Lt test Flashcards
- Intermediate Force: a level of control that balances against a subject who is ________________ and has the potential to cause injury or substantial pain.
use of force
assaultive
- a person contacted by an officer who acknowledges direction or lawful orders given and offers no resistance.
Compliant
the subject is uncooperative, not complying with an officer’s commands, or their physical actions are intended to prevent an officer from placing the subject in custody or under control; the subject’s actions are not directed at harming the officer or others.
Obstructive
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions and interpretations of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution state an officer shall only use such force as is “objectively reasonable” under all of the circumstances.
- Intermediate Force: a level of control that balances against a subject who is assaultive and has the potential to cause injury or substantial pain.
This level of control includes:
a. Empty hand tactics (strikes, kicks)
b. Baton/Impact tools (jabs, strikes)
c. Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray
d. Electronic control device (ECD)
e. Low lethality shotgun (fired at a distance of seven yards or greater)
f. 40mm specialty impact weapon (fired at a distance of five yards or greater)
g. Canine (with bites)
h. PIT (speeds 40 mph or below)
the subject demonstrates the intent to harm the officer, others or themselves.
Examples include:
a. A subject taking a fighting stance, punching, kicking, striking, or attacking with weapons
b. Other actions which present an imminent threat of physical harm
c. A subject fleeing while in control of a weapon (e.g., firearm in a waistband
Assaultive
the subject’s actions are likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury to the officer or others
Life-Threatening
Electronic Control Device
Level of Control
a. Intermediate Force
the primary function of the ECD where the cartridge is deployed, firing probes at the subject. The intent is to temporarily immobilize the subject as the ECD is cycled and provide an officer with a “window of opportunity” in which to take the subject safely into custody.
Probe Mode
3.210 Vehicle Pursuit
Area lieutenant (watch commander in area lieutenant’s absence) will:
- Monitor the pursuit and ensure it is conducted per department policy, procedures, and training.
- Allow the monitoring supervisor to remain in control of the pursuit.
- Continuously evaluate the need to authorize additional units to the pursuit.
- During the pursuit, consider use of PIT and/or stop sticks.
- Refrain from radio communication that may cause confusion regarding supervision of the vehicle pursuit unless to countermand the monitoring supervisor in charge of the pursuit.
- Discontinue the pursuit over the radio when apprehension of the fleeing suspect(s) is outweighed by the danger caused by the pursuit.
A. Confirm that speeds of pursuing units and fleeing vehicle are reasonably being broadcast over the radio throughout the duration of the pursuit. - Respond to the termination point of the pursuit.
- Ensure all required post-pursuit procedures are completed.
Allow the monitoring supervisor to remain in control of the pursuit
Precision Intervention Technique (PIT)
PIT as deadly force
a. At speeds of over 40 mph.
b. Used on motorcycles.
c. Used on high center-of-gravity vehicles likely to roll over.
d. Used on vehicles that are significantly heavier/larger than the primary unit (e.g., buses, motorhomes, semitrailers).
e. Circumstances that create a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury.
f. Circumstances warranting the use of the PIT as deadly force include:
1) Continued movement of the pursued vehicle would place others in danger of bodily harm or death other than the occupants of the vehicle; and/or
2) Apparent risk of harm – to those other than the occupants of the pursued vehicle – is so great as to outweigh the risk of harm in making the forcible stop; and
3) Other means of apprehension during the pursuit have been considered and rejected as impractical (e.g., continue to follow, bubble tactic, stop sticks, call for the Air Unit, and/or discontinuance).
g. (CIRT) will complete the appropriate reports for incidents where deadly force is used (PIT or ramming).
1) In incidents where PIT (deadly) or ramming is used, the use of force will be handled by CIRT at the discretion of the CIRT lieutenant, based on the totality of the circumstances.
3.220 Foot Pursuit
A supervisor will respond to a foot pursuit when the following occur:
- Injury to an officer, citizen, or suspect;
- Any entry into a residence or similar structure, regardless if it is occupied or not;
- Any reportable force; or
- Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight.
Upon apprehension of the suspect, the supervisor should promptly respond to the termination point and direct post-pursuit activity. Supervisors should conduct an after-action review with the officer(s) involved
3.220 STAR
Communications Bureau will
Dispatch a minimum of three officers to the call.
3.400 Responding to persons in Behavioral emergency
The responding patrol officer will:
- Assess situation and confer with on-site first responders to determine if the person is suffering from a behavioral emergency.
- If a behavioral emergency is suspected, request medical personnel, supervisor, and CIT officer to respond immediately if they have not already been dispatched.
- Establish containment of the area.
- Formulate a custody plan with other officers. The object of the plan is to de-escalate the situation, calm the individual, and gain control of the person
a. The custody plan will include a designated officer to monitor the subject’s breathing. - Observe the subject and communicate observations to medical personnel.
- Execute the custody plan quickly once sufficient officers are present to prevent the escalation of the behavioral emergency. If possible, the plan should be executed after medical personnel have arrived.
- Take appropriate steps for care of the individual:
a. Place the subject in the recovery position (i.e., the placement of a subject’s body in a manner that does not restrict breathing or obstruct the airway such as on their side or upright). While handcuffed subjects are seated, they will not be forcefully bent forward at the waist, and pressure will not be applied to their back, neck, or head.
b. Consider the use of two sets of handcuffs to avoid escalating a potential medical emergency.
c. Monitor the subject’s breathing. A subject who becomes quiet or who no longer offers resistance should be immediately assessed to ensure the subject is breathing and has a pulse.
d. Coordinate with medical personnel to transfer custody of the subject to them, assisting to avoid delay in transportation. - Prior to transport, if a subject is combative and removing the handcuffs has the potential to place those present in danger, the handcuffs will remain on the subject. In this circumstance, the officer will escort the subject in the ambulance to assist in the removal of the handcuffs.
- Respond to the medical facility to complete paperwork, which may include a Legal 2000, DOAR, and/or CIT After Action Report.
3.500 Major Incident
Area lieutenant will
- Verify command has been established.
a. If command has already been established, the lieutenant will determine if command needs to be transferred to the lieutenant position. This will be based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident. On less complex incidents, the lieutenant may choose to leave the sergeant or officer in command and mentor the sergeant or officer. The lieutenant will ensure that the decisions made by the sergeant or officer in the position of IC are sound and within the guidelines of department policy.
b. Determine the need for additional ICS command and general staff positions. - Ensure the watch commander has been notified.
- Ensure that all requests for regional, state, or federal resources are made through the Department Operations Center (DOC), thereby permitting the Emergency Management Section oversight of these requests
3.505 Barricade
Patrol lieutenant, incident commander, or watch commander will:
- Ensure officers and patrol supervisor are addressing the situation to a standard and make adjustments as needed.
- Discuss the incident with the SWAT or tactical commander.
a. The available intelligence on the subject’s background and motivation.
b. The nature and severity of the crime (determine the threat to the public).
c. The necessity for a large-scale tactical response and neighborhood evacuations versus surveillance and other means to de-escalate the situation and prevent a use of deadly force. - Designate a location for evacuated citizens to gather that is safe and has facilities (e.g., schools or shopping centers).
- Establish an ICP that:
a. Is secured and is in close proximity to the scene, but is not in the line of sight of the suspect;
b. Has an area for responding units to stage; and
c. Has unobstructed radio and telephonic communications. - Establish ingress/egress routes.
- Request fire and medical support to the command post.
- Assign an officer to function as recorder to maintain a chronological log of events.
- Advise Communications of the command post phone number.
- Assign a patrol supervisor or designee to the TOC, if necessary.
- Request the Traffic Section supervisor to take control of the outer perimeter and any travel routes, thereby relieving patrol personnel.
- Maintain control over the relief and deployment of patrol officers.
- Function as or designate a media liaison, unless the Public Information Office (PIO) is present.
- Notify Emergency Management coordinator when appropriate.
3.510 Hostage
The patrol supervisor will
retain command
3.510 Hostage
Patrol lieutenant will
- Ensure officers and patrol supervisor are addressing the situation to a standard and make adjustments as needed.
- Designate a location for evacuated citizens to gather that is safe and has facilities (e.g., schools or shopping centers).
- Establish an ICP that:
a. Is secured and is close in proximity to the scene, but is not in the line of sight of the suspect;
b. Has an area for responding units to stage; and
c. Has unobstructed radio and telephonic communications. - Establish ingress/egress routes.
- Request fire and medical support to the command post.
- Assign an officer to function as recorder to maintain a chronological log of events.
- Advise Communications of the command post phone number.
- Assign a patrol supervisor or designee to the Tactical Operations Center (TOC), if necessary.
- Request the Traffic Section supervisor to take control of the outer perimeter and any travel routes, thereby relieving patrol personnel.
- Maintain control over the relief and deployment of patrol officers.
- Function as or designate a media liaison, unless the Public Information Office (PIO) sergeant is present.
- Plan for the availability/use of pursuit/surveillance vehicles and control of travel routes, if appropriate.
- Notify the Emergency Management coordinator when appropriate.
3.520 Bomb threat
- Threats Against LVMPD Headquarters
- Threats Against LVMPD Headquarters 74
In the event a bomb threat is called in against LVMPD headquarters (HQ), radio silence will be maintained. HQ operations will not be disrupted, and personnel will not be evacuated without justification as determined by officers on scene.
HQ Security Detail/BAC units will: Begin a search of the HQ parking lot, grounds, and public access areas. Officers on scene may request K9 units for an area sweep.
3.520 Bomb threat
Watch commander will:
- Ensure that the threat is handled in accordance with policy.
- Send an email detailing the incident to the Community Policing Division deputy chiefs, the Homeland Security and Special Operations Division Deputy Chief, the Division Director of the Business, Technology and Support Division, the ARMOR supervisor, the SNCTC commander, the Communications Bureau commander, and the Office of the Sheriff executive captain/lieutenant.
- Ensure an entry is not made in the Watch Commander Log.
Command and Control
Two command and control locations will be established when a device or suspected device is located.
- The Tactical Operations Center will be in the vicinity of the device determined suitable by ARMOR supervisor. Command of the primary location and all personnel assigned to it will rest solely with the ranking ARMOR member. The overall incident command will remain with the patrol IC.
- The field command post (CP) will be operated and staffed, and a staging area established as for any unusual occurrence, by LVMPD personnel, who will oversee all field operations in connection with the explosive. Investigative personnel will report to the field CP or staging area as directed, when arriving at the scene
3.535 Protests 84
Orders to Disperse… When confronting a dangerous crowd or a situation where public safety has been compromised, the department will declare it an unlawful assembly and attempt to provide
orders to disperse at least three times
protests
Unless there is an immediate risk to public safety or significant property damage is occurring, reasonable time will be allowed for a crowd to comply with commands before enforcement action is taken _______order to disperse must be provided.
no
protests
If there is an immediate threat of harm to property, then________order to disperse must be provided
only one
Field Force Extrications
For field force extractions, it is the responsibility of the IC to request HSST to respond. IC will
- Establish ICS.
- Arrive at scene, determine if a criminal offense has occurred, and assess the need to have protesters immediately removed from the area.
a. Request the locked protesters to release themselves and disperse. If they refuse, issue the dispersal order.
b. If protesters still refuse to release and disperse, request the HSST through Dispatch. - Direct officers to create and maintain a buffer zone, ensuring inbound foot and vehicle traffic is diverted.
- Designate an arrest team to take custodial arrest and complete booking of protesters once released from their devices by HSST (consider notification to DSD if multiple arrests).
3.540 MACTAC
MACTAC response is used when incidents occur ____________________ conventional law enforcement tactics and resources
simultaneously and exceed
MACTAC
In-the-Box squad
A pre-designated patrol squad at each area command that can respond to a major violent incident. These squads are pre-identified and scheduled 24 hours per day, seven days per week
MACTAC Response Procedure
Area lieutenant will:
- Upon arrival, confirm the incident meets MACTAC incident parameters.
- Determine need for additional patrol resources. Resources should be requested through utilization of MACTAC alerts and/or MACTAC activations.
- Ensure unified command has been established per NIMS.
- If one of the first arriving officers or sergeants has taken IC, determine if a transfer of command needs to occur from the current IC to the lieutenant. This will be based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident.
- Determine the need for additional ICS command and general staff positions based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident.
- Ensure the watch commander has been notified.
- Ensure that all requests for regional, state, or federal resources are made through the Emergency Management Section.
- Complete the ICS After Action Report (LVMPD 422) for ICs within 10 calendar days of the conclusion of the event if the lieutenant held the position of incident commander.
- Forward the LVMPD 422 electronically to the Emergency Management Section. The IC is responsible for the completion of the LVMPD 422.
- Only one LVMPD 422 is necessary for an incident/event
4.100 Arrest procedures
- NCF (No Charges Filed) Procedures
If the arrest does not meet all the necessary requirements, the charge(s) can be released by filing for NCF. Arrests will not be routinely NCF’d from the Las Vegas City Detention Center. NCF must be done within 48 hours of the time of arrest in the field otherwise the release must be coordinated directly with the DA, as the authority to release is out of the control of LVMPD
4.100 Arrest procedures
Patrol Sergeant or Detective Sergeant will
- Review completed arrest reports to determine the validity of the arrest based on:
a. Probable cause for each element of the crime charged.
b. Applicability of the crime charged.
c. Presence of any additional evidence to support the allegation (charge).
4.102 Arrest without a warrant
An officer will make an arrest without a warrant when probable cause exists for the following:
- All felony and misdemeanor battery acts constituting domestic violence
- Traffic offenses that are classified as
a. DUI
b. Felony hit and run
c. Homicide by vehicle - Protective order violations
4.104 DV
Supervisor will:
- In cases when a law enforcement employee of any agency is involved as a suspect or victim of domestic violence, immediately notify the watch commander and the area lieutenant to respond.
- The watch commander will contact the Criminal Investigations Section (CIS) supervisor if the domestic violence suspect/victim is an LVMPD employee
4.106 Orders of protection
It is the policy of this department that when notification is returned NCIC, NCJIS, or other source, that a person is the subject of a temporary or extended order for protection, notice and/or service will be made of that order.
In addition, an arrest will be made when there is a violation of a temporary or extended order for protection reference domestic violence, restraining order or stalking/harassment order when determined that the adverse party has been notified/served.
- Notification- This is the process of notifying an adverse party that a court order has been issued against them and requiring them to obtain a copy of the court order.
- Extended protective order (EPO) - An extended order for protection against domestic violence may only be granted after notice to the adverse party. It can be extended for up to two years or as indicated on the order itself. Extended orders are issued at the court hearing prior to the expiration of the temporary order.
- Temporary protective order (TPO) - A temporary order for protection against domestic violence may be granted without notice to the adverse party. It is generally valid for 30 days or until the scheduled court appearance indicated on the back side of the order.
4.108 Transporting
Transport without delay
Under no circumstances will an arrestee be held in a transport vehicle longer than two hours before being transported to the detention facility and booked
4.116 Driving/vehicle procedures
Investigations of Department Vehicle Training Collisions/
Form - Department Vehicle Incident Report (LVMPD PD 42 or PDO)
Investigator - Traffic Bureau officer or Traffic Bureau supervisor
4.116 Driving/vehicle procedures
Criteria
1.Visible damage is apparently minor (small dents/scratches, undercarriage damage).
2.No injuries or claimed injuries.
3.Involves citizen vehicle or non-motorist involved.
4.Training collision with serious injury or death or major property damage.
5.Any use of PIT, blocking with contact, VCT, or ramming.
4.166 ICE
ICE
It is the policy of this department to recognize the dignity of all persons, regardless of their national origin or immigration status.
When a foreign-born individual is arrested and charged with a violent felony, DV, DUI, burglary, theft, larceny, petit larceny, and/or assault of a law enforcement officer, the Detention Services Division (DSD) will notify ICE at the time of both booking and release. These charges have the highest impact on public safety.
4.196 Community Responder Outreach
Rebuilding Every City Around Peace (RECAP)
The RECAP board consists of the Assistant Sheriff of the Law Enforcement Operations Group, a Deputy Chief of the Patrol Division, the OCE commander, and three active RECAP leaders. The OCE commander or designee will set meeting agendas and facilitate the meetings.
The board will meet semiannually (at a minimum) to set goals, foster open dialogue, ensure collaboration on relevant community policing initiatives, and review and monitor activation activity.
4.196 Community Responder Outreach
Procedure
Proactive Activation: Community Event in Partnership with RECAP
Bureau commander or designee will:
- Determine if a proactive activation is needed to build rapport and trust among areas of the community with potential for violent criminal activity, distrust of law enforcement or other community needs that can be addressed.
a. The exact type and coordination of the event will be at the discretion of area command Community Oriented Policing (COP) units and with the technical assistance, if needed, of OCE staff in collaboration with activation responders. - The event can take the form of a peace rally, neighborhood march, walk, barbecue, resource fair, carnival, etc.
- The event will be conducted in conjunction with community and faith-based volunteers, organizations, and agencies.
Primary/Phase 1 Activation
4.196 Community Responder Outreach
On-scene supervisor will:
- Coordinate with investigators to determine if the event is a qualifying activation event.
- If so, notify the bureau commander or designee and the watch commander.
- Notify OCE via email at OOCE@lvmpd.com.
- Notify an activation responder from the RECAP list on OCE’s SharePoint site or via Communications and provide the responder with the on-scene law enforcement contact information, including the reporting site and any other pertinent information.
Tertiary/Phase 3 Activation: Funeral/Prayer Vigil Callouts
* Area command COP units are encouraged to conduct a survey of residents regarding crime, violence, and quality-of-life issues for assessment of needs and resources
CCRO is a collaborative partnership between the Traffic Bureau and faith-based community leaders, community partners, and certified volunteers. CCRO activations are initiated on a case-by-case basis when a crash results in critical bodily harm or fatality.
4.196 Community Responder Outreach
**Primary/Phase 1 Activation
On-scene supervisor will:
**
- Coordinate with Traffic Bureau to determine if the crash is a qualifying activation event.
- If so, notify the bureau commander or designee and the watch commander.
Bureau commander or designee will: - Review the facts and determine if CCRO response is needed for family of decedent or critically injured person.
- Contact Fatal Detail sergeant or designee to request a response.
a. Responders will meet the family at hospitals, residence, scene of accident or location deemed appropriate by on-scene supervisor.
5.100 Search & Seizure
Motor Vehicle Searches
P/C EVIDENCE IS CONTAINED IN VEHICLE
Search pursuant to a search warrant
Vehicle is readily mobile
Consent search
5.100 Search & Seizure
Motor Vehicle Searches
NO P/C EVIDENCE IS CONTAINED IN VEHICLE
Protective frisk for officer safety
Inventory
Consent search
VIN inspection
5.100 Search & Seizure
Probable cause vehicle search:
If a vehicle is readily mobile and probable cause exists to believe it contains contraband or evidence, the Fourth Amendment permits officers to search the vehicle. The search may include all locked or unlocked containers located inside the vehicle where the item may be found.
* Fresh pursuit- Occurs when there is probable cause that a person, who is wanted for a serious felony, is inside a home or other private place and is about to flee. (Not to be confused with hot pursuit.)
* Hot Pursuit: A sub-category of “exigent circumstances” allowing entry into a structure when there is probable cause to believe a dangerous person has committed a serious felony. The suspect is fleeing from law enforcement and the officer has direct knowledge of the suspect’s location. (Not to be confused with fresh pursuit.)
* Curtilage : Area(s) near a residence where the residents have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Considerations in determining whether an area is curtilage and subject to the protections of the Fourth Amendment are: (1) proximity of the area to the home; (2) whether the area is included in an enclosure which surrounds a home; (3) nature of uses to which an area is put; (4) steps taken to protect the area from observation from passers-by. The legal protection associated with curtilage is always determined in favor of the property owner, not law enforcement.
Open view : What a person knowingly exposes to the public is not protected by the Fourth Amendment no matter where the exposure takes place. It does not justify a warrantless seizure. (Not to be confused with plain view.)
6.360 Crime Scene
**Crime Scene Investigation Control **
- The area sergeant or lieutenant will respond to all major incidents/scenes and assume command from the patrol officer at the scene. It will be the responsibility of the area sergeant, lieutenant, or incident commander to evaluate the circumstances and determine the need for CSI. The area sergeant will provide the details of all major incidents/scenes to the watch commander
6.360 Crime Scene
**Crime Scene Investigation Control **
When a patrol officer arrives ________
- When a patrol officer arrives on the scene in a supervisory capacity, they will assume the responsibility of evaluating circumstances and directing and coordinating the efforts of those officers assigned.
- Crime Scene Photographs on Dynamic/Rapidly Evolving Incidents and Crime Scenes
Photographs of crime scenes will be taken, handled, and disseminated in the following manner:
1. Typically limited to terrorist attacks or mass casualty incidents with a reasonable belief that there are additional suspects or accomplices who must be identified rapidly and that a delayed response may result in additional loss of life or suspects’ escape from the city, state, or country.
2. Sergeant or higher will take the photographs, authorized by a lieutenant or above, utilizing only a department-issued device; no personal devices may be utilized
3. Photographs may be disseminated to the Special Operations Bureau (SOB) commander, SNCTC commander, or a Deputy Chief or above.
4. Photographs will be uploaded to OnBase and Evidence.com for potential discovery later and maintained in the case file of the originating investigative unit along with a copy of the log, memo, or email supporting the exception.
5. Document the exchange/change of custody via a log, memo, or email, and the necessity for rapid movement of information and exception to the crime scene preservation within 24 hours. The log, memo, or email are to be kept at the division commander level and archived on the H: drive and OnBase.
6. The bureau commander will verify the photograph deletion (and their upload to OnBase and Evidence.com) from the department device to limit further distribution by the end of shift (or 24 hours) once initial distribution is made to authorized personnel.
7.136 BWC
**Supervisor Access **
Supervisors will only access BWC footage for investigative purposes (e.g., complaints, uses of force, vehicle pursuits, allegations of misconduct, etc.) or as otherwise outlined in department policy. In each case, the individual accessing the footage will note the specific video reviewed and the reason for the review in Evidence.com. However, when a supervisor opens an SOC due to conduct observed during BWC footage review, documentation will be within the SOC itself rather than in Evidence.com, particularly if the SOC must be kept confidential. If a supervisor is documenting a BWC review in an SOC, it is not necessary to also document the review in Evidence.com.
7.136 BWC
Upon receiving a complaint and the incident may have been captured on BWC, supervisors will: except
- Handle complaints in accordance with LVMPD 8.330, Maintenance of Values and Ethics.
- Interview the complainant before reviewing any available BWC footage when possible.
a. Record the interview utilizing the BWC. Supervisors not wearing a BWC should consider having another field supervisor record. - Access the footage regarding the complaint on scene through a mobile device or any MDT.
a. Supervisors will not review footage in the presence of the complainant. - Not record the subject or witness officer during the investigation.
- If the allegation appears to be valid, document in the narrative of the SOC that BWC footage is available, has been reviewed, and serves as a basis for the SOC.
- If the allegation is not a violation of policy or law, document this in Blue Team through a Citizen Contact Report that BWC footage is available and has been reviewed.
- When BWC footage establishes probable cause (PC) that a citizen is falsely reporting a crime notify the Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB) Criminal Investigations Section on-call supervisor for further direction.
7.260 WATCH COMMANDER/AREA LIEUTENANT INCIDENT NOTIFICATION
It is the policy of this department to ensure that ________________
the flow of information is managed and that guidelines and procedures are established to control information regarding certain incidents. The watch commander and the on-duty area lieutenant will be notified of any critical incidents that may require command-level review.
The WC will notify or ensure the area command sergeant and/or lieutenant notify the appropriate Area Captain, Tourist Safety Division Deputy Chief, or Community Policing Division Deputy Chief by phone on all Homicides, Barricades, Employee Involved Shootings/Use of Deadly Force, Employee Deaths/Serious Injuries, Employee Arrests, Prisoner Escapes, and other Significant Events.
7.430 (EIIP
Significant events
- Any on- or off-duty incident a member experiences that may adversely affect their well-being (i.e., involvement in an officer-involved shooting [OIS], victim or witness to violence against a person, responding to mass casualty event, loss of a family member, personal involvement in divorce, victim of a crime, etc.).
7.430 (EIIP
EIIP Alert Process
EIIP-established thresholds are reviewed annually and adjusted by the EIIP analyst as needed. Changes to the EIIP-established thresholds are approved by the IAB commander.
* First-line supervisors will review Blue Team dashboards monthly and respond to any EIIP alerts within 14 calendar days of an EIIP alert notification. EIIP alerts will be coordinated through a member’s chain of command and then returned to EIIP via Blue Team within 45 calendar days of an EIIP alert notification. EIIP alerts will not be documented in Contact Reports.
7.430 (EIIP
Second-line supervisor will
- Review members’ Blue Team dashboards at any time.
- Receive EIIP alert from Blue Team via email notification.
- Provide feedback and support to the first-line supervisor.
- Receive completed EIIP alert via Blue Team from first-line supervisor.
a. If the alert is approved, forward it through the chain of command to the bureau commander.
b. If the alert is not approved, send it back to the first-line supervisor with instruction on what action is to be taken. - Ensure any follow-up listed in the alert response by the first-line supervisor is completed or scheduled before approving the alert (i.e., AOST, RBT, training courses, etc.).
7.540 NEWS MEDIA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
News Media at Disasters, Crime Scenes and Tactical Operations
The ranking department member at a disaster or crime scene is responsible for providing relevant, timely, and accurate information to the news media.
In major incidents or newsworthy events, the PIO should be called to the scene to coordinate with the media. If the PIO is unavailable, a watch commander may designate someone for media relations
7.540 NEWS MEDIA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
Media personnel may be permitted:
- Free movement in secured disaster areas after being advised of existing or potential dangers, as long as they do not interfere with enforcement or public safety functions.
- Access to sanitized and secured crime scenes in public areas. News media members are subject to any restrictions of the owner or person in charge when a crime scene is on private property.
a. Media members are not allowed access to crime scenes secured with yellow tape and are subject to any restrictions of the officer in charge - Within the outer perimeter and at a safe location of a tactical operation, subject to restrictions by the incident commander. The ranking officer or designated media liaison officer will keep the news media informed.
- Tactical missions will not be jeopardized to accommodate the news media.
7.600 EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION PLAN
The Emergency Mobilization Plan is a _______
a four-level plan detailing Patrol mobilization. It is designed to alert the appropriate number of personnel to respond to duty when the demands of a major incident have exceeded the capabilities of on-duty personnel and specified callouts.
7.600 EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION PLAN
Activations of various shifts and their designations are as follows:
**A Roster **- Designates all area command day shift squads for a 0630-1830 hours rotation.
B Roster - Designates all area command grave shift squads for an 1830-0630 hours rotation.
C Roster - Designates all area command swing shift squads for a 1400-0000 hours rotation. C roster time rotations are flexible and may change at the discretion of the incident commander. A potential D roster may also be implemented to split C roster personnel to provide further coverage and flexibility in an ongoing incident
X Roster - Typically exempt, specialized units may be utilized at the discretion of the incident commander.
The four levels of the Emergency Mobilization Plan provide the following resources:
Level 1 - Patrol response with A and B roster squads moving to 12-hour shifts – only on-duty patrol squads are impacted. Squads on C roster are utilized by the incident commander as needs are determined. RDOs are not impacted.
Level 2 - Patrol response with A and B roster squads moving to 12-hour shifts and C roster squads moving to 10-hour shifts, or as directed by the incident commander as needs are determined. All swing shift staff will work regardless of RDOs.
**Level 3 **- Patrol response with A and B roster squads moving to 12-hour shifts and C roster squads moving to 10-hour shifts, or as directed by the incident commander as needs are determined. All patrol squads will work regardless of RDOs.
Level 4- Patrol response with A and B roster squads moving to 12-hour shifts and C roster squads moving to 10-hour shifts, or as directed by the incident commander as needs are determined. This level of activation includes all investigative squads.
8.157 SOCIAL MEDIA
Public employees have _____________
have qualified First Amendment rights. As public employees, speech, on - or off-duty, made pursuant to official duties is not protected speech under the First Amendment and may form the basis for discipline if deemed detrimental to the efficiency of operations of the department.
8.166 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
**Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing
A supervisor will:
**
- Conduct a preliminary investigation (which may include an FST). The supervisor should request a secondary supervisor to observe any indicators of impairment to confirm the reasonable suspicion.
- Coordinate administrative steps with IAB and transport the employee without delay to the IAB office, unarmed.
- Complete the Reasonable Suspicion Document provided by IAB.
- Contact the on-call PEAP supervisor to follow up with the involved employee.
8.174 RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF PERSONS
Members of this department are expressly prohibited from engaging in
biased-based policing activities. Members will not discriminate against any person
8.174 RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF PERSONS
All complaints alleging the use of____
of bias-based profiling in any law enforcement action will be thoroughly investigated by the (IAB). A documented administrative review of such complaints will be conducted at least annually by the IAB commander and forwarded to the Sheriff. The results of this review will be coordinated with the Training Unit lieutenant who will ensure inclusion of any corrective measures, if bias-based profiling has occurred, in the annual training regarding this subject. Training will be presented annually to all personnel regarding the issue of bias-based profiling. ( Stopping a WMA when the suspect was on HMA)
8.220 DOMESTIC ABUSE AND DUI VIOLATIONS BY
Pursuant to NRS 33.031 members who carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties and are subject to an “extended order for protection” for domestic abuse may carry only department-authorized firearms, and
only while in the performance of their duties.
8.220 DOMESTIC ABUSE AND DUI VIOLATIONS BY
Employee’s Division/Office Commander will:
- Receive notification of an employee’s domestic abuse or DUI offense through the ranking field lieutenant, chain of command, or another source.
- Determine whether an extended order for protection has been entered pursuant to NRS 33.031 requiring the member not to use or possess a firearm.
8.325 EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY SECTION
Internal Complaint Process
Supervisor/person contacted will:
- Immediately contact EDS and assist any member with a complaint of harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation in documenting and filing the complaint.
8.325 EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY SECTION
Religious Accommodation Requests
Supervisor will:
1. Notify the EDS director of the request for a religious accommodation by a member in a timely manner to begin the formal interactive process.
8.330 MAINTENANCE OF VALUES AND ETHICS
Complaints by Citizens
Supervisor receiving or initiating a complaint will:
- Interview the complainant to determine the facts and circumstances of the alleged misconduct. If the complaint is not an allegation that involves a violation of department policy or violation of law, handle the matter as a customer service dispute that will be documented on a citizen contact. If it does involve a violation of LVMPD policy or law, an SOC will be opened.
a. The SOC will document the nature of the complaint, the person making the complaint, and any witnesses to the allegation. If the complainant only provides partial information, they will be advised that there may be a delay in the completion of the investigation.
b. Once the SOC is completed, it will be forwarded to IAB. If the complainant insists on making a complaint that may not equal misconduct in the supervisor’s estimation, an SOC will be completed and forwarded to IAB for review and conclusion.
SOURCES EIIP
EIIP
EIIP is part of the department’s larger effort to
support and improve employee performance
SOURCES EIIP
EIIP-established
thresholds have a period of a rolling calendar year (exception: SERs are over a 30-month period and firearm discharges are over a 60-month period).
thresholds are reviewed annually and adjusted by the EIIP analyst as needed. Changes to the EIIP-established thresholds are approved by the IAB commander
ICS 100
- ICS principles are implemented through a wide range of management features including the use of
Common terminology and clear text, and modular organization structure
ICS
Staging Area
- Are temporary locations at an incident where personnel and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments. The resources in the staging area are always available. Staging Area should be located close enough to the incident for a timely response, but far enough away to be out of the immediate impact zone. There may be more than one staging area at an incident. Staging area can be collocated with the ICP, Base, Camp, Helibase or Helistops.
Staging area
Unified Command
- If a Unified Command is needed, Incident Commanders representing agencies or jurisdictions that share responsibility for the incident manage the response from a single** Incident Command Post**.
Staging area
Planning Section
- Planning Section - Demobilization Unit: Assists in ensuring that resources are released from the incident in an orderly, safe, and cost-effective manner
IAP:
- At the simplest level, all IAPs (oral or written) must have 4 elements:
o What do we want to do?
o Who is responsible for doing it?
o How do we communicate with each other?
o What is the procedure if someone is injured?
IAP
Incident Commander
- In addition to having overall responsibility for managing the entire incident, the IC is specifically responsible for;
o Ensuring incident safety
o Providing information service to internal and external stakeholders.
o Establishing and maintaining liaison with other agencies participating in the incident.
WC Manual
Notifications are the responsibility of the Watch Commander (WC):
- The WC will notify or ensure the area command sergeant and/or lieutenant will notify the appropriate Bureau Commander.
- The Bureau Commander will notify their respective Division Chief.
- If the Bureau Commander (or designee) is not available, the next person in that chain of command will be notified until someone is notified.
Respect in the Workplace: Preventing Harassment & Discrimination
Disparate Treatment
Disparate or different treatment occurs when an employer treats an individual less favorably than other similarly situated individuals because of their protected status.
Respect in the Workplace: Preventing Harassment & Discrimination
- Adverse Impact
“A substantial different rate of selection in hiring, promotion, or other employment decision which works to the disadvantage of members of a race, sex, or ethnic group.” (different hiring rate for Females going through physical)
CATEGORIES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
- Quid Pro Quo - Means “this for that”
- Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual’s employment.
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such an individual. An employee may acquiesce to demands and still have a claim of sexual harassment
CATEGORIES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
female asks for an EO & boss asks for a date
- An employee may submit to unwelcome sexual advances, but only out of fear of the consequences of not submitting. Although it may appear voluntary in the sense that there was never an expressed threat or an actual loss of job benefits, it still constitutes unwelcome sexual harassment. Victims need not expressly reject unwelcome advances to prove they were unwelcome. Thus, a consensual sexual relationship between two employees does not alone preclude a sexual harassment claim. Once it is understood that advances are no longer welcome, continued conduct may be actionable.
CATEGORIES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
RECEIVING COMPLAINTS
Complaints will be accepted from any source (including anonymously), whether in person, by mail, electronic mail, or by telephone. Complaints of harassment or discrimination can be received by any one of the following three parties
- Any supervisor
- Employment Diversity Section
- Internal Affairs Bureau
Civil Unrest Handouts
Protest Safety
Wood / lumber larger than ½ inch thick and 2” wide
Metal or plastic pipe unless less than ½” thick and hollow used to support a flag or banner.
Once illegal activity occurs at the protest, and a dispersal order is given,** ALL Person**s in the immediate area must leave. Failure to leave after a dispersal order is given is a Misdemeanor offense and could result in an arrest or citation.
Civil Unrest Handouts
- Efforts of Community….
LVMPD Training:
Mandatory diversity training for all officers every 2 years
After an officer’s use of force, LVMPD provides a thorough briefing (72 hours after) to the public through a press conference where BWC footage of the incident is provided. Per LVMPD policy, the identity of the officers involved in the shooting will **be released after 48 hours. **
Use of force & Vehicle 5 years statistical report
The information in this report is intended to provide value to the department by identifying _____
emerging trends and training needs
Protest & Civil disorder After Action
Tactics:
Skirmish Line
Vehicle
Staging Area
Pre-Deployment of Officers
engagement teams
engagement teams, to proactively deploy ______________ prior to a protest beginning
two hours
- LVMPD’s History of Protests/Civil Unrest
Since the Rodney King riots in 1992, with minor exception, large‐scale events leading to a significant amount of property damage, looting, or injuries to officers have not occurred in the Las Vegas Valley. LVMPD Regularly trained for and responded to protests and other civil disobedience events. These events were primarily directed at **Creech Air Force Base **or organized union protests
Direct face‐to‐face communication between community groups_________________
and the police was the most effective way to understand community concerns and ultimately reduce violence during protests. Ideally, this should occur at the onset of civil discord to establish ground rules and clarify expectations.
Dispersal orders must be
clear, concise, and inform all protesters that the assembly has been deemed unlawful. Additionally, they must provide a warning that enforcement action will occur for failure to disperse. A clear egress route must be announced and provided.
Both ____________ and _________________ with first‐arriving protesters was a benefit by intercepting potential problems before they started. These proactive measures prevented the destruction of property or violence from occurring
monitoring,early intervention
The six assessment areas are:
Event Preplanning (Policy, Incident Action Plans [IAPs], information gathering, and training)
o 2. Staffing (Command and control, overtime, and sustainability over an extended period)
o 3. Communication (Internal, external; interaction with professional members of the media and legal observers, and dispersal orders)
o 4. Tactics (Skirmish lines, vehicles, staging areas, pre‐deployment of officers, National Guard, and violent extremists)
o 5. Use of Force (Use of Aerosol Irritants)
o 6. Arrest Procedures (Event number, documentation, and coordination; internal oversight and citizen complaints)
Clear arrest procedures must be
established and communicated to officers
3.220 Kidnapping Investigations.
report of a kidnap will be assigned as follows:
1.Kidnapping of any victims involving ransom or extortion demands will be assigned to the Robbery Section.
2. Sexually motivated kidnapping of victims under the age of 17 years will be assigned to the Sexual Assault Section.
a. The majority of these cases are sexually motivated, in the event the investigation reveals the case to be motivated by ransom or extortion the investigation will be referred to the Robbery Section.
3. Kidnapping of children of any age motivated by child custody disputes will be assigned to the Missing Persons Detail.
4.. Kidnapping of any victims involving ransom or extortion demands will be assigned to the Robbery Section.
2. Sexually motivated kidnapping of victims under the age of 17 years will be assigned to the Sexual Assault Section.
a. The majority of these cases are sexually motivated, in the event the investigation reveals the case to be motivated by ransom or extortion the investigation will be referred to the Robbery Section.
3. Kidnapping of children of any age motivated by child custody disputes will be assigned to the Missing Persons Detail.
4. Kidnapping of children that are neither sexually motivated nor motivated by child custody issues will be assigned to the corresponding area command investigative unit. The Missing Persons Detail will also respond to assist in the child’s recovery and, if needed, the Amber Alert activation.
5. Kidnapping of adults by a spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, significant other, etc., which is motivated by domestic violence issues, will be assigned to the corresponding **area command investigative unit. **The area command investigative sergeant may request assistance in locating the victim from the Missing Persons Section sergeant or Commercial Robbery sergeant.
6. Kidnapping of adults that does not involve ransom/extortion and are not motivated by domestic violence issues will be assigned to the corresponding area command investigative unit.
7. Kidnapping involving prostitution/pandering will be assigned to the Vice Section.
that are neither sexually motivated nor motivated by child custody issues will be assigned to the corresponding area command investigative unit. The Missing Persons Detail will also respond to assist in the child’s recovery and, if needed, the Amber Alert activation.
5. Kidnapping of adults by a spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, significant other, etc., which is motivated by domestic violence issues, will be assigned to the corresponding area command investigative unit. The area command investigative sergeant may request assistance in locating the victim from the Missing Persons Section sergeant or Commercial Robbery sergeant.
6. Kidnapping of adults that does not involve ransom/extortion and are not motivated by domestic violence issues will be assigned to the corresponding area command investigative unit.
7. Kidnapping involving prostitution/pandering will be assigned to the Vice Section.
Electronic Control Device
ECD applications:
a. Spark Display – a non-contact demonstration of the ECD’s ability to discharge electricity.
b. Touch Stun – a pain-compliance application of the ECD, with or without the use of a cartridge, by making direct contact against the subject’s body. The use of a Touch Stun application is discouraged unless used to complete neuro-muscular incapacitation by closing a circuit when probes have already been deployed.
3.220 Foot Pursuit
Supervisor Responsibility:
A supervisor will
make reasonable efforts to ascertain information, direct responding resources, and take command of the foot pursuit. The supervisor’s physical presence is not required to exercise control over the foot pursuit and the supporting resources. Recognizing that foot pursuits are dynamic and dangerous for both the public and involved officers, supervisors will make every effort to respond and will continuously assess the situation to ensure the foot pursuit is conducted within established department guidelines.
