Law Enforcement Incident Response
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Who takes control of the scene after a deputy discharges a firearm?

  • The responding supervisor (correct)
  • The involved deputy
  • The FDLE Critical Incident Team
  • The State Attorney’s Office personnel

    • What happens to the firearm of the deputy who discharged it?

  • It is turned over to the State Attorney’s Office
  • It is unloaded and secured (correct)
  • It is confiscated by FDLE
  • It is lost as evidence

    • Who accompanies the involved deputy at all times?

  • A State Attorney’s Office personnel
  • A sworn deputy (correct)
  • A member of the FDLE Critical Incident Team
  • A crime scene technician

    • What happens to civilian witnesses and other Sheriff's Office personnel involved in the incident?

    <p>They are separated and identified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who oversees the criminal investigation of incidents involving the use of deadly force?

    <p>The FDLE Critical Incident Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is permitted inside the crime scene perimeter?

    <p>Emergency medical personnel, crime scene technicians, and law enforcement investigators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who interviews involved personnel or civilian witnesses?

    <p>A member of the FDLE Critical Incident Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to body worn cameras that recorded the event?

    <p>They are secured by the responding supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Chief Legal Counsel in the Shooting Review Board?

    <p>Non-voting member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be called to present evidence and facts to the Shooting Review Board?

    <p>Investigations, specialists, reconstruction experts, or any other subject matter expert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a deputy involved in a shooting incident?

    <p>They are relieved of duty with full pay and benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a deputy relieved of duty after a shooting incident?

    <p>To address personal and emotional needs, and to assure the community of a thorough investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long are deputies relieved from duty after a shooting incident?

    <p>For at least 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can a deputy summon to assist with personal or emotional needs?

    <p>Any employee of their choice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a deputy involved in a shooting incident after 72 hours?

    <p>They are referred to a psychological professional for a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a deputy involved in a fatal shooting incident resume normal duties?

    <p>After a final determination by the State Attorney’s Office and all administrative interviews have been completed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a deputy involved in a non-fatal shooting incident?

    <p>They are relieved of duty until all administrative interviews have been completed and approval by the Department Colonels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the presentation to the Indian, Hispanic, and Black Advisory Boards?

    <p>To gather input and review from the advisory boards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring public safety during an incident?

    <p>Responding supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is immediately appointed to represent the involved deputy(s) during an investigation?

    <p>Legal counsel for the involved deputy(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can participate in the walk-through during an investigation?

    <p>Members of the FDLE Critical Incident Team, legal counsel for the involved deputy, the Sheriff's Office, and the State Attorney's Office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the walk-through during an investigation?

    <p>To collect basic information about the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for an involved deputy who is interviewed for the criminal investigation?

    <p>They have the right to refuse the interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an involved deputy invokes their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent?

    <p>The Sheriff decides whether to begin an administrative investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for an administrative interview during an administrative investigation?

    <p>An audio recorded interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who takes an audio recorded interview during an administrative investigation?

    <p>A Professional Standards Section detective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the exemption for deputies who actually utilize deadly force or discharge a firearm at a person?

    <p>They are exempt from writing any reports or memorandums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a deputy discharge an agency issued firearm at an animal?

    <p>When it is necessary to protect oneself, another person, or a law enforcement certified animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when a sworn member is permitted to use an issued firearm to euthanize an animal?

    <p>To prevent endangering persons, property, or creating a negative public image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the owner of the injured animal is located?

    <p>Custody of the animal should be given to the owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required if the owner is unable to transport the animal to a local veterinary hospital?

    <p>The owner must provide permission prior to euthanizing the animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure if a deputy discharges a firearm at an animal?

    <p>The deputy should notify the Shift Commander who shall respond to the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the General Information Report?

    <p>The approximate time and location of the discharge, the reason for the discharge, and the number of rounds fired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who shall respond to the scene for purposes of photographing and diagramming the scene?

    <p>The Crime Scene Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Shooting Review Board?

    <p>To determine if any Sheriff's Office policies or procedures were violated or if any training issues need to be addressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who shall forward the facts of uses of deadly force and discharge of firearms to the Shooting Review Board?

    <p>The Sheriff, or designee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the Shooting Review Board for use of deadly force incidents?

    <p>All Department Colonels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the deceased animal carcass if there is no one at the scene willing to take custody?

    <p>Deputies shall request FWC or Animal Control to retrieve and dispose of the carcass as soon as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deputies are permitted to use issued firearms to euthanize gravely injured, suffering, or dangerous animals in all situations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Shift Commander evaluates the shooting and determines if any legal or procedural violation may have occurred.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Shooting Investigation Team responds to all incidents involving a discharge of a firearm.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deputies may elect to release the deceased animal carcass to any individual wishing to properly dispose of the animal.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Shooting Review Board consists of all Department Colonels for all types of incidents.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deputies are required to wait for the arrival of FWC or Animal Control to retrieve and dispose of the animal’s carcass.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The General Information Report is generated by the responding deputy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The on-call Homicide Supervisor is contacted and apprised of the incident only if a legal or procedural violation may have occurred.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Crime Scene Unit responds to the scene for purposes of photographing and diagramming the scene only if the Shift Commander determines that a legal or procedural violation may have occurred.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sheriff, or designee, shall forward the facts of uses of deadly force and discharge of firearms to the Shooting Review Board immediately after the incident.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The responding supervisor shall ensure that the deputy who discharged the firearm is separated from other deputies and their firearm is unloaded.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Only members of the FDLE Critical Incident Team and other law enforcement investigators assisting FDLE are permitted inside the crime scene perimeter.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Any law enforcement investigator can interview involved personnel or civilian witnesses.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The on-scene supervisor shall establish a restricted access perimeter around the scene.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The FDLE Critical Incident Team is responsible for overseeing the criminal investigation of incidents involving the use of non-deadly force.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The responding supervisor shall ensure that the involved deputy meets privately with their legal counsel at all times.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The responding supervisor shall maintain control of the scene until the investigation is completed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The responding supervisor shall secure the involved deputy's body worn camera that recorded the event.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The walk-through is used to elicit statements from the involved deputy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Any involved deputy has the right to refuse an interview for purposes of the administrative investigation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deputy can discharge an agency issued firearm at an animal when it is necessary to protect themselves or another person from being attacked.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Only members of the FDLE Critical Incident Team can participate in the walk-through during an investigation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An involved deputy is required to provide a written report after being interviewed for the administrative investigation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deputy can refuse to participate in a walk-through during an investigation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Legal counsel is immediately appointed to represent the involved deputy(s) during an investigation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deputy has the right to refuse an interview for purposes of the criminal investigation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of the walk-through is to collect physical evidence from the scene.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A second legal counsel is present at the on-scene investigation on behalf of the Sheriff's Office.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Chief Legal Counsel is a voting member of the Shooting Review Board.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Shooting Review Board only reviews administrative findings and recommendations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deputy relieved of duty after a shooting incident will lose pay and benefits.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deputy involved in a shooting incident that results in death or serious bodily injury can resume normal duties immediately after the incident.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deputies relieved from duty can be reassigned to duty status at the discretion of the Sheriff alone.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deputy involved in a shooting incident can refuse to participate in a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Shooting Review Board only reviews uses of deadly force that result in death or serious bodily injury.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deputy relieved from duty can choose not to cooperate with the FDLE Critical Incident Team and Sheriff’s Office investigators.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The presentation to the Indian, Hispanic, and Black Advisory Boards is only for informational purposes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deputy involved in a shooting incident can only be referred to a psychological professional contracted by the Sheriff’s Office once.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Use of Force/Discharge of Firearm Policy

    • If a deputy discharges a firearm, the responding supervisor shall immediately respond to and assume control of the scene.
    • The supervisor shall ensure the deputy who discharged the firearm is separated from other deputies and their firearm is secured.
    • The supervisor shall also identify and separate all potential civilian witnesses and other Sheriff's Office personnel involved in the incident.

    Investigation and Control

    • The FDLE Critical Incident Team shall be responsible for overseeing and controlling the criminal investigation of incidents involving the use of deadly force and any discharge of a firearm at a person.
    • No one, other than a member of the FDLE Critical Incident Team, shall interview involved personnel or civilian witnesses.
    • The responding supervisor may ask basic public safety questions of involved personnel or civilian witnesses, such as the type of force used, direction and approximate number of shots fired, and location of injured or deceased persons.
    • Legal counsel will be immediately appointed to represent the involved deputy(s) and will continue representation throughout the on-scene investigation and any ongoing criminal investigation.
    • A second legal counsel will be present at the on-scene investigation on behalf of the Sheriff's Office.

    Walk-through and Interviews

    • Any involved deputy will participate in a walk-through as requested by members of the FDLE Critical Incident Team.
    • The walk-through should not be used to elicit any statements from the involved deputy, but rather to collect basic information concerning the locations of the involved deputy and subject during the incident.
    • If an involved deputy is interviewed for purposes of the criminal investigation, the involved deputy has the right to refuse this interview.

    Administrative Investigation

    • If an involved deputy invokes Miranda and their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, the Sheriff may decide to begin an administrative investigation.
    • If the Sheriff decides to begin an administrative investigation, the involved deputy may be asked to provide a compelled administrative interview.
    • The compelled administrative interview will be audio recorded and used for administrative purposes only.

    Deputies Discharging Firearms at Animals

    • Deputies may discharge an agency-issued firearm at an animal when necessary to protect themselves, another person, or a law enforcement certified animal from being attacked.
    • Deputies may also use issued firearms to euthanize gravely injured, suffering, or dangerous animals when other options are impractical and the discharge of a firearm shall not endanger persons, property, or create a negative public image of the Sheriff's Office.

    Shooting Review Board

    • The Shooting Review Board shall conduct an administrative review to determine if any Sheriff's Office policies or procedures were violated or if any training issues need to be addressed.
    • The Board shall review any facts and pertinent testimony, and forward any administrative findings and recommendations to the Sheriff for disposition.

    Relief from Duty and Support

    • In every instance where a deputy uses deadly force and where such use of force results in death or serious bodily injury to another person, the deputy shall be immediately relieved of normal duties.
    • Assignment to a relieved-of-duty status shall be administrative (non-disciplinary) with no loss of pay or benefits.
    • Deputies relieved from duty shall remain on a relieved-of-duty status during the initial 24-hour period following the incident, after which the deputy may be re-assigned to duty status at the discretion of the Division/District Commander.

    Use of Force/Discharge of Firearm Policy

    • If a deputy discharges a firearm, the responding supervisor shall immediately respond to and assume control of the scene.
    • The supervisor shall ensure the deputy who discharged the firearm is separated from other deputies and their firearm is secured.
    • The supervisor shall also identify and separate all potential civilian witnesses and other Sheriff's Office personnel involved in the incident.

    Investigation and Control

    • The FDLE Critical Incident Team shall be responsible for overseeing and controlling the criminal investigation of incidents involving the use of deadly force and any discharge of a firearm at a person.
    • No one, other than a member of the FDLE Critical Incident Team, shall interview involved personnel or civilian witnesses.
    • The responding supervisor may ask basic public safety questions of involved personnel or civilian witnesses, such as the type of force used, direction and approximate number of shots fired, and location of injured or deceased persons.
    • Legal counsel will be immediately appointed to represent the involved deputy(s) and will continue representation throughout the on-scene investigation and any ongoing criminal investigation.
    • A second legal counsel will be present at the on-scene investigation on behalf of the Sheriff's Office.

    Walk-through and Interviews

    • Any involved deputy will participate in a walk-through as requested by members of the FDLE Critical Incident Team.
    • The walk-through should not be used to elicit any statements from the involved deputy, but rather to collect basic information concerning the locations of the involved deputy and subject during the incident.
    • If an involved deputy is interviewed for purposes of the criminal investigation, the involved deputy has the right to refuse this interview.

    Administrative Investigation

    • If an involved deputy invokes Miranda and their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, the Sheriff may decide to begin an administrative investigation.
    • If the Sheriff decides to begin an administrative investigation, the involved deputy may be asked to provide a compelled administrative interview.
    • The compelled administrative interview will be audio recorded and used for administrative purposes only.

    Deputies Discharging Firearms at Animals

    • Deputies may discharge an agency-issued firearm at an animal when necessary to protect themselves, another person, or a law enforcement certified animal from being attacked.
    • Deputies may also use issued firearms to euthanize gravely injured, suffering, or dangerous animals when other options are impractical and the discharge of a firearm shall not endanger persons, property, or create a negative public image of the Sheriff's Office.

    Shooting Review Board

    • The Shooting Review Board shall conduct an administrative review to determine if any Sheriff's Office policies or procedures were violated or if any training issues need to be addressed.
    • The Board shall review any facts and pertinent testimony, and forward any administrative findings and recommendations to the Sheriff for disposition.

    Relief from Duty and Support

    • In every instance where a deputy uses deadly force and where such use of force results in death or serious bodily injury to another person, the deputy shall be immediately relieved of normal duties.
    • Assignment to a relieved-of-duty status shall be administrative (non-disciplinary) with no loss of pay or benefits.
    • Deputies relieved from duty shall remain on a relieved-of-duty status during the initial 24-hour period following the incident, after which the deputy may be re-assigned to duty status at the discretion of the Division/District Commander.

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