22-12 Outside Agency Investigation of Police Involved Incidents

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What is the primary purpose of designating an outside agency to investigate police involved incidents?

To allow for a more thorough search of the crime scene

To provide an impartial investigation and ensure transparency (correct)

To expedite the incident reporting process

To reduce the workload of the department's investigators

What type of incidents may be considered police involved incidents?

Any incident involving a member discharging their official duties, including those resulting in death or serious bodily injury (correct)

Only those occurring during traffic stops

Only those involving the discharge of a firearm

Only those resulting in death or serious bodily injury

According to RSMo. 556.061, what is a serious bodily injury?

Physical injury that results in immediate death

Physical injury that causes minor disfigurement or impairment

Physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death (correct)

Physical injury that creates a risk of death or serious disfigurement

Who designates the outside agency to investigate a police involved incident?

The Chief of Police or their designee Signup and view all the answers

Who determines if an outside agency or the Team will be leading the investigation?

The Chief of Police or their designee Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an outside agency is not available to the Department within a reasonable period of time?

The Chief of Police or their designee will direct the Team to conduct the investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration in the investigation of police involved incidents?

Preserving the crime scene and collecting evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Crime Scene Unit?

To respond to incidents investigated by an outside agency and process the crime scene under the direction of the outside agency Signup and view all the answers

What is a relevant factor in determining whether an incident is considered complex and requires investigation by an outside agency?

The determination of the Chief of Police or designee Signup and view all the answers

Who receives a copy of the completed investigation?

The IAU Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to ensure that the investigation of police involved incidents is impartial and transparent?

To maintain public trust and ensure accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of requesting an outside agency to investigate an incident involving the discharge of a firearm by a member?

To ensure transparency and public trust Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration in the reporting of police involved incidents?

Documenting all facts and circumstances surrounding the incident Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to ensure that the investigation of police involved incidents complies with constitutional rights?

To maintain public trust and ensure accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Team in an investigation led by an outside agency?

To act as a liaison at the direction of the outside agency Signup and view all the answers

What incident would trigger the request for an outside agency to investigate?

Incidents resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of a citizen Signup and view all the answers

What is the member's right if they request representation during an investigation?

The member's representative or attorney must be present before any questions are asked. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the document mentioned in the content, entitled 'Police Involved Incident Response'?

To guide the internal incident review process. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a member chooses to provide a statement to the Team?

The member's statement will be taken into consideration for the internal incident review. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Board of Police Commissioners in relation to this policy?

They adopted the policy on November 15, 2022. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the charging affidavit?

To file charges against the member. Signup and view all the answers

Where can the policy be accessed by the public?

Public View Master Index – Internet. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions

Serious Bodily Injury: Physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes serious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any part of the body (RSMo. 556.061)

Investigation Team

D-Team: A group of Department investigators with investigative experience in particular investigations, determined by the Chief of Police or their designee

Guidelines for Investigation

The Chief of Police or their designee determines if an outside agency or the D-Team will lead the investigation
The D-Team responds to all incidents investigated by outside agencies and acts as a liaison at the direction of the outside agency
Outside agencies investigate incidents involving the discharge of a firearm by a member resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of a citizen
Outside agencies may also be called upon to investigate or assist on other criminal matters in circumstances where the Chief of Police or designee deem necessary for transparency and public trust

Crime Scene Unit

Responds to incidents investigated by an outside agency when requested
Processes the crime scene under the direction of the outside agency

Police Involved Incidents

Defined as incidents involving a member discharging their official duties resulting in death or serious bodily injury, or complex incidents deemed appropriate for investigation
May include incidents involving force, including the discharge of a firearm, resulting in death or serious bodily injury

Member Representation and Statements

Members may choose to forgo representation and provide a statement
If representation is requested, no questions will be asked until the member's representative or attorney is present
Members may choose to provide a statement to the D-Team for the purpose of filing charges and/or maintaining a subject in custody

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This quiz covers the definitions and guidelines for investigations in law enforcement, including serious bodily injury and investigation teams.