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What class is Intentional use of deadly force or
Intentional use of baton, motor vehicle, fists or other weapon, which results in great bodily harm or death
Class 1
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Why will The Florida Department of Law Enforcement be the lead agency in investigating the use of deadly force?
for greater transparency and increased public trust in the agency
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What are the supervisor’s responsibilities in a Class 1 use of force?
- Ensure that necessary medical aid is provided to injured persons
- Secure the scene
- Assign a member of the Department to Maintain a log of persons entering or leaving the crime scene for investigative purposes only and Detail the use of deadly force in an offense report and that a copy of the report is routed to Internal Affairs
- Detain any persons considered to be possible witnesses
- Any officer that witnessed the incident, handled evidence or obtained information will remain on scene until released by FDLE
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Officers who are involved in a deadly use of force should do what with their weapons?
Keep custody of their weapon(s) until ordered to surrender them.. Weapons shall not be unloaded or otherwise tampered with prior to their surrender
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When should officers be removed the scene?
At the direction of the Homicide Squad Supervisor.
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How will information regarding deadly use of force be disseminated to the public?
by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s Public Information Office (after consultation with FDLE if they are investigating)
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What are FDLE's responsibility in a deadly use of force investigation?
- The Fort Lauderdale Police Department Homicide Sergeant or designee shall act as the liaison between the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and FDLE for the duration of the investigation.
- FDLE will be responsible for next of kin notifications
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Who gives final authorization for an officer actions which causes death or serious bodily injury to return to duty.
Upon completion of a fit for duty evaluation, the Chief of Police or his/her designee will give final authorization for the officer involved to return to duty.
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Whether or not there is visible injury or whether or not a subject complains on an Intentional use of non-deadly force, the supervisor shall ensure?
- shall ascertain what occurred, ensure medical aid is provided to all injured persons
- determine if further investigation is needed
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If the supervisor determines further investigation is needed for an intentional use of non-deadly force, what shall occur?
- Respond to the scene to further the investigation.
- Examine the injured.
- Attempt to identify witnesses and ensure their information is documented in the offense report
- Photograph all of the subject’s and officer’s injuries and areas of complaint of injury, regardless of visible or non-visible injuries
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The supervisor shall respond to the scene of a non-deadly use of force under the following situations
- If requested by the arresting officer
- Injury requiring medical clearance.
- Complaint of Injury, whether visible or non-visible
- Jail refusal of admittance due to injury
- BSO Medical advises FLPD of prisoner’s complaint of injury
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In lieu of medical clearance, a NTA can be issued under what circumstances?
A supervisor responds and approves the issuance of the NTA and initials the corner
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The responding supervisor shall review the offense report and ensure?
The response to resistance is explained in detail, confirm that a copy of the report is routed to Internal Affairs and all photographs are placed into evidence.
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Who shall be responsible for conducting and coordinating class 1 investigation.
- If FDLE is responsible for conducting the investigation.
- (1). The Fort Lauderdale Police Department Homicide Sergeant or designee shall act as the liaison between the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and FDLE for the duration of the investigation.
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The Shift/Duty Lieutenant shall ensure the following personnel are immediately notified after a deadly use of force
- Chief of Police
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) (Fusion Center 850-410-7645)
- Assistant Chiefs of Police
- Majors
- Internal Affairs Commander
- Criminal Investigations Captain
- Homicide Sergeant
- Public Information Office
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Team Coordinator
- Police Chaplain
- Support Services Facilities Captain
- The Fraternal Order of Police
- Police Psychologist
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