3.24 Discharged Firearms

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Which personnel are affected by this directive?

Only sworn personnel on duty

All sworn personnel on or off duty (correct)

Only sworn personnel off duty

All personnel on duty

What is the purpose of this directive?

To establish procedures for all sworn personnel on duty

To establish procedures for all personnel

To establish procedures for discharged firearms

To establish procedures for all sworn personnel involved in incidents of discharged firearms (correct)

Does this directive apply to non-sworn personnel?

No, it only applies to sworn personnel on or off duty (correct)

No, it does not apply to any personnel

Yes, it applies to all personnel

No, it only applies to sworn personnel off duty

When are personnel required to report incidents of discharged firearms?

All incidents except those during training, testing, or legal recreational purposes Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances would the investigating supervisor require personnel involved in a use of firearms incident to submit body fluids for laboratory analysis?

If there is evidence of alcohol or drug use by the personnel involved Signup and view all the answers

What types of incidents of discharged firearms do personnel not need to report?

Incidents that occur during training, testing or legal recreation Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to respond to any police involved shooting resulting in human injury?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances would the Chief of Police normally not respond to a police involved shooting?

If the shooting does not result in human injury Signup and view all the answers

When may the Chief of Police respond to a police involved shooting not resulting in human injury?

If the Chief of Police believes a response is appropriate Signup and view all the answers

When can range personnel determine the appropriate course of action after an accidental discharge of a firearm on a Division of Police firing range?

Only if there are no resulting injuries Signup and view all the answers

Who may conduct an administrative investigation of incidents involving the discharge of a firearm resulting in injury or death of a human?

Internal Affairs Bureau Signup and view all the answers

Can information obtained from an administrative investigation be shared with a unit conducting a criminal investigation?

No, it cannot be shared Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for requesting a criminal investigation for incidents involving serious physical harm or death in the City of Grandview Heights?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is preferred to conduct the criminal investigation for incidents involving serious physical harm or death involving an officer in the City of Grandview Heights?

The Ohio Attorney General's Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the investigating agency in incidents involving serious physical harm or death in the City of Grandview Heights?

To determine whether the action(s) of the officer(s) were criminal in nature and file any necessary criminal charge(s) Signup and view all the answers

Who will conduct the criminal investigation for incidents involving serious physical harm or death occurring outside the City of Grandview Heights?

The law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the incident occurred Signup and view all the answers

What will dictate any subsequent review for incidents involving serious physical harm or death occurring outside the City of Grandview Heights?

The law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the incident occurred Signup and view all the answers

How should incidents involving serious physical harm or death within the City of Grandview Heights, committed by an outside agency officer be handled?

The Grandview Heights Detective Bureau will conduct the criminal investigation Signup and view all the answers

Who is permitted within the protected area of the scene for the discharged firearm incident?

Only personnel assigned to investigate Signup and view all the answers

Who will be shown the scene at the first reasonable opportunity?

Chief of Police or his designee Signup and view all the answers

Who makes up the Firearms Review Board in the Grandview Heights Division of Police?

The Senior Sergeant, the Training Sergeant, and a certified Firearms Training Instructor Signup and view all the answers

How many members are there in the Grandview Heights Division of Police board?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified by officers immediately in the event of a discharged firearm resulting in no injury or death?

Communications Bureau personnel Signup and view all the answers

What action should Communications Bureau personnel take FIRST in response to a discharged firearm incident resulting in no injury or death?

Dispatch personnel to secure the scene Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified in addition to the on-duty supervisor/OIC, detective, and Chief of police in the event of a discharged firearm incident resulting in no injury or death?

Firearms Review Board Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified by Communications SECOND in the event of a discharged firearm resulting in no injury or death?

On-duty supervisor/OIC Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement before an officer can discharge a firearm for the humane destruction of a seriously injured animal?

The officer must request permission from a supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who must an officer request permission from before discharging a firearm for the humane destruction of a seriously injured animal?

A supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What must the Sergeant/OIC do following the humane destruction of an animal?

Complete a Discharged Firearm Report, Email PDF to Chief and Firearms Review Board then Forward Discharged Firearm Report to Administrative Secretary Signup and view all the answers

When should the investigative package be forwarded to the Chief after discharge against an aggressive animal?

After entering the information into the Record Management System Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, who will be called to duty if the regular shift sergeant is unavailable?

A sergeant based on seniority Signup and view all the answers

For discharged firearm against a dangerous animal or accidental discharges the called in Sergeant shall

(1) Complete an administrative investigation. (2) Complete the Discharged Firearm Report. (3) Mutual Aid Agreement can be used for unusual circumstance incidents to summon an appropriate partner agency to assist in the investigation. (4) Complete a discharged firearm report and forward the original to the Chief. Enter the information into the Record Management System; include a copy of the report with the investigative package and forward copies to the Internal Affairs Sergeant and the Senior Sergeant of the Firearms Review Board Signup and view all the answers

When the investigation is complete for discharged firearms against a dangerous animal or accidental discharges the Sergeant shall

; forward the original investigative package,with two copies, to the chief, copies to the Internal Affairs Sergeant, City Attorney, the immediate supervisor of the involved officer(s) and the Firearms Review Board Signup and view all the answers