71 Questions
What is the first step in responding to a firearm-involved incident?
Render medical aid as soon as it is safe to do so
Who is responsible for notifying the independent investigative agency?
Homicide Bureau Supervisor
What is the purpose of the Officer Support Team?
To provide assistance and support to involved personnel
What is the role of the Firearms/Police-Involved Death Review Board?
To review the incident and determine if the discharge of the firearm was within Division policy
What is the responsibility of Communications Personnel in responding to a firearm-involved incident?
To dispatch personnel to render assistance and/or secure the scene
Who is responsible for forwarding a copy of the completed investigation to the Public Accountability Subdivision Deputy Chief?
Internal Affairs Bureau
What is the purpose of the Use of Force Report and Data Processing Worksheet?
To complete required administrative paperwork
What is a caution for Officer Support Team members?
They may be subpoenaed to attend legal proceedings and testify
Who is permitted within the protected area of a police-involved shooting scene?
Only personnel assigned to investigate the incident
When should the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) be requested to conduct a criminal investigation?
When there is a discharge of a firearm resulting in human injury or death
What is the role of the Chairperson or the responding member of the Firearms/Police-Involved Death Review Board in a police-involved shooting scene?
To be shown the scene at the first reasonable opportunity
What is the purpose of the 'Serious Crime Scenes, Threatened Officer Protection, and Guard Duty' directive?
To protect the scene of a serious crime from contamination
Who is responsible for requesting mutual aid from another law enforcement agency if the BCI declines the referral?
The Chief of Police or designee
What type of incident would require an investigation by MCIT?
The intended discharge of a firearm that does not strike any person
What is the purpose of the Firearms/Police-Involved Death Review Board?
To review police-involved shooting incidents and provide recommendations
What is the role of the Chief of Police or designee in a police-involved shooting incident?
To request that the BCI conduct a criminal investigation
Who is responsible for investigating a firearm discharge incident if the chain of command lieutenant is not on duty?
A lieutenant from the involved bureau or a patrol zone lieutenant
What should the investigating lieutenant do with the original investigative packet and three copies?
Forward it through the chain of command to the Firearms/Police-Involved Death Review Board Chairperson
What is the purpose of routing the investigative packet through the involved personnel's chain of command?
To review the investigation for completeness
What should the involved personnel do immediately after a firearm discharge incident resulting in human injury or death?
Notify Communications personnel and then secure the scene
What should the investigating lieutenant do with the Discharged Firearm Report?
Email it to [email protected] by the end of the tour of duty
What is the purpose of the Firearms/Police-Involved Death Review Board?
To review investigations for completeness
Who should the involved personnel notify first in the event of a firearm discharge incident resulting in human injury or death?
Communications personnel
What happens to sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their Division-approved firearm in three attempts during the first qualification session?
They are prohibited from carrying the firearm until qualifications are met.
What is the procedure for sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their shotgun?
They surrender the shotgun to their immediate supervisor, who reassigns it to an officer who is qualified.
How many qualification attempts are sworn personnel allowed per day during normal Ordnance Unit hours until qualifications are met?
Three
What happens to sworn personnel who fail to qualify with a Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm?
They are prohibited from carrying the firearm until qualifications are met.
Who is responsible for providing a written order to sworn personnel who fail to qualify with the shotgun?
The Chief of Police
What happens to the written order prohibiting sworn personnel from carrying a shotgun?
It is placed in the employee's firearms file.
What is provided to sworn personnel who fail to qualify with the shotgun prior to requalification?
Remedial training
Who determines the contents of the remedial training for sworn personnel who fail to qualify?
The Ordnance Unit personnel
What should be done with the original written order after a sworn personnel fails to qualify?
It should be placed in the employee's firearms file and emailed to the involved employee's bureau commander/manager and deputy chief
What happens to sworn personnel who fail to qualify by the completion of three qualification sessions?
They receive a written order advising them that they have seven days in which to qualify on their own time
What is the purpose of remedial training for sworn personnel who fail to qualify in three attempts during the first qualification session?
To provide additional training to help them qualify
How many qualification sessions are sworn personnel allowed?
Three qualification sessions with three attempts each
What should sworn personnel do if they need to mark off during a qualification session?
They should mark off and immediately schedule a time to qualify and will be allotted the remaining number of attempts
What is the consequence of failing to qualify during the seven-day period after receiving a written order?
Sworn personnel will be subject to disciplinary action
Who should sworn personnel who have been required to surrender their primary service firearm contact to request the return of their firearm?
Their deputy chief
What is the responsibility of the supervisor of uniformed personnel driving a marked police vehicle?
To make arrangements to have the officer and marked police vehicle transported to the duty station
What is the consequence of failing to qualify with a firearm when physically able?
Disciplinary action and being relieved of your firearm at the end of the year
Who is responsible for issuing authorization for a Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm or patrol rifle?
Ordnance Unit
What form must be completed to obtain authorization to carry a Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm or patrol rifle?
Firearms Qualification Form, S-70.102
What is the time frame for rescheduling a firearms qualification if an individual fails to appear at the scheduled time without a legitimate reason?
30 calendar days
What is the purpose of the Ordnance Unit inspection of a Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm or patrol rifle?
To ensure the firearm meets Division standards
What is the consequence of failing to attend a scheduled firearms qualification phase?
Disciplinary action
Who maintains a list of personnel who have qualified with a Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm or patrol rifle?
Ordnance Unit
What is the requirement for sworn personnel who fail to successfully complete a phase of firearms qualification?
Review circumstances and recommend remedial training or disciplinary action
What should sworn personnel do immediately after a firearm is returned from the Ordnance Unit?
Function-fire the firearm to confirm operability and targeting with at least 15 rounds
Who reviews the Flying Armed Original Letter of Authority to determine if the request meets the criteria required to fly armed?
Deputy Chief
What should sworn personnel provide to the airline when requesting permission to fly armed?
Advance notice of intent to fly armed
What is the purpose of the NLETS teletype obtained prior to flying armed?
To obtain a unique alphanumeric identifier for flights and layovers
What happens to sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their Division-approved firearm in three attempts during the first qualification session?
They are required to undergo remedial training
Who is responsible for issuing authorization for a Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm or patrol rifle?
Ordnance Unit
What should sworn personnel do if they need to mark off during a qualification session?
Notify their supervisor and reschedule
What is the consequence of failing to qualify with a firearm when physically able?
A written order is issued prohibiting firearm carry
Who is responsible for approving requests for new firearms, chemical agents, intermediate weapons, and accessories?
Chief of Police
What must sworn personnel working in plainclothes do when on duty or working special duty?
Carry a primary service firearm
What must sergeants and officers do with their Division-issued alternate firearm when returning to a uniformed assignment?
Return it to the Ordinance Unit
Who must complete a familiarization class with the shotgun during the shotgun qualification phase?
All sworn personnel
What is required for sworn personnel to carry a shotgun?
Qualification with the shotgun
Who is responsible for referring to the 'Equipment' section of the Patrol SOP for further instructions on the patrol rifle?
Patrol Rifle Officers (PROs)
Who is permitted to carry a patrol rifle?
Only Patrol Rifle Officers (PROs)
What must supervisors do with their issued shotgun upon transfer to a non-uniformed assignment?
Return it to the Ordinance Unit
What happens to sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their Division-approved firearm when physically able?
They are relieved of their firearm at the end of the year and may face discipline
What form must be completed to obtain authorization to carry a Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm or patrol rifle?
S-70.102
Who is responsible for issuing authorization for a Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm or patrol rifle?
The Ordnance Unit
What is the purpose of the Ordnance Unit inspection of a Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm or patrol rifle?
To inspect the firearm for safety and functionality
What is the consequence of failing to attend a scheduled firearms qualification phase?
Rescheduling the qualification phase on the individual's own time
Who maintains a list of personnel who have qualified with a Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm or patrol rifle?
The Ordnance Unit
What is the time frame for rescheduling a firearms qualification if an individual fails to appear at the scheduled time without a legitimate reason?
Within 30 calendar days
What is the requirement for sworn personnel who fail to successfully complete a phase of firearms qualification?
They must attend a remedial training session
Study Notes
Police-Involved Shooting Protocol
- When safe to do so, render medical aid consistent with training and available equipment
- Communications personnel:
- Dispatch personnel to render assistance and/or secure the scene as necessary
- Acknowledge the request for EMS and notify CFD
- Make notification as required by the Emergency Notification Guide
Initial Response
- Homicide Bureau Supervisor:
- Ensure notification is made to the independent investigative agency
- Function as the liaison between the agency and the Division
- Complete the required administrative paperwork (e.g. Use of Force Report and Data Processing Worksheet, form U-10.164) and forward it as outlined in the Homicide Bureau SOP
Officer Support
- Provide involved personnel with any assistance, information, or other support as needed or requested
- Officer Support Team members are subject to being subpoenaed to attend legal proceedings and testify to what they are told by the involved personnel
- Officer Support Team members are cautioned not to discuss the incident
Investigations
- Internal Affairs Bureau:
- Conduct a concurrent administrative investigation when directed
- Note: Personnel who are the focus of a criminal investigation may invoke their constitutional rights (does not apply if the investigation is strictly administrative in nature)
- Firearms/Police-Involved Death Review Board:
- Review all information concerning the incident
- Determine whether the discharge of the firearm was within Division policy
- Render a finding in accordance with the Firearms/Police-Involved Death Review Board SOP
Scene Security
- Sworn personnel shall protect the scene as any other serious crime scene in accordance with the “Serious Crime Scenes, Threatened Officer Protection, and Guard Duty” directive
- Only personnel assigned to investigate a police-involved shooting shall be permitted within the protected area of the shooting scene
- Exception: Chairperson or the responding member of the Firearms/Police-Involved Death Review Board or his/her designee, who shall be shown the scene at the first reasonable opportunity
Failure to Qualify with a Firearm
- Sworn personnel who fail to qualify by the conclusion of the first session will be scheduled to attend firearm technical skills development.
- Failure to qualify in three attempts during the first qualification session with a Division-approved firearm prohibits sworn personnel from carrying the firearm until qualifications are met.
- Sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their Division-approved firearm must surrender the firearm to Ordnance Unit personnel if the firearm is City-owned.
- Sworn personnel are allowed a total of three qualification attempts per day during normal Ordnance Unit hours until qualifications are met.
Failure to Qualify with a Shotgun
- Sworn personnel who fail to qualify after three attempts during the first qualification session are prohibited from carrying a shotgun.
- A written order from the Chief of Police will be issued to sworn personnel who fail to qualify, prohibiting them from carrying a shotgun.
- The original order will be placed in the employee's firearms file, and copies will be forwarded to the involved employee's bureau commander/manager and deputy chief.
Failure to Qualify with a Division-Approved Patrol Rifle
- Ordnance Unit personnel will place a written order in the employee's firearms file and email copies to the involved employee's bureau commander/manager and deputy chief.
- The immediate supervisor of sworn personnel failing to qualify will be immediately notified.
- Arrangements will be made to transport the officer and marked police vehicle to the duty station.
Remedial Training
- Sworn personnel who fail to qualify in three attempts during the first qualification session will be provided remedial training prior to any further attempts to qualify.
- Remedial training can range from verbal instruction to regimented firing of the qualification course.
Attending Firearms Qualification
- Sworn personnel must attend firearms qualification phases as scheduled.
- Failure to attend without a legitimate conflict may result in discipline and being relieved of their firearm at the end of the year.
Obtaining Authorization to Carry a Division-Approved Firearm
- Sworn personnel must complete a Firearms Qualifications form, S-70.102, listing the information specific to the Division-approved alternate and/or off-duty/back-up firearm or patrol rifle.
- The firearm must be submitted to Ordnance Unit personnel for inspection.
- Sworn personnel must qualify with the firearm on the OPOTA pistol or patrol rifle qualification course.
Firearms Qualification Phases
- Review individual circumstances for those who fail to complete a phase
- Recommend remedial training or disciplinary action
Sworn Personnel Responsibilities
- Attend scheduled firearms qualification phases
- If unable to attend, advise the bureau commander/manager and reschedule within 30 calendar days
- Failure to qualify when physically able may result in discipline and being relieved of firearm at the end of the year
Authorization to Carry Alternate/Off-Duty Firearms
- Complete a Firearms Qualifications form (S-70.102) with specific information
- Submit the firearm to the Ordnance Unit for inspection
- Qualify with the firearm on the OPOTA pistol or patrol rifle qualification course
Obtaining Temporary/Replacement Firearms
- Contact the Ordnance Unit to schedule a time for issuance of a temporary firearm
- If the Ordnance Unit is closed, obtain a replacement firearm from the Headquarters Operations Unit Sergeant
- Return the replacement firearm to the issuing unit after obtaining a temporary firearm
Sworn Personnel Requesting Permission to Fly Armed
- Obtain TSA training
- Provide advance notice to the airline of intent to fly armed
- Complete the Flying Armed Original Letter of Authority and forward it to the deputy chief
- If approved, contact a Records Technician Supervisor to obtain a NLETS teletype
Deputy Chief or Chief Responsibilities
- Review the Flying Armed Original Letter of Authority to ensure it meets the criteria
- Sign and return the form to the involved employee if approved
General Firearms Guidelines
- Sworn personnel working in plainclothes shall carry a primary service firearm or authorized alternate firearm
- Sergeants and officers returning to a uniformed assignment shall return Division-issued alternate firearms to the Ordnance Unit
- Sworn personnel in units with specialty firearms shall return all issued firearms to the Ordnance Unit when departing the unit
Shotgun Guidelines
- Sworn personnel shall annually complete a familiarization class with the shotgun during the shotgun qualification phase
- Only sworn personnel who have qualified with the shotgun shall be permitted to carry one
- Personnel who have not qualified with a shotgun shall not deploy, carry, or use the shotgun except under critical circumstances
Patrol Rifle Guidelines
- Only sworn personnel trained and certified as a Patrol Rifle Officer (PRO) shall carry the patrol rifle
- Sworn personnel shall refer to the “Equipment” section of the Patrol SOP for further instructions
This quiz covers the procedures for emergency medical services (EMS) response and notification, including rendering medical aid, dispatching personnel, and notifying relevant agencies.
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