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Which of the following scenarios would NOT be considered an In-Custody or Detention-related Death?
Which of the following scenarios would NOT be considered an In-Custody or Detention-related Death?
- The death of a person while in the process of being taken into custody
- The death of a person after being released from detention
- The death of a person caused by a police-involved vehicular pursuit (correct)
- The death of a person while in police custody
What is the criteria for conducting an investigation into the proximate death of a person after being released from detention or police custody?
What is the criteria for conducting an investigation into the proximate death of a person after being released from detention or police custody?
- The decision to conduct an investigation is made by the Division personnel
- The decision to conduct an investigation is made by the Division's Legal Advisor
- The decision to conduct an investigation is made by the Direct Supervisor
- The decision to conduct an investigation is made on a case-by-case basis after consultation with the Chief and Legal Advisor (correct)
Which of the following scenarios would be considered an In-Custody or Detention-related Death?
Which of the following scenarios would be considered an In-Custody or Detention-related Death?
- The death of a person while in police custody (correct)
- The death of a person due to natural causes
- The death of a person caused by a police-involved vehicular pursuit
- The death of a person after being released from detention or police custody
When would sworn personnel notify the coroner of a death?
When would sworn personnel notify the coroner of a death?
Under what circumstances would sworn personnel not normally be involved in a death from apparent natural causes?
Under what circumstances would sworn personnel not normally be involved in a death from apparent natural causes?
What happens to statements obtained from Division personnel during an administrative investigation of an in-custody/detention-related death?
What happens to statements obtained from Division personnel during an administrative investigation of an in-custody/detention-related death?
Who is responsible for making the decision to conduct an administrative investigation into a proximate detention-related death?
Who is responsible for making the decision to conduct an administrative investigation into a proximate detention-related death?
Who is responsible for requesting a criminal investigation for an In-Custody or Detention-Related Death?
Who is responsible for requesting a criminal investigation for an In-Custody or Detention-Related Death?
Which law enforcement agency is preferred to conduct the investigation for an In-Custody or Detention-Related Death?
Which law enforcement agency is preferred to conduct the investigation for an In-Custody or Detention-Related Death?
Which directive should be referred to in the case of a suspicious death or suicide?
Which directive should be referred to in the case of a suspicious death or suicide?
Which agency should be contacted for mutual-aid in cases involving sudden infant death?
Which agency should be contacted for mutual-aid in cases involving sudden infant death?
Which of the following actions should be taken when investigating an in-custody or detention death?
Which of the following actions should be taken when investigating an in-custody or detention death?
Who should be allowed to enter the crime scene when investigating an in-custody or detention death?
Who should be allowed to enter the crime scene when investigating an in-custody or detention death?
What should be done immediately when investigating an in-custody or detention death?
What should be done immediately when investigating an in-custody or detention death?
Who should be notified first in the event of an in-custody or detention-related death?
Who should be notified first in the event of an in-custody or detention-related death?
Who is responsible for responding if the immediate supervisor of the involved officer(s) is unable to report for duty in the event of an in-custody or detention-related death?
Who is responsible for responding if the immediate supervisor of the involved officer(s) is unable to report for duty in the event of an in-custody or detention-related death?
Who may be called upon to conduct a criminal investigation in the event of an in-custody or detention-related death?
Who may be called upon to conduct a criminal investigation in the event of an in-custody or detention-related death?
Who is responsible for conducting an administrative investigation after the criminal investigation is concluded?
Who is responsible for conducting an administrative investigation after the criminal investigation is concluded?
When is the administrative investigation conducted?
When is the administrative investigation conducted?
Who directs the Internal Affairs Supervisor to conduct the administrative investigation?
Who directs the Internal Affairs Supervisor to conduct the administrative investigation?
Who is responsible for reviewing the investigative package in a post-administrative investigation review?
Who is responsible for reviewing the investigative package in a post-administrative investigation review?
What is the purpose of the post-administrative investigation review in relation to Division policy?
What is the purpose of the post-administrative investigation review in relation to Division policy?
When is a recommendation regarding corrective or disciplinary action made in a post-administrative investigation review?
When is a recommendation regarding corrective or disciplinary action made in a post-administrative investigation review?
Who is responsible for making the final determination if departmental charges will be filed?
Who is responsible for making the final determination if departmental charges will be filed?
What is the second task of the Chief of Police in relation to departmental charges?
What is the second task of the Chief of Police in relation to departmental charges?
What is the purpose of the Chief of Police's final determination regarding departmental charges?
What is the purpose of the Chief of Police's final determination regarding departmental charges?
Which of the following actions should be taken when responding to an apparent natural death where no hospice organization is involved?
Which of the following actions should be taken when responding to an apparent natural death where no hospice organization is involved?
Who is responsible for signing the death certificate in the case of an apparent natural death where no hospice organization is involved?
Who is responsible for signing the death certificate in the case of an apparent natural death where no hospice organization is involved?
What should be done with personal property over $500.00 found on the body in the case of an apparent natural death where no hospice organization is involved?
What should be done with personal property over $500.00 found on the body in the case of an apparent natural death where no hospice organization is involved?
Who is responsible for contacting a funeral home to make arrangements for the body to be transported, if released by the coroner?
Who is responsible for contacting a funeral home to make arrangements for the body to be transported, if released by the coroner?
What should be done if relatives are not present and cannot be located?
What should be done if relatives are not present and cannot be located?
What is the first task of officers in regard to the relatives in relation to the death?
What is the first task of officers in regard to the relatives in relation to the death?
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Study Notes
In-Custody or Detention-Related Death Scenarios
- Scenarios that would NOT be considered In-Custody or Detention-related Deaths include those where the deceased was not in police custody or detention at the time of death.
Investigation Criteria
- An investigation is conducted into the proximate death of a person after being released from detention or police custody if the death occurred within a certain timeframe (not specified).
In-Custody or Detention-Related Death Scenarios
- Scenarios that would be considered In-Custody or Detention-related Deaths include those where the deceased was in police custody or detention at the time of death.
Notification and Investigation
- Sworn personnel notify the coroner of a death if it is an In-Custody or Detention-related Death.
- Sworn personnel would not normally be involved in a death from apparent natural causes, except in certain circumstances (not specified).
- Statements obtained from Division personnel during an administrative investigation of an in-custody/detention-related death are used in the investigation.
Administrative Investigation
- The Chief of Police is responsible for making the decision to conduct an administrative investigation into a proximate detention-related death.
- The Internal Affairs Supervisor is responsible for conducting the administrative investigation after the criminal investigation is concluded.
- The purpose of the post-administrative investigation review is to review Division policy compliance and recommend corrective or disciplinary action if necessary.
- The Chief of Police makes the final determination regarding departmental charges.
Crime Scene Investigation
- The preferred law enforcement agency to conduct the investigation for an In-Custody or Detention-Related Death is not specified.
- Only authorized personnel should be allowed to enter the crime scene when investigating an in-custody or detention death.
- The crime scene should be secured and preserved immediately when investigating an in-custody or detention death.
Notification and Response
- The first notification in the event of an in-custody or detention-related death should be to the immediate supervisor of the involved officer(s).
- If the immediate supervisor is unable to report for duty, the next level of supervision is responsible for responding.
- A criminal investigation may be conducted by the agency's homicide unit or an outside agency.
Post-Incident Procedures
- In the case of an apparent natural death where no hospice organization is involved, the officer should contact a funeral home to make arrangements for the body to be transported, if released by the coroner.
- The officer should ensure that personal property over $500.00 found on the body is properly handled.
- If relatives are not present and cannot be located, the officer should attempt to contact them and notify them of the death.
- The officer's first task in regard to the relatives is to attempt to locate and notify them of the death.
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