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UoF Investigations Flashcards

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T/F. A Use of Force Report is required by each officer who uses reportable force in an incident.

A

T

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Are civilian employees required to complete a UoF report if they use reportable force?

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Yes

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Use of Force Reports will be completed by (blank) and reviewed through the chain of command within (blank).

A

end of shift; 30 days

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Does use of a DSD restraint chair require a UoF report?

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Yes

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T/F. A UoF report is only required for a successful PIT attempts DO NOT count

A

F - all attempts require reporting.

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Does Stationary vehicle intervention technique require a UoF report?

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Yes

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Reportable force is..

A). Force that results in injury, complaint of injury, or complaint of continuing pain
B. Any and all UoF
C. Any UoF a supervisor deems is necessary to report
D. Completely unnecessary

A

A

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When will CIRT complete the UoF report?

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OIS’, deadly force incidents and pursuits when applicable

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When will CIRT complete reports for use of a low lethality force options?

A. SGT discretion
B. Directed by Bureau Commander
C. Lieutenant discretion
D. When CIRT deems it so

A

C

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Who completes the Firearm Discharge Report:

Any discharge regardless if a person was injured

CIRT/officer who fired the weapon

A

CIRT

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Who completes the Firearm Discharge Report:

Negligent discharge of a weapon during a law enforcement function

CIRT/on scene incident commander

A

CIRT

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Who completes the Firearm Discharge Report:

The discharge of a firearm at an animal, for self defense or to humanely put an animal down

Officer on scene/ CIRT

A

CIRT

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Who completes the Firearm Discharge Report:

Are resident officers exempt from CIRT completing a report for humanely putting down an animal?

A

Yes

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T/F. Nondeadly force requiring a Use of Force Report will be investigated by the officer’s chain of command

A

T

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Can an acting supervisor complete a UoF investigation?

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No

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If a SGT is involved in a UoF incident can they investigate the incident and all those involved? Who investigates

A

No, the responsibility falls to the next higher level of supervision.

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UoF investigation

All reportable uses of force on a subject, regardless of visible injury, will be (blank)

A

Photographed and uploaded to Blue Team.

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UoF Report The officer will:

Request dispatch notify the (blank)

A

Supervisor

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UoF Report The officer will:

Complete the Use of Force Report before the end of their shift, any exceptions must be approved by a (blank)

A

Supervisor

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Items included in a UoF report:

the level of force, tool, or tactic used, to include its effectiveness, and the eight (blank)

A

“objectively reasonable” force factors.

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Items included in a UoF report:

T/F. Each application of a use of force tool must be separately justified in the documentation

A

T

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Items included in a UoF report:

The officer will forward the report to the investigating supervisor and will send a copy to their immediate (blank)

A

Supervisor

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After an ECD deployment who does the officer give their ECD to for a data download?

A

Supervisor

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If contact is made with another vehicle while performing a blocking technique, on what form is the incident documented on

A. UoF report
B. Vehicle Incident Report (LVMPD 42). UoF report not needed
C. Vehicle condition report

A

B

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Pinching requires a UoF report. Any contact/collision with the subject vehicle will be documented by (blank) on a (blank)

A

the traffic bureau; on a vehicle incident form)

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Who responds on a PIT to investigate

A. CIRT
B. FIT
C. Traffic
D. Bureau Commander

A

C

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T/F. A supervisor will respond without delay to an incident where reportable force is used

A

T

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Initial UoF investigation responsibilities:

A supervisor must determine the level of (blank) used if (blank) was used or if there is (blank)

A

Force; deadly force; substantial bodily injury.

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Initial UoF investigation responsibilities:

Who must the supervisor interview:

A. Subjects, officers, witnesses, medical personnel
B. Subjects, officers and witnesses.
C. Subjects, officers, witnesses, medical personnel, and bystanders to see how the use of force impacted them.

A

B

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Initial UoF investigation responsibilities:

What must be photographed?

A. Subjects, scene, officers involved, witnesses and collect any evidence
B. Subjects, scene officers involved and collect any evidence

A

B

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Initial UoF investigation responsibilities:

LVMPD 7.136, Covers what in regards to UoF investigations

A. BWC
B. Video collection
C. Interview techniques

A

A

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Initial UoF investigation responsibilities:

If a supervisor locates security camera footage of the use of force, they will impound it as (blank) and noted in (blank)

A

Evidence; Blue Team

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Initial UoF investigation responsibilities:

A supervisor will review all reports for (blank) and (blank)

A

Accuracy; completeness

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Initial UoF investigation responsibilities:

Supervisors will either document how the use of force was determined to be appropriate and adhered to department policy or…

A

If it is not it will be sent through the chain of command to determine if a SOC is necessary. All other misconduct will be noted and documented on how it was addressed.

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Initial UoF investigation responsibilities:

If training deficiencies are observed, a supervisor will (blank) the deficiencies and how they were corrected.

A

Document

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Initial UoF investigation responsibilities:

If an ECD was used who is responsible for ensuring the probes were impounded properly and arrange for replacement probes

A

Supervisor

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Initial UoF investigation responsibilities:

T/F. Document the UoF on a Citizen Contact (CC) in Blue Team when alleged use of force is determined to be unfounded.

A

T

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Investigative Responsibilities– Use of Deadly Force or Force Resulting in Death or Substantial Bodily Injury

The department will conduct a deadly force investigation like an IA investigation in order to be compliant with NRS

A. 207.220
B. 197.190
C. 289
D. 279

A

C

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After firing their weapon, using deadly force, negligent discharge or in custody death an officer will:

  1. Ensure life safety
  2. Ensure the scene is (blank) and (blank)
  3. Notify Dispatch via radio if (blank)
    a) (blank) request medical assistance and info on (blank)
    b) include suspect (blank) and (blank)
A
  1. Safe; secure
  2. On duty
    a) if needed; injuries
    b) description; location
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Deadly Force Investigations:

T/F if the scene is static an officer should reload, modify or unload their weapon and adjust their uniform/body camera

A

F- they should not do this.

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How should off duty/plain clothes officer report an OIS?

A

Notify Dispatch via Radio or 911 if radio is not available

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T/F Plain clothes officers should make themselves readily identifiable and follow instructions of uniformed officers

A

T

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After an OIS the first responding supervisor will:

Act as (blank)

A

Incident commander

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After an OIS the first responding supervisor will:

Ensure that (blank) attention is summoned for those in need.

A

Medical attention

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After an OIS the first responding supervisor will:

Ensure crime scene is safe and secure to prevent to possibility of (blank)

A

Contamination

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When supervisors are preserving the scene of an OIS, they need to remove all non essential persons payin special attention to keeping potential (blank) on scene.

A

Witnesses

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Supervisors responding to an OIS (should/will):

Coordinate the search for outstanding (blank)

A

Will; Suspects.

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Supervisors responding to an OIS (should/will):

Oversee the identification and isolation of (blank)

A

Witnesses

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Supervisors responding to an OIS (should/will):

T/F - Ensure witness officers and subject officers are separated and placed in a secure environment with a monitor officer.

A

Will/T

50
Q

Monitor officer:

(Will not/should not) talk to the officer about the facts and circumstances of the incident

A

Will not.

51
Q

Monitor officer:

Will not/should not. That any representative be allowed to speak with/move an officer. Prior to a FIT supervisor’s approval

A

Will not

52
Q

Monitor officer:

Will ensure that the (blank) officers and witness officers do not discuss the incident being investigated

A

Subject

53
Q

Monitor officer:

Will monitor the officer until the round countdown is completed or dismissed by a (blank) supervisor

A. FIT
B. CIRT
C. Area Command
D. Bureau Commander

A

A

54
Q

Monitor officer:

Will/should. Remain on scene until dismissed by the FIT supervisor

A

Will

55
Q

What is a Public Safety Statement (PSS)?

A

a series of questions asked of the shooting officer to obtain information to determine if an immediate threat to public safety exists.

56
Q

The PSS (must/should) be taken in a timely manner and appropriate action conducted based on info gathered from PSS.

A

Must

57
Q

When PRACTICAL who should be present during a PSS?

A. Supervisor and shooting officer
B. Supervisor, shooting officer and witnesses.
C. Supervisor and shooting officer and PPA REP
D. Supervisor Lieutenant and shooting officer

A

A

58
Q

If multiple officers are involved, the PSS should be done (as a group for accuracy/ separately) with each officer.

A

Separately

59
Q

Questions will be read directly from the Department PSS form (no/limited) other forms are acceptable.

A

NO

60
Q

Will a supervisor write down the shooting officer’s response to PSS questions?

A

YES

61
Q

The PSS (should/should not) be recorded on a body worn camera.

A

Should not.

62
Q

In the event that the supervisor is the shooting officer and no other supervisor is immediately available to take the PSS, who does it?

A. The K9 supervisor
B. The PMSA Rep
C. The senior officer on scene
D. Chad Lyman

A

C.

63
Q

The watch commander will/shall respond immediately to the scene of the use of deadly force.

A

Will

64
Q

The incident commander will ensure all subject and witness officers are separated and identified in accordance with:

A. Critical Policy
B. Bureau commander directives
C. Major Incident and All Hazard Plan.

A

C

65
Q

After an OIS the on scene supervisor/appropriate patrol detective will:
A. Respond immediately to begin assisting in the early management of the crime scene, the identification and separation of witnesses, and the canvass.
B. Ensure the Major Incident Log has been assigned and completed.
C. All the Above

A

C

66
Q

During an OIS dispatch will/may assign at least one additional sergeant.

A

Will

67
Q

FIT responds to uses of Deadly Force, In custody Deaths, instances where citizens are killed/seriously harmed during a police action, to other jurisdictions upon request (meets criteria), direction of the sheriff, or (blank)

A. If FIT Supervisor deems it necessary
B. If an department member, during the course of their duties, is the victim of a violent crime or seriously injured.

A

B

68
Q

The ranking FIT personnel will be in overall charge of police activities and may/will request the assistance of additional units

A

May

69
Q

T/F. If the subject officer is the only witness FIT will still make the arrest.

A

F- subject officer will be responsible for the arrest and accompanying paperwork.

70
Q

T/F. CIRT conducts non-criminal, administrative examinations of deadly force, significant bodily injury, or other high-risk police operations.

A

T

71
Q

CIRT will respond and investigate officer involved shootings or use of force resulting in (blank)

A

Death

72
Q

CIRT will determine if the investigation should remain with them, be transferred to IAB or to the subject officer’s (blank)

A

Chain of Command.

73
Q

CIRT will/will not investigate the discharge of a firearm while on duty

A

Will

74
Q

CIRT will/will not investigate:

Deadly force PIT maneuvers or PIT maneuvers resulting in death or substantial bodily injury.

A

Will

75
Q

FIT will investigate line of duty deaths, Will CIRT?

A

Yes

76
Q

CIRT will/will not investigate when an (officer/department member) sustains an serious injury in the line of duty, including traffic accidents

A

Will; officer

77
Q

CIRT will/may investigate I’m custody deaths without a clear medical reason behind the death

A

Will

78
Q

T/F. CIRT will not respond to in custody suicides or in custody suicide attempts.

A

F. They will respond.

79
Q

CIRT will/may respond and investigate the following: Use of force resulting in substantial bodily injury

A

May

80
Q

Upon notification of a use of force or car wreck resulting in substantial bodily harm the CIRT supervisor will/should determine if a response is necessary.

A

Will

81
Q

T/F. Policy considers a fractured wrist to be a substantial bodily injury

A

F- it does not.

82
Q

Wounds not amounting to substantial bodily injury will/should be investigated by the officer’s chain of command.

A

Will

83
Q

T/F When CIRT/FIT responds the incident commander will designate a briefing area that does not compromise the crime scene.

A

T

84
Q

A FIT/CIRT briefing will be conducted by a Patrol detective or (blank) using the (blank)

A. On-scene supervisor; patrol briefing Guide
B. Area Lieutenant; Major Incident Briefing Guide
C. On-scene supervisor;
Major Incident Briefing Guide

A

C

85
Q

Only essential personnel will attend the CIRT/FIT briefing. Essential personnel will be identified by (blank)

A

FIT Supervisor.

86
Q

At the close of the brief, FIT will assume control of the scene and the (blank)

A. Investigation
B. Witnesses
C. Investigative functions towards non department members

A

A

87
Q

Who must be coordinated with prior to media release?

A. OIO
B. PIO
C. Civilian review board

A

B

88
Q

The walkthrough with the subject officer is (mandatory, voluntary), and it is not an interview.

A

Voluntary

89
Q

Observers of the walkthrough will be at the discretion of the (blank) supervisor.

A. FIT
B. On scene
C. CIRT

A

A

90
Q

Witness officers (will/should) provide a walkthrough and an audio recorded statement as needed or directed by FIT.

A

Will

91
Q

Witness officers (will/should) identify their location and explain their role as a witness.

A

Will

92
Q

A witness officer who refuses to provide information will be deemed in violation of (blank)

A. LVMPD 8.160, Obedience and Insubordination.
B. LVMPD 4.140, Duties and Responsibilities
C. LVMPD 6.001/2, Use of Force

A

A

93
Q

Who is responsible for photographing an OIS Crime Scene?
A. Uninvolved officers on Scene
B. CSI
C. Officers from a Different Area Command

A

B

94
Q 
During an OIS Investigation: If evidence has been gathered already, who must be informed?
A. FIT supervisor
B. CIRT supervisor
C. Incident commander
D. FIT
A

D

95
Q

The (blank) supervisor determines which officers get photographed during an OIS investigation.

A

FIT.

96
Q

T/F. DURING an OIS investigation. The FIT supervisor WILL Ensure the subject and witness officers relinquish their firearms to CSI for countdown.

A

T

97
Q

FIT will conduct a voluntary interview with the officer whose use of force resulted in death or substantial bodily injury, a minimum of (blank) after the incident (unless waived by the subject officer).

A. 48 hours
B. 72 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 36 hours

A

A

98
Q

T/F. The subject officer has the right to decline to be interviewed.

A

T

99
Q

T/F. FIT investors do not have to allow subject officers to speak with representation first.

A

F. They must allow it.

100
Q

CIRT interviews are (blank) interviews that are in accordance with NRS 289.

A. Voluntary
B. Compelled
C. Necessary
D. Encouraged

A

B.

101
Q

All statements to (Blank) will be provided to the officer prior to a CIRT interview.

A

FIT

102
Q

The viewing of body worn camera/third-party video related to a FIT investigation will be consistent with LVMPD 7.136, (blank).

A. Investigations
B. Collection of Evidence
C. Body Worn Cameras.

A

C.

103
Q 
Who completed the subject officer’s Administrative Leave Notice?
A. Their chain of command 
B. The office of the Sheriff. 
C. FIT
D. PEAP
A

A

104
Q

What supervisor is responsible for ensuring that a subject officer/ weapon carrying civilian/supervisor completes a drug/alcohol tests.

A. FIT
B. Their Chain of Command
C. CIRT

A

C

105
Q

T/F - PEAP personnel will respond to use of deadly force or other critical incidents and arrange for psychological counseling of subject officers (and at times, witness officers) by a qualified psychologist.

A

T

106
Q 
Who must PEAP contact first on the scene of an OIS prior to providing services to involved officers?
A. Incident commander
B. FIT Supervisor 
C. CIRT supervisor
D. IAB.
A

B

107
Q

PEAP (can/will not) discuss the details of an OIS incident prior to statements being given to CIRT and FIT.

A

Will not.

108
Q

PEAP personnel will be able to interact with subject and witness officers. They (must/can) discuss the investigative process.

A

Can

109
Q

Who WILL inform the officer’s chain of command for their fitness to return to duty?
A. PEAP
B. FIT
C. CIRT

A

A

110
Q

If a subject is transported to a medical facility after force was applied an officer (will/should) accompany them.

A

Will

111
Q

T/F. The escorting officer will verify medical personnel are aware that the subject’s clothing and personal effects must be secured as evidence.

A

T

112
Q

Interviews with a subject involved in a deadly force incident will be video (and/or) audio recorded

A

Or

113
Q

T/ F. In circumstances where there is a negligent discharge or an inappropriate use of deadly force (and no reasonable suspicion or probable cause exists to warrant a detention), the subject is not free to leave unless approved by a FIT Supervisor

A

F - subject is free to leave.

114
Q

Identities of the Officers involved in a deadly force incident (will/will not) be released to the public during the initial media release within (blank) hours

A

Will not; 48

115
Q 
The FIT (blank)  will coordinate with the Sheriff/Undersheriff and PIO to prepare a formal media release to the general public after the Executive Staff 72-Hour Briefing.
A. Sergeant 
B. Captain
C. Senior Detective
D. Lieutenant
A

D

116
Q

CIRT (cannot/can) share information with FIT that was compelled under (Garrity/Schaefer)

A

Cannot ; Garrity.

117
Q

(FIT/CIRT) will provide the executive staff with a briefing of details for criminal investigation prior to the 72 hour release.

A

FIT

118
Q

During the criminal investigation conducted by (Blank) they will provide copies of reports to (blank) as they become available.

A

FIT; CIRT

119
Q

The Use of Force Policy Committee will review the Use of Force Policy and other policies pertaining to the use of force on an annual basis as designated by the (blank)

A. OIO
B. IAB
C. ODB
D. Sheriff

A

D

120
Q

An (blank) will serve as the chair for the Use of Force Policy Committee.

A. Deputy Chief
B. Bureau commander
C. Assistant Sheriff
D. Sheriff’s representative

A

C

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