Post UoF Investigations (3.110.3)

Question 1

Monitor Officer

Answer 1

A designated officer who is NOT involved in the use of deadly force and whose responsibilities are to PREVENT DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE INCICENT AMONT SUBJECT OFFICERS, WITNESS OFFICERS, WITNESSES, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARRIVE AT THE SCENE PRIOR to Force Investigation Team (FIT).

Question 2

Officer Involved Shooting

Answer 2

An officer’s discharge of a firearm at a person, with or without physical injury.

Question 3

Reportable Force

Answer 3

Any UoF which results in INJURY or COMPLAINT OF CONTINUING PAIN, or ANY USE OF FORCE GREATER THAN LOW-LEVEL FORCE.

Question 4

UoF reports WILL be completed by ___. Any exceptions MUST be approved by a supervisor and reviewed through the chain of command within ___ days.

Answer 4

End of shift

30

Question 5

Levels of control that require the completion of a UoF report (3)

Answer 5

1. Low-level force that results in INJURY, COMPLAINT OF INJURY, or COMPLIANT OF CONTINUING PAIN.
2. All intermediate force.
3. All deadly force

Question 6

Investigative Responsibilities of Non-deadly UoF 1 of 5

Answer 6

Non-deadly force requiring a UoF reports WILL be investigated by the OFFICER’S CHAIN OF COMMAND.

Question 7

Investigative Responsibilities of Non-deadly UoF 2 of 5

Answer 7

Acting supervisors are NOT authorized to complete this investigation.

Question 8

Investigative Responsibilities of Non-deadly UoF 3 of 5

Answer 8

Supervisors involved as subject officer in a reportable UoF WILL NOT investigate themselves or other subject officers. Investigative duties will be relinquished to the next lever of supervision in the officer’s chain of command.

Question 9

Investigative Responsibilities of Non-deadly UoF 4 of 5

Answer 9

If the next level of supervision in the officer’s chain of command is unavailable, the supervisor involved in the UoF incident WILL NOTIFY THE ON DUTY WATCH COMMANDER. The watch commander WILL DELEGATE the next level of supervision responsible for the UoF investigative duites.

Question 10

Investigative Responsibilities of Non-deadly UoF 5 of 5

Answer 10

ALL reportable UoF on a subject, REGARDLESS of visible injury, WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED and DOWNLOADED into blue team.

Question 11

Non-deadly UoF Officer WILL: (5)

Answer 11

1. IMMEDIATLEY request dispatch to notify a supervisor.
2. Complete the UoF report BEFORE THE END OF THEIR SHIFT. Any exceptions MUST be approved by a supervisor.
3. The report WILL include a detailed description of the level of force, tool, or tactic used, to INCLUDE it’s effectiveness, AND the eight “objective reasonable” force factors.
4. Each application of force must be separately justified in the documentation.
5. Forward reports to investigating supervisor, sending a copy to their immediate supervisor.

Question 12

Non-deadly UoF When ECD is used, Officer WILL: (2)

Answer 12

1. Handle the probes in the same manner as CONTAMINATED NEEDLES in accordance with biohazard disposal procedures & impound ALL PROBES, WIRES, AND CARTRIDGES AS EVIDENCE.
2. Provide ECD to a supervisor for DATA DOWNLOAD.

Question 13

Non-deadly UoF when using vehicle Officer WILL: (3)

Answer 13

1. Blocking: ANY CONTACT with damage WILL be reported as a TRAFFIC INCIDENT on a vehicle incident report LVMPD 42. A UoF report is NOT required.
2. VCT requires UoF report.. ANY CONTACT or COLLISION WILL be documented by the Traffic Bureau on a vehicle incident report. (only SWAT & MV Units).
3. PIT: Traffic officers WILL respond to assist with the traffic investigation.

Question 14

Supervisor UoF Investigative Responsibilities: (9)

Answer 14

1. Respond, WITHOUT DELAY, to an incident in which reportable force is used.
2. Determine the level of force: IF deadly force was used OR if there is substantial bodily injury (SBI), see section 5. SBI Example: skeletal fractures, brain bleeds, head/chest injuries which create a risk of death or paralysis. Wound NOT amounting to SBI may include: broken wrist, cracked tooth, abrasions or sprains.
3. Conduct an investigation by interviewing the subject, officers, medical personnel, and witnesses.
4. Ensure photographs are taken and placed into blue team, to include the SUBJECTS, SCENE, OFFICERS INVOLVED, and COLLECT ANY EVIDENCE.
5. Review BWC. See LVMPD 7.136 BWC.
6. Check the surrounding area for any video surveillance, obtain a copy, and ENSURE the third-party video is IMPOUNDED as evidence and noted in blue team.
7. Review all applicable reports to ensure ACCURACY and COMPLETENESS.
8. Document how a UoF has been determined to be appropriate and in adherence to department policy. If the UoF is determined to NOT be appropriate, IT WILL be sent through the CHAIN OF COMMAND to decide if a SOC is necessary. IF other misconduct is identified, THE SUPERVISOR WILL DOCUMENT HOT IT WAS ADDRESSED.
9. Document training deficiencies and HOW they were corrected.

Question 15

Supervisor UoF Investigative Responsibilities: ECD is used (3)

Answer 15

1. ENSURE the data record has been uploaded to blue team.
2. Verify the PROBES, WIRES, and CARTRIDGES are properly impounded, and arrange for REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGES. Accidental discharges WILL NOT REQUIRE IMPOUNDING unless there has been an INJURY.
3. Document the investigation in a Citizen Contact (CC) in blue team when ALLEGED UoF is DETERMINED TO BE UNFOUNDED.

Question 16

UoF Procedures resulting in Death or SBI: SUBJECT / WITNESS OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES (6)

Answer 16

A. When an officer discharges a firearm, uses deadly force, has a negligent discharge of a firearm whether on OR off duty, uses any force resulting in death or causes SBI, or becomes aware of an in custody death, officer will:

1. Ensure life safety
2. Ensure the scene is SAFE & SECURE
3. IMMEDIATELY notify dispatch via radio if on-duty.
4. If NEEDED, request medical assistance and provide information on injuries.
5. Include suspect description AND location
6. Once the scene is STATIC, an officer SHOULD NOT modify, load, or unload any firearm used PRIOR to the countdown by FIT. In addition, the officer WILL NOT MODIFY their attire to include POSITIONING OF THEIR EQUIPMENT and BWC.

Question 17

Off-duty or plain clothes officers

UoF Procedures resulting in Death or SBI: SUBJECT / WITNESS OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES (2)

Answer 17

1. Inform dispatch via radio or 911 if no radio is available.
2. Make certain they are readily identifiable as officers and take precautions against a potential police-on-police confrontation by DISPLAYING IDENTIFICATION PROMINENTLY. If confronted by first responding officer, OBEY first responding officers verbal commands.

Question 18

UoF Procedures resulting in Death or SBI: First arriving SUPERVISOR (7)

Answer 18

1. Act as IC until relieved and WILL:
   A. ENSURE medical attention is provided to THOSE in need.
   B. Ensure the crime scene is SAFE and SECUR, preventing the possibility of CONTAMINATION or ALTERATION.
   This responsibility includes the removal of unauthorized person, including officers from the inner perimeter of the crime scene. A degree of tact and good judgment must be exercised to avoid alienating potential witnesses who may possess information of value.
2. Update dispatch and request that notifications be made.
3. Coordinate the search for outstanding suspects.
4. Oversee the identification AND isolation of witnesses.
5. Ensure witness officers and subject officers are SEPERATED and place in a SECURE environment WITH a monitor officer.
6. Provide FIT detectives the names and locations of the subject officers and potential witness officers. If there is concern that an officer is NOT a witness officer, but a subject officer. the ranking FIT SUPERVISOR will make the final determination regarding the status of the officer(s).
7. Remain on scene, and do not leave until released by the FIT SUPERVISOR.

Question 19

Monitor officer responsibilities (4): WILL

Answer 19

1. Not talk to the officer about the facts and circumstances of the incident.
2. Ensure that subject / witness officers remain at scene. Under no circumstance will any representative be allowed to move the location of any subject or witness officer PRIOR to a FIT SUPERVISOR’S APPROVAL.
3. Ensure that subject officers and witness officers do not discuss the incident being investigated.
4. Remain with the officer UNTIL the firearms countdown is completed OR dismissed by a FIT SUPERVISOR.

Question 20

Public Safety Statement - PSS

Answer 20

Is a serious of questions asked of the shooting officer to obtain information to determine if an IMMEDIATE THREAT to public safety exists. The PSS MUST me taken in a TIMELY MANNER and APPROPRIATE ACTION CONDUCTED based on the information received from the PSS.

When PRACTICAL, ONLY THE SHOOTING OFFICER AND A SUPERVISOR SHOULD BE PRESENT during the PSS. If multiple officers are involved, the PSS SHOULD be done SEPERATLEY WITH EACH OFFICER. The questions WILL be directly read from the PSS CARD (no unauthorized form will be used. A SUPERVISOR WILL write down the officer’s response. The PSS SHOULD NOT be recorded on BWC.

In the event the SUPERVISOR is involved in an OIS & no other supervisor is IMMEDIATLEY AVAILABLE to take the PSS, the senior officer on scene WILL conduct the PSS.

Question 21

PSS QUESTIONS (A - G)

Answer 21

a. Did you discharge your firearm?
1) If so, in what direction?
2) Approximately where were you located when you fires?
3) How many shots do you think you fired?
b. Is anyone injured? If so, where are they located?
c. Are there any outstanding suspects?
1) If so, what is their description?
2) What direction and mode of travel?
3) How long have they been gone?
4) What crimes have they committed?
5) What type of weapon do they have?
d. Is it possible the suspect fires rounds at you?
1) If so, what direction were the rounds fired from?
2) How many shots do you think the suspect fired?
3) Approximately where was the suspect located when they fired?
e. Do you know if any other officer discharged their firearms?
1) If so, where are they?
2) Approximately where were the officers located when they fired?
f. Are there any weapons or evidence that needs to be secured / protected? If so, where are they located?
g. Are you aware of any witnesses? If so, what is their location?

Question 22

IC / SUPERVISOR WILL:

Answer 22

Ensure all subject and witness officers are identified and separated. Act in accordance with LVMPD 3.500 Major Incident All Hazard Plan.

Question 23

Patrol Detective or on scene SUPERVISOR WILL: (2)

Answer 23

1. Respond IMMEDIATLEY to begin assisting in the early management of the crime scene, the identification and separation of witnesses, and the canvass.
2. ENSURE the major incident log has been ASSIGNED and COMPLETED.

Question 24

UoF Procedures resulting in Death or SBI, (any CIRT / FIT call out): INITIAL BRIEFING, IC WILL

Answer 24

Designate a location for the initial briefing that provides a PLACE THAT IS OPERATIONALLY SECURE. The briefing location WILL NOT compromise the integrity of the crime scene.

Question 25

UoF Procedures resulting in Death or SBI, (any CIRT / FIT call out): Patrol Detective or on-scene SUPERVISOR WILL: (3)

Answer 25

1. Conduct the initial briefing using the major incident briefing guide LVMPD 568
2. ONLY ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL will attend the briefing. Essential personnel will be identified by the FIT SUPERVISOR
3. At the close of the brief, FIT will assume control of the scene and investigation.

Question 26

The officer’s ___ WILL completed the administrative leave notice (LVMPD 117) for ANY incident involving the ___results. Supervisors WILL place the officer in relief of duty status at the direction of ___.

Answer 26

Chain of command

use of deadly force or where SBI or death

PEAP

Question 27

Contact with suspect or person to whom force was applied (3)

Answer 27

1. If a suspect or person to whom force was applied is transported for emergency medical treatment, an officer WILL accompany the subject to the hospital. This will GUARANTEE the chain of evidence is preserved, and spontaneous statements can be documented. The escorting officer WILL verify medical personnel are AWARE that the subject’s clothing and personal effects MUST be secured as EVIDENCE.
2. Interviews with a suspect or person involved in a deadly force incident WILL be video or audio recorded. If a suspect has been hospitalized, a FIT DETECTIVE WILL arrange for a TIMELY interview.
3. In circumstances where there is a negligent discharge or an inappropriate use of deadly force (and no RS or PC exists to warrant a detention), the subject is FREE TO LEAVE. Timely and consensual efforts WILL be made to identify the subject, and detectives WILL seek the subject’s voluntary cooperation.