bodily injury, or other high-risk police operations.
Refer to LVMPD 3.610, Critical Incident Review Team for more information.
List the types of incidents CIRT will respond to.
- Use of deadly force or resulting in death
- Intentional discharge of any firearm on duty
- Deadly force PIT maneuvers resulting in death or substantial bodily injury
- Officer killed or injured in the line of duty
- In-custody death with no clear medical issues
- High-risk incidents like active shooter situations
These incidents are critical for police operational review.
What is the purpose of the scene walkthrough?
To assist investigators in understanding the scene, identifying physical evidence, and officer locations during deadly force use.
It is voluntary and not considered an interview.
What must the FIT supervisor ensure regarding photographs of officers?
They must determine which officers will be photographed and ensure the officer’s equipment is photographed in place.
This is to show the location, presence, and condition of tools available during the incident.
What are the guidelines for interviewing a subject officer after an incident?
FIT will conduct a voluntary interview a minimum of 48 hours after the incident, allowing the officer to consult with their representative.
A compelled interview by CIRT will follow, ensuring compliance with NRS 289.
True or False: The subject officer has the right to decline to be interviewed by FIT.
True.
What happens if a suspect involved in a deadly force incident is transported for medical treatment?
An officer will accompany the subject to ensure evidence preservation and document spontaneous statements.
Medical personnel must be informed to secure the subject’s clothing and personal effects as evidence.
What is the protocol for media inquiries regarding incidents?
Media inquiries will be referred to the IOCP bureau commander or designee, and a media release will be prepared after the investigation.
Officer identities in deadly force incidents will not be released for 48 hours.
Fill in the blank: CIRT will conduct preliminary investigations to determine if the investigation remains with CIRT, is transferred to _______ for review, or is reverted to the officer’s chain of command.
IAB
What is the purpose of the Executive Staff 72-Hour Briefing?
To provide a briefing on the details of the criminal investigation related to the use of deadly force.
The date, time, and location are determined by the Office of the Sheriff.
What must the subject officer’s chain of command complete for incidents involving the use of deadly force?
The Administrative Leave Notice (LVMPD 117).
Supervisors will place other officers in relief of duty status as directed.
What does PEAP stand for?
Police Employee Assistance Program.
What is the role of PEAP personnel in critical incidents?
They respond to arrange psychological counseling for subject and witness officers.
They cannot discuss incident details with the subject officer before their statement to FIT or CIRT.
