Ch 1 Flashcards
1
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When can employee deviate from policy?
A
Employee may deviate from policy when it’s in the obvious best interest of the department.
Any deviation will be reported to the supervisor ASAP.
2
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What is an administrative regulation ?
A
And I’m in order issued by the city manager
3
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Definition of director
A
Non-sworn employee quit went to assistant chief.
4
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Solo reserve officer
A
Reserve officer who has completed the requirements outlined in ops orders 3.3
5
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Use of force policy department are set forth as follows?
A
Physical force,
deadly force,
non-deadly force,
lethal weapons and equipment.
6
Q
How often do you download and Taser?
A
Each month.
7
Q
Intermediate control techniques?
A
Closed the strikes, Hammerfest strikes, palm hail strikes, impact pushes, kicks, knee strikes, elbow strikes.
8
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Policy for stun bag rounds?
A
Mediately notify Duty commander.
Optimal range between five and 20 yards.
9
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Carotid control technique
A
Oxygen cut off to brain after hold is applied for longer than 4 to 6 minutes.
10
Q
What are the Tayser deployment impounding procedures?
A
Probes backward inside spent cartridge biohazard sticker, cartridge probes and anti-felon identifications the aphids in plastic container, place in plastic evidence bag.
11
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What are they reporting requirements for all incidents involving canine stunned bag or Sage rounds?
A
Reasons for shooting, weapons used, number of shots fired, target and impact locations, distance of suspect from officers that fired, effectiveness a result of use
12
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How many days does a supervisor have to submit the initial use of force report?
A
7days
13
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Use of force report will be submitted up to the commander for approval within how many days?
A
30 days
14
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What reports are supervisors required to submit for shooting and use of force incidents?
A
Shooting investigation, and use of force report.
15
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Who conducts all shooting and use of force incidents resulting in death or serious physical injury caused by an employee?
A
Professional standards bureau -(completes use of force)
involved employees supervisor,
VCB/homicide,
incident review unit.
16
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Who completes the investigation for non-injury accidental discharges (off-duty) and shootings involving animals?
A
Employees supervisor.
17
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Who completes the investigation for an accidental discharge involving police action?
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PSB
18
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Who makes notifications during a shooting and use of force incident resulting in death or serious injury?
A
Highest ranking officer on scene will notify VCB commander, commander, IRU, legal unit Lt.
19
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During the shooting investigation, the written report will include The following pre-narrative information:
A
Investigating supervisor, employee involved, synopsis,
reason for shooting, occurred (location date and time),
employees prior use of force incidents and dispositions,
weapon used,
number of shots fired/impact location/backdrop description,
Injuries or damage.
20
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When do you contact the PSB investigations unit LT the tenant to obtain a shooting incident control number?
A
As soon as possible, unless it occurs during non-business hours (in this case PSB will be contacted at the beginning of the next business day)
21
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Routing of administrative use of force investigation by PSB or Supervisors
A
PSB- PSB commander will forward a copy of the report to employees assistant chief and de apartment use of force board chairperson.
The completed use of force report and shooting investigation will be forwarded to the commander of the involved employees bureau/precinct.
22
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What is the purpose of the technical review committee?
A
Review deadly force incidents and ID training needs.
Do not make recommendations on whether the incident followed department policy.
May make recommendations regarding amendments to policy.
23
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Who do you tactical review committee members report to?
A
PSB commander
24
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Who are the tactical review committee sub committee members?
A
Officer from tactical training detail SAU and patrol.
Sgt from firearms SAU and tactical and patrol.
Lt from advanced training proficiency skills, SC you, night enforcement unit and patrol.
25
In regards to the post use of force training, for pre-scribe training, when will the training be completed?
It shall be completed within two weeks from the date recommended.
26
What does Pride stand for?
Protection and prevention, responsibility and respect, integrity and ideals, dedication to duty, and
employee excellence.
27
Where will employee deploy the Taser if they cannot fire at the subjects back?
At either side of the body aiming below the diaphragm.
28
If an officer is unable to fire the subjects back or sides of their body where should they target next?
Lower front door so just about the beltline along the bottom probe to strike the legs.
29
What are the target areas for the drive?
Muscle or nerve points on the front back sides, legs and arms.
30
When is close deployment and redirect of a taser authorized?
Proximity to the subject will not result in probe spread large enough to achieve neuromuscular incapacitation.
31
What are the maximum ranges is for probed deployment
Maximum range for an old Tayser is 21 feet or 25 feet for the new smart cartridge.
32
What is the preferred ranges for Tayser deployment?
7 to 15 feet for the 21 foot cartridge. And 9 to 18 feet for the 25 foot smart cartridge.
33
When does medical treatment need to be administered for subs who have been tased?
When the probe penetrates the skin, the probe penetrates clothing and the cycle is effective, And when Multiple Drive Stuns applications are delivered.
34
T or F: a supervisor will be notified and respond to the scene each deployment of a Taser?
True
35
Who will employees avoid using a taser on?
Female subjects known to be pregnant, elderly subjects, young children, and cut prisoners.
36
What should be considered prior to using a taser on the subject in water?
probability of drowning, officers ability to apprehend the subject, Deepwater reduces the target area.
37
Whose approval do employees need one requested to provide taser demonstrations to groups and organizations?
Bureau/ precinct commander.
38
Who is authorized to carry a Tayser?
Only employees certified by the training Bureau staff.
39
How many tasers (ECD) are employees allowed to carry?
They will only carry one.
40
What is the only authorized drop leg ECD holster authorized?
The Safari land 6000 in 5–10 in black, with a single leg strap.
41
Who approves the authorization/procedures to carry A Taser in specialty details?
The bureau commander.
42
Where will employee working in a non-uniform capacity have the department issued Taser?
In the passenger compartment of their city vehicle.
43
Where/how will employee working off-duty carry his Taser?
They will carry the device as if they were in on-duty capacity.
44
Can exceptions be made in the caring of a department issued Tayser?
Exceptions may be made by the employees bureau/precinct commander.
45
How will civilian detention officers were there Taser?
And Accordance with the sworn employee policy.
46
Can employ you the Taser on an animal?
They may deploy a taser to incapacitate dangerous animals opposing an immediate threat to officers or the public.
47
What should employees consider if they use a taser on the animal?
Containment of the animal and Assistance Romero, County animal care and control. (MCACC)
48
Do the Taser probes need to be impounded if you used him on an animal?
Follow the reporting and Impound and procedures as outlined in section 6.A.
49
What can an employee do if they want to have a personally own Taser?
They may submit a memorandum.
50
What information does the memo need for a personally owned Taser?
Model and serial number, acknowledge departments right to download data and Taser is subject to inspection, and whether certified by the training bureau staff to carry it.
51
Where will the copies of the memo for individual taser carry be kept?
In the department and division files.
52
What color do personally owned tasers. need to be?
Yellow unless it was purchased prior to July 1, 2003.
53
Can you use her personally owned taser cartridges?
No, only department issued cartridges will be used.
54
What website will tasers be entered into prior to being placed in the service?
WWW.evidence.com
55
What information will be entered into evidence.com for each Taser in service?
The Taser serial number, the officers name and serial number.
56
What information is each bureau/precinct required to log for tasers?
The serial numbers of the cartridges assigned, reason for new cartridges issued, incident report number if cartridge was fired during use of force.
57
Who is responsible for ordering extra cartridges and power magazines for tasers?
Police supply.
58
If employee is transferred from a first responder assignment what taser equipment will be turned in?
The department issued taser, holster, battery, and cartridges to admin staff so It can be returned to police supply.
59
If a Taser is damaged or a part is missing what does an employee need to do?
Report it to a supervisor in accordance with operations 3.13
60
When may an Officer use hard empty and techniques?
When they're facing the active aggression level of resistance.
61
What are the only hard empty hand techniques allowed to be used on the face and head (only when reasonable) as a means of to overcome a violent attack?
Closed fist, palm heal, and elbow strikes.
62
If a closed fist, punch or elbow strike was applied to the subjects face or head,what must an officer do?
Notify a supervisor who will respond to the scene and and evaluate the subject and notify Jail personnel.
63
At what level of resistance can a impact weapon be used?
Active aggression.
64
Who authorizes an employee to carry an impact weapon?
Department impact weapons instructor after they have completed the course.
65
Can a flashlight be used as an impact weapon?
It may be used if you baton is not readily available.
66
When will canines not be used
When there is a strong potential for discrediting the department or for use to control crowds
67
Can a canine be used for a search for a subject who has a misdemeanor?
Yes but the Dog will remain on a lead unless officer safety is threatened.
68
Who will be notified immediately for incidents involving a stun bag incident?
The duty or precinct commander
69
What are the optimal range is for stun bag rounds?
5 to 20 yards.
70
What are the primary target areas for stun bag rounds
Arms below the elbow, lower abdomen,
buttocks and
legs.
71
What are the second target areas for stun bag rounds?
Arms above the elbow, back excluding spinal cord ,
| knees.
72
When should the carotid control technique be used?
Should only be used On subjects displaying active aggression, aggravated active aggression, or who are a threat to themselves or others.
73
What will an employee do if a subject is unconscious from carotid control?
Immediately handcuff the subject, roll subject on their side and check for vital signs, call the paramedics immediately, and start CPR if necessary (remove handcuffs)
74
Who will be notified if I carotid control technique is applied?
Supervisor immediately who will respond. Receiving officers and Jail detail, and relevant reports, bookings, forms, and referrals.
75
When may an employee deviate from the techniques taught by the departments proficiency skills in relation to deadly force?
When the techniques are not practical under the circumstances, the officer may resort to any reasonable method to overcome the attack.
76
T or F: the intentional use of a police vehicle against the subject on foot will be considered a use of deadly force?
True
77
What does P I T stand for?
Precision immobilization technique, pit maneuver.
78
What/when are bureaus are the exception to using their vehicle against subjects on foot?
Employees trained in the pit maneuver and assigned to the airport bureau, on airport grounds, or dignitary protection officers.
79
T or F: officers will not attempt to deliberately collide with other vehicles or force any vehicle off the roadway?
True
80
Firearms ______ only be used to kill an animal posing in immediate danger to employee or the public one other means of protection or impractical.
Will
81
Weapons _____ be discharged at the driver or other occupant of a moving vehicle, only when the officer has PC to believe the subject poses an immediate danger of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others
May
82
What must exist before and employee may reach or lean into a running vehicle with the drivers seat occupied?
Exigent circumstances.
83
Employees who discharge a firearm will make a bubble with horse, to a supervisor as soon as _______ and submit a written report as soon as ________.
Possible; practical
84
After the supervisor, who will be notified of the weapon discharge incident (accidental)?
Duty commander.
85
Which employees will receive annual training regarding the use of 0C spray?
All sworn employees below the rank of commander.
86
Employees ______ pass a proficiency test administered by a department certified defensive tactics instructor.
Must
87
What are reporting requirements for soft empty-handed and restraining devices?
contact supervisor ASAP. Complete use of force incident report include any injuries,
document if no injury is visible.
Supervisor completes use of force report.
88
What reports are required for use of chemical agents?
Contact supervisor ASAP. Complete IR. Supervisor completes use of force report ONLY upon complaint of injury.
89
What are the reporting requirements for the use of tasers?
Contact a supervisor ASAP. Download taser immediately prior to completion of use of force report. Supervisor completes event information log for taser at www.evidence.com. Complete IR with use of force details including the reason for deployment, target and impact areas.
90
What are the reporting requirements for all incidents involving intermediate control techniques?
Contact supervisor ASAP. Complete IR with use of force details. Supervisor completes use of force report.
See reporting requirements for use of canines.
91
What are the reporting requirements involving the deployment of a canine?
All department canine injury incidents will be investigated and documented by a canine unit supervisor using the standard bite report format. K9 Unit supervisor will complete use of force report.
92
What are the reporting requirements for carotid control technique?
Supervisor will be contacted ASAP. And I are will be completed with use of force details. Supervisor completes use of force report.
93
As soon as a supervisor is notified of a use of force report, what is the first step?
A fact-finding investigation.
94
What should a supervisor include in his use of force report?
When possible, and audio recorded witness statements and pictures.
95
How long do you supervisors have to submit the initial use of force report?
Seven days of notification of the incident.
96
How long does a supervisor have to submit the use of force report up to the commander for approval?
30 days
97
What reports are supervisors required to complete during a shooting and use of force incident?
Shooting investigation, use of force report.
98
Who investigates shooting and use of force incidents resulting in serious injury or death?
PSB-use of force report. Involves employees supervisor, VCB/homicide unit, incident review unit (IRU)
99
Who completes the investigation for a non-injury accidental discharge (non-police action) and shooting involving animals
The employees supervisor will investigate and complete the use of force report.
100
Who will investigate accidental discharges involving police action?
If a citizen or subject is in close proximity he such as an attempt to arrest, PSB will conduct the investigation and complete the use of force report.
101
What will an employee do with their firearm, if it was used during any incidents where the weapon was discharged?
They will release it to the officer or supervisor responsible for the investigation.
102
T or F: employees will be issued aNother firearm By PSB investigators prior to going off shift or returning to work, one involved in any incident where their weapon was discharged.
True.
103
What will a shooting investigation written report include?
Officer and supervisors name badge, duty assignment, work days and hours, synopsis, reason for shooting, occurred location date and time, prior use of force incidents and dispositions, weapon used, number of shots fired impact locations backdrop description, injuries, witnesses, photos, incident report numbers related investigations, and details of investigation.
104
What does the narrative need to include the shooting involved in animal?
Same information as a shooting investigation but include the description of any animals involved and name, address, etc., of owner or damage property/injured animals.
105
Which documents will be attached to the shooting investigation report?
All pertinent documents including photos.
106
Will a supervisor make any recommendations during the use of force review board?
Supervisors will make no recommendations.
107
What are the routing procedures of administrative use of force investigations?
PSB?
Emp Supervisor?
PSB- PSB commander will forward a copy of the PSB report to the employees assistant chief and department use of force board chairperson.
Emp SUP- The completed use of force report and shooting investigation will be forwarded to the commander of the involved employees precinct.
108
What does TRC stand for?
Tactical review committee.
109
Who does the TRC committee members report to?
The PSB commander
110
Who makes up the TRC committee?
Training bureau commander (chair), department legal advisor, ALEA basic training Lt, training Bureau advanced training/proficiency skills PPSLA president or representative, PLEA president or representative.
111
Who makes up the TRC subcommittee?
Officers- tactical training detail officer, SA you, patrol.
SGTs- fire arms detail SGT, SAU training SGT, tactical training SGT, patrol SGT.
LTS-Advanced training/proficiency skills, SC you, night enforcement unit (NEU) and patrol.
112
What is the function of the TRC you subcommittee members
To address the tactical decision making and actions of the involved officers as well as management of the tactical seen by the respondent supervisors
113
Who will insure the affected employee will complete the skill building training without delay?
The commander/administrator of that employee.
114
How much time does an employee have to complete the prescribed training by the TRC committee?
With the exception of extenuating circumstances, they have two weeks from the date recommended.
115
Training recommended by the TRC _____ be different for supervisors and employees.
May
116
Who completes/recieves the TRC chairperson semi annual report. And what does it include?
The TRC chairperson will provide the report of lethal force activity to the executive staff by memorandum.
117
What does the use of force semi annual report include?
Number and type of lethal force incidents reviewed, any training given in relation to each lethal force incident, how the training was distributed, any trends identified in lethal force incidents and any policy revisions or improvements made, as a result of the TRC review process.
118
Whose approval does TRC need to review nonlethal force incidents?
Referral made by a commander or assistant chief.
119
What is the primary concern of the department following any use of force incident?
The physical and emotional well-being of the department employees.
120
What is the definition of a use of force incident,
Any situation where department employee seriously injured or killed a person.
121
What is the definition of persons directly involved
Employees who seriously injure a person or who are seriously injured and those who participate in the incident.
122
What is the definition of post use of force trauma
Emotional and physical effects that may occur to persons who have been involved physically or emotionally and a use of force incident.
123
What resources are available at the scene at any use of force incident to assist officers with post use of force trauma?
Critical incident stress management team, command personnel,.
124
Who has access to post use of force counseling?
employees directly involved in a use of force incident
125
When will the psychological debriefing be scheduled during a post use of force incident?
As soon as possible, after the incident scheduled by the employees immediate supervisor.
126
What does post use of force counseling include?
24 hour per day basis if needed, five follow-up sessions available at no expense to the employee, employee debriefing prior to release to duties.
127
Who will the verification report, for the employee attendance during post use of force counseling, the routed to?
The appropriate assistant chief for review.
128
T or F: EAU, employee assistant unit, will provide counseling for the employees spouse or immediate family members, who are involved in the use of force incident.
True
129
what is the only exception to counseling confidentiality?
Any indication the author is an immediate physical danger to self or others.
130
Who will be notified if an employee is deemed to be a danger to themselves or others during confidential counseling?
The chief of police
131
How long may an employee be assigned to their home, if they are able to work, following a use of force incident (servinjury /death)?
May be assigned to home for three days following the incident.
132
Who can recommend the chief of police that an employee return to full duty prior to the use of force review board?
Assistant chief.
133
What form does employee need to complete after you supports incident, resulting in an assignment at home?
Leave request form 80–80 D, using reason code PC, use of force/administrative leave.
134
Employees directly involved in a class ___ discharge of a firearm will be referred to the training Bureau firearm stuff for an appointment prior to returning to apportionment duty for admin leave
Three
135
Who is responsible for contacting training Bureau firearms staff to schedule an appointment for the firearms appointment, following class 3 discharge?
Bureau precinct commander/administrator or designee.
136
When is an admin review process considered complete after a use of force incident?
When the use of force review board finds it within policy, or upon completion of the disciplinary review process if the incident is found out of policy.
