7-323 - Gunshot/Shots Fired

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7-323.01 - Gunshot/Deadly Weapon Wounds

7-323 - Gunshot/Shots Fired

  • Summary: Provides investigative procedures for responding to reports of gunfire and gunshot victims.
  • Effective Date: 03-11-1994
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Policy

Officers responding to any call in which there is verifiable indication that a firearm has been discharged shall complete an offense report. Verifiable indication of shots being fired includes witness statements, physical evidence, or multiple complaints which indicate that a firearm was actually discharged.

If the weapons discharge is the primary offense, the report shall be title "DISWEA". If the weapons discharge is incidental to another offense, the other offense shall be listed first followed by "DISWEA" as a secondary offense code. In the case of a "MURDR" code, "DISWEA" shall not be listed as a secondary offense code.

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

  • Firearms/Ammunition/Firearm Accessories: A device that projects either single or multiple projectiles at high velocity. Ammunition is a term meaning the assembly of a projectile and its propellant. Accessories include but are not limited to holsters, gun cases, firearm optics, suppression devices, cleaning supplies, etc.
7-322 - Forgeries
7-323.01 - Gunshot/Deadly Weapon Wounds

Document History:

Title Effective Date Revision Type Download
7-323 - Gunshot/Shots Fired 03-11-1994 download PDF

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