Employee Involved Critical Incidents

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How is 'chain of command' defined in the SOP 01.01?

As a method to prevent critical incidents

As the legal process for handling critical incidents

As a formal line of communication with external organizations

As the hierarchy of authority within the police department (correct)

What is the definition of 'Great Bodily Harm' according to the SOP 01.01?

Any injury that does not impair physical function

Any injury involving a risk of death or serious permanent disfigurement (correct)

Any injury resulting from a non-violent incident

Any injury causing minor discomfort to the victim

What is an 'In-Custody Death' as per the SOP 01.01?

A death resulting from a vehicle accident

A death that occurs during a suspect's arrest, whether caused by police actions or not (correct)

A death that occurs while an individual is in police custody and is always caused by police actions

A death resulting from use of less-than-lethal force by the police

What does 'Less-Than-Lethal Force' refer to in the SOP 01.01?

Any force intended to stun, temporarily incapacitate, or cause temporary discomfort to a person Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Employee Involved Critical Incidents' according to the SOP 01.01?

Activities performed by an employee resulting in harm to themselves or others Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is considered lethal force?

Discharging a firearm in the direction of the person to be arrested Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'lethal force' specifically exclude?

Discharging a firearm loaded with less-than-lethal munitions by a law enforcement officer Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for jointly investigating employee involved critical incidents?

Palm Beach County Office of the State Attorney, designated Department employees, and any external agencies as determined by the chief of police or his/her designee Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances will the agency having jurisdiction conduct the investigation?

If the incident occurs outside the jurisdiction of the City of Boca Raton Signup and view all the answers

Who will respond to the scene of a law enforcement officer (LEO)-involved shooting, in-custody death, or incident involving death or great bodily harm?

Assistant chief of police, District commander, Investigative Services Bureau (ISB) commander, and Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) commander Signup and view all the answers

Who will be notified through the chain of command immediately in case of an employee involved critical incident?

The chief of police or his/her designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the first employees who arrive at the scene where a citizen or employee has sustained great bodily harm?

Request medical assistance and provide medical treatment to injured persons Signup and view all the answers

What should be done once the appropriate level of aid has been provided at the scene?

Identified involved persons will be separated to prevent contamination of testimony through witness interaction Signup and view all the answers

Who will maintain command until relieved by higher Department authority at the scene?

The ranking supervisor or command officer Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility does the Communications section have in employee involved critical incidents?

Dispatching medical aid if necessary Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining liaison with the investigating agency and SAO investigators at the scene?

The Investigative Services Bureau commander Signup and view all the answers

What should be done in the event that outside agency personnel have not responded to secure the crime scene?

Ensure that the crime scene is secured Signup and view all the answers

Who should be provided by the department to each involved employee, or any other employee, upon request?

Psychotherapists Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do with representatives of the media?

Report any attempt by the media to contact an employee to their supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who will be responsible for investigating all incidents resulting in death or great bodily harm?

The Professional Standards Bureau commander Signup and view all the answers

What should employees not discuss after being removed to a comfortable location?

The incident with media representatives Signup and view all the answers

Who shall not be permitted to act as a legal or labor organization representative?

On-duty employees, supervisors, or command staff Signup and view all the answers

What will be considered privileged as attorney-client/counselor-client communications?

Interviews with licensed attorneys Signup and view all the answers

What must be taken care of to preserve the integrity of physical evidence present on the employee's equipment or clothing?

Ensure it is preserved until crime scene technicians or investigators can retrieve it properly Signup and view all the answers

Who should complete and approve all initial and supplementary reports of those individuals who responded to the incident?

Those individuals who responded to the incident but were not directly involved Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before providing a formal interview or report regarding a critical incident?

Preserve the integrity of physical evidence present on clothing Signup and view all the answers

What should be prepared and completed for submission to FDLE after an incident resulting in death or great bodily harm?

A qualifying use of force report by PSB commander Signup and view all the answers