OIS and Deaths 306 Flashcards
306.1.1 - Evanescent Evidence (Definitions)
Evanescent evidence – Physical evidence that may be degraded or tainted by human or environmental factors if left unprotected or unpreserved for the arrival of the independent investigative team (IIT); identification and contact information for witnesses to the incident; photographs and other methods of documenting the location of physical evidence and location/perspective of witnesses.
306.1.1 - Deadly Force (Definitions)
Deadly force - The intentional application of force through the use of firearms or any other means reasonably likely to cause death or serious physical injury.
306.1.1 - Great Bodily Harm (Definitions)
Great bodily harm - Bodily injury which creates a probability of death, or which causes significant serious permanent disfigurement, or which causes a significant permanent loss or impairment of the function of any bodily part or organ.
306.1.1 - In custody death (Definitions)
In-Custody death - The death of any person who is detained, arrested, en route to incarceration, or incarcerated in local facilities. Excluded are deaths caused by fatal injuries that occur while an inmate is under physician’s treatment for a disease or other natural condition, except that deaths involving custodial trauma or custodial suicide while under a physician’s treatment are considered In-Custody Deaths.
306.1.1 - Involved Officer (Definitions)
Involved officer - An officer, who in the performance of their duties, uses force that results in death, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm; or, in whose custody a person dies or receives great bodily harm.
306.1.1 - Substantial bodily harm (definitions)
Substantial bodily harm – Bodily injury which involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily part or organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily part.
306.1.1 - Uninvolved officers (definitions)
Uninvolved officer(s) - Officers who responded to, or were present at, the scene but did not witness the use of force by involved officer(s).
306.1.1 - Witness officers (Definitions)
Officers who observed the use of force by involved officer(s).
306.3.1 - Duties of on scene officers
- immediately notify dispatch, supervisor for additional resources
- Secure the scene
- render first aid
- Protect scene and evidence. Do not alter any items
306.3.2 - Notifications
- CDO
- DC
- Chief
- Labor Rep
- Peer Support
- IIT
306.3.3 - Involved Officers
- ASA no longer needed will be transported to secure location for processing
- Remain dressed and equipped
- Officer will be given administrative order prior to PSS
306.3.9 - Duties of On scene supervisors
- Take command
- Facilitate aid
- Collect PSS
- Request IIT via CDO
- Obtain a briefing from uninvolved or witness officers
- Using PSS:
Identify bullet trajectories
Locate and protect evidence
Coordinate search for suspects
306.3.9 - Duties of On scene supervisors (Part 2)
- Crime scene tape
- Crime scene log
- Involved officers secure weapons (Holstered)
- Identify and separate cooperative witnesses
- Identify individuals w/ gunshot residue
- Ensure uninvolved officers complete reports
- Assign uninvolved officer to any hospital transports
The public safety statement
“Officer ________ , I am directing you to give me a public safety statement. Due to the immediate need to take action, you are ordered to answer the following questions listed below. If you refuse to answer these questions relating to the performance of your official duties, you will be subject to Department charges, which could result in your dismissal from the Department.”
“At this time and to the best of your knowledge, please answer the following”:
1. From where and in what direction did you fire rounds?
2. In what direction did the suspect(s) fire rounds?
3. If you know of anyone injured, what is her/his location?
4. If any suspects are outstanding, what are their descriptions?
Supervisors: If there are no outstanding suspects, proceed directly to question #5, otherwise ask questions #4 (a-d).
a. What was their direction of travel?
b. How long have they been gone?
c. With what weapons were they armed?
d. Are there any other safety risks known about the outstanding suspect(s)?
- Does any evidence need protection?
- Any known witnesses?
- Where are they located?
“Officer _______, in order to prevent the contamination of your statement, I order you not to discuss this incident with anyone, including your supervisors or staff officers, prior to the arrival of the assigned investigators, with the exception of your legal representation.
