Investigating scenes of crimes and telling detectives about it

Question 1

(True or False) Personnel working in an acting supervisory capacity are responsible for duties of the position in which they are acting.

Answer 1

True

(Test question, possibly reference a shooting)

Question 2

Who is notified on all Deadly Force incidents (OIS, Use of deadly force)?

Answer 2

FIT/CIRT

Question 3

Who notifies FIT/CIRT?

Answer 3

Communications supervisor, WC ensures this is done.

Question 4

If a suspect 405’s after a foot or vehicle pursuit, who may conduct the investigation?

Answer 4

FIT. If firearm is used, they may conduct countdowns of officers’ firearms.

Question 5

CIRT gets notified on: (6)

Answer 5

1. OISs
2. In-custody deaths
3. Attempted suicides at Detention Services Division (DSD) “Gestures” are actions by inmates that may appear to be suicide attempts. These gestures are not made by inmates with the intent to actually harm themselves, but rather gain the attention of corrections personnel. When it is clear that an inmate’s intent was not to commit suicide, and there are insignificant injuries to the inmate as a result of the gesture, then corrections personnel will assume investigative responsibility. The results of these investigations will be forwarded to the CIRT lieutenant.
4. Use of deadly force incidents (including intentional animal shootings)
5. Incidents where the force used by officers led to critical injury to the subject whom the force was applied
6. Any incident where the department member, during the course of official duties, is the victim of a violent felony crime and sustains critical injury

Question 6

FIT gets notified on: (5)

Answer 6

1. Officer-involved shootings (OISs)
2. In-custody deaths, death, or critical bodily harm where there is police involvement
3. Use of deadly force incidents
4. Incidents where the force used by officers led to critical injury to the subject whom the force was applied
5. Any incident where the department member, during the course of official duties, is the victim of a violent felony crime and sustains critical injury

Question 7

(When determined to be gang-related) Gangs will be notified and assume the role of primary investigative unit on:

Answer 7

Firing a gun into an occupied structure.

Firing a gun from a moving vehicle.

Violent felony crimes

Will assist primary investigative units on homicide, robbery, kidnapping, and sexual assaults.

Question 8

Who investigates all cases of injuries inflicted upon a person to the extent that death is a probability, until an investigation determines otherwise?

Answer 8

Homicide

Question 9

Who is permitted to take photos of crime scenes on dynamic/rapidly evolving incidents?

Answer 9

Sergeant or higher, authorized by lieutenant or above, utilizing ONLY a department-issued device.

Question 10

Who can photographs of dynamic/rapidly evolving incidents be sent to?

Answer 10

SWAT bureau commander, SNCTC commander, Deputy Chief or above

Question 11

When should a Major Incident Log be completed?

Answer 11

On all scenes where an investigative unit will be responding or conducting a follow-up investigation.