MPD Policy (OIS and Deaths) Flashcards
OIS
The purpose of this policy is to establish policy and procedures for the investigation of an __1__ shooting or incident that results in death or serious bodily injury due to the action of an __2__, or other contact with members of the Moore Police Department.
In other incidents not covered by this policy, the __3__ may decide that the __4__ will follow the process provided in this policy.
- officer-involved
- officer
- Chief of Police
- investigation
OIS
The policy of the Moore Police Department is to ensure that officer-involved shootings and deaths are investigated in a __1__, __2__ and __3__ manner.
- thorough
- fair
- impartial
OIS
Officer-involved shootings and deaths involve several separate investigations. The investigations may include:
1-4
- A criminal investigation of the suspect’s actions.
- A criminal investigation of the involved officer’s actions.
- An administrative investigation as to policy compliance by involved officers.
- A civil investigation to determine potential liability.
OIS
Investigators from surrounding agencies may be assigned to work on the __1__ investigation of __2__, __3__, or __4__ injuries. This may include at least one investigator from the agency that employs the __5__ officer.
- criminal
- officer-involved shootings
- deaths
- great bodily
- involved
OIS
Jurisdiction is determined by the __1__, __2__ and the __3__ the involved officer. The following scenarios outline the jurisdictional responsibilities for investigating officer-involved shootings,deaths or great bodily injuries.
- location of the shooting
- death or great bodily injury
- agency employing
OIS
The investigation of any possible __1__ by the suspect is controlled by the agency in whose __2__ the suspect’s crime occurred. For example, the Moore Police Department would control the investigation if the suspect’s crime occurred in __3__.
- criminal conduct
- jurisdiction
- Moore
OIS
If __1__ have been committed in multiple __2__, identification of the agency that will control the investigation may be reached in the same way as with any other crime. The investigation may be conducted by the agency in control of the __3__ of the involved officer, at the discretion of the Chief of Police and with concurrence from the other agency.
- multiple crimes
- jurisdictions
- criminal investigation
OIS
The control of the __1__ investigation into the involved officer’s __2__ during the incident will be determined by the employing agency’s protocol. When an officer from this department is involved, the __3__ investigation will be handled according to the __4__ section of this policy.
- criminal
- conduct
- criminal
- Criminal Investigation
OIS
Requests made of this department to investigate a shooting, death, or great bodily injury involving an __1__ agency’s officer shall be referred to the __2__ or the __3__ for approval.
- outside
- Chief of Police
- authorized designee
OIS
Regardless of where the incident occurs, the __1__ and __2__ investigation of each involved officer is controlled by the __3__ agency.
- administrative
- civil
- respective employing
OIS
Upon arrival at the scene of an officer-involved shooting or death, the first uninvolved MPD officer will be the officer-in-charge and will assume the responsibilities of a supervisor until properly relieved. This officer should, as appropriate: 1-6
- Secure the scene and identify and eliminate hazards for all those involved.
- Take reasonable steps to obtain emergency medical attention for injured individuals.
- Request additional resources from the Department or other agencies.
- Coordinate a perimeter or pursuit of suspects.
- Check for injured persons and evacuate as needed.
- Brief the supervisor upon arrival.
OIS
Upon arrival at the scene, the first uninvolved MPD supervisor should ensure completion of the duties as outlined above, plus: 1-5
- Attempt to obtain a brief overview of the situation from any uninvolved officers.
a. In the event that there are no uninvolved officers who can supply adequate overview, the supervisor should attempt to obtain a brief voluntary overview from one involved officer. - If necessary, the supervisor may administratively order any MPD officer to immediately provide public safety information necessary to secure the scene, identify injured parties and pursue suspects.
a. Public safety information shall be limited to such things as outstanding suspect information, number and direction of any shots fired, perimeter of the incident scene, identity of known or potential witnesses and any other pertinent information.
b. The initial on-scene supervisor should not attempt to order any involved officer to provide any information other than public safety information. - Provide all available information to the Shift Commander and Communications Division. If feasible, sensitive information should be communicated over secure networks.
- Take command of and secure the incident scene with additional MPD members until properly relieved by another supervisor or other assigned personnel or investigator.
- As soon as practicable, ensure that involved officers are transported (separately, if feasible) to a suitable location for further direction.
a. Each involved MPD officer should be given an administrative order not to discuss the incident with other involved officers or MPD members pending further direction from a supervisor.
b. When an involved officer’s weapon is taken or left at the scene for other than officer-safety reasons (e.g., evidence), ensure that he/she is provided with a comparable replacement weapon or transported by other officers.
OIS
Upon learning of an officer-involved shooting, death or great bodily injury, the __1__ shall be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the incident until he/she is relieved by the __2__ or a __3__.
All outside __4__ about the incident shall be directed to the Shift Commander.
- Shift Commander
- Chief of Police
- Bureau Commander
- inquiries
OIS
The following persons shall be notified as soon as practicable: 1-9
- Chief of Police
- Support Services Bureau Commander
- Outside agency investigators (if appropriate)
- Professional Standards Unit supervisor
- Psychological/peer support personnel
- Chaplain
- Medical Examiner (if necessary)
- Involved officer’s agency representative (if requested)
- Public Information Officer
OIS
The following shall be considered for the involved officer:
1-5
- Any request for legal or union representation will be accommodated.
a. Involved MPD officers shall not be permitted to meet collectively or in a group prior to providing a formal interview or report.
b. Requests from involved non-MPD officers should be referred to their employing agency. - Discussions with licensed attorneys will be considered privileged as attorney-client communications.
- Discussions with bargaining agent representatives will be privileged only as to the discussion of non-criminal information.
- A licensed psychotherapist shall be provided by the Department to each involved MPD officer. A licensed psychotherapist may also be provided to any other affected MPD members, upon request.
a. Interviews with a licensed psychotherapist will be considered privileged.
b. An interview or session with a licensed psychotherapist may take place prior to the member providing a formal interview or report. However, the involved members shall not be permitted to consult or meet collectively or in a group with a licensed psychotherapist prior to providing a formal interview or report.
c. A separate fitness-for-duty exam may also be required (see the Fitness for Duty Policy). - Any communication made by a participant or counselor in a peer support counseling session conducted by any Moore Police Department-approved provider and any oral or written information conveyed in the peer support counseling session is confidential and may not be disclosed by any person participating in the peer support counseling session except as authorized by law (12 O.S. § 2506.2).
