Hatch / Dickson Officer-Involved Shootings and Use of Force

Practical Investigative Techniques, Second Edition
2. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-0-8493-8797-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 256 Seiten

Reihe: Practical Aspects of Criminal & Forensic Investigations

Officer-Involved Shootings and Use of Force: Practical Investigative Techniques, Second Edition continues to provide sound and sober models, protocols, and procedures to handle the highly charged fall-out from officer involved shootings. Written by cops for cops, it is designed to address the needs of the agency, the rights of the employee, and the concerns of the public, and give law enforcement the policies and tools to properly investigate and document this high profile area. Updated and expanded, the second edition welcomes contributions from Randy Dickson, one of the nation’s leading experts, who presents new recommendations for post-incident support and the emotional aspect of these traumatic events, including the potential for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder suffered by the officer. Other new chapters include a study of incidents involving less lethal weapons, such as Tasers, a model policy for documenting these incidents, and the latest findings on positional asphyxia and Excited Delirium Deaths. The book also includes additional information on report writing and the proper handling of media and public information policy. The author offers expert tips on procedures including handling suspects, interviewing witnesses and employees, and investigating the scene, as well as critical points for working with assisted suicides. New, up-to-date case studies illustrate and explain the need for consistent, reliable protocols to protect the agency, the officer, and the public from unnecessary litigation, public distrust, media frenzy, and harm to either the agency’s or the officer’s reputation. Applicable to all levels including city, county, state, and federal law enforcement, thisSecond Editioncontains an “outstanding presentation of guidelines, authority, and assignment responsibility to establish the best organizational team structure to investigate [officer-involved] shootings,” says Larry Moore, Certified Emergency Manager, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Zielgruppe

Law enforcement officers, internal affairs investigators, attorneys

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hatch, David E.

Dickson, Randy

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Verwaltungsrecht Verwaltungspraxis Polizei

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Why Use a Model Policy
Background
Homicide Investigation
         
Developing a Use of Force Policy
Introduction
Taser Model Policy
               
Assigning Investigative Responsibility
Need for Investigative Guidelines
Investigative Authority
Organizational Structure
Investigative Response
Summary
Scene Investigation
Introduction
Duties of Incident Scene Investigators
Incident Scene Investigation
Handling Suspects
Introduction
Uninjured Suspect
Injured Suspect
Deceased Suspect
Interviewing Witnesses
Introduction
General Guidelines
Preliminary Statements
Opening Questions
Questioning About Incident
Closing
Interviewing Employees Involved in Incidents of Violence
Introduction
General Guidelines
Protecting the Employee’s Welfare and Civil Rights
Employee Interview
Post-Interview Procedures
Summary
Documenting Incidents
Introduction
Report Preparation
      
Investigating Forced and Assisted Suicides
Introduction
Suicidal Actions
Strategies for Crisis Negotiators and First Responders
Investigating Suicidal Suspect Incidents
Employee Interview
Summary
Investigating In-Custody Deaths
          Introduction
          Investigative Guidelines
                  
Positional Asphyxia and Excited Delirium Deaths
The Myth of Positional Asphyxia
Excited Delirium
Less lethal Weapons
Case Studies
Comments/Conclusions
Excited Delirium Model Policy
Summary
Working with Incident Review Boards
Introduction
Incident Review Boards
Model of Review Board
Garrity v New Jersey, 385 U.S. 493 (1967)
Examples of Administrative Warnings
LVMPD Officer Training Program
Board Presentation for Use of Force Incidents
 Alternatives to Use of Deadly Force
Use of Force by Tactical Units
Introduction
Liability Issues
Responsibilities of Tactical Units
Documentation of training and operations
National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)
Investigations involving Tactical Unit Officers
Multijurisdictional Investigations
        Introduction
        Implementation of Multijurisdictional Team
        Model Policy
        Definitions
        Investigative Response
        Summary
Handling the Media and Politically Charged Situations
Introduction
Dissemination of Information
Case Studies
Summary
The Individual Impact of Officer-Involved Shootings
Perceptions, Reactions and Reality
The Body’s Response
The Mind’s Response
Measuring the Occurrence Rate: Perceptions, Responses and Distortions
Summary
Post-Incident Officer Support
Introduction
Pre-Incident Preparation and Education: Mechanics and Mindsets
The Role of the Peer Support Officer
Peer Support Team Development
Peer Support Personnel Recruitment
Peer Support Training
Psychological Services
Policies
Mental Health Service Providers
Mental Health Services and the Bigger Picture
Summary
Checklists and Sample Forms
        Introduction
        Incident Roster
        Crime Scene Access Log
        Crime Scene Checklist
Index