General Orders - Investigation of Deadly Force

Question 1

Deadly Force definition

Answer 1

Force which is intended to cause death or serious injury or which creates some specific degree of risk that a reasonable and prudent person would consider to cause death or serious injury

Question 2

Deadly Force Policy Statement

Answer 2

It is mandatory that all incidents involving the use of deadly force be investigated uniformly and objectively

Question 3

Officer responsibilities when discharging weapon either intentional or accidental, except when destroying an animal or training

Answer 3

Determine physical condition of any injured person and render aid
Request medical aid
Notify communications of the incident and location
Officer shall remain on scene unless injured or hazardous
Protect the weapon used
Not discuss the case except to a supervisor or assigned personnel
Submit two copies of form 159 (Weapons use form)

Question 4

Communication responsibilities in deadly force

Answer 4

Dispatch requested medical aid

Notify the on-duty Watch Commander

Question 5

Watch Commander duties in a deadly force incident

Answer 5

Notify Police Commissioner or designee
Notify ISB Commander
Proceed immediately to the scene
Secure the scene
Conduct preliminary field investigation

Question 6

ISB Commander duties in a deadly force incident

Answer 6

Call in Squad 1
Proceed immediately to the scene
Direct investigation
Assign OIC of equal or higher rank than those involved
Determine if incident needs criminal or internal investigation or both
Notify Police Commissioner if administrative investigation is appropriate

Question 7

Squad 1 duties in a deadly force incident

Answer 7

Proceed immediately to the scene
Conduct in-depth investigation
Report findings to ISB Commander

Question 8

DC duties in a deadly force incident

Answer 8

Evaluate information from ISB Commander

Initiate an administrative investigation when appropriate

Question 9

Reporting procedures for officer involved

Answer 9

Verbally report to immediate supervisor

Final report after 2 sleep cycles generally 48 hours

Question 10

Destructive symptom that occurs as a result of sympathetic nervous system

Answer 10

Critical incident amnesia

Question 11

All use of force incident will be immediately reviewed by

Answer 11

On duty supervisor

Question 12

Officers and their families involved in deadly force have available to

Answer 12

Police Chaplain

Question 13

Can Chaplain services be related to a department investigation

Answer 13

No

Question 14

Who approves an officers return to duty from a deadly force incident

Answer 14

Police Commissioner

Question 15

Criminal investigation interviews are for the

Answer 15

Basis for filing criminal charges

Question 16

Before an officer is interviewed

Answer 16

Notified of being suspected of a criminal charge and constitutional rights
Officer may have legal counsel present but not allowed to participate in the investigation

Question 17

Who completes the investigation of deadly force

Answer 17

The assigned Criminal Investigations Unit

Question 18

Duties of the assigned investigations unit

Answer 18

Proceeding to the scene without delay
Checking security of the scene
Securing any weapons
Seizing samples of unspent ammunition
Separating and securing all witnesses
Obtaining statements
Canvassing the area
Obtaining photos and diagrams
Securing all physical evidence
Preserving all communication records
Obtaining statements from officers involved
Obtaining hospital reports
Presenting investigation to the prosecutor's office

Question 19

Administrative investigation definition

Answer 19

Investigation to determine whether the involved or acts were consistent with departmental policy or procedures

Question 20

Administrative investigation to determine

Answer 20

Within policy
Out of policy
Accidental

Question 21

Administrative investigation will evaluate

Answer 21

Drawing and display of the weapon
Use of the weapon
Tactics prior to drawing and use
Tactics during and following use

Question 22

Administrative warning that is required before interviewing

Answer 22

Garrity warning and be told he is suspected of misconduct

Question 23

Personal interviews will be conducted in a reasonable time

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

Interviews will be held when

Answer 24

During duty hours unless off duty interviews can be justified

Question 25

Can officers get a copy of their statements

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

Who comprises the deadly force review board

Answer 26

DC, ISB Commander, Patrol Services Bureau Commander

Question 27

What does the Deadly Force Review Board evaluate

Answer 27

Criminal investigations report
Administrative investigations report
Direct testimony if necessary

Question 28

Deadly Force Review Board determines

Answer 28

Was in policy, out of policy, accidental.
Quality of supervision
Quality of investigation process

Question 29

How long before the Deadly Force Review Board reports its findings

Answer 29

No later than 10 days to the Police Commissioner

Question 30

What can the Police Commissioner do with the review board findings

Answer 30

Accept or not accept their findings

Question 31

Where can an officer be assigned after deadly force

Answer 31

Administrative services bureau

Question 32

Officers after deadly force where injury or death occurs

Answer 32

Must undergo a briefing with a mental health professional

Participate in officer wellness

Question 33

Police Commissioner or designee shall contact HR and request an appointment no later than

Answer 33

The next business day

Question 34

The training unit shall qualify all officers directly involved in the incident after they have been cleared to return to work

Answer 34

Yes

Question 35

The _____________ shall be responsible to complete the National Use of Force Data collection sheet monthly and submit it to the DOJ/FBI via the website

Answer 35

Technical Services Sergeant