27 Questions
How is 'chain of command' defined in the SOP 01.01?
As the hierarchy of authority within the police department
What is the definition of 'Great Bodily Harm' according to the SOP 01.01?
Any injury involving a risk of death or serious permanent disfigurement
What is an 'In-Custody Death' as per the SOP 01.01?
A death that occurs during a suspect's arrest, whether caused by police actions or not
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
What are 'Employee Involved Critical Incidents' according to the SOP 01.01?
Activities performed by an employee resulting in harm to themselves or others
Which of the following actions is considered lethal force?
Discharging a firearm in the direction of the person to be arrested
What does the term 'lethal force' specifically exclude?
Discharging a firearm loaded with less-than-lethal munitions by a law enforcement officer
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
In what circumstances will the agency having jurisdiction conduct the investigation?
If the incident occurs outside the jurisdiction of the City of Boca Raton
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
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
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
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
Who will maintain command until relieved by higher Department authority at the scene?
The ranking supervisor or command officer
What responsibility does the Communications section have in employee involved critical incidents?
Dispatching medical aid if necessary
Who is responsible for maintaining liaison with the investigating agency and SAO investigators at the scene?
The Investigative Services Bureau commander
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
Who should be provided by the department to each involved employee, or any other employee, upon request?
Psychotherapists
What should employees do with representatives of the media?
Report any attempt by the media to contact an employee to their supervisor
Who will be responsible for investigating all incidents resulting in death or great bodily harm?
The Professional Standards Bureau commander
What should employees not discuss after being removed to a comfortable location?
The incident with media representatives
Who shall not be permitted to act as a legal or labor organization representative?
On-duty employees, supervisors, or command staff
What will be considered privileged as attorney-client/counselor-client communications?
Interviews with licensed attorneys
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
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
What should be done before providing a formal interview or report regarding a critical incident?
Preserve the integrity of physical evidence present on clothing
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
Test your knowledge of the standard operating procedure (SOP) 01.01 of the Boca Raton Police Services Department, which provides guidelines for incidents involving great bodily harm or death. This quiz covers definitions, chain of command, and employee-involved critical incidents.
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