Criminal Investigation and Board Review Process

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What is the primary purpose of the review board in a use of force incident?

To investigate the incident from the beginning

To provide a final verdict on the incident

To determine the reasonableness of the officer's actions (correct)

To recommend discipline to the officer involved

What is the sheriff's role in the review process?

To provide supplemental reports to the board

To decide whether the board should delay its review (correct)

To make the final decision on the incident

To determine the outcome of the review

What type of evidence is considered during the review?

Witness statements, video evidence, and legal requirements (correct)

Only the officer's testimony and agency policies

Only officer statements and video evidence

Agency policies and procedures only

When can the board request further investigation?

At any time during the review process Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the board determines that the incident warrants further investigation?

The incident is referred to Internal Affairs for further investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the board in terms of discipline?

The board cannot recommend discipline Signup and view all the answers

When does the review board consider the reasonableness of the officer's actions?

Based on the facts known to the officer at the time of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What type of action can the board recommend for each employee involved in the use of force incident?

One of the following specific actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when evaluating an incident response?

Objectively reasonable and appropriate under the given facts and circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Chair of the Shooting Review Board in the board recommendation process?

To recommend further action to the Executive Director of the Department of Professional Standards Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the recommendation is 'Further Action is Warranted' or 'Further Internal Investigation is Recommended'?

The investigation is sent to Internal Affairs or Criminal Investigations Signup and view all the answers

Who reviews and comments on the findings of the Shooting Review Board?

The Executive Director of the Department of Professional Standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Shooting Review Board's recommendation?

To recommend further action or investigation, if necessary Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Entry Control Point (ECP) at the crime scene?

To ensure that only authorized personnel enter the scene Signup and view all the answers

Who notifies the employee of the outcome of the Shooting Review Board's findings?

Internal Affairs Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the recommendation is 'No further action is needed'?

The investigation is closed Signup and view all the answers

Who will the Homicide investigators contact if needed?

The Medical Examiner Signup and view all the answers

What information will the ECP Supervisor's log contain?

Person's name, address, time in, time out, and reasons for entering the scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Executive Director of the Department of Professional Standards in the board recommendation process?

To review and comment on the findings of the Shooting Review Board Signup and view all the answers

Who will be notified about the incident?

The Crime Scene Unit, Internal Affairs Director, and on-call Public Information Office staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying and preserving radio/telephone transmissions and CAD notes?

To aid in the investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the union representative and union attorneys at the crime scene?

They can enter the scene only if escorted by the lead investigator Signup and view all the answers

Who sets up the Entry Control Point (ECP) immediately outside the scene's perimeter?

The on-scene supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of this policy?

02/24/2024 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Review Process

Board members can request further investigation or supplemental reports before making a recommendation.
The Sheriff or designee determines whether the board should delay its review until after completion of any criminal investigation or other related actions.

Review Considerations

The review is based on facts reasonably believed or known by the officer at the time of the incident.
Other factors considered include witness and officer statements, video evidence, legal requirements, agency policies, procedures, and approved training.

Board Recommendations

The board can make one of the following recommended actions for each employee involved in the use of force incident:
- Further investigation by Internal Affairs.
- Objectively reasonable and appropriate under the given facts and circumstances.

Executive Director's Role

The chair recommends, in writing, to the Executive Director of the Department of Professional Standards.
The Executive Director reviews and comments on the findings, if necessary.

Further Action

If the recommendation is "Further Action is Warranted" or "Further Internal Investigation is Recommended", the Chair sends the investigation to Internal Affairs or Criminal Investigations.
Training issues are forwarded to the Training Division Director.

Notifications and Preservations

Internal Affairs notifies the employee of the outcome of the Shooting Review Board's findings.
Recordings of relevant radio/telephone transmissions and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) notes are identified and preserved.

Crime Scene Management

The on-scene supervisor sets up an entry control point (ECP) immediately outside the scene's perimeter.
The ECP ensures the scene is not disturbed more than absolutely necessary.
Union representatives and union attorneys may not enter the active crime scene unless escorted by the lead investigator.
The ECP Supervisor maintains a log of all people entering the scene.

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This quiz covers the procedures and protocols involved in criminal investigations and board reviews, including the role of the Sheriff and board members.