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What is included in the definition of an officer-involved death?
What is included in the definition of an officer-involved death?
- Deaths resulting from a motor vehicle crash, and any other type of death
- Only deaths resulting from a motor vehicle crash, if the officer was engaged in law enforcement activity (correct)
- Only deaths resulting from a motor vehicle crash
- Only deaths resulting from a police officer's direct action
What is the purpose of the administrative investigation?
What is the purpose of the administrative investigation?
- To determine if the officer's actions were criminal
- To determine if the suspect's actions were justified
- To determine if the officer's actions were in compliance with department policy (correct)
- To determine if the department is liable for the incident
Who is responsible for the criminal investigation of the officer's actions in an officer-involved shooting?
Who is responsible for the criminal investigation of the officer's actions in an officer-involved shooting?
- The Des Plaines Police Department
- The M.C.A.T.-O.I.D. team (correct)
- The civil investigation team
- An external agency
What is the primary goal of the policy outlined in the Des Plaines Police Department?
What is the primary goal of the policy outlined in the Des Plaines Police Department?
What type of investigation is conducted to determine potential liability?
What type of investigation is conducted to determine potential liability?
Which team is responsible for conducting the criminal investigation of an officer-involved shooting or critical use of force?
Which team is responsible for conducting the criminal investigation of an officer-involved shooting or critical use of force?
If a Des Plaines Police Department officer is involved in a shooting in another jurisdiction, who has criminal jurisdiction?
If a Des Plaines Police Department officer is involved in a shooting in another jurisdiction, who has criminal jurisdiction?
What type of investigation is the officer's employing agency responsible for?
What type of investigation is the officer's employing agency responsible for?
Who is responsible for the investigation of the suspect's actions?
Who is responsible for the investigation of the suspect's actions?
What is the purpose of the Investigation Responsibility Matrix?
What is the purpose of the Investigation Responsibility Matrix?
What information discussed with agency representatives or employee groups will be privileged?
What information discussed with agency representatives or employee groups will be privileged?
Who may request a licensed psychotherapist, according to the policy?
Who may request a licensed psychotherapist, according to the policy?
Why is it important to handle the involved officer's equipment or clothing with care?
Why is it important to handle the involved officer's equipment or clothing with care?
When can an interview or session with a licensed psychotherapist take place?
When can an interview or session with a licensed psychotherapist take place?
What may be required in addition to the interview or session with a licensed psychotherapist?
What may be required in addition to the interview or session with a licensed psychotherapist?
Where should the administrative interview take place?
Where should the administrative interview take place?
When should the administrative interview take place?
When should the administrative interview take place?
How long should the administrative interview last?
How long should the administrative interview last?
How should the officer be treated during the administrative interview?
How should the officer be treated during the administrative interview?
Who can be present during the administrative interview?
Who can be present during the administrative interview?
Who compiles all relevant information and reports for the Department to determine compliance with applicable policies?
Who compiles all relevant information and reports for the Department to determine compliance with applicable policies?
What is submitted to the Use of Force Review Board?
What is submitted to the Use of Force Review Board?
Who may be permitted to review available MAV or other video or audio recordings prior to providing a recorded statement?
Who may be permitted to review available MAV or other video or audio recordings prior to providing a recorded statement?
What type of recordings may non-law enforcement witnesses review with approval of assigned investigators or a supervisor?
What type of recordings may non-law enforcement witnesses review with approval of assigned investigators or a supervisor?
Why should investigators take reasonable steps according to the policy?
Why should investigators take reasonable steps according to the policy?
