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BOMB THREATS/
EMERGENCIES
Date of Issue General Order Number
JUNE 26,200t 01-04
Effective Date Section Code
JULY 1, 2001 OPS-05
Roevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
JULY 2002 NEW
C.A.L.E.A. ~ Reference
46,1.5
INDEX AS: ~ ~
Building Searches "" ~
Communications c~ ''~ ~
Media =~ c' ~
I, PURPOSE ~ ~
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The purpose of this order is to provide o~cers with procedures for deahng w~th
actual or threatened bomb incidents to include response, deployment, search,
evacuation and assistance to specialized units.
II. POLICY
While many bomb threats are later determined to be hoaxes, they all present
particularly serious response requirements for law enforcement agencies. It is the
policy of the Iowa City Police Department that all responses to bomb threats or
emergencies be conducted systematically, efficiently and in a manner that gives
primary consideration to the protection of human life.
OPS-05.2
III. DEFINITIONS
Bomb Threat: A bomb threat condition exists when an explosive
device has been reported or is suspected to be at a
given location.
Bomb Emergency: A bomb emergency exists when a suspected or
actual explosive device has been located or
detonated.
Bomb Disposal Commander: Commander of Field Operations or designee.
IV. PROCEDURES
A. COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
ml.Communications personnel receiving bomb threats or warnings from callers
s It~ to the degree possible:
~' ~ eep the reporting party on the line.
LLJ "~ ~"3dentify the location of the device with as much precision as possible and
.... Ir-- r.J __ etermine when it will be or if it has been detonated.
IT' ~ ;>4;.OAttempt to determine;
"' Fo_<L"I. What the device looks like;
~ The type of explosive device is involved;
~ "3: What will make it detonate, (e.g., radio signal, time dela'y, fuse;
4. Why was it placed?
2. Communications personnel receiving reports from individuals or
organizations that have received bomb threats shall:
a. Alert the supervisor in charge;
b. Determine the location, time of detonation, appearance and any other
available information concerning the nature of the threat or identity of the
perpetrators;
c. If no explosive device has been identified, ask the caller to check with
employees and others for the presence of unusual parcels or items on
the premises;
d. Dispatch requisite patrol units and emergency personnel; and
e. Ensure that the watch commander is notified as soon as practical.
3. Based on the 'nature of the threat, the supervisor in charge will, as required,
alert the following:
a. Commander of Field Operations or designee;
b. Chief of Police or designee;
c. Fire, rescue and ambulance units;
d. Bomb disposal personnel;
e. Emergency rooms of local hospitals;
f. Public Information officer;
g. Local utility companies;
h. Determine the need for an incident command center.
OPS-05.3
When a bomb threat is received, the supervisor in charge shall, at a
minimum, cause bomb disposal personnel to be notified for informational
purposes. If a suspected or actual device is located, bomb disposal
personnel shall respond to the scene and the Bomb Disposal Commander
shall have control of the bomb scene, with the Incident Commander
maintaining overall control of the incident.
4. When a bomb threat is received in writing, every effort shall be made to
preserve the notice as evidence.
B. RESPONDING OFFICERS RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responding patrol units shall not use any electronic transmission device
within 300 feet of the reported location. This includes car and portable
radios, MDTs, Cell phones etc.
2. If applicable, responding officers will contact the individual who received the
threat to obtain additional information, including:
a. Whether previous threats have been received;
b. Possible motives and/or suspects;
c. Vulnerabilities of equipment and personnel; and
d. Exploration of any basic information provided to communic ..
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3. In bomb emergencies, responding officers shall establish :~r~secdre
suitable perimeter. rn
C. SEARCHING FOR EXPLOSIVE DEVICES ~ cn
1. If an explosive device is alleged to be within a building but has not been
located. the supervisor in charge will contact building owners and/or
management to determine if a search of the facility is desired.
2. The decision to search, evacuate or to reenter a structure/location during a
bomb threat will be the responsibility of the individual in charge of the
property.
a. The supervisor in charge at the scene shall provide information, as
available, to responsible parties in order to assist them in making
decisions on searching, evacuation or reentry.
b. If building management and/or the responsible party does not wish that
a search be conducted, no further action by the Iowa City Police
Department is warranted pertaining to a search of the premises. The
Iowa City Police Department will follow-up on all leads pertaining to the
call and complete all reporting requirements.
c. In cases where a real or suspected explosive device, as determined by
bomb disposal personnel, has been detected, the officer in charge shal___J
cause the evacuation of the property regardless of the desires of the
responsible party and/or property management.
0PS-05.4
3. Searches of target buildings/properties shall be conducted only with the _
direct assistance of employees or others knowledgeable of the contents and
layout of the building.
a. The supervisor in charge may request the assistance of a bomb
detection canine and/or bomb disposal personnel in order to assist in
conducting the search.
b. A search plan shall be developed identifying the extent of the search,
depending upon the type of establishment, the motivation of the
perpetrator and accessibility of the building.
c. Whenever practical, a floor plan shall be obtained and a systematic
search organized by the supervisor in charge. The search plan shall
establish communications within the search area.
d. In no case, will a member of this department declare that no bomb is
present or in any way make the representation that the building is safe
to enter or occupy; regardless of the thoroughness of the search.
hen conducting a search without the assistance of bomb disposal
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L'~ z. ~q~ersonnel, officers should be particularly alert to the following items as
LL! '~ ~_->indicators that there may be explosives at the location. Officers should be
__1 r-- L~autioned that their absence does not assure no bomb is present:
~ _ . pies, and end caps,
~ O especially if they have drill holes in the nipple or cap;
c. Low-explosive powders or other incendiary mixtures;
d. Fuses of any type to include homemade burning fuses, such as string
soaked in a burning powder;
e. Electrical switches; and
f. Electrical matches, blasting caps or similar initiators.
D. LOCATED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
1. If a real or suspicious device has been located or explosive paraphernalia
identified, officers should:
a. Not attempt to move or otherwise disturb the device(s);
b. Not use devices which transmit an electronic signal;
c. Proceed with immediate evacuation of the structure and/or the area to a
point consistent with the threat but not less than 300 feet from the
device(s);
d. Define and secure the perimeter;
e. Notify communications of the discovery of the device;
f. Notify the bomb disposal unit.
2. The supervisor in charge is responsible for the briefing of investigators and
ordnance specialists as appropriate.
3. The bomb disposal commander shall have functional authority at any bomb
emergency to direct departmental personnel in a manner necessary to
accomplish its mission in a safe and efficient manner.
OPS-05.5
4. In situations where explosive or suspicious devices are found, the watch
commander shall notify bomb disposal personnel. This includes situations
where citizens wish to surrender explosive devices and/or military ordnance.
E. POST-INCIDENTINVESTIGATION
The Department's Investigative Section shall have primary responsibility for
investigating bomb incidents. During the investigation of bomb incidents, the
department's bomb disposal personnel will work under the direction of the
Investigative Supervisor or designee. The investigation is to include:
1. Checking the site for urn-detonated explosives or secondary devices;
2. Coordinating evidence recovery;
3. Requesting the assistance of other agencies to determine the nature and
construction of explosives and identification of suspects;
4. Coordinating with intelligence operations of this department, and those of
state and federal sources; and
5. Assisting in the evaluation procedures, area and perimeter security, the
availability of emergency services and coordination with the incident
commander.
6. Completion of all state and federal reporting requirements.
F. MONTHLY REPORTING
On a monthly basis, bomb disposal personnel shall forward a report to the
Commander of Field Operations. This report shall, at a minimum contain:
1. The number and summary of calls received during the month;
2. The number and summary of bomb threats received during the manth;
a. Description of actual devices. L'~ '~'.
5.Number of hours of explosive related training during the month; -~ ~'~
a. Summaryof Training. ~
R.J. f of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or civil
proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a creation of a higher
legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to third-party
- claims. Violations of this directive will only form the basis for departmental
administrative sanctions.
ADM-01.1
WRITTEN DIRECTIVE
SYSTEM
IDate of Issue General Order Number
March 17, 1998 98-01
Effective Date Section Code
March 20, 1998 ADM-01
Reevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
March 2003 97-01 ADM-01
IC.A.L.E.A. Reference
12.1.1 - 12.2.2 61.2.3, 33.4.4, 33.5.1, 33.7.1
INDEX A S:
Department Publications
Directives, Written
General Orders
Official Department Publications
Orders, Written
Policy and Operating Procedures Manual
Publications, Department
Written Directives
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to explain the written directive system, establish
definitions, formats, and authority for preparation and issuance of written
Departmental publications for distribution and updating of General Orders and
other written directives, and give reasonable guidelines to Police personnel to
follow in the discharge of their duties. The Policy and Operating Procedures
Manual will be arranged into numbered sections containing related subject
matter. This order also establishes responsibility for maintaining, reprinting and
inspection of the manual.
ADM-01.2
ii. POLICY (_
The efficient and effective performance of a municipal law enforcement agency is
directly related to the extent to which information given its officers is accurate and up-to-
date. This order is intended to serve as a catalyst as to how Department policies
should be put to practical use, and as a guide for police personnel in the performance
of their major Department functions.
The written directires system must encompass a range of publications from permanent
to temporary, and from mandatory instructions to informational memoranda. The
Department will strive to minimize the number and complexity of publications, while
providing essential information and direction toward common organizational objectives.
The following general guidelines will be followed in the development of written
Department publications:
· Publications shall not conflict with established rules, regulations, or policies of the
Department; or, with local, state, or federal law.
· All publications will be stated in precise and positive terms with grammatical
accuracy and simplified language.
· When applicable, cross-reference will be made to other related and published
documents. Publications that cancel or supersede other publications will reference
the affected document.
It shall be Department policy that proposed general orders or revisions to rules and
regulations be reviewed by staff members prior to issuance. The review process will
vary with the content of the order but will generally involve supervisors and personnel
affected by the order.
In the absence of the Chief of Police, the Commander of the Field Operations Division
assumes command of the department and operates with the authority of the office of
the Chief of Police. If the Commander of Field Operations is not available during the
absence of the Chief of Police, the Commander of the Administrative Services Division
assumes command. After the Division Commander, the Commander of the Criminal
Investigations Unit assumes department command.
III. TYPES OF DEPARTMENT PUBLICATIONS
A. Department publications will be restricted to the following:
1. General Orders
2. Special Orders
3. Personnel Orders
4. Department Memoranda
s. Su.etins
ADM-01.3
B. Division commanders are authorized to issue divisional memoranda only.
Divisional memoranda are restricted to information or direction which
affects only assigned personnel and internal operations of the division.
Memoranda must conform to policies and procedures established in
Department directives.
C. Section commanders and supervisors may issue memoranda pertaining
to operating procedures, practices, work assignments, and the internal
direction and functioning of the section. Memoranda must conform to
policies and procedures established in Department or division directives.
D. No official publications, other than provided for in this order, are
authorized in the Iowa City Police Department.
IV. DEFINITIONS
A. General Orders. (See Appendix A) Issued to establish or revise policies,
or to direct the use of specific procedures for the indefinite future.
General Orders will be issued for:
1. Institution of permanent procedures, and policies and manuals
related thereto;
2. Permanent changes in organization;
3. Installation of permanent programs affecting mere than one
section;
4. Permanent personnel policies and procedures, not including
changes in personnel status;
5. Use of police facilities and equipment; and expenditure of funds;
and
6, Relationships with citizens and other agencies.
B. Slaecial Orders. (See Appendix B) Issued to announce policies or
specific procedures concerning a circumstance or event of a One-time or
temporary nature, ExampLes:
1. Assignment to specific parade duty; O __~
2. Selective patrol assignments; ~>
3. Temporary parking restrictions; ~ F']'J
4. Annual budget preparation instructions and deadlines.
ADM-01.4
C. Personnel Orders. Issued to direct a personnel status change, including:
1.Appointment and assignment of new personnel;
2. Promotion or demotion;
3. Transfer between Department units;
4. Suspension, dismissal or restoration to duty;
5. Termination of personnel;
6. Appointment to specialized Department duty assignment; ~
7. Temporary duty assignment with another agency; anE:F___r~~ ~'~
8. Extended leave of absence. ~"~_~--~ r~ ~
D. Memoranda. (See Appendix B) Issued to disseminate infor~q~_~n, '~ '
instructional material or data of general interest to Department. pers~nel.
Memoranda may include: ~ --
1. Announcement of Department, city or community civic or social
events;
2. Information on actions, policies and events in other agencies;
3. Instructions and information concerning academic or instructional
programs of general interest; and
4. Explanation or clarifications of previously issued orders.
Section Supervisors may issue memoranda to establish unit procedures
and instructions for accomplishing assigned tasks.
E. Bulletins. Issued to convey information of specific interest pertinent to
performance of law enforcement tasks. Bulletins may include:
1. Daily information;
2. Crime analysis data on specific crime patterns and possible
suspect and M.O. descriptions;
3. Description of identifiable property items reported stolen;
4. Information and description on wanted criminals; and
5. Training - either posting an upcoming training session and
assigning personnel to the training, or a training bulletin which
provides information to guide members in performance of their
duties and responsibilities.
ADM-01.5
6. Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) - designed to identify steps or
procedures to be used when responding to, or handling specific
types of calls, tasks, or assignments.
V. ISSUING AUTHORITY
A. Department publications, including bulletins, are always issued under
authority of the Chief of Police. Only the Chief of Police may issue
General Orders and Personnel Orders.
B. Division memoranda, Special Orders and Standard Operating Guidelines
may be issued by authority of the respective Division Commander.
C. Section memoranda may be issued by supervisors, including civilian
supervisors.
VI. FORMAT AND INDEXING ~
A. General Orders ,~ _~;
1. General Orders shall follow the format and structure a~h~wr~h
Appendix A. The first page will utilize the standard pr~:~tec~_
general order format. _~ .':7
2o The General Orders will be indexed by major topic headings
facilitate an alphabetic search for order information. General
Orders will also be indexed by number. The number assigned to
each order will be the last two digits of the calendar year followed
by a sequential number. A section code will also be given to each
order which designates the major policy and procedure manual
subsection under which the Order is assigned, followed by a
sequential number for all orders within the section.
3. Order numbers and Section codes will be assigned by
administration during order preparation.
B. Special Orders
1. Special Orders shall follow the format shown in Appendix B.
2. Special Orders will be by number. Numbering will consist of the
last two digits of the calendar year followed by a sequential number
for each order issued during the year.
3. Special Orders will include a date of termination or a specific
period for which the order is valid. Upon the termination date or
completion of the effective period the order is canceled.
ADM-01.6
The following are examples of Special Orders:
~ >_ O a. Special Order for police assignment to a July 4th parade
~_ .~ ~ ~ which indicates a termination date of July 5.
~ O~ b. Special Order requiring change in traffic regulation because
~" of road construction which will terminate "upon completion of
construction".
c. Special Order covering assignments and duties involved with
special police operations, such as selective enforcement or
raids, which terminate "upon completion or cancellation of
mission".
C. Personnel Orders
1. Personnel Orders shall be prepared by the office of the Chief of
Police in the format shown in Appendix B.
2. Personnel Orders will be indexed by number. Numbering will
consist of the last two digits of the calendar year followed by a
sequential number. Numbers will be issued by administration.
D. Memoranda
1. Memoranda will follow the format shown in Appendix B.
Memoranda are not formally numbered and are indexed by subject
and date.
2. Affected personnel will be listed in the heading of the
memorandum. Examples are:
a. A division memorandum issued "TO: Uniformed Patrol
Officers".
b. A communication section memorandum "TO: All
Communication Dispatchers".
NOTE: Memoranda which affect personnel beyond the section or
division level, must be issued at the division or Department level.
3. The issuing authority will also be clearly indicated in the heading of
the memorandum. Only the unit or section supervisor, division
commander, or the Chief of Police may issue memoranda.
ADM-01.7
E. Bulletins
1. Bulletins will be issued as Department publications. Because
bulletins are issued under authority of the Chief of Police, no
specific authority entry is required.
2. Bulletin headings will indicate the major subject (crime analysis,
training, traffic analysis, etc.); the issue date; and the Department
contact for clarification or additional data.
3. The body of bulletins may be configured as required to best explain
the information presented. This may vary from narrative for training
information, to tabular crime analysis data, to illustrations for
suspect descriptions, or combinations of the above. Because the
objective is to impart information, the only rule for content is that it
be of maximum clarity and simplicity.
4. Standard Operating Guideline will include headings indicating the
number (last two digits of the year and then a sequential number
beginning with I and continuing consecutively through the end of
the calendar year), effective date, subject, and if applicable section.
The SOG will include a statement identifying it's purpose, and any
applicable definitions. The SOG will identify and list applicable
steps, tasks, assignments or procedures to be used when handling
a specific type of call, assignment, task or subject listed in the
subject heading.
VII. DISTRIBUTION
A. Policy
1. The Department policy on distribution of policy and procedure
manuals is to place manuals in the following locations:
Report Writing Rooms
Watch Commander's Office
Investigations Commander's Office
Emergency Communications Center
Records Section 0 "-
Animal Shelter
Division Commander's Office "~, c-~ 'FI
City Attorney's Office
City Manager's Office
Chiefs Office
Police Citizen Review Board
Police Labor Relations Organization --
ADM-01.8
.::.~c~.~C~ Individual employees will not be issued manuals. However,
EZ3 =: individuals may request a copy if they desire. Additionally, the
IIt "=: uj~. General Orders will be made available on the departmenrs in-
I ~ rO _ house computer system.
-= ~ 2. Employee will be required to sign a dissemination form to
~= _ acknowledge the receipt and review of the materials contained in
the manuals. Appendix C.
3. A computerized copy of all General Orders, Special Orders,
Departmental Memoranda, Personal Orders, and Bulletins will be
maintained in the office of the Chief of Police.
4. The Chief of Police may direct that newly issued or reissued orders
or directives be distdbuted electronically through the departments
"in-house" computer system. Written notice shall be forwarded to
the affected commanders indicating the title and location of the
electronic version. Procedures developed for confirming the
receipt and acknowledgement of directives will be followed.
VIII. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
A. Maintenance
1. It is requi_red that each assigne;:l policy and procedures manual be
maintainei~ in usable condition and be continually updated by
insertion of new orders and removal of rescinded or updated
directives. This includes annotation of the index by insertion of
reference to new orders or the cancellation of those rescinded.
2. The Captain in charge of Administrative Services will be
responsible for the condition and currency of manuals issued.
3. The Department will maintain a master file of all Department
publications.
4. New or revised General Orders will be accompanied by a roster
upon which employees will verify receipt and their understanding of
the Order by their signature. Completed rosters will be returned to
the office of the Chief of Police for filing.
B. Inspections
1. Policy and procedures manuals will be inspected periodically. at a
frequency determined by the Chief of Police. Inspections will be
accomplished by designated personnel appointed by the Chief of
Police.
ADM-01.9
2. Inspection will normally involve the physical examination of policy
and procedures manuals to determine that:
a. All current orders are properly filed in the appropriate
manual section.
b. Canceled or rescinded orders have been removed.
c. Each current order has a certification of understanding
which is signed and dated.
d. The index has been updated with entries of new orders and
deletion of those rescinded.
AMENDMENT AND CANCELLATION
A. Amendment
1. The content of General Orders occasionally requires amendments
to comply with legal changes; to update operational procedures; or
to conform to revised policies. Amendments should be expedited
to assure maximum currency of reference material.
2. When an amendment is relatively minor and involves a restatement
or replacement of existing information, without change to paging or
length, a revision page or pages may be issued. The revised
page(s) will be inserted into the order in place of the former
page(s). Amended pages will contain "Rev-Date" on the outside
lower Corner.
cc -- 3. Where the amendment or revision is of sufficient size and length to
,L~ require major restructuring of the order, a complete new order will
L~ _ be issued. The new order will replace the entire former order.
F~.~~ke, Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or civil
proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a creation of higher
legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to third-party
claims. Violations of this directlye will only form the basis for departmental
administrative sanctions.
ADM-01.10
APPENDIX A
INAME OF ORDERI
JDate of Issue ~ General Order Number
JEffective Date I Section Code
Reevaluation Date I Amends / Cancels
IC.A.L.E.A.
INDEX A S:
I. PURPOSE (Topical headings in capitals)
II. POLICY
A. (Subheadings undedined)
2. ~>~
b.
(1)
(a)
(b)
Signature of Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or civil
proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a creation of higher
legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to third-party
claims. Violations of this directive will only form the basis for departmental
administrative sanctions.
ADM-01.11
APPENDIX B
Sample Format
fo__r
Special Orders, Personnel Orders, Department, Division,
Section Memorandums, and Bulletins
TYPE OF ORDER OR MEMO YEAR-NUMERICAL SEQUENCE
TO: Affected Personnel
FROM: Issuing Command
RE: Subject of Order or Memorandum
DATE: Date Issued
ADM-01.12
APPENDIX C
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OR REVIEW OF GENERAL ORDER
General Order: Section Code:
Directive Title:
Changes:
I have had the opportunity to review the above General Order and understand the
purpose and content of the Order.
Pin # Employee's Signature Date Supervisor's Signature Date
ADM-01.13
Iowa City Police Department
Standard Operating Guideline
SOG #: Effective date:
Subject: Reference:
Section:
Command Signature:
Purpose:
Definitions:
Procedures:
INV-02.1
OFFICER INVOLVED
SHOOTINGS /
LETHAL INCIDENT
INVESTIGATIONS
Date of Issue General Order Number
AUGUST 1,2001 0'1-05
Effective Date Section Code
AUGUST 6, 200'1 INV-02
Reevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
AUGUST 2002 NEW
C.A.L.E.A. Reference
1.3.5,1.3.6,1.3.8,
INDEX A S:
Use of Force Deadly Force
Shootings Internal Affairs ~> ~ ~,--~ "'R
PURPOSE
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is the purposed of this policy to provide guidelines for the investigatio~f o~r-
involved shoorings or incidents resulting in the death or serious inju~ of person
possibly resulting from police actions.
II. POLICY
It is the policy of the Iowa City Police Department that officer-involved shooting
incidents and incidents resulting in serious injury or death be investigated with the
utmost thoroughness, professionalism and impartiality to determine if officer actions
conform with the law and departmental guidelines and directires. Further, the Iowa
City Po{ice Department will provide necessary assistance to officers involved in these
type incidents.
INV-02.2
III.DEFINITIONS (-
IV. PROCEDURES
A. OFFICER ON SCENE RESPONSIBILITIES
Officers involved at tfie scene of a shooting or other incident resulting in
the death or serious injury of a person resulting from the actions of a
member of the Iowa City Police Department, shall take those measures
that are reasonably possible and appropriate to protect their safety, the
safety of others, and to preserve evidence essential to the investigation of
the incident. This includes but is not limited to the following actions as
appropriate:
1. Ensure that the threats to officer safety and the safety to others are
over.
2. Secure and separate suspects.
3. Relay information on fleeing suspects to communications and other
field units and work with them to establish a containment area.
4. Request a supervisor and additional backup, emergency medical
service and any other assistance immediately required.
5. If injured, administer emergency first aid to oneself if possible, then
administer basic medical aid to suspects and others as necessary,
pending arrival of emergency medical assistance.
6. Secure any suspect weapons as evidence. DO NOT open, reload,
-- remove shell casings or in any other manner alter the weapons ,
" -~OC~ involved other than taking those steps required to make the ~
ir~ ~: weapon and scene safe. (After the scene is secure)
t ca ~ 7. As time and capabilities permit before supervisory and other
~ assistance arrives:
I I ~ ~_~ a. Secure the area, establish a perimeter with crime scene tape and
"= ~ limit access to authorized personnel necessary to investigate the
~ C) incident and assist the injured.
b. Note time, survey the entire area for relevant facts, individuals who
are present and who depart the scene, witnesses, potential
suspects and suspect vehicles.
c. Protect evidence from loss, destruction or damage that is likely to
occur before backup can arrive. Ensure that evidentiary items are
not moved, note original location and position of persons, weapons,
and other relevant objects and evidence.
d. Record the names, addresses and phone number of all witnesses
and other persons present at the scene and request that they
remain on hand in order to make a brief statement whether or they
saw the incident.
B. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE SCENE
1. Ensure the safety and determine the condition of the officer(s),
suspect(s) and third parties.
2. If the officer has been shot or otherwise injured in the incident: L~
a. Ensure that an officer accompanies and remains with the officer at
the hospital.
INV-02.3
b. Ensure that the officer's family is notified on a priority basis and in
person by the Watch Commander or Supervisor when possible.
Ensure that they are assigned transportation to the hospital or
other location where they are needed as soon as possible. Watch
Supervisors should refer to the officers Emergency Notification
form prior to making the notification.
c. Do not release the officer's name to the media or unauthorized
parities prior to the family's being notified.
d. Assign an officer to the family for security, support, control of the
press and visitors, establishment of communications and related
matters.
e. Ensure that the clothing of officers and other injured persons is
collected for potential evidentiary purposes and that related
equipment of the officers is safeguarded.
3. If the officer is not injured, move him/her away from the center of
activity accompanied by another officer.
4. Secure the officer(s) weapons as evidence. This shall be done in
as discreet manner as possible and away from the immediate
scene. The weapon shall be replaced as when reasonably
practical, preferably immediately upon removal of the involved
weapon. DO NOT open, reload, remove shell casings or in any
other manner alter the weapons involved other than taking those
steps required to make the weapon and scene safe. (After the
scene is secure)
5. Confirm that the preliminary steps in item IV-A have been
adequately addressed and, if not, take appropriate action to ensure
that necessary actions are taken.
6. Ensure that the immediate area is contained and detain any
suspects therein.
7. To the extent necessary, ensure notifications are made, to other
agency personnel, to include:
a. Watch commander
b. Commanding Officer Field Operations
c. Commander of Investigations
d. Chief of Police
e. Public Information Officer
f. City Legal Department
g. County Attorney
h. Medical Examiner
i. Chaplain
8. Establish a command post if necessary.
9. Appoint a recorder to make a chronological record of activities at
the scene, to include: persons present, actions taken by police
personnel and the identity of any personnel who entered the
incident/crime scene, to include emergency medical and fire
personnel.
10. Diagram the scene and photograph it as soon as possible.
11. Establish a media staging area as time permits unless the Public
Information Officer assumes this responsibility.
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12. Begin the following:
a. Locate and secure-or secure in place - the officer's weapon(s) and
ammunition casings. Check the weapons of all officers present, for
discharge and secure the weapon when evidence of discharge
exists.
b. Locate the suspect's weapon(s) ammunition and expended
cartridges.
c. Collect information about the suspect, including name, physical
description, domicile and other pertinent information.
d. Locate and secure as evidence any clothing that may have been
removed from the suspect by emergency medical personnel or
others.
e. Determine the original position of the officer(s)and the suspect(s)
at the time of the shooting or use of force.
C. POST-SHOOTING TRAUMA
1. Sworn and non-sworn personnel shall be familiar with and follow
the provisions established by the Iowa City Police Department in
post-shooting/use of deadly force emotional trauma in police
personnel.
a. The Officer in Charge shall ensure that those involved in the
incident are allowed to contact family members as soon as
o~ practical after the incident. In the event the officer is injured and
' unable to contact family members, the Commanding Officer Field
" E~.~_O~ Operations or designee shall ensure that immediate family
LU '~ Lu members are notified in person as soon as reasonably practical
_._J ~ r,2, ,._ after the incident.
LL c~ ~ .0 b. The name of the officer(s) involved in the incident shall not be
~ ~: released until he/she has had reasonable opportunity to notify
~ 0 immediate family members.
~ c. TheCommanding Officer Field Operations shall make contact with
all involved officers within 24 hours of the incident and explain
Employee Assistance Programs that are available to the
employee.
d. Within 72 hours of the incident, the Commanding Officer Field
Operations shall contact a traumatic stress professional. He/she
shall arrange for pdvate appointments ~or the officer(s) determined
tO be directly involved in the incident and as requested, for their
immediate family members.
e. Upon request, agency personnel will be provided counseling
services, for post incident stress.
2. All personnel should be familiar with available mental health
services and avail themselves of these services following officer-
involved shooting/use of deadly force incidents.
3. The Chief of Police may place an officer involved in an incident
resulting in death or serious injury on administrative leave or
remove him/her from field duty consistent with the departments
Use of Force Order. Prior to returning to field duty, officer(s)
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involved in the incident may be required undergo a fitness
evaluation.
INVESTIGATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Investigation of officer-involved shootings/use of deadly force shall be the
responsibility of the Commanding Officer Field Operations. In cases
where the force is used by the Commanding Officer Field Operations, the
investigation shall be assumed by the Chief of Police or designee. The
Commanding Officer Field Operations may appoint an Officer in Charge
(at the rank of sergeant or above) who shall be responsible for ensuring
that the following tasks are adequately addressed in the order deemed
necessary and appropriate.
1. Ensure that tasks itemized in sections IVA and IVB of this policy have
been appropriately and adequately completed. Take measures to
ensure that any deficiencies in completing tasks are immediately
remedied.
2. Receive a general briefing and walk-through by the supervisory officer
regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting/use of deadly
force.
3. Ensure that the overall scene and evidentiary items are photographed
and videotaped. Videotape all persons present at the scene. Color
photographs of the officer as he/she appears at the scene shall be
taken, to include any injuries sustained.
4. Ensure thorough inspection of the scene and proper collection of all
items and substances of evidentiary value.
5. Obtain taped statements from the suspects.
6. Ensure that notification is provided to next-of-kin of injured or
deceased suspects, preferably by someone of the rank of sergeant or
above.
7. Locate and identify witnesses and conduct initial tape-recorded
interviews.
8. Tape record interviews with fire department personnel, emergency
medical service providers and other first responders to the scene.
9. Conduct separate tape-recorded interviews with each officer involved.
a. Conduct the interview in a private location away from sight and
hearing of agency members and other who do not have a need and
a right to the information.
b. Advise the officer(s) not to discuss the incident with anyone except
a personal attorney or attorney representing the city, union
representative, family member or departmental investigator until
the conclusion of the preliminary investigation.
c. Be cognizant of symptoms of post-traumatic stress, to include time
and space distortions, confusion, hearing and visual distortion and
emotional impairment, including shock. (Defer tape-recorded
interviews if these symptoms are evident)
10.Take any weapon used by the officer(s) into custody and handle it as
evidence. The officer shall be provided a replacement weapon when
practical after collection of his/her weapon. Firearms shall be taken
from officers in a discrete manner.
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11.Where an officer has died, the Officer in Charge shall ensure that
procedures established for line-of-duty deaths and death notifications
are followed.
12.Contact the medical examiner and attend the autopsy of officer and/or
suspect. Determine entrance and exit wounds, estimates of the
shooters position the presence of controlled substances in the
decedent's blood or other related evidence.
13.Obtain search warrants as necessary for searches of vehicles,
containers, homes and vehicles.
14. Develop a statement of preliminary basic facts for the media to be
delivered by the agency spokesperson in conformance with the
department's media policy.
15. Other investigative procedures as determined by the Officer in Charge
or Commander of Field Operations.
16.Complete a report detailing the finding of the investigation.
E. CHIEF OF POLICE
The Chief of Police or designee may request the Iowa Department of
Criminal Investigation to conduct an independent investigation of all
incidents resulting in the death of an officer or citizen, resulting from or in
the performance of their duties.
The Chief of Police shall cause an Internal Affairs investigation to be
initiated in incidents resulting in death or serious injury of an officer or
citizen, resulting from or in the performance of the officer's duties.
The Chief of Police may require a Critical Incident Debriefing within 10-
days of the incident or completion of the investigation. This analysis
should include the Commanding Officer Administrative Services and, as
~ applicable, representatives of outside agencies involved in the incident,
" the Watch Commander of the watch that the incident occurred, on-duty
;--- ~g_.~-"_supervisors at the time of the incident, Incident Commander, and others
~' ~,_. as determined by the Commanding Officer Administrative Services. Other
c~ ' ~ command or supervisory personnel may attend with the consent of the
~ ~ .L Commanding Officer Administrative Services.
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or civil
proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a creation of a higher
legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to third-party
claims. Violations of this directive will only form the basis for departmental
administrative sanctions.