St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Lethal Force Incident Policy Quiz

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What are the duties of initial responding deputies?

Assigning support deputies and ensuring the crime scene is secure

Identifying and separating witnesses, rendering first aid, and securing the scene (correct)

Directing responding units and notifying the Watch Commander

Requesting Fire / Rescue personnel to respond and medically evaluate involved parties

What is NOT a responsibility of Patrol Supervisors according to the text?

Detailing their involvement in the incident under review in a supplemental report

Ensuring the crime scene is secure

Asking questions about the incident beyond determining subject deputies' needs (correct)

Requesting Fire / Rescue personnel to respond and medically evaluate all involved parties

When should the Patrol Supervisor request Fire / Rescue personnel to respond?

Before directing responding units

Before identifying the subject deputy(ies) and the witnesses

Once the scene is determined to be safe (correct)

After the crime scene has been secured

What type of information should Patrol Supervisors determine about the deployment of lethal force?

If anyone sustained injuries from the use of lethal force Signup and view all the answers

What task is NOT mentioned as a duty of initial responding deputies?

Directing the Medical Examiner to the scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of all Supervisors present on the scene regarding the incident under review?

Detailing their involvement in a supplemental report Signup and view all the answers

Who are subject deputies according to the policy?

Deputies who engage in the application of lethal force during their lawful duties Signup and view all the answers

In which situation will a deputy be treated as a 'survivor of a critical incident'?

If they engage in lethal force while executing lawful duties Signup and view all the answers

Which standard does the agency aim to fulfill by following Policy 1.13 on Lethal Force Incidents?

CALEA: 4.1.5 Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what will the investigation of Lethal Force Incidents provide?

The full set of facts to protect rights of those involved Signup and view all the answers

Who are witness deputies according to the policy?

Deputies who witness lethal force incidents but do not deploy force Signup and view all the answers

Under which policy are unintentional firearm discharges addressed?

Policy 1.8 Response to Resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for separating deputies at a crime scene?

Placing them in separate vehicles outside the outer crime scene Signup and view all the answers

Who should question the subject deputy in a lethal force incident investigation?

Members of the Major Crimes Unit conducting the investigation Signup and view all the answers

Who will coordinate with the on-call Assistant State Attorney in the event of a lethal force incident?

Major Crimes Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum waiting period before contacting subject deputies for a formal interview after an incident?

48 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of consulting with the ASA according to the text?

To determine a preliminary classification of the case Signup and view all the answers

When can a witness deputy be allowed to communicate with other deputies regarding the events under investigation?

Once formal statements are provided Signup and view all the answers

Who must ensure cooperation and coordination with the State Attorney’s Office?

Major Crimes Unit members Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance is isolation of a witness deputy not always necessary?

When they are assisting with crime scene security functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol if a witness deputy requests to speak with an attorney before providing a statement?

The Major Crimes Lieutenant will consult with the Criminal Investigations Captain Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Sheriff’s Office in providing legal counsel during a lethal force incident?

To provide legal counsel to deputies Signup and view all the answers

In a lethal force incident, who is allowed to consult with the subject deputy(ies) in private at the scene?

Legal Counsel Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Major Crimes Unit at the scene of a lethal force incident?

To ensure a fair and objective investigation Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if an employee's response to resistance results in death or serious physical injury according to the text?

The employee will be removed from their current duty assignment. Signup and view all the answers

Who should be involved in the Executive Staff debrief approximately seventy-two (72) hours after the incident?

An array of personnel including the Patrol Division Director, Criminal Investigations Captain, and others as deemed necessary. Signup and view all the answers

When should an investigative debrief be coordinated to ensure investigative needs are met after an incident?

At twenty-four (24) and forty-eight (48) hours after the incident Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided to the Command Staff as part of the incident summary?

A preliminary classification of the incident Signup and view all the answers

Besides the affected Patrol Captain, who is listed as a necessary attendee during the investigative debrief?