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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-2001 ICPD General Orders OPS-05.1 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 ~ ~ . m. 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 .. cD'<- r,,> 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 <5, 4._~ 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 ~ '- 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. INV-02.4 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) INV-02.5 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. INV-02.6 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.