24 Questions
Which of the following is a reason for test firing by firearms or lab personnel?
To determine the functionality of firearms
What is the purpose of the Notable Event Review Panel?
To conduct a brief internal review
Who may be part of the Notable Event Review Panel?
All of the above
When may an outside agency be called upon to investigate?
When the Chief of Police deems it necessary in the interest of transparency and public trust
What is the purpose of the directive entitled, 'Firearms Procedures'?
To provide guidance on firearms procedures
What type of incidents may be referred to an outside agency for investigation?
Other criminal matters
What is the definition of a police involved incident?
Any incident involving a member discharging their official duties
Who is responsible for referring incidents to an outside agency for investigation?
The Chief of Police or their designee
What is the primary objective of the Police Involved Incident Response procedure?
To ensure the fair and thorough investigation of any major incident
What is the definition of Serious Bodily Injury according to RSMo. 556.061?
Physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes serious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any part of the body
Which of the following is NOT a reason for possessing a firearm, according to the Police Involved Incident Response procedure?
Routine patrol duties
Who determines if an outside agency or the Team will lead the investigation of police involved incidents?
The Chief of Police or their designee
Which internal department procedure is responsible for investigating incidents involving police officers?
Internal Affairs Investigations
What is the primary responsibility of the F.Team?
Investigating incidents involving the use of force by a member
Which external agency is responsible for investigating incidents involving police officers?
Outside Agency Investigation of Police Involved Incidents
What type of investigations take precedence over internal investigations?
Criminal investigations
What is the primary role of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) in the Police Involved Incident Response procedure?
To govern the relationship between the police department and the Fraternal Order of Police
What is the primary source of authority for the Police Involved Incident Response procedure?
Revised Statute of Missouri (RSMo.) 556.061
What is the role of the F.Team when an outside agency is investigating a police involved incident?
Acting as a liaison to the outside agency
What is the primary purpose of the Police Involved Incident Response procedure?
To ensure fair and thorough investigation of any major incident
What determines if an incident is deemed appropriate for investigation by the Chief of Police or designee?
The discretion of the Chief of Police or designee
What is the purpose of the written directive entitled 'Outside Agency Investigation of Police Involved Incidents'?
To outline procedures for outside agency investigations
Which of the following is NOT a type of incident that would trigger the Police Involved Incident Response procedure?
Traffic accident
What is the primary goal of the investigation procedures outlined in the content?
To ensure accountability and transparency in police actions
Study Notes
Police Involved Incident Response
- The Department's procedure for handling police involved incidents aims to ensure fair and thorough investigations.
Terminology
- Discharge of firearm refers to any use of a firearm by a Department member, excluding recreational purposes, range practice, training, qualification courses, competitive sporting events, and destroying or euthanizing an animal.
Serious Bodily Injury
- Defined as physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes serious disfigurement, protracted loss or impairment of any part of the body (RSMo. 556.061).
Incident Investigation
- Incidents involving the use of force by a member that result in death or serious bodily injury will be investigated.
- The Chief of Police or designee will determine if an outside agency or the Department's Team will lead the investigation.
Team Responsibilities
- Investigate incidents involving the use of force by a member that are not otherwise investigated by an outside agency.
- Respond to all incidents investigated by outside agencies and act as a liaison.
- Conduct criminal investigations as directed by the Chief of Police or designee.
Criminal Investigations
- Take precedence over internal investigations and will typically be completed before an internal investigation begins.
- Will be conducted in accordance with the "Firearms Procedures" directive.
Notable Event Review Panel
- Consists of the Chief of Police, Bureau Commanders, Executive Officer, supervisor of Firearms Training and Tactics Section, representative from the Office of General Counsel, and other members deemed appropriate by the Chief of Police or Investigations Bureau Commander.
- Conducts a brief internal review limited in scope as described in Section IV, H of the directive.
Outside Agency Investigation
- A law enforcement agency outside of the Department with extensive death investigative experience will investigate the incident.
- May also be called upon to investigate or assist on investigations of other criminal matters in circumstances where the Chief of Police or designee deem it necessary for transparency and public trust.
This quiz covers the Department's procedure for handling police involved incidents, including terminology and definitions related to the discharge of firearms and serious bodily injury.
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