DM 05.08

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What is the purpose of reviewing uses of force?

To promote trust between APD and the community

To conduct investigations on use of force incidents

To determine the effectiveness of less-lethal devices

To ensure policy compliance and conformance to law (correct)

Which directive's definitions apply to the directive on adjudicating uses of force?

DM 05.07 - Investigating Use of Lethal Force

DM 05.06 - Investigating Use of Force

DM 05.03 - Less-Lethal Devices, Weapons, and Techniques

DM 05.01 - Use of Force (correct)

What does the Aurora Police Department commit to in the adjudication process of use-of-force incidents?

Ignoring the need for improvement

Transparent adjudication process and continuous improvement (correct)

Swift punishment for the officers involved

Shielding officers from public scrutiny

What is crucial for a professional law enforcement agency?

Accountability and continuous improvement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of sworn members regarding use-of-force incidents?

Accountability for actions and decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus in evaluating use-of-force incidents?

Policy compliance, conformance to law, and objective reasonableness Signup and view all the answers

What is the commitment of the Aurora Police Department in addressing use-of-force incidents?

Timely, thorough, impartial, and accurate adjudication Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial for a professional law enforcement agency in the text?

Continuous improvement Signup and view all the answers

What does APD use to evaluate the use of force on subjects experiencing a medical or mental health-related emergency?

The non-binding decision of Hill v. Miracle - Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit 2017 Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors listed in the decision of Hill v. Miracle for determining whether officers' actions were objectively reasonable?

Use of force to ameliorate the immediate threat Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the medical response/intervention according to DM 5.08?

Offering and provision of medical attention in a timely manner Signup and view all the answers

What does the Officer Relief Protocol involve?

Replacement of involved officers as soon as practical Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the non-exhaustive factors listed in the decision of Hill v. Miracle for determining whether officers' actions were objectively reasonable?

Subject was experiencing a medical or mental health-related emergency and incapable of making rational decisions Signup and view all the answers

What does DM 5.08 emphasize in terms of incident management?

Appropriateness of the incident and scene management Signup and view all the answers

According to DM 5.08, what should be done in terms of officer relief protocol?

Replacement of involved officers as soon as practical Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when determining whether an officer's actions were objectively reasonable?

Incapability of the subject to make rational decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of meetings for the Force Review Board (FRB)?

Weekly at the discretion of the Chair Signup and view all the answers

Who may actively participate in the meeting discussion according to the text?

Only FRB quorum/voting members Signup and view all the answers

Who is invited and encouraged to attend FRB meetings in observation status?

Sworn members and labor organization representatives Signup and view all the answers

What is currently not allowed for sworn members during FRB meetings?

To observe presentations of uses of force in which they were involved Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the observation status for labor organization representatives attending FRB meetings?

FIU Supervisor or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Force Review Board meetings according to the text?

Critical assessment and culture of continuous improvement Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions are labor organization observers invited to attend FRB meetings?

Subject to approval of the FIU Supervisor or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is currently not allowed for sworn members to observe during FRB meetings?

Presentations of uses of force in which they were involved. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum frequency at which the Force Review Board meets?

Weekly Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the participation of individuals in the meeting discussion?

FRB quorum/voting members only Signup and view all the answers