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What is the procedure when death occurs as a direct result of police action?
What is the procedure when death occurs as a direct result of police action?
- The officer will be removed from any line duty assignment.
- The Commander of the Major Crimes Bureau will contact Police Psychological Services for the involved officer. (correct)
- The involved officer will be contacted by Emergency Medical Services.
- The officer will be immediately reinstated to line duty.
Who is responsible for the final administrative review of police shooting incidents?
Who is responsible for the final administrative review of police shooting incidents?
- Denver District Attorney
- Internal Affairs Bureau
- Chief of Police
- Executive Director of Safety (correct)
What happens when a death results from an officer-involved use of force?
What happens when a death results from an officer-involved use of force?
- No further investigation is conducted.
- Major Crimes Bureau investigates the occurrence as a critical incident. (correct)
- Emergency Medical Services decide the next steps.
- The case is closed without a review.
What happens to the officer when involved in a police shooting incident?
What happens to the officer when involved in a police shooting incident?
Who does the Commander of the Major Crimes Bureau contact after an officer-involved death?
Who does the Commander of the Major Crimes Bureau contact after an officer-involved death?
What options exist for officers when discussing with Psychological Services post-incident?
What options exist for officers when discussing with Psychological Services post-incident?
What is the primary factor determining the decision to administer a chemical restraint?
What is the primary factor determining the decision to administer a chemical restraint?
What duty do arresting officers have towards an individual's health and safety upon taking them into custody?
What duty do arresting officers have towards an individual's health and safety upon taking them into custody?
In what situations should officers advise responding medical personnel about an arrestee's condition?
In what situations should officers advise responding medical personnel about an arrestee's condition?
What information should officers provide when an arrestee has been subjected to a less lethal weapon?
What information should officers provide when an arrestee has been subjected to a less lethal weapon?
When should officers inform personnel at district stations about an arrestee's evaluation by medical personnel?
When should officers inform personnel at district stations about an arrestee's evaluation by medical personnel?
What action may an officer take in providing information to assist EMS providers' assessment?
What action may an officer take in providing information to assist EMS providers' assessment?
What is the Denver Sheriff Department's policy regarding custody of injured individuals?
What is the Denver Sheriff Department's policy regarding custody of injured individuals?
In what situations should officers notify detention personnel of the nature of force used?
In what situations should officers notify detention personnel of the nature of force used?
What should the involved officer do when a person claims injury due to contact with a police officer?
What should the involved officer do when a person claims injury due to contact with a police officer?
In what situations may medical treatment at the scene be deemed the most appropriate response?
In what situations may medical treatment at the scene be deemed the most appropriate response?
Who is responsible for determining whether further treatment is required after initial medical evaluation at the scene?
Who is responsible for determining whether further treatment is required after initial medical evaluation at the scene?
