18 Questions
According to the directive, when must personnel report incidents of discharged firearms?
All incidents except those done in the course of training, testing, or legal recreational purposes
What is the procedure when a firearm is accidentally discharged on a Division of Police firing range and there are no resulting injuries?
Range personnel shall determine the appropriate course of action
Under what circumstances will the Chief of Police respond to a police involved shooting not resulting in human injury?
The Chief may respond if circumstances are unique or if he/she believes a response is appropriate
Who is responsible for making the final determination on whether the firearm discharge was within Division policy?
The Chief of Police
What happens if there is a dissenting opinion between the Firearms/Police-Involved Death Review Board members?
The dissenting member will include a letter of finding with the investigative packet
Who is responsible for determining whether the discharge of the firearm was within Division policy and making recommendations regarding necessary corrective action?
The involved personnel's chain of command
What is the purpose of routing the investigative package through the chain of command?
To review the investigation for completeness
What is the first step that a Sergeant should take in case of a discharged firearm against a dangerous animal or accidental discharge?
Remove the involved officer(s) from the scene
What is the role of the Firearms Review Board in case of a discharged firearm resulting in human injury/death?
To review all the information and make a finding whether the discharge of firearm was within/not within policy
What is the final determination that the Chief of Police should make in case of a discharged firearm resulting in human injury/death?
Whether the firearm discharge was within Division policy
Who is responsible for investigating incidents where a firearm was discharged by a law enforcement officer from a foreign agency within Grandview Heights?
The Grandview Heights Detective Bureau
What is the role of the Firearms Review Board in the Grandview Heights Division of Police?
To review and provide guidance on the use of firearms by officers
Who is allowed within the protected area of a scene where a firearm was discharged?
Only personnel assigned to investigate the incident
Who should be notified in the event of a discharged firearm incident involving a Grandview Heights police officer?
Grandview Heights Division of Fire, The supervisor/OIC, A Detective, A Columbus Division of Police member of the Officer Support Team, Chief of Police, Internal Affairs Sergeant, The Senior Sergeant of the Firearms Review Board, and an independent law enforcement agency if directed by the Chief of Police or his or her designee
What is the procedure for an incident solely involving a firearm discharge for the purpose of humane destruction of a seriously injured animal and no human injury/death?
Complete a Discharged Firearm Report and e-mail a PDF file to the Chief of Police
Who is responsible for conducting a concurrent administrative investigation when directed?
The Internal Affairs Sergeant
What is the role of the Firearms Review Board in the investigation process?
To determine whether the discharge of the firearm was within Division policy
What should be done if the involved officers are from a foreign agency?
They should be advised of their Constitutional rights
Test your knowledge on protocol for discharging firearms in dangerous animal scenarios or accidental discharges. Learn the proper steps for notification and reporting to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
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