Crysler

Question 1

INTERNAL AFFAIRS DISPOSTION CODES

Answer 1

Sustained: True finding supported by facts.

Unfounded: Not true, did not occur.

Not sustained: Facts revealed do not substantiate the allegation.

Exonerated: True but actions were lawful.

Resolved: No other way to disposition case, employee has quit, cannot locate
complainant, etc.

Question 2

SDSO MISSION STATEMENT

Answer 2

We provide the highest quality public safety service in an effort to make San Diego the safest urban county in the nation.

Question 3

SDSO CORE VALUES

Answer 3

HITLR FDC

Honesty
Integrity
Trust, Loyalty
Respect
Fairness
Diversity
Compassion

Question 4

P&P 2.21
CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

Answer 4

Employees shall accept and record in writing any complaint made by a citizen against any employee or any department policy and procedure. Employees may attempt to resolve the complaint, but shall never attempt to dissuade any citizen from lodging a complaint. Employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of a complaint as req. by dept procedure. All written complaints shall be forwarded to IA. IAD is the central controlling point for logging, assigning investigating and filing complaints.
Any employee receiving a verbal complaint must decide to handle it informally or reduce it to writing. Minor complaint = discourtesy or improper procedures. Complaints of minor nature received more than 30 days after incident will generally not be investigated.

Question 5

P&P 2.21 & 3.2

COMPLAINTS SUBJECT TO INVESTIGATION

Answer 5

On-duty misconduct, Off-duty criminal allegations, Off-duty non-criminal conduct with a reasonable nexus to the accused employee’s position on dept.

If a complainant refuses to sign acknowledging the 148.6 waiver the complaint will generally not be investigated, except in case of a serious allegation.

In IA investigations the burden of proof is: “Preponderance of evidence.”

Question 6

POLICE OFFICERS BILL OF RIGHTS

POBAR

Answer 6

California Government code section 3300-3311.

When an employee is placed on admin assignment, the supervisor placing the employee on leave shall notify IAD via the chain of command no later than the next working day

Question 7

DISCIPLINE IS DEFINED AS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

Answer 7

Counseling,
Written reprimand,
Suspension,
Reassignment,
Pay step reduction,
Demotion,
Termination.

After being served the notice of discipline, the employee has (5) days to request a Skelly conference. The Skelly conference must take place within ten working days of the request for conference. A waiver of the 10 day rule must be mutually agreed.

Question 8

P&P 3.16
OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES

Answer 8

All injuries should be reported immediately if possible. Injuries should be treated a facility on the approved list updated by MLU.

The injured employee must be provided an “employees claim for workers compensation benefits” form#DWC-1 within 24 hours. The employee shall complete the MLU-4 report of occupational injury form. It is the supervisor’s duty to ensure the form is faxed to MLU no later than the next business day. The original is to be forwarded via messenger mail.

The supervisor is then to complete the “Supervisors Accident Investigation Report” (RM-3) and forward it to MLU by the next business day.
If the employee requires medical attention a “Status Report for Occupational Injury or Illness” form MLU-1, must be completed. The MLU-1 must be completed and signed by the treating physician and submitted to the supervisor. A new MLU-1 is needed every time the employee receives treatment. The MLU is to be immediately routed to MLU, no later than the next business day. The employee must re-submit a new MLU-1 at least monthly.

Question 9

P&P 2.54 & 3.47
SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Answer 9

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:

1. Submission is made as a term or condition of employment
2. Submission to or rejection of conduct is used as a basis for employment decisions that affect the employee.
3. Interferes with employees work or creates a hostile or offensive work environment.

Question 10

SUPERVISORS ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN A SEXUAL HARRASSMENT INCIDENT

Answer 10

It is the responsibility of all supervisors to establish and maintain a working environment which is free from discriminatory intimidation, ridicule and insult.
Individual supervisors are responsible to report and/or effectively resolve all known discrimination and/or sexual harassment incidents.
Any supervisor who is informed or becomes aware shall take prompt corrective action.
It is the supervisor’s responsibility to document all incidents and action taken thereafter. The supervisor must follow-through and either file the complaint or counsel the employee and document the counseling session.
When receiving complaints the supervisor will advise the complainant employee of their rights and how to protect them.
The supervisor shall conduct an investigation whether or not wrongful conduct has taken place and take appropriate action.

Question 11

SUPERVISORS ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN A SEXUAL HARRASSMENT FOR A FORMAL COMPLAINT

Answer 11

If a formal complaint is requested, the supervisor will assist the complainant employee in completing the complaint form then forward it to IAD for F/U.
If formal complaint is not requested, but the supervisor feels it is warranted, the same procedures apply.
When handled informally the counseling will be documented and stored in the offending employees station performance file. * In addition to reporting to any supervisor within the Department, employees may also report claims of sexual harassment to: IAD, County of San Diego Internal Affairs, State Department of Fair Employment and Housing and Federal EEOC.
Supervisors who are unsure of how to proceed with a complaint or situation may contact the Sheriff’s personnel manager for additional information and guidance.

Question 12

“CODE 3” VEHICLE OPERATION

Answer 12

Code 3 responses should be used in life threatening situations. Deputies must consider the type of incident, vehicle and pedestrian traffic, time of day, road and weather conditions.
“The vehicle is being driven in response to an emergency situation or while engaged in rescue operations or is being used in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. The driver displays a steady burning red light to the front and sounds a siren as necessary so as to warn other drivers and pedestrians (21055 CVC).”
Deputies shall advise the C/C of a C3 response. The dispatcher shall seek acknowledgement from a field supervisor or the C/C watch commander.
Code 3 may be initiated by the deputy, field supervisor or the C/C watch commander whenever sufficient cause in known to exist for the timely protection of life or reduction of injury.

Question 13

5.4 P&P COLLISIONS INVOLVING SHERIFF’S VEHICLES

Answer 13

Every collision occurring in contract cities serviced by Sheriff’s stations shall be investigated by that traffic division.

In cases where only Sheriff’s vehicles, or County property is involved and there are no injuries, the supervisor can waive the necessity to have a Law Enforcement Accident report made.

In cases where another agency has jurisdiction, no parallel investigation will be conducted by a Sheriff’s traffic unit unless:

• The agency of jurisdiction does not respond and complete an investigation
• The employee was involved in a collision during a vehicle pursuit
• Specifically requested by the responding supervisor or station command
• The employee is involved in a collision which results in death or severe injury, to any party involved, as defined by SWITRS (Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System)

Question 14

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYEE DRIVER’S SUPERVISOR IN A COLLISION

Answer 14

Whenever possible, make an on-scene investigation.
Review and approve reports submitted and make copies for the supervisor’s investigative package.
Complete and forward originals of the following documents to Traffic Coordinator the following business day:
* “Supervisor’s Accident Investigation Report”

(OES RM-3)
* “Confidential Vehicle Accident Report” (CD-2)

• Deputy’s Report or Driver’s written statement

Obtain a copy of the traffic collision report and forward to Traffic Coordinator when available.
Conduct an investigation to determine if the collision was chargeable or non-chargeable. If the collision is determined to be “chargeable”, then proceed as outlined in Policy and Procedure Section 3.3 (“Disciplinary Procedures”).

Question 15

6.33 P&P
PRIMARY RESPONSE TO MAJOR CRIME SCENES

Answer 15

Patrol deputies shall:

Ensure Human safety, preserve life.
Attempt to identify, locate and apprehend the offender.
Separate any deputies involved in an OIS.
Establish a sufficient perimeter.
Preserve evidence.
Identify all persons who enter the scene.
Make necessary notifications.
ID and interview victims and witnesses.
ID suspects
Remain alert for spontaneous statements
Prepare official reports

Question 16

6.43 P&P PURSUIT POLICY
PURSUIT INITIATION FACTORS

Answer 16

Factors to consider when initiating a traffic pursuit:
1. Seriousness of the offense and its relationship to community safety.
2. Safety of the public and the pursuing deputy.
3. Traffic, weather and roadway conditions.
4. Deputy’s familiarity with the area.
5. Speed
6. Time of day.
7. Capabilities and conditions of vehicles and personnel involved.
8. Quality of radio communications.
9. Known juvenile occupants in pursued vehicle.

Pursuits shall not be initiated when:
1. The deputy is carrying a prisoner.
2. While responding to an unrelated Priority 1 call.
3. Carrying certain passengers such as; explorers, ride-alongs or citizen assists.
4. Immigration is the only offense.

Question 17

6.43 P&P PURSUIT POLICY
DISCONTINUING A PURSUIT

Answer 17

Pursuits will always be discontinued when:

1. Approaching the international border.
2. Directed to do so by a sworn supervisor.
3. The danger outweighs the value of apprehension.

Pursuits may be terminated at any time by the pursuing deputy. Other factors to consider are:

1. Driving on the wrong side of the roadway
2. Proximity to the suspect or location is no longer known.
3. The identification of the suspects is known.
4. Presence of aerial support.

Question 18

6.43 P&P PURSUIT POLICY
SUPERVISOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Answer 18

1. Upon notification of the pursuit, the field supervisor or watch commander assumes the responsibility to monitor and take appropriate action for pursuit control.
2. Any sworn supervisor or manager has the authority to discontinue the pursuit when perceived safety outweighs apprehension.
3. When considering adding additional units to the pursuit, the supervisor should evaluate. A. The type of vehicle being pursued, the seriousness of the offense, the danger the pursued vehicle poses to others, the availability of aerial support, type of intervention tactics considered.
4. The supervisor must maintain a continual assessment of the progress the pursuit.
5. Ensure allied agencies are notified of the pursuit and request assistance as needed, including aerial and K-9 support.
6. Respond to the point of the pursuit’s termination in order to provide on-scene supervision, coordination and evaluation.
7. Ensure the PAT-15 report is forwarded to the department traffic coordinator for mandated reporting to the CHP pursuant to 14602.1VC.

Question 19

6.54 P&P
FILING CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY

Answer 19

Any person wanting to file a claim against the Sheriff’s Department shall be referred to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. If a person is trying to locate property which may be in the custody of the Sheriff, employees should make every attempt to assist in retrieving said property. If a person claiming physical abuse or injury by a member of this Depart, they should also be referred to IA. All claims made against the Sheriff Depart will be forwarded to the DIS by the County. The DIS will: Log and track every claim, contact IA to determine if the incident is the subject of an IA invest, if the claim is a closed investigation and the DIS Executive Manager will review the invest and determine if further invest is warranted. The DIS Exec Manager will assign cases for invest as appropriate. After a claim has been thoroughly investigated, the invest will be forwarded to the bureau commander for review. After review, the bureau commander will forward all reports to the Executive Manager of the DIS. A claims management log and file will be maintained in DIS.

Question 20

6.57 P&P
MISSING PERSONS

Answer 20

Missing person’s cases shall be taken regardless of jurisdiction.

AT RISK:
Is the victim of suspected foul play.
Is in need of life sustaining attention or medicine. IE Insulin…
Has no pattern of runaway or prior missing
Is the victim of a family abduction.
Is mentally impaired.

Criteria for issuance of a CARE alert:
1. The victim is under the age of 17 or has a proven mental or physical disability.
2. Non-parental or family abduction. (May apply if parent has threatened harm)
3. Imminent danger, supported by articulated facts, of death or GBI.

Question 21

AMBER ALERTS

Answer 21

1. The Patrol supervisor will determine that the circumstances surrounding the report of a missing child meet the criteria for activation. 2. The Communications Center Watch Commander shall be notified of the requested alert activation. If a statewide alert is deemed necessary, the affected area Captain shall be notified of the AMBER Alert activation by the Communications Center. 3. The Patrol Supervisor will prepare a brief (less than 2 minute) announcement that will be transmitted to the Communications Center Watch Commander via fax or e-mail. The announcement should include the following information:
   * A child has reportedly been abducted
   * Where the abduction took place
   * When the abduction took place
   * A description of the child
   * A description of the abductor
   * A description of any vehicle involved
   * The last known direction of travel
   * The telephone number to public response
   * A statement that no action should be taken other than to inform police

Question 22

SAFETY STATEMENTS

Answer 22

Safety Statement may include:

• Injuries
• Number of rounds fired (deputy and/or suspect)
• Field of fire / trajectory of rounds
• Suspect description
• Suspect location, DOT and method of travel
• Outstanding weapons
• ID of potential witnesses
• Dying declaration

Question 23

8.2 P&P
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
SUPERVISOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Answer 23

1. Upon notification, determine whether it is injury or non-injury and obtain a safety statement form the involved deputy.
2. If confirmed non-injury, notify area detectives, make on-scene investigation, review reports and make determination of sufficiency of investigation regarding property damage, justification of weapon use and safety procedures. Make recommendation regarding any deficiency and submit to appropriate commander.
3. All others, treat as major crime scene i.e. preserve scene separate witness etc

Question 24

8.2 P&P
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS

SUSPECT IS WOUNDED OR KILLED

Answer 24

The Sheriff’s Department will investigate shootings within the sheriff’s jurisdiction by officers of other agencies (except hot pursuit cases) in the same manner as if the officers involved were members of the sheriff’s department.
In instances where the suspect is wounded or killed, the patrol or detective sergeant shall:
1. Proceed to the scene and obtain a safety statement from involved deputies.
2. Isolate and/or separate involved deputies from the immediate scene as soon as practical.
3. Assume immediate supervision of the scene until arrival of homicide personnel.
4. Confirm the Lieutenant has been notified and is enroot the scene.
5. Confirm the on-duty homicide sergeant has been notified.
6. Assign personnel to handle the crime report.

Question 25

P&P 9.4
S.E.D. ACTIVATIONS

Answer 25

Request for activation of SED shall be initiated by a supervisor and will be based on the following criteria:

1. Suspect was involved or is believed to have been involved in a serious criminal act.
2. Suspect is believed or known to be armed.
3. Suspect is believed to be a threat to the lives and safety of citizen or L.E.
4. Suspect is in a position of advantage affording cover and concealment
5. Suspect refuses to submit to arrest.

Question 26

USE OF FORCE REPORTING

Answer 26

Deputies using force shall verbally notify their supervisor as soon as practical, but in no event later than the end of shift. All deputies using force must clearly articulate the fore used in writing.

Whenever physical force results in an injury, the supervisor will be notified immediately.

One use of force supplemental, SO-120, will be completed for each incident to include all force. The UOF supplementals will be forwarded to Risk Management monthly with the Confidential Log SO-6.

Question 27

USE OF FORCE REPORTING
Supervisor’s responsibilities

Answer 27

1. Respond to hospital in order to investigate use of force that results in injury which necessitates medical treatment and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
2. Notify the facility or C/C watch commander of the findings.
3. If the supervisor or watch commander deems an incident to be significant in magnitude, additional action may initiated, such as notification of supervisors via the chain of command, peer support, IA, homicide, etc.

Question 28

6.61 P&P HOMICIDE DETAIL CASE RESPONSIBILITY

Answer 28

The Homicide Detail shall bear primary responsibility for the follow-up investigation of the following:
1. All homicides and suspicious deaths occurring within the Sheriff’s service area, Felony assault cases where the victim’s death is probable.
2. Adult kidnappings when the victim is still believed to be held hostage at the time of the report.
3. Shots fired at or by a Deputy Sheriff resulting in human injury.
4. Missing adult cases not resolved by area detectives after ten working days.
5. Deaths of persons in custody of the Sheriff, or deaths related to events which occurred while in custody of the Sheriff.
6. Deputy involved use of force incidents that result in death

Question 29

WHAT IS I.C.S?

Answer 29

Incident Command System (ICS):

A standardized on-scene emergency management construct specifically designed to provide for the adoption of an integrated organizational structure that reflects the complexity and demands of single or multiple incidents, without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries. ICS is the combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure, designed to aid in the management of resources during incidents. It is used for all kinds of emergencies and is applicable to small as well as large and complex incidents. ICS is used by various jurisdictions and functional agencies, both public and private, to organize field-level incident management operations.

Question 30

ICS
THE FOUR MAIN SECTIONS

Answer 30

Operations,
Planning,
Logistics,
Finance/Administration

The organizational level having responsibility for a major functional area of incident management, e.g., Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, and Intelligence (if established). The section is organizationally situated between the Branch and the Incident Command.

Question 31

ICS
OPERATION SECTION

Answer 31

Operations Section: The Section responsible for all tactical operations at the incident. Includes Branches, Divisions and/or Groups, Task Forces, Strike Teams, Single Resources, and Staging Areas.

Question 32

ICS
PLANNING SECTION

Answer 32

Planning Section:

Responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of information related to the incident, and for the preparation and documentation of Incident Action Plans. The Section also maintains information on the current and forecasted situation, and on the status of resources assigned to the incident. Includes the Situation, Resources, Documentation, and Demobilization Units, as well as Technical Specialists.

Question 33

ICS
LOGISTICS SECTION

Answer 33

Logistics Section:

The Section responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials for the incident.

Question 34

ICS
FINANCE / ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Answer 34

Finance/Administration Section:

The Section responsible for all incident costs and financial considerations. Includes the Time Unit, Procurement Unit, Compensation/Claims Unit, and Cost Unit.

Question 35

Incident Commander (IC)

Answer 35

Incident Commander (IC):

The individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and the release of resources. The IC has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations and is responsible for the management of all incident operations at the incident site.

Question 36

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
MOA

Answer 36

Bereavement leave is paid leave which is available to an employee at the time of death or funeral of a member of the employee’s immediate family.

Bereavement leave shall not exceed three (3) work days for the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family. In addition, an employee shall be entitled to use two (2) days of sick leave as bereavement leave.

Leave granted under this Section shall be taken at the time of the death or funeral and shall not be deducted from other leaves of absence or compensatory time off to which the employee may be entitled; except as provided immediately above.

Immediate family includes husband, wife, child, stepchild, brother, brother-in-law, stepbrother, sister, sister-in-law, stepsister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, parent, step-parent, parent-in-law, or any person serving as a parent, or who has served as a parent, or any other person living in the same household as the employee.

Question 37

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE
MOA

Answer 37

Family Medical Leave is unpaid time off which may be granted to an eligible
employee for certain qualifying events. Family Medical Leave shall be in
accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”).

Family Medical Leave shall apply to all biweekly rate employees who have been employed by the County for at least twelve (12) months and for at least one thousand-two-hundred-fifty (1,250) hours of service during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the commencement of the leave and who meet all the eligibility requirements of the FMLA or the CFRA.

Question 38

EMPOLYEE FILE CONTAINING DISCIPLINARY RECORDS MOA

Answer 38

Materials placed in the employee’s “disciplinary file” which are written reprimands more than two (2) years old, and disciplinary actions with more severe penalties more than five (5) years old, will not be considered for purposes of promotion, transfer, special assignments and disciplinary actions, except as to those
disciplinary actions which may show patterns of similar is conduct as defined in the Department’s Rules and Regulations and Department Instructions.

Question 39

ICS
AREA COMMAND
(UNIFIED AREA COMMAND)

Answer 39

An organization established to oversee the management of (1) multiple incidents that are each being handled by an ICS organization, or (2) large or multiple incidents to which several Incident Management Teams have been assigned. Area Command has the responsibility to set overall strategy and priorities, allocate critical resources according to priorities, ensure that incidents are properly managed, and ensure that objectives are met and strategies followed.

Area Command becomes Unified Area Command when incidents are multijurisdictional. Area Command may be established at an emergency operations center facility or at some location other than an Incident Command Post.

Question 40

ICS
INCIDENT ACTION PLAN (IAP)

Answer 40

An oral or written plan containing general objectives reflecting the overall strategy for managing an incident. It may include the identification of operational resources and assignments. It may also include attachments that provide direction and important information for management of the incident during one or more operational periods.

Question 41

ICS
MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVE

Answer 41

A management approach that involves a four-step process for achieving the incident goal. The Management by Objectives approach includes the following: establishing overarching objectives; developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols; establishing specific, measurable objectives for various incident management functional activities and directing efforts to fulfill them, in support of defined strategic objectives; and documenting results to measure performance and facilitate corrective action.

Question 41

ICS
Multiagency Coordination Systems (MACS)

Answer 41

Multiagency coordination systems provide the architecture to support coordination for incident prioritization, critical resource allocation, communications systems integration, and information coordination. The components of multiagency coordination systems include facilities, equipment, emergency operations centers (EOCs), specific multiagency coordination entities, personnel, procedures, and communications. These systems assist agencies and organizations to fully integrate the subsystems of the NIMS.

Question 42

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Answer 42

A system mandated by HSPD-5 that provides a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, local, and tribal governments; the private sector; and nongovernmental organizations to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. To provide for interoperability and compatibility among Federal, State, local, and tribal capabilities, the NIMS includes a core set of concepts, principles, and terminology. HSPD-5 identifies these as the ICS; multiagency coordination systems; training; identification and management of resources (including systems for classifying types of resources); qualification and certification; and the collection, tracking, and reporting of incident information and incident resources.

Question 43

ICS
UNIFIED AREA COMMAND

Answer 43

A Unified Area Command is established when incidents under an Area Command are multijurisdictional. (See Area Command and Unified Command.)

Question 44

ICS
UNIFIED COMMAND

Answer 44

An application of ICS used when there is more than one agency with incident jurisdiction or when incidents cross political jurisdictions. Agencies work together through the designated members of the Unified Command, often the senior person from agencies and/or disciplines participating in the Unified Command, to establish a common set of objectives and strategies and a single Incident Action Plan.

Question 45

ICS
UNITY OF COMMAND

Answer 45

The concept by which each person within an organization reports to one and only one designated person. The purpose of unity of command is to ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander for every objective

Question 46

PATROL MANUEL POLICY 11

INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS

Answer 46

A. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
1. The Sheriff’s Department is required by law to notify the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of any reported industrial accidents.
B. PROCEDURE FOR DEPUTIES
1. When a Deputy is dispatched to the scene of an industrial accident, the Deputy shall first evaluate the situation.
2. If a death has occurred at the scene of the industrial accident, the Deputy will immediately notify OSHA by phone whenever possible. If no phone communication is available, notification will be made via the Communications Center. OSHA will make the decision whether or not their investigators should respond to the accident.
3. The Deputy will then conduct a death investigation.
4. Deputies are required to write a report only on an industrial accident when the victim has expired at the scene. Deputies are required to write a report only on an industrial accident when the victim has expired at the scene.

Question 47

P&P 6.107
CITIZENS’ LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD (CLERB)

Answer 47

The Manager/Legal Advisor, Office of the Sheriff, Division of Inspectional Services, shall serve as the Department liaison with the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB). All complaints, subpoenas, correspondence, and inquiries from CLERB shall be referred to the Division of Inspectional Services command for review and handling.

Department employees shall provide all documents and information requested by the Division of Inspectional Services sergeant designated as the CLERB processor. (10-10-07)

Question 48

P&P 4.23
CRITICAL INCIDENT REVIEW BOARD
(CIRB)

Answer 48

The purpose of this board is to consult with department legal counsel when an incident occurs which may give rise to litigation. The focus of the CIRB will be to assess the department’s civil exposure as a result of a given incident. The CIRB will carefully review those incidents from multiple perspectives, including training, tactics, policies, and procedures with the ultimate goal of identifying problem areas and recommending remedial actions so that potential liability can be avoided in the future.
The Lieutenant of the Division of Inspectional Services shall ensure that a copy of all related reports is forwarded to each member of the Critical Incident Review Board, for each critical incident to be reviewed by the review board, within 30 days of the completion of the investigation, and no later than seven (7) days prior to the date of the Critical Incident Review Board convening. Copies of audio and video recordings will be available to members of the Critical Incident Review Board upon request.

Question 49

P&P 4.23
CRITICAL INCIDENT REVIEW BOARD
(CIRB)
MEMBERSHIP

Answer 49

The Critical Incident Review Board shall consist of voting and non-voting members.
Voting members: A Commander from Law Enforcement, a Commander from Court Services and a Commander from Detention Services.

Non-voting members: The Chief Legal Advisor and a Commander from Human Resources

The Commander from the Human Resources Services Bureau shall chair the meeting.

Representative from the Facility or Unit Commander from the employee’s chain of command and the Lieutenants from the Division of Inspectional Services, Internal Affairs and Training.
A representative from the Division of Inspectional Services, along with the investigator assigned to the incident must be present.
Other representatives may be requested to attend a CIRB at the discretion of the chair.

Question 50

P&P 4.23
CRITICAL INCIDENT REVIEW BOARD
(CIRB)
INCIDENTS REVIEWED

Answer 50

In custody death, other than natural causes;
Use of deadly force by a department employee;
Pursuits resulting in any injury requiring hospital admittance or major property damage;
Death or serious injury resulting from action of a member of this Department;

Law Enforcement related injuries requiring hospital admittance;
Discharge of a firearm by sworn personnel;
Any other incident involving the discharge of a firearm, major property damage, or
major vehicle damage by a member of this Department or other critical incident which, in the judgment of the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Assistant Sheriff, or board member warrants review.

Question 51

PATROL MANUAL
POLICY # 9

ACCIDENTAL GUNSHOT / KNIFE WOUNDS REPORTS

Answer 51

Whenever a hospital, doctor or other person reports to the Sheriff’s Department (as mandated by Section 11160 of the Penal Code) a gunshot, knife wound or wound caused by any other deadly weapon (as mandated by Section 11160 of the Penal Code), the Department shall generate a report.
2. The report will be an ARJIS 2 (Incident Report) or ARJIS 9 (Deputy’s Report), as appropriate. The report will be documented in NETRMS with the appropriate Penal Code section(s) explicitly identified (e.g., 255, 665-187). If no Penal Code applies, the Deputy’s Report will be documented in NETRMS as appropriate.
3. Factors determining which report to complete will be:
 Source of the injury (accidental, caused by another, and intent).
 Severity of the injury.

Question 52

PATROL MANUAL
POLICY # 13

DISTRUBANCE ABATEMENT (SERVICE FEE) ORDINANCE
Supervisor’s Responsibility

Answer 52

A. Closely monitor the situation to determine whether there is a need for any Special Security Assignment.
B. Obtain from Deputies the Department’s copies of issued First Response Notice and Second Response Notice.
C. Compute the total man-hours spent responding to and remaining at the scene, or as prescribed by the contract city’s ordinance.
D. Route computed man-hour totals and the Department’s copies of the First Response Notice and Second Response Notice to the Administrative Sergeant.
Administrative Sergeant’s Responsibility
1. Compute the city’s cost of officer’s time (current rate) plus any additional fees for equipment damage or personnel injury.
2. Forward city’s cost to appropriate designated city official.
3. Maintain the “Loud Party” disturbance-abatement (service fee) files for each contract entity.

Question 53

PATROL MANUAL
POLICY # 13

DISTRUBANCE ABATEMENT (SERVICE FEE) ORDINANCE

Answer 53

A. OVERVIEW
1. This procedure is for the notification, reporting and collection of “loud party” disturbance-abatement fees in law enforcement contract cities adopting such ordinance. Disturbance-abatement ordinances require responsible person(s) for the disturbance to reimburse the city for all associated abatement costs.
2. All Sheriff’s stations having contract cities with disturbance-abatement ordinances shall develop internal procedures to track and forward Department costs associated with handling loud parties. These ordinances are civil in nature and only provide for the Department’s documentation of costs for reimbursement.

Question 54

PATROL MANUAL
POLICY # 13

DISTRUBANCE ABATEMENT (SERVICE FEE) ORDINANCE
Deputies first response

Answer 54

A. Upon arrival at the scene, the responding Deputy will assess the disturbance.
B. In addition, if the Deputy feels that immediate action is not necessary, the Deputy may issue the responsible person a Notice of Disturbance Violation - First Response Notice (PAT 38). A responsible person is a (in order of priority): 1) Property Owner, 2) Person in control of property, and/or 3) Host/Hostess of the gathering.
C. Although desirable, it is not necessary for the responsible person to sign the notice. If the responsible person refuses to sign, the Deputy will write “refused” in the signature space and give the responsible person a copy of the notice.
D. Once this is completed, the Deputy will advise the Communications Center that a written “First Response Notice” was left.
E. If there is no return call during the shift, the Deputy will advise on-coming Deputies of the First Response Notice.
F. The Deputy will turn in the Department copy of the First Response Notice with the patrol log to the Sergeant.

Question 55

PATROL MANUAL
POLICY # 13

DISTRUBANCE ABATEMENT (SERVICE FEE) ORDINANCE
Subsequent response

Answer 55

A. The Deputy will located the responsible person and either cite that person for the applicable ordinance using a Notice of Disturbance Violation - Second Response Notice (PAT 38), or its equivalent, and/or arresting the responsible person for 415(2) of the Penal Code. As with the First Response Notice, the responsible person’s signature is desirable on the Notice of Disturbance Violation - Second Response Notice (PAT 38,) but is not required for the civil collection of reimbursement costs.
B. As needed, Deputies will request additional units to provide security or to disperse the gathering. Necessary units that have responded to the scene will remain there on Special Security Assignment until Deputies at the scene determine there is no longer a threat to the public peace, health, safety or general welfare.
C. The Deputy will keep the supervisor apprised of action(s) taken to cite the responsible person and/or disperse the disturbance.
D. Upon return to service, the Deputy will attach the Department’s copy of the First Response Notice to the Department’s copy of the Second Response Notice and give it to the appropriate supervisor.

Question 56

PATROL MANUAL
POLICY # 26

RESERVE RESOURCE ASSISTANCE

Answer 56

1The Department maintains a cadre of Reserve Deputies who are deployed on an as-needed basis to assist with a wide range of Departmental operations, primarily law enforcement activities and search and rescues missions.
2. The Reserve Deputies have the capability to provide the following forms of assistance:
 Augmentation of regular patrol Deputies by law enforcement Reserve Deputies in the event of emergencies and disasters.
 Assistance with locating lost children and other at risk groups.
 Various aircraft and flights by qualified pilots in the Reserve Air Unit.
 Underwater searches, evidence recovery, and processing of underwater crime scenes.
 K-9 teams for tracking or cadaver recovery.
 Horseback mounted reserves.
 Off-road vehicle teams.
 Special communications / radio teams.
 Mountain rescue teams.
 Portable kitchens.