CRITICAL INCIDENTS Flashcards
(106 cards)
Under Policy 100.1, which of the following best defines a “critical incident”?
A. Any internal affairs investigation involving use of force
B. Any incident involving a KPD officer’s injury
C. Any incident resulting in death or serious bodily injury, or where the discharge of a firearm causes injury
D. Any traffic accident involving a KPD vehicle
C. Any incident resulting in death or serious bodily injury, or where the discharge of a firearm causes injury
Who is responsible for notifying the Chief of Police when a critical incident occurs?
A. The Watch Commander
B. The involved officer
C. The first supervisor on scene
D. The Internal Affairs Lieutenant
C. The first supervisor on scene
Which unit is designated as the lead for the administrative investigation of a critical incident involving KPD personnel?
A. Detective Division
B. Professional Standards Office (PSO)
C. SWAT Team
D. Special Response Group
B. Professional Standards Office (PSO)
When feasible, how many separate investigations will be conducted for a critical incident?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
B. Two
If a KPD officer is involved in a critical incident, what is the minimum number of days they are placed on administrative leave?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
C. 3
Who must authorize the release of information regarding the critical incident to the media?
A. The Watch Commander
B. The on-scene supervisor
C. The Chief of Police or designee
D. The county prosecutor
C. The Chief of Police or designee
According to Policy 100.1, who has ultimate authority to determine whether a critical incident was within policy?
A. Internal Affairs Lieutenant
B. Lead criminal investigator
C. Chief of Police
D. County Prosecutor
C. Chief of Police
When a firearm is discharged and results in no injuries, which of the following applies?
A. It is not considered a critical incident
B. It is only investigated if a complaint is filed
C. It may still qualify as a critical incident and will be evaluated accordingly
D. It is investigated by the range instructor
C. It may still qualify as a critical incident and will be evaluated accordingly
Following a critical incident, which support service is made available to involved officers?
A. Legal representation only
B. Peer support and/or psychological services
C. Only Internal Affairs briefings
D. None; officers are expected to self-manage stress
B. Peer support and/or psychological services
What is the purpose of the Critical Incident Protocol?
A. To assign blame for officer-involved incidents
B. To ensure criminal charges are filed
C. To provide a standardized response ensuring thorough, fair, and timely investigations
D. To allow officers to opt out of statements
C. To provide a standardized response ensuring thorough, fair, and timely investigations
Who is responsible for making notifications to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney during a critical incident?
A. Lead Investigator
B. Investigative Services Bureau Commander
C. Watch Commander
D. Administrative Lieutenant
B. Investigative Services Bureau Commander
Which unit is responsible for conducting the Administrative Investigation in a critical incident?
A. Criminal Investigations Division
B. Office of Professional Standards
C. Office of the Chief
D. Internal Affairs
B. Office of Professional Standards
What is a priority of the lead investigator upon arriving at the critical incident scene?
A. Notify the media
B. Begin interviews with all witnesses
C. Establish scene integrity and initiate the criminal investigation
D. Disarm all personnel
C. Establish scene integrity and initiate the criminal investigation
When can an involved officer be compelled to provide a statement to OPS?
A. Only after criminal investigation is complete
B. Anytime after the incident
C. Only under Garrity protection
D. Immediately at the scene
C. Only under Garrity protection
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Department’s Critical Incident Protocol?
A. Ensure transparency
B. Discipline involved officers
C. Preserve public confidence
D. Coordinate investigations
B. Discipline involved officers
If an involved officer discharges a firearm, when must the firearm be turned over?
A. After the investigation concludes
B. Upon supervisor’s request at the scene
C. During administrative review
D. Within 24 hours
B. Upon supervisor’s request at the scene
Who coordinates with external agencies for mutual aid in critical incidents?
A. Watch Commander
B. Incident Commander
C. Chief of Police
D. Lead Investigator
C. Chief of Police
When must the Chief of Police be notified of a critical incident?
A. Within 12 hours
B. At the end of the shift
C. Immediately
D. After media release
C. Immediately
Who is responsible for making public/media statements during a critical incident investigation?
A. Lead Investigator
B. On-Scene Supervisor
C. Department Public Information Officer
D. Office of Professional Standards
C. Department Public Information Officer
A critical incident should be treated as:
A. A minor procedural error
B. A civil rights violation
C. A potential criminal offense
D. A tactical failure
C. A potential criminal offense
Involved employees shall be placed on administrative leave or appropriate
reassignment for a minimum of how many duty days:
A. 4
B. 5
C. 10
D. 3
D. 3
True or False:
When placed on administrative leave, officers shall make themselves available to
personnel investigating the critical incident.
True
True or False:
An employee’s return to an original assignment shall be at the discretion of the Chief of
Police and, if deemed necessary, may include an opinion on clearance from a qualified
psychologist and/or treating physician.
True
Officer-Involved Critical Incident – An incident occurring in the State of Hawaii involving
two or more people in which an employee of the Kauai Police Department, whether onduty or off-duty, acting under the color of his or her official authority, is involved as an
actor, custodial officer, or victim when death, serious, or substantial bodily injury occurs.
Employee-Involved critical incidents include but are not limited to the following:
- Intentional and/or accidental shootings
- Intentional and/or accidental use of any other deadly or dangerous weapons
or implements, including less lethal firearms. - Assaults upon police officers while in the performance of their duties.
- Attempts by a police officer to affect an arrest or otherwise gain physical
control of a person or suspect. - Any fatal, serious or substantial bodily injury incurred by a person while in
police custody or under police control. - Police vehicle collisions resulting in fatal, serious, or substantial bodily injury
to a person. - Any condition or incident that carries with it the high probability of having a
significant physical, psychological, or emotional impact on those involved,
regardless of whether death, serious, or substantial bodily injury occurred.