Police Action and In-Custody Deaths Policy Quiz

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What is classified as an in-custody death?

Any death occurring due to police officer negligence.

Any vehicular death caused by police action.

Any death occurring while a person is in police custody. (correct)

Any death during a police shooting incident.

Which of the following is NOT considered a police-action death?

Death from injuries sustained while being restrained by an officer.

Death occurring due to police action shooting. (correct)

Death resulting from the use of force during an arrest.

Death resulting from a police attempt to detain a suspect.

What role does the Incident Scene Commander play?

They manage all police operations in the precinct.

They are responsible for investigating police shootings.

They are the first responding officer at the scene. (correct)

They oversee the media during critical incidents.

What defines the use of force by a police officer?

Any physical force to gain control of a non-compliant subject. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the Fort Wayne Police Department’s policy on deaths resulting from police actions?

Every in-custody death must be investigated according to policy PD97-0112. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Fort Wayne Police Department in cases of police-related deaths?

To establish consistency and objectivity in reviews of its members' actions. Signup and view all the answers

What is specifically excluded from the definition of police-action death?

Traffic fatalities that are not intentionally caused by police action. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the aim of policy PD97-0112?

To provide guidelines for investigating in-custody deaths. Signup and view all the answers

Who is not allowed to assume the role of the Incident Scene Commander?

A supervisor or commander involved in the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Fort Wayne Police Department Administrative Use of Force Team?

All sergeants within the Internal Affairs Unit and specific selected members Signup and view all the answers

Which condition triggers the holding of the scene until assessment by a trauma center?

Condition C Signup and view all the answers

Who must be notified in the event of an in custody death caused by police action?

The Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, and the Allen County Prosecutor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Scene Commander upon arrival?

Secure the scene until Investigative Personnel arrive Signup and view all the answers

What must be ensured regarding injured officers by the Incident Scene Commander?

They receive medical treatment if necessary Signup and view all the answers

What is required from Involved Officer(s) according to the Incident Scene Commander's responsibilities?

A Use of Force Statement Signup and view all the answers

How should the transportation of the Involved Officer(s) be handled?

By a supervisor who will not question them about the Critical Incident Signup and view all the answers

What action is required if the Involved Officer is unable to contact their family due to injuries?

A Command Officer and a Chaplain will contact the family. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the criminal investigation at the scene of a Critical Incident?

The Investigative Division Signup and view all the answers

What must the Involved Officer(s) do after being relieved of their duties at the scene?

Report to the POC and undergo drug testing. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if the police action results in critical injury or death?

The officer will be placed on administrative leave for five days. Signup and view all the answers

What is required of the Involved Officer regarding psychological evaluation?

They must have it conducted by a department-approved psychologist. Signup and view all the answers

Which team conducts investigations related to policy violations and training concerns?

Administrative Use of Force Team Signup and view all the answers

What activity may Crime Scene Management be tasked with regarding the Critical Incident scene?

Reproducing the scene for memory recall by officers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Crime Scene Technician in relation to the Use of Force Tool?

To take custody of the tool used by the officer. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Public Information Officer play at the scene of a Critical Incident?

They gather information from investigators without contact with involved officers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Use of Force Statement?

To provide a framework for the investigation and preserve evidence. Signup and view all the answers

When is an Involved Officer required to provide a statement to criminal investigators?

They are never required to give a statement to criminal investigators. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can a Compelled Administrative Statement be taken before the 72-hour waiting period?

If it is necessary to obtain facts for filing criminal charges against a suspect. Signup and view all the answers

What rights does an Involved Officer have regarding legal representation during questioning?

They have the right to confer with legal counsel before the Compelled Administrative Statement. Signup and view all the answers

What should the Public Information Officer refrain from doing without the Chief of Police's approval?

Issuing public statements about the incident. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the Compelled Administrative Statement is true?

It is solely for the Administrative Use of Force Team's investigation. Signup and view all the answers

What type of statement is an officer compelled to give under Garrity after a Critical Incident?

A Use of Force Statement focused on preserving public safety. Signup and view all the answers

What must be done regarding written reports when police use of force results in no critical injury?

They must be completed before the officer ends their tour of duty. Signup and view all the answers

Who receives the 'Use of Force Statement' from involved officers?

The initial supervisor on the scene. Signup and view all the answers

What opportunity does an officer have after an audio and video recorded statement is taken?

To make changes or corrections to the transcript. Signup and view all the answers

Which document supersedes previous versions regarding police action and in-custody deaths?

FWPD SOP PD97-0112, Rev. 4/04/2023. Signup and view all the answers

What information is NOT required in a 'Use of Force Statement'?

The officer's personal opinions on the situation. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to reports generated during a criminal investigation after they are completed?

They are forwarded to the Deputy Chief of the Investigation Division. Signup and view all the answers

What specific information must an officer provide if they are involved in a use of force situation?

Whether they or a suspect are injured. Signup and view all the answers

What must be secured or protected according to the 'Use of Force Statement'?

Weapons or evidence related to the incident. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Police Action and In-Custody Deaths Policy (PD97-0112)

Purpose: The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) establishes professional standards and ensures consistency and objectivity when a death or critical injury occurs as a result of police action.
Policy: The FWPD investigates all deaths or critical injuries resulting from officer actions, deaths in police custody, or deaths involving suspected criminal wrongdoing by an officer. Clear criteria, notifications, and investigation procedures are established.
Procedure: Defines key terms and procedures for investigations:
- In-custody death: Death of a person while in police custody (excluding traffic fatalities).
- Police-action death: Death resulting from a use of force action by an officer (excluding traffic fatalities and police action shootings).
- Use of Force: Application of physical force by an officer to gain control of or restrain a non-compliant subject (e.g., handcuffing, empty-hand techniques, intermediate weapons).
- Traffic Fatality: Any vehicular death not intentionally caused by a police action (investigated by the Fatal Accident Investigation Team and reviewed by the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU)).
Agency: Refers to the FWPD.
Incident Scene Commander: The first arriving supervisor or commander at the scene, who remains in charge until relieved by a higher ranking officer. If a supervisor/commander is involved in the incident they do not assume the role of Incident Scene Commander.
Administrative Use of Force Team: Team composed of sergeants from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU), academy staff members, two operations personnel, and another member from the department, led by the highest-ranking IAU member, responsible for investigating potential policy violations.
Notifications: Procedures for notifying appropriate individuals (duty chief, chief of police, assistant chief, coroner, prosecutor, detective bureau command, homicide team, public information officer (PIO), union president, Indiana State Police personnel) if a significant incident occurs. These notifications are contingent upon the circumstances, notably the injury severity.
Incident Scene Commander Responsibilities:
- Coordinates scene protection until investigative personnel arrive
- Ensures injured officers receive medical treatment
- Identifies involved officers
- Obtains a use of force statement from involved officers
- Confirms injury severity (condition from approved trauma center).
- Relays information to communications
- Transports involved officers to medical facilities for drug-alcohol screening
- Avoids questioning involved officers about the critical incident.
Investigative Division Responsibilities: Conducts criminal investigations and takes custody of use of force tools.
Criminal Investigation Statement/Compelled Administrative Statement: A compelled statement from the officer describing the facts, to be taken at least 72 hours after the incident. Criminal investigations will not get the statement for the first 72 hours after the incident. The investigator will be advised not to interview the officer until that time. This statement will only include relevant information that is necessary for safety and proper scene management. The statement is audio-video recorded and an officer can make corrections if necessary. If no critical injury occurs, reports are completed by the end of the officer's shift.
Use of Force Statement (Addendum A): A form for supervisors to document use of force incidents during critical incidents; details include:
- Supervisor details
- If the officer was involved in the use of force
- Description of injuries, if any
- Methods of force
- Witness statements

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Test your knowledge on the FWPD's policy regarding deaths resulting from police action and in-custody situations. This quiz covers key terms, investigation procedures, and standards set by the Fort Wayne Police Department. Understand the protocols to ensure objective investigations in critical incidents.