Critical incidents Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Critical Incidents policy?
To establish a procedure to assist employees involved in critical incidents.
How does the Lexington Police Department define a critical incident?
Any incident where death or serious injury occurs as a result of an employee’s action.
Who may activate the Investigative Team following a critical incident?
The Chief of Police, a bureau assistant chief, or Duty Commander.
What is the responsibility of the Public Integrity Unit Team?
To conduct an administrative investigation of the critical incident to ensure integrity.
Describe the role of the Police Officer Support Team (POST).
POST provides support and aids in managing trauma for all department employees.
Who takes control of the scene initially in a critical incident?
The employee involved until an uninvolved officer arrives and assumes control.
What is recorded on the Crime Scene Entry Log (Form #114)?
Each transfer of scene control.
Who is responsible for ensuring only essential employees enter the scene?
The supervisor in charge of scene control.
Which team is in charge of the scene upon arrival in a critical incident?
The Investigative Team.
What should a support supervisor do after an employee is evaluated by EC at the scene?
Transport the employee to the Victim Advocates conference room on the third floor of police headquarters.
What should the supervisor do if the officer utilized a weapon during the incident?
Instruct the officer to keep their weapon holstered.
When is the supervisor responsible for collecting and securing the officer’s duty belt and weapons?
Upon arrival at headquarters.
What should the supervisor do if the officer’s hands are contaminated with blood or bodily fluids?
Have EC decontaminate but make attempts to preserve evidence on clothing and hands.
Who should the supervisor notify after a critical incident involving an officer?
Notify the FOP President or designee and the Police Officer Support Team (POST).
What notifications should be made to Risk Management Services Company (RMSC) and Kentucky Division of Occupational Safety and Health Compliance (KY OSH) when applicable?
Ensure RMSC and KY OSH are notified.
What should the supervisor ensure regarding post-critical incident testing?
Ensure post-critical incident testing is conducted per CAO Policy 7 Revised Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
What actions must an uninvolved supervisor take at the scene of a critical incident?
Direct uninvolved officers, search for weapons, secure the scene, preserve evidence, establish a Crime Scene Entry Log.
What should supervisors do if the subject is deceased and not transported by an EC unit?
Take steps to shield the body from public and media view while maintaining scene integrity.
What notifications should be made following a critical incident or other department events involving potential liability?
Notify Command, Personal Crimes Section lieutenant, and ensure media inquiries are directed to lead investigative agency.
What questions should an uninvolved supervisor ask the involved employee(s) on scene?
The 10 recommended public safety questions specific to the situation.
What should the first uninvolved supervisor do when arriving on scene?
Escort involved employee(s) away, verify BWC activation, and ask public safety questions.
What should be done with the officer’s BWC after they have answered the public safety questions?
Deactivate it and assume initial custody for uploading recordings as per instructions.
What responsibilities does the support supervisor have when an involved employee is transported by EC?
Accompany during transport, collect weapons, assist with contacting family, notify necessary entities, preserve evidence.
What should the officer(s) do regarding washing hands if they are not contaminated?
Refrain from washing hands.
