10-116 - Officer-Involved Shootings

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10-115.01 - Predatory Offender Community Notification
10-117 - Evidence Processing

10-116 - Officer-Involved Shootings

  • Summary: Investigation and reporting protocols for officer-involved shootings, ensuring transparency and compliance with legal standards.
  • Effective Date: 02-27-1989
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Policy

The On‑Duty Watch Commander and a member of the Police Administration shall be notified by the Emergency Communications Center of all officer involved shootings. The On‑Duty Watch Commander shall proceed to the scene of the shooting. Attendance at the scene by a member of the Police Administration shall be at the discretion of the Chief or one of the Bureau Heads. 

The ranking investigative officer present is in charge of the crime scene.

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

10-115.01 - Predatory Offender Community Notification
10-117 - Evidence Processing

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10-116 - Officer-Involved Shootings 02-27-1989 download PDF

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