What incidents require a telephone notification to DIS as soon as reasonably practical?
Work related illness/serious injury
Bio-hazard exposure
On-duty/off-duty deputy involved shootings
On-duty/off-duty unintended discharges of firearms with injury
Shooting of an animal in self-defense or defense of others
Use of force with serious injury that results in significant media attention
K-9 contacts regardless of injury
Traffic pursuits with serious injury or property damage
Any forcible stops with a sheriff's vehicle
Traffic collisions with serious injury
PREA incidents involving Sheriff's personnel
In-custody deaths
Escapes
Attempted escapes where DIU responds
Erroneous release with felony charge
Serious in-custody injuries
Suicide attempts with serious injury
What does PREA stand for?
Prison Rape Elimination Act
Who handles shootings in our jurisdiction by another agency?
Sheriff's Department will handle as if it was a sheriff employee, parent agency will determine if there was any of their own policy violations. (8.2 P&P)
What does CIRB stand for?
Critical Incident Review Board
What incidents require a CIRB?
In-custody deaths (other than natural causes)
Use of deadly force
Pursuits with injury or major property damage
Serous injury or death resulting from department members actions
LE related serious injuries
Discharge of firearm by sworn personnel
Other incidents involving discharge of firearm, major property damage, major vehicle damage by department member
Any incident the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Assistant Sheriff or CIRB want reviewed
What is policy in regard to missing persons from another jurisdiction, but reported in our jurisdiction?
Take the report
Notify other jurisdiction and supply them with the information
Contact Sheriff's Missing Person line and request the information be entered into the MUPS
Within 24 hours send to jurisdiction where person lives and also where they went missing from
If person is under 16 or the person is at risk, then deputy without delay will supply the other jurisdiction with a copy of the report (prior to end of shift)
What does MUPS stand for?
Missing Unidentified Person System
What circumstances should an AMBER alert be activated?
There is a confirmed child abduction that has been taken by anyone, including a parent or guardian
Victim is 17 or younger, or has mental or physical disability
Child is in imminent danger of serious injury or death
Information is available that could assist in safe recovery (vehicle info not required)
What is the DOC and when it is activated?
Department Operations Center
The Department may activate and staff the DOC to centrally coordinate, manage and support the Incident Commander during major incidents within the Sheriff’s jurisdiction or in other Operational Area jurisdictions involving department personnel or instances of Mutual Aid.
it is the direct link to the Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Coordinator for obtaining Law Enforcement Mutual Aid for the San Diego Operational Area; and must coordinate the requests for and responses of, mutual aid resources. It is designed so staffing can be expanded to meet situations as they pertain to the increased involvement of the Department.
DOC activation will <strong>not</strong> normally occur under Level III. The DOC will be activated during or in anticipation of Level II and Level I. A Level I activation shall be performed automatically by the Communications Center Watch Commander
Grievance Definition
An allegation by an employee that the county failed to provide a condition of employment established by MOA or P&P
The pursuit supervisor shall consider the following in deciding to add units to a pursuit:
type of vehicle being pursued
seriousness of the offense
danger the occupants of the vehicle pose
availability of aerial support
type of intervention tactics considered
What are the supervisory responsibilities of a pursuit?
Assumes responsibility to monitor and take appropriate action for pursuit control
Authority to order pursuit to be discontinued when safety risks outweigh the need for apprehension
Ensure no more units than necessary are involved
Continual assessment during the pursuit
Ensure allied agencies are notified and K-9 and air support are requested
Respond on-scene at termination to provide supervision, coordination, and evaluation
Ensure pursuits are report to the Sheriff's Traffic Coordinator with a PAT 15
Supervisory factors to consider while monitoring a pursuit include:
Weather
Vehicle/pedestrian traffic
Roadway conditions
Juvenile occupants
Has suspect been identified to apprehend later
Speed
Pursuits must be discontinued when:
Approaching the international border
Directed to do so by a supervisor
Danged posed to deputies, suspects, or the community is greater than the value of apprehending the suspect
When employees are exposed to blood, fluids, punctures, cuts, etc. what forms are needed?
SO-135 Consent to Search (if suspect gives consent, H&S 121060 requires the consent in writing)
PAT-43 Medical Records Release or Form J224 Authorization to Release Patient Medical Record
If the suspect does not give consent you <span style="background-color:#ffff00;"><strong>must</strong> </span>obtain a warrant
Consent for HIV Antibody Test (J-228)
<strong>Deputy</strong> -
Employee needs to have a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Certification (BPEC) completed by health care provider (doctor on-site) in case inmate/arrestee does not give consent
<strong>Supervisor</strong> -
MSD Coversheet (Medical Services Division)
The Full Claim Workers' Compensation Packet should be completed if the employee is seeking medical treatment and/or lost time from work due to an injury.
Sharps Injury Log (MISC-1) (if stuck with needle)
The investigation of traffic collisions resulting from a pursuit shall be the responsibility of...
the agency within whose jurisdiction the collision occurred.
Except for established County Wide task force units, a Sheriff's supervisor will be present during the execution of all search warrants, parole, and 4th waiver searches of a residence or other large property. The Sheriff's supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all personnel adhere to applicable legal policy and procedure guidelines. In addition, prior to the search the supervisor will:
Review and approve the Operational Plan
Review the High Risk Entry Checklist and insure high risk entries were offered to SED
Insure that the target premises ARE THE ACTUAL premises described in the warrant
Insure that the conditions described in the affidavit still justify the search
Confirm that all personnel are adequately briefed and wearing appropriate safety equipment
Insure that the warrant is executed and returned in a legal and timely manner. Stale or void warrants will not be served
Conduct a debriefing at the conclusion of the operation
Insure the warrant is properly returned to the court and all evidence is handled according to proper procedure
Insure that appropriate crime/arrest reports are completed and filed in a timely manner
Discipline is defined as any of the following:
Counseling (as a result of alleged misconduct-informal)
Written Reprimand
Reassignment (as a result of alleged misconduct)
Pay Step Reduction
Suspension
Demotion
Termination
When can a unit extend the filing deadline for a position?
When there are less than six applicants
What is a CARE alert?
regional alert initiated by San Diego County law enforcement agencies utilizing the local broadcast media via the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The alert is broadcast on radio and television throughout the San Diego region.
Supervisor responsibilities regarding use of force?
Respond to the scene or medical facility to investigate (when injury that necessitates medical treatment) the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ensure all witnesses were identified and interviewed, proper photographs were taken of all injuries and damage, and legal means of obtaining records of medical treatment is accomplished.
In serious injury cases, the supervisor will be responsible for interviewing the subject about the force used during the incident (record when possible).
Notify the facility or communications center watch commander of the findings.
If the supervisor deems an incident to be of significant magnitude, additional notifications via the chain-of-command, Peer Support, Internal Affairs, the Homicide Unit, etc.
What does a supervisor send to the Traffic Coordinator after a deputy involved collision by the following business day?
<em>Obtain a copy of the traffic collision report and forward to Traffic Coordinator when available.
What are the sergeant responsibilities after an OIS?
Proceed to scene. Obtain a safety statement from the involved deputies.
Remove and/or separate involved deputy(ies) from the immediate scene as soon as practical.
Assume immediate supervision of occurrence until arrival of Homicide Unit personnel.
Confirm via Communications Center that the Patrol or Detective Lieutenant and the affected captain or station/facility commander has been notified and is en route to the scene and that the appropriate on-call Homicide Unit Sergeant is notified.
Assign appropriate personnel to take the necessary Crime Report of the incident.
What are the supervisor's duties for a deputy involved traffic collision?
Supervisor will respond to the scene (in death or severe injury collisions)
Conduct an on-scene investigation
Review and approve reports, forward necessary reports to Traffic Coordinator
Conduct an investigation to determine if the collision is chargeable or non-chargeable.
What are the Internal Affairs complaint conclusions?
<strong>SUSTAINED -</strong> A true finding supported by facts.
<strong>NOT SUSTAINED -</strong> Facts revealed do not substantiate the allegation, insufficient evidence available.
<strong>UNFOUNDED</strong> - Not true. Actions alleged did not occur.
<strong>EXONERATED</strong> - Allegation is true but actions were lawful.
<strong>RESOLVED</strong> - No other method available to close case. (Examples - Unable to locate complainant, employee has separated from employment, etc.
What are the alternative methods of reporting harassment an employee can use?
If circumstances dictate other action, employees may go to ANY supervisor to report the complaint. Alternative methods of reporting are available to employees through the following agencies:
Employee Relations Division
San Diego Sheriff's Department Internal Affairs Unit
San Diego County Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC)
California State Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
At what type of lineup does a suspect have a right to request his attorney be present?
Physical line-up
When must a juvenile be read his Miranda rights?
henever a juvenile is taken into temporary custody under the provisions of W&I §§ 601 or 602, the juvenile must be admonished of his Constitutional Rights per the San Diego Sheriff’s Department Admonishment Statement. The waiver of these rights need not be requested until the juvenile is to be questioned about a specific offense.
RULE: Prior to a custodial interrogation, and before the waiver of Miranda rights, a youth 17 years or younger (17 and 364 days) shall consult with legal counsel in person, by phone, or video conference. The consultation cannot be waived.
XCEPTION: Does not apply when (1) the officer reasonably believed the information he/she sought was necessary to protect life or property from imminent threat AND (2) The questions were limited to those questions that were reasonably necessary to obtain that information.
How many days does an employee have to file a grievance?
45 days from the event
Employee must file complaint within 14 days of informal discussion and then supervisor has 14 days to respond
Then employee has seven days to file an appeal to progress to next level
When responding to a situation of civil unrest, what are the three primary goals of the responding units?
<strong>Containment</strong>: Confine the incident to the smallest possible area.
• <strong>Isolation</strong>: Prevent further civil disorder by cordoning off the area and denying access to those individuals who are not involved.
• <strong>Dispersal</strong>: Disperse the incident and take appropriate law enforcement action against law violators.
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What is the primary responsibility of the Critical Incident Review Board?
The purpose of this board is to consult with department legal counsel when an incident occurs which may give rise to litigation. The focus of the CIRB will be to assess the department’s civil exposure as a result of a given incident. The CIRB will carefully review those incidents from multiple perspectives, including training, tactics, policies, and procedures with the ultimate goal of identifying problem areas and recommending remedial actions so that potential liability can be avoided in the future.
What is CLERB?
Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board
When an outside agency requests assistance in serving a search/arrest warrant or conducting a 4th waiver search or parole search where forced entry is anticipated...
the supervisor (or representative) from the requesting agency will meet with a Sheriff’s supervisor to discuss the proposed mission prior to any enforcement action.
The Sheriff’s supervisors will review the written operational plan prepared by the requesting agency to ensure that all “high risk” issues have been appropriately addressed as set forth in the Sheriff’s High Risk Entry Check List (Form SO-101), and that all deputies are appropriately deployed.
The Sheriff’s supervisor may decline to participate if the requesting agency’s plans for the execution of the mission do not meet established Sheriff’s Department standards for the operation.
It is recognized that, on occasion, personnel may be requested to assist other law enforcement agencies during exigent situations where strict compliance with this policy could adversely impact the safety of others. Personnel will not be expected to comply with this policy if doing so would delay or hamper their ability to prevent human death or injury. Exigent circumstances involving the threat of evidence destruction alone shall not be grounds for noncompliance.
What does a deputy need to provide if taking sick leave for more than five days?
For sworn employees who have used fifty-six (56) or more hours of sick leave in a calendar year, each subsequent request for more than five (5) workdays of sick leave shall be accompanied by a physician’s verification or other evidence satisfactory to the appointing authority, which demonstrates the employee’s incapacity to work or necessity to be absent.
According to the MOA, how many days prior to a shift change must a deputy be advised of the change to his shift?
14 days
Daily patrol briefings shall, at a minimum, accomplish the following:
Advising deputies of information regarding daily patrol activities, with particular attention given to unusual situations including any changes in the status of wanted persons, vehicles or major investigations, or other potential law enforcement hazard(s)
Advising deputies of significant incidents that occurred in their area of responsibility during their days off
Identifying problem areas based upon information-led policing, data gathered from crime analysis, including patrol logs, citizens and community groups. Discussions for this item should emphasize leveraging of COPPS techniques to resolve the problem areas
Advising deputies of changes in schedules and/or assignments
Advising deputies of new directives or changes in the Department’s policies and procedures
Evaluation of each deputy’s readiness to assume patrol
Providing deputies with line-up training
Per ICS, if there has been no Operations Section Chief assigned, who is responsible for actions related to this area?
Incident Commander
Affect vs Effect
Affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change.
Advise vs Advice
“advise” (with an S) is a verb that to recommend, or to give information to someone. On the other hand, “advice” (with a C) is a noun: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action.
Where do you file a claim against the county?
Any person wanting to file a claim against the Sheriff’s Department shall be referred to the Office of County Counsel, Claims Division, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 355, San Diego, CA 92101 <b>OR</b> the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 306, County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway.
What is the P&P section pertaining to Discrimination & Sexual Harassment? Board Policy? HR Policy?
P&P 3.47
Sexual Harassment Policy - Board Policy C-22
Sexual Harassment Compliant Procedure – Human Resources Policy No. 111
During a mass-casualty incident what Annex needs to be activated? Who can active it?
ANNEX D</strong>
Annex D is primarily activated by the field responders which can include but are not limited to the on-scene Incident Commander or first arriving fire/medical personnel (EMT or Paramedic) through the agency’s communication center or the Facilitating Base Hospital.
The IC or his/her designee shall notify their Communications Center to Alert or Activate Annex D. The Communications Center will notify the County of San Diego HHSA’s Public Health Preparedness and Response /Emergency Medical Services (EMS/PHPR) Duty Officer of the MCI and activation of Annex D.
A request to activate Annex D can also come from the County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Public Health Officer (PHO), the EMS Administrator, or the EMS/PHPR Duty Officer or their designees. In all activations, the cumulative impact of one or multiple events should be assessed in the consideration of additional resource requests from inside or outside of the County.
Each station and facility will have a scheduling system in place that allows the employee the ability and opportunity to check staffing levels on the date and shift for which they desire to use their compensatory leave balance. Schedules shall:
Identify the relief factor (i.e. how many per shift may be off on leave).
Be posted at least 14 days in advance with unused opportunities for leave highlighted.
Missing person "at risk" reporting time periods:
If the missing person is under 16 years of age, or there is evidence that the person is "at risk," the deputy shall without delay contact Records to broadcast a BOL. If the person reported missing is under 21 years of age, or if there is evidence that the person is at risk, the Records Division receiving the report shall, within 2 hours after receipt of the report, transmit the report to the Department of Justice for inclusion in the Violent Crime Information Center and the National Crime Information Center databases. The 2 hour time starts from the time CAD incident was entered. If the request for a report was made by a citizen contact absent a CAD incident, the 2 hour time limit commences at the time of initial contact. If the missing person is suffering from Alzheimers/Dementia, Adult Protective Services (APS) should be notified (800-510-2020) even if immediately located. The notification of APS should be indicated in the narrative of the missing person report.
Missing person reports are sent to homicide after how many days? What additional form are area detectives responsible for completing?
Area detectives are responsible for the first thirty (30) days of unknown missing or voluntary missing adult cases and the completion of the Missing Persons Investigation Supplemental (form INV-12); such cases then revert to the Homicide Unit.
Patrol vehicles are required to have what items inside?
First aid supplies:
2 Adhesive tape 1"
2 Adhesive bandage 1"
1 Ammonia inhalant
6 Sanitary napkins (super)
2 Triangular bandages
6 Gauze pads (4" x 4") 12 ply
2 Roller bandage (2" x 6 yds)
1 Pair scissors
2 Plastic emergency blankets
Traffic investigation supplies:
1 Roll-o-tape
1 Marking crayon
2 cases Flares (Standard or electronic lighting device)
Patrol investigation supplies:
1 Shovel
1 Spare tire
1 100' rope
2 Blankets
1 Fire extinguisher
2 Cases Flares (Standard or electronic lighting device)
The Sheriff’s Department is required by law to notify the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of any reported industrial accidents. When a deputy is dispatched to the scene of an industrial accident, the deputy shall:
first evaluate the situation.
If a death or serious injury has occurred at the scene of the industrial accident, the deputy will immediately notify OSHA by phone whenever possible. If no phone communication is available, notification will be made via the Communications Center. OSHA will make the decision whether or not their investigators should respond to the accident.
The reporting party shall include the following information, if available
a. Time and date of accident.
b. Employer's name, address and telephone number.
c. Name and job title, or badge number of person reporting the accident.
d. Address of site of accident or event.
e. Name of person to contact at site of accident.
f. Name and address of injured employee(s).
g. Nature of injury.
h. Location where injured employee(s) was (were) moved to.
i. List and identity of other law enforcement agencies present at the site of accident.
j. Description of accident and whether the accident scene or
instrumentality has been altered.
In the event of a death, the deputy will conduct a death investigation.
<strong>Deputies are required to write a report only on an industrial accident when the victim has expired at the scene.
There are three classifications of Reserves (Level I, Level II and Level III). Each classification has its limitations of assignments. Based on classification of the Reserve Deputy, the station may deploy the Reserve Deputy in any of the following patrol functions;
enforcement activity
prisoner transports
responding to calls for service
responding as a cover deputy
being a secondary deputy riding in a patrol vehicle
providing security checks
traffic control
taking reports of minor crimes and issuing traffic or parking citations
When Search & Rescue will/will not come out?
When SAR <strong>Will NOT</strong> Come Out:
Run away juveniles over the age of 11
Missing in a vehicle (including mass transit)
Voluntary missing adults
Violent suicidal subjects
Walkaways from group or resident care facilities
When SAR <strong>WILL</strong> Come Out:
Dementia
Autism
Diminished mental capacity (generally)
Children under 12 years old (generally)
Lost/Overdue hikers
High/Low angle rescues
The Penal Code defines “elder” as any person who is ____ years of age or older. A “dependent adult” is defined as any person who is between the ages of __________, who has physical or mental limitations which restrict his or her ability to carry out normal activities or to protect his or her rights, including but not limited to, persons who have physical or developmental disabilities or whose physical or mental abilities have diminished because of age. “Dependent adult” includes any person between the ages of __________ who is admitted as an inpatient to a 24-hour health facility.
65
18 and 64
18 and 64
What additional forms are required when making a domestic violence arrest?
1.) Law enforcement shall complete DV Supplemental (PAT 28) form and attach it to each domestic violence crime report. This form is extremely helpful to prosecutors, assists in making issuing decisions, and can serve as useful evidence in trial.
2.) Law enforcement shall complete the Strangulation Documentation form (PAT 31) any time a victim discloses an act or attempt of strangulation, "choking," or something crossing the victim's neck.
3.) A cross-report to Child Welfare Services is required when a child is a witness or one or both persons involved are juveniles. A cross-report to Adult Protective Services if applicable.
4.) Receipt and Notice of Confiscation of Weapons form (PAT 29) if firearms were confiscated.
When may you make a misdemeanor arrest?
1. Probable cause to believe the misdemeanor was committed in your presence
2. Arrest warrant
3. Suspect is a Juvenile (whether committed in your presence or not)
4. 23152 VC (whether actually observed violation or not)
5. 12025 PC/12031 PC, Loaded firearm on their person or in vehicle in public
6. 243.5 PC, Battery on school grounds during school hours
7. 836.1 PC, Battery on any firefighter/paramedic/EMT while engaged in duties
8. 243 PC, Domestic violence battery
9. Citizens arrest
10.243 PC, Battery when V-is 65 yrs, and blood relation to the suspect – per 836 PC
Who has the department designated as the processor for CLERB request investigations?
The Division of Inspectional Services (DIS) shall serve as the Department liaison with the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB). All complaints, subpoenas, correspondence, and inquiries from CLERB shall be referred to the DIS for review and handling.
Department employees shall provide all documents and information requested by the DIS sergeant designated as the CLERB processor.
What do you need to release property seized in a search warrant?
Court Order
What should a supervisor do during an employee performance meeting?
<strong>STEP 1:</strong> Give the employee a moment to review the material.
<strong>STEP 2:</strong> Start with a positive achievement.
<strong>STEP 4:</strong> Ask for ideas for making improvements or development.
<strong>STEP 5:</strong> Give the employee an opportunity to discuss rating.
<strong>EXPLAIN THE APPEAL PROCESS</strong>
What is the P&P requirement for an employee calling in sick?
Must call in prior to the beginning of the employee's shift for each workday
Who does a deputy have to notify when involved in a traffic collision in a county vehicle?
Immediately notify the Communications Center regarding injuries, the location and extent of vehicle/property damage, request a traffic investigation by the responsible agency and request his/her supervisor responds to the scene.
What is the main purpose of the exclusionary rule?
To prevent unlawful search and seizure
What are the primary duties of patrol?
1. Crime suppression/prevention
2. Criminal identification, information-led policing and apprehension of suspects
3. Response to emergencies, major incidents and disasters
4. Response to routine law enforcement calls for service
5. High visibility directed patrols that emphasize judicious use of citizen contacts, vehicle and pedestrian stops in the identified geographic problem areas
6. Maintain active working relationships with our criminal analysts and investigators
7. Coordination and cooperation in the exchange of case and criminal information by utilizing multijurisdictional resources; such as the webbased SDLAW, graffiti tracker and ARJIS, sharing the information with our allied criminal justice agencies
8. Community relations
When should a pursuit not be initiated or participated in?
1.) Carrying a prisoner, arrestee, or detained person.
2.) Responding to an unrelated emergency call (priority 1).
3.) Carrying certain passengers, such as, explorers, citizen ride-a-long, or during a citizen assist.
4.) Illegal immigration to be the only offense.
What should a deputy not do when a citizen has a complaint about another deputy?
May attempt to resolve informally (in minor in nature), but cannot discourage or dissuade the complainant
Who is responsible for the Acquisition, Distribution and Maintenance of chemical agents?
The Special Enforcement Detail (SED)and the Emergency Planning Detail (EPD) will be responsible for the acquisition of all non-lethal chemical agents, with the exception of OC handheld canisters under 4 ounces and Department-approved PepperBall system projectiles. EPD will be responsible for the acquisition of non-lethal chemical agents for the Department’s Mobile Field Force Platoons. OC canisters under 4 ounces will be furnished by the Department, or deputies may purchase Department approved handheld aerosol canisters from local distributors. Individual stations are responsible for the acquisition of PepperBall system munitions.
chemical agents and equipment under the control of SED will either be issued to authorized personnel or stored at locations approved by the SED Lieutenant. All chemical agents and equipment under the control of the EPD will be issued to trained and authorized personnel as needed. The chemical agents will be stored at a location approved by the EPD Lieutenant. The station/facility commander, or designee, is responsible for providing replacement hand held canisters of OC under 4 oz. to the appropriate personnel.
Chemical agents shall be inspected annually by a member of SED. This does not include OC canisters and PepperBall munitions carried by individual deputies. Deputies are responsible for the condition of their individual OC canisters. Individual stations are responsible for the maintenance of PepperBall system munitions.
How are sick days used in conjunction with bereavement leave?
Bereavement leave is 3 days, 2 sick days may be used in conjunction for a total of 5
What ICS Command Section is responsible for resources?
Logistics
What are the supervisor’s responsibilities for a "loud party" disturbance abatement incident?
a. Monitor the situation for any security concerns or threats to the public peace, health, safety or general welfare.
b. Obtain from deputies the Department’s copies of issued First Response Warning and Second Response Notice.
c. Compute the total staff-hours spent responding to and remaining at the scene, for cost recovery or as prescribed by the contract city’s ordinance.
d. Route the computed staff-hour totals and the Department’s copies of the First Response Warning and Second Response Notice to the administrative sergeant.
If you have an arrest warrant for a suspect who is hiding at a friend's house, what do you need to be able to enter the house and arrest the suspect?
Consent or a Steagald Warrant
Are deputies allowed to socialize with convicted felons?
2.9 Associations</strong> - Employees shall not associate on either a personal or business basis or have dealings with persons whom they know, or should know, or have reason to believe are, or have been racketeers, sexual offenders, drug dealers, illegal drug users, illegal gamblers, persons whom the employee suspects, or should suspect, are involved in felonious activities, convicted felons, persons held in county custody, felons serving or who have served time in custody, or persons under criminal investigation or indictment, except as necessary to the performance of official duties, or where unavoidable because of other personal relationships.
Who does CLERB present finding to?
County Board of Supervisors
Who is in charge of a county-wide mutual aid request?
Sheriff's Department
Every ICS incident must have a verbal or written:
Incident Action Plan
Who is responsible for facilitating the Critical Incident Review Board?
DIS (Division of Inspectional Services)
Who is responsible for vehicle releases?
Release of holds initiated by patrol deputies will be the responsibility of the auto theft investigator assigned to the same station.
What is the definition of sexual harassment?
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, constitutes sexual harassment when:
Submission of such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment;
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individuals; or,
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.
<span style="background-color:#ffff00;"><strong>Note: Sexually harassing conduct need not be motivated by sexual desire.
Would Internal Affairs investigate a frivolous complaint?
No
Mission Statement
We provide the highest quality public safety service in an effort to make San Diego the safest urban county in the nation.
Core Values
Honesty
Integrity
Loyalty
Trust
Respect
Fairness
Diversity
Compassion
What services does S.E.D. provide?
Chemical Agents</strong> - Refer to P&P Section 6.66
<strong>Crowd Control</strong> - Includes situations when gatherings of large groups of people are anticipated and the potential for civil unrest exists.
<strong>Detention Facility Support</strong> - SED personnel may be requested to assist with critical incidents within detention facilities and for incidents involving escaped inmates. SED may also be used to assist in the transport of high-risk inmates to and from detention facilities.
<strong>Court Services Support</strong> - SED may be utilized to provide additional security during court proceedings involving high-risk inmates.
<strong>Investigative Support</strong> - Investigative support may be requested for a surveillance or stakeout activity, a large scale crime scene evidence search, witness interviews and decoy or undercover operations, as well as major case investigative assistance.
<strong>Patrol Support</strong> - Directed patrol is intended to enable patrol stations to maintain a normal level of service while utilizing SED Deputies to focus upon specific crime problems.
<strong>Protection</strong> - Personal protection may be provided for dignitaries, witnesses, victims, or informants.
<strong>Tactical Support</strong> - Tactical support at critical incidents is provided when patrol personnel are not adequately equipped or trained to apprehend an armed barricaded suspect. These incidents also include hostage situations, hijacking situations, active shooter events, and suspect sniper events.
<strong>Training</strong> - SED personnel will provide training pertaining to their designated areas of responsibility and expertise.
<strong>Special Events</strong> - SED may be requested to participate in community-relations and recruiting events.
<strong>Warrant Service</strong> - SED will be contacted to serve a warrant when execution of a warrant by conventional law enforcement techniques would expose Deputies to extreme and unnecessary danger. The evaluation of utilizing SED for warrant service is based on criteria established under guidelines listed on Sheriff's Form SO-101 (High-Risk Entry Checklist).
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A telephone request to the SED Sergeant is the most practical and efficient manner for requesting SED. In an emergency SED may be requested through the Communications Center Watch Commander.
What are the procedures for handling citizen complaints?
Any employee receiving a verbal complaint must decide whether to handle it informally; i.e., verbally, or document the complaint in writing. Employees may attempt to resolve the complaint, but shall never attempt to dissuade any citizen from lodging a complaint. If the employee does not believe the complaint has been handled to the complainants' satisfaction, the employee shall notify their immediate supervisor. The supervisor will determine the next course of action.
The person receiving the verbal complaint must not handle informally those complaints of a serious nature and/or those complaints which are not resolved to the complete satisfaction of the complainant. When in doubt, the person receiving the complaint shall invite the complainant to complete a citizen's complaint form and forward the original forthwith to Internal Affairs. For the purposes of this section, minor complaints are generally those which allege discourtesy or improper procedures.
After how long are minor complaints generally not investigated?
Complaints of a minor nature, which are received 30 days or more after the date of the alleged incident, will generally not be investigated.If a complaint of this nature is received in written form it shall be the responsibility of Internal Affairs to respond to the complainant. Should the complaint be received orally, the receiving party shall merely explain our policy to the complainant.
An employee may request a Skelly Conference for any proposed discipline other than a written reprimand or counseling. The employee shall have _______ working days in which to request a Skelly Conference. The Skelly Conference must take place within ______ working days of the request for the conference. A waiver of the _____ working day limit must be mutually agreeable to both the employee and the conference officer. Failure of the employee to request a Skelly Conference within the allotted time, or failure to appear at the designated time and place without just cause, shall constitute a waiver, and the package will be forwarded to the appropriate level for final decision via Internal Affairs.
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To whom must the supervisor forward a formal complaint of sexual harassment?
The employee and/or supervisor will fill out a citizen's complaint form and forward it to the Internal Affairs Unit for follow-up and investigation.
Who has primary responsibility for investigating traffic collisions involving sheriff's vehicles?
Every collision occurring in contract cities serviced by Sheriff's stations shall be investigated by that traffic division.
In cases where only Sheriff’s vehicles, or County property is involved and there are no injuries, the supervisor can waive the necessity to have a Law Enforcement Accident report made. These collisions would typically include backing accidents into our own vehicles, gates, walls or property.
What factors should be considered when initiating a traffic pursuit?
1.) Seriousness of the offense
2.) Safety of the public and the pursuing deputy
3.) Traffic conditions (pedestrian and vehicles)
4.) Weather conditions
5.) Roadway conditions
6.) Location (familiarity of area)
7.) Speed
8.) Time of day
9.) Capabilities of vehicles involved
10.) Quality of radio communications
11.) Juvenile occupant(s) of pursued vehicles
12.) Capabilities/conditions of involved personnel
What are the supervisor's responsibilities in instances where the suspect is wounded or killed?
1.) Proceed to scene. Obtain a safety statement from the involved deputies.
2.) Remove and/or separate involved deputy(ies) from the immediate scene as soon as practical.
3.) Assume immediate supervision of occurrence until arrival of Homicide Unit personnel.
4.) Confirm via Communications Center that the Patrol or Detective Lieutenant and the affected captain or station/facility commander has been notified and is en route to the scene and that the appropriate on-call Homicide Unit Sergeant is notified.
5.) Assign appropriate personnel to take the necessary Crime Report of the incident.
What are the supervisor's responsibilities at the scene or a homicide?
A Crime/Incident Report shall be completed for the following Uniform Crime Reporting part-one, part-two crimes, and listed incidents:
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<strong>Part 1 Crimes:
</strong>Homicide
Rape
Robbery
Assault, Felony and Misdemeanor
Burglary
Larceny/Theft, Felony and Misdemeanor
Auto Theft
Arson
<strong>Part 2 Crimes:</strong>
All other reported felony crimes
All other reported misdemeanor crimes
<strong>Incidents (non-crimes)</strong>
Domestic Violence Incidents
Lost/Found Property
Death Investigations (Includes industrial accidents if death occurs)
According to the department's CSQUIP Leadership Charter, we as a team create an environment that challenges, processes, and encourages people. We inspire a shared vision that and enable others to act. What are the ways that we can accomplish this?
Leading by example
Being open and honest
Honoring commitments
Making informed decisions
Encouraging leadership at all levels
Employee recognition
What are the signs and symptoms associated with Sudden Death Syndrome?
• Tremors
• Convulsions
• Seizures
• Delirium
• Hallucinations - visual (seeing things), tactile (feeling bugs on the skin), auditory
The Division of Inspectional Services (DIS) is assigned to the Office of the Sheriff. The goal of the Division of Inspectional Services shall be to...
...prevent and reduce liability costs, increase operational efficiency by identifying and assessing the actions that expose staff to risk in the daily working environment.
What are the guiding principles?
Is it ethical?
Is it the right thing for the Department?
Is it legal?
Is it within our policies?
Is it the right thing for the community?
Can you take pride in it?
Discrimination is defined as..
unequal treatment of employees or applicants for employment (without adequate justification) because of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, gender, age, sexual orientation, political beliefs or other non-merit factors.
In regard to sexual harassment, a supervisor is defined as...
Any individual having the authority, in the interest of the employer, to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline other employees, or the responsibility to direct them, or to adjust their grievances, or effectively to recommend that action, if, in connection with the foregoing, the exercise of that authority is not of a merely routine or clerical nature, but requires the use of independent judgment.
To include Training Officers and Corporals.
Prohibited Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Behaviors include:
Verbal Harassment - </strong>Repeated, unsolicited, derogatory comments, epithets, slurs, jokes, rumors or continued requests for social or sexual contact after being advised such behavior is unwelcome. Generalized sexist statements and behavior not necessarily designed to elicit sexual cooperation but to convey insulting, degrading and/or sexist attitudes.
<strong>Written Harassment - </strong>Sexually suggestive or obscene letters, notes, or invitations.
<strong>Physical Harassment - </strong>Unwanted touching, physical interference or contact which impedes normal work movement when directed at an individual.
<strong>Sexual Favors - </strong>Sexual advances which condition an employment benefit in exchange for sexual favors, or which may be perceived as such. Usually known as "quid pro quo" or "this for that" involving a person in a position of power over another.
Who can sexual harassment be report to?
Whenever possible, complainants should first be directed to the employee's immediate supervisor. If circumstances dictate other action, employees may go to ANY supervisor to report the complaint.
Employee's rights regarding discrimination and sexual harassment?
1.) The right to a work environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment.
2.) The right to a full, impartial, and prompt investigation by management or a designee of a complaint regarding discrimination and/or sexual harassment.
3.) The right to a timely decision on a complaint after the full investigation has been completed.
4.) The right to file a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment in employment with the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing and/or Federal Equal Opportunity Commission without seeking resolution through the Department.
5.) The right to file a complaint or be a witness to a complaint without fear of employer or employee retaliation.
6.) The right to confidentiality to the extent allowable in the normal scope of conducting an investigation.
Employee's role and responsibility regarding sexual harassment?
1.) Make it absolutely clear that you are not interested in or flattered by uninvited, unwelcome discriminatory behavior, sexual advances or other inappropriate behavior.
2.) When appropriate, warn the harasser that the particular behavior is offensive and unwelcome. Be specific in advising the harasser about what conduct is offensive and unwelcome. Make it clear that you will take official action if the behavior continues. If you foresee a problem, document the incident.
3.) If the harassing behavior continues, notify your immediate supervisor or any supervisor, up to and including the Sheriff's Office, and document the notification. It is the employee's responsibility to bring discrimination and sexual harassment behavior to the attention of a supervisor to ensure proper follow-up action.
Supervisor's role and responsibility regarding sexual harassment?
1.) It is the responsibility of all supervisors to establish and maintain a working environment which is free from discriminatory intimidation, ridicule, and insult.
2.) Individual supervisors are responsible to report and/or effectively resolve all known discrimination and/or sexual harassment incidents.
3.) Any supervisor who is informed or becomes aware of a suspected discrimination and/or sexual harassment incident shall take prompt corrective action.
4.) It is the supervisor's obligation to document all incidents, and action taken thereafter, involving allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment. Whether the complaining party requests formal or informal action, the supervisor must follow through, either by the formal complaint process or by admonishing the harasser and documenting the incident.
Within the guidelines of its case responsibility, the Homicide Unit shall be informed immediately of any of the following incidents:
Homicides, suspicious or unexplained deaths.
Deaths of prisoners.
Crimes where the victim’s death is probable.
Adult kidnappings when the victim is still believed to be held hostage at the time of the report.
All officer involved shootings. (NOT including unintended discharges without injury, dispatching of animals or shooting of aggressive animals).
Unintended discharges by on duty sworn personnel resulting in injuries or death to any individual.
Deputy involved use of force incidents that result in death or a high probability of death.
Unexpected or sudden infant deaths.
Any unexplained death or where death is likely, of any person under the age of 18. An additional notification shall be made to the Sheriff's Child Abuse on call sergeant.
Suicides involving -
All juveniles.
High profile individuals.
Public figures.
Witnessed suicides, if suspicious in nature.
With certain exceptions, disciplinary actions against peace officers must be recommended within __________ of the discovery of the conduct supporting the charges (GC 3304(c)).
one year
Organizational Vision
We earn the respect and confidence of the public as a professional public safety organization. We are innovative and responsive to those we serve and work in partnership with our communities. We attract and retain highly competent and diverse employees.
The first deputy(s) on the scene of a major incident/crime scene shall be responsible for what tasks?
1. Ensure human safety (call for medical aide/administer first aide/prevent risk to emergency responders and the public)
2. Apprehend suspects
3. Separate shooters
4. Establish perimeter/restrict access to scene
5. Preserve physical evidence
6. Maintain log of all persons who entered the scene for witness list
7. Make notifications (Communications Center/Supervisor)
8. Identify, separate and interview witnesses and victims
9. Identify suspects
10. Broadcast a B.O.L. if the suspect(s) are not detained
11. Remain alert for spontaneous statements made by suspect(s)
12. Prepare reports
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An "At Risk" missing person is one who:
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1.) Is the victim of a crime or foul play
2.) Is in need of medical attention or medicine to sustain life
3.) Has no pattern of running away or disappearing
4.) Is the victim of a family abduction
5.) Is mentally impaired
6.) Voluntary or involuntary missing children under the age of 12
AMBER ALERT - The Patrol Supervisor will prepare a brief (less than 2 minute) announcement that will be transmitted to the Communications Center Watch Commander via fax or e-mail. The announcement should include the following information:
A child has reportedly been abducted
Where the abduction took place
When the abduction took place
A description of the child
A description of the abductor
A description of any vehicle involved
The last known direction of travel
The telephone number to public response
A statement that no action should be taken other than to inform police
What is needed for a forced blood draw?
Absent articulable exigent circumstances, if a forced blood draw is needed, a SEARCH WARRANT needs to be obtained prior to the blood being drawn. Or the suspect has a valid 4th waiver
Can a forced blood draw be conducted when the crime is a misdemeanor charge?
Forced blood draws will not be conducted when the crime is a misdemeanor charge unless there is a valid 4th waiver in place. 11550 H&S, 647(f) (drugs) P.C. no longer meet the requirements for forced blood draws on subjects without 4th waivers. D.U.I. is the one misdemeanor charge where a forced blood draw can be conducted by obtaining a search warrant. 1524 P.C. was amended January 1st 2014 to allow for the issuance of a search warrant to authorize the blood draw from a person in a reasonable, medically approved manner when the sample constitutes evidence that tends to show that the person has driven a motor vehicle under the influence.
For a work related injury what forms are needed for Document Only:
MLU-4 Report of Occupational Injury
RM-3 Supervisor Investigation
For a work related injury what forms are needed for Full Work Comp Claim:
MLU-4 Report of Occupational Injury
RM-3 Supervisor Investigation
DWC-1 Employee’s Claim for Workers’ Comp. Benefits
MLU-6 Proof of Service Form
MLU-7 Medical Authorization for Release of Information Service
MLU-8 Non-medical Authorization for Release of Information Service
MLU-1 Medical Disability Status Report
For a work related Exposure what forms are needed:
MLU-4 Report of Occupational Injury
RM-3 Supervisor Investigation
The Workers’ Compensation Code of Regulations requires the treating physician to provide a progress report every ______ days?
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The injured employee must be provided an "Employee's Claim for Workers' Compensation Benefits" Form DWC-1, within _____ hours. In addition, the employee shall complete the “Report of Occupational Injury (MLU-4)” worksheet whenever that employee is injured on the job. It is the supervisor's responsibility to see that the worksheet is "faxed" to the Medical Liaison Unit no later than __________________ after the injury or illness.
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the next business day
When a Patrol supervisor from the SDSD requests a statewide Amber Alert, the Communications Center will notify the _________________________, the agency authorized to initiate such alerts, and request their assistance.
California Highway Patrol
The minimal level of recommended discipline for all chargeable vehicle collision cases shall be a ___________________.
Written Reprimand
Vehicle Collisions:
The investigating supervisor shall complete the chargeable investigation in a timely manner, not to exceed ____ days from the date of the incident unless an extension has been granted by the bureau commander. An estimated cost of the damage to the county vehicle must also be included in the investigation.
If the collision was determined to be "non-chargeable", then proceed with completing a non-chargeable Employee Accident Investigation, and route it through the chain of command. All non-chargeable collision investigations shall be completed and sent to the Traffic Coordinator within ____ days of the incident unless an extension has been granted by the bureau commander.
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The supervisor will complete and present written evaluations to employees within ___ days from the close of the rating period.
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What factors should be considered in deciding to respond Code 3:
Type or nature of the incident
Traffic and pedestrian congestion;
Time of day
Road and weather conditions
Telephone Rights of Juveniles in Custody
Whenever a deputy takes a juvenile into temporary custody and transports that juvenile to a place of confinement, such as a substation, station or Juvenile Hall, the juvenile will be advised of the right to make at least two telephone calls. The arresting deputy has the responsibility to provide the opportunity for the juvenile to complete these telephone calls. These phone calls will be offered within one hour after the juvenile is taken into custody at a place of confinement. All local calls are at the expense of the Department, and will be made in the presence of a Sheriff’s Department employee to ensure the juvenile is calling a parent, guardian, responsible relative, lawyer or employer. (627 W.I.)
Factors to consider in determining a pursuit should be discontinued are the same factors used in pursuit initiation, plus:
Wrong side of divided highway against oncoming traffic
Driving the wrong way on a divided highway presents a high degree of risk to the deputy, other motorists, and the suspect. (generally prohibited)
Proximity to the pursued vehicle/location of the pursued vehicle is no longer known
Identification of suspects is known; able to apprehend at a later time
Presence of aerial support
For all cases that remain open beyond _____ days the primary detective SHALL make an entry into the "Case Review" indicating why the case remains open. This entry shall take
place on or before the ______ day.
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60th
Detective sergeants shall monitor open cases to ensure detectives are reviewing cases within the _____ day period. Detective sergeants will use the Detective Review of Open Cases custom report within NetRMS reports as a management tool to ensure compliance. Detective sergeants must export
the Detective Review of Open Cases to a .pdf file and forward the report to his or her lieutenant by the ______ day of each month. The lieutenant shall forward the report to his or her captain for further review.
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10th
Case clearances include:
Arrest
Exception
Unfounded
Suspended
Arrest
Submitted DA
No Pros
Unfounded
Department Closure
To City Attorney
DA Reject
Located Missing Person
Cancel Case Number
IA investigations time frames over one year? why can they go longer?
Appeals to Discipline
</strong>The appeal process for members of this Department is as follows:
<strong>Written Reprimand</strong>
Written reprimands are not appealable to the Civil Service Commission. However, within thirty ______ days of
receipt of the reprimand, the employee may submit to the fourth level supervisor a written response to the
reprimand. After review by the fourth level supervisor, the written response will be attached to the reprimand
and filed in the employee's discipline file. The fourth level supervisor, after review of the written response may
elect an alternate course of action in lieu of the written reprimand.
Further review of a written reprimand may be pursued through the grievance procedure applicable to the employee's classification. (Refer to the Civil Service Rules, Rule VII, Section 7.3(c).)
NOTE: Grievance procedures are set forth in the M.O.A. for each classification, and subject to change during annual negotiations.
Suspensions and Pay Step Reductions</strong>
Suspensions and temporary pay step reductions are appealable according to the following criteria:
Permanent Employees: Have a right to a Skelly Conference and may appeal to the Civil Service Commission. This includes permanent employees who are in the probationary period following a promotion.
Probationary Employees: Have a right to a Skelly Conference only.
Demotion
Demotions are appealable according to the following criteria:
Permanent Employees: Have a right to a Skelly Conference and may appeal the discipline to the Civil Service Commission.
Probationary Employees: Have a right to a Skelly Conference only. This includes permanent employees who are in the probationary period following a promotion.
Termination
Terminations are appealable according to the following criteria: Permanent Employees Permanent employees, including those serving probationary periods following a promotion, have a right to a Skelly Conference and may appeal the discipline to the Civil Service Commission.
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What is the highest level of IA appeal?
Civil Service Commission
The _______________________ is provided and managed by the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA). It enhances the ability of law enforcement agencies to communicate on common frequencies during emergencies and other special operations.
California Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Radio System (CLEMARS)
SEMS
Standardized Emergency Management System
Can a juvenile come in contact with an adult while in custody?
No physical or sustained sight or sound contact between juveniles in detention and incarcerated adults is to occur. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. (Title 15, Article 9, Section 1144).
Per Welfare and Institutions Code 208(a) When any person under 18 years of age is detained in or sentenced to any institution in which adults are confined, it shall be unlawful to permit such person to come or remain in contact, with such adults.
A juvenile who is taken into custody for a law violation, but who is under ___ years of age, or is not believed to be a security risk, may be placed in temporary custody, but the custody must be non-secure.
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A juvenile in temporary custody must have adequate supervision which, at minimum, includes __________________________ .
constant personal visual observation
Status offenders (W&I § 601) abused, neglected or any child described in W&I § 300, may only be held in _____________ detention while in a Sheriff’s facility.
non-secure
The following must be made available to all juveniles held in non-secure detention:
Reasonable access to toilets and washing facilities.
One nutritious snack, upon request, during the term of temporary custody if the juvenile has not eaten within 4 hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment.
Reasonable access to drinking water.
Privacy during visits with family, guardian and/ or legal counsel
Males and females are not to be placed in the same room, unless they are under constant visual supervision by facility staff.
California law prohibits the secure confinement of juveniles in Sheriff’s facilities unless the juvenile meets all of the following criteria:
The juvenile is 14 years of age, or older, and
The juvenile is taken into temporary custody on the basis of having committed a criminal law violation (per W&I § 602), and
The deputy apprehending the juvenile has a reasonable belief that the juvenile presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others. Factors considered when determining if the juvenile presents a serious security risk to self or others are:
Age, maturity, and delinquent history
Severity of offense
Juvenile’s behavior
Availability of sufficient staff to provide adequate supervision and protection of the juvenile, and
The age, type and number of other individuals detained at the facility.
A juvenile that qualifies for secure detention must be afforded the same care as juveniles held in non-secure detention and, in addition, the detention must also conform to the following conditions:
Juveniles must be informed at the time they are placed in secure detention, the purpose of placement, the expected duration of the placement and the maximum six (6) hour total time limit on secure and non-secure detention. (W&I 207.1)
The juvenile must be adequately supervised. If in a locked room, the supervision must include, at a minimum, constant auditory access to staff and unscheduled visual observation, no less than every thirty minutes.
Juveniles in locked rooms must be provided blankets and clothing, if necessary. They must be permitted to retain or wear their personal clothing unless it is inadequate, presents a health problem, or is required as evidence.
Juveniles outside of a locked enclosure may be secured to a stationary object for no more than thirty (30) minutes, and every thirty minutes thereafter upon approval of the watch commander. A staff person must be present at all times. Written documentation is required for continued secure detention. Juveniles who are secured to a stationary object should be moved to a locked room, when available.
Each station/facility must maintain a written record or log for the purpose of recording juvenile detention data and documenting the length of secure detention. The arresting deputy shall record:
The name of the arrested juvenile
The name of the arresting or custodial deputy
The date and time placed in secure detention
The date and time removed from secure detention
The offense which is the basis for the original detention and the reasons and circumstances forming the basis for the decision to place the juvenile in secure detention
Intoxicated juveniles who are detained are at risk for serious medical consequences. Intoxicated and Substance Abusing Juveniles must:
When an intoxicated or substance abusing juvenile is detained, the deputy must maintain and document constant personal supervision and evaluation of the juvenile
If the intoxicated juvenile is placed in secure detention, the juvenile must be personally observed at a minimum of every 15 minutes and the observation shall be documented.
Juveniles who could be described as intoxicated to a level that they are unable to care for themselves, need to be transported to a hospital by the transporting deputy for medical treatment and clearance. A juvenile who is intoxicated but not to the above level, does not require a medical clearance
Can deputies/CSO's use the BWC if they have not completed the required training?
No
Can a deputy allow a citizen to review BWC recordings?
Not typically but deputy discretion is allowed to replay a recording for a citizen at the scene in order to mitigate possible minor complaints.
Are deputies allowed to pair the BWC to personal phones or other personal smart devices?
This is prohibited unless authorized by a supervisor.
Are deputies/community service officers required to give notice that they are recording, whether in public areas or private residences?
No. However, if asked, the deputy /CSO may advise the citizen they are being recorded.
Do deputies and Sheriff's supervisors involved in an administrative investigation of a member of the Sheriff's Department need to inform witnesses they are being recorded?
Yes
Deputies/CSO's shall activate BWC to record all law enforcement related contacts. While away from department facilities shall keep their BWC powered on and in stand-by-mode. True or False?
True
List law enforcement related contacts:
1.) Traffic stop
2.) Field Interviews
3.) Vehicle tows
4.) Issuing of citations
5.) Issuing of parking tickets
6.) Detentions
7.) Arrests
8.) Serving court orders or civil papers
9.) Investigative interviews
10.) Consensual encounters
11.) Private person-initiated contacts of a confrontational nature
List specific acceptable uses of BWC.
Capturing crimes in-progress
Maintaining evidence for presentation in court
Documenting initial department response, discovery of evidentiary items and actions of the Department pursuant to an investigation
Aiding in the documentation of victim, witness or suspect statements pursuant to a criminal investigation and the on-scene response and/or document advisement of rights
Are deputies in plain clothes assignments required to wear BWCs?
No. However, they will use a BWC when working or assigned to a uniformed patrol assignment. (UC detectives will use a BWC during the service of search warrants, arrest warrants and 4th waiver searches)
BWCs can be used to record non-work-related activity.
False
List areas BWCS shall not be used to record:
Pre-shift briefings
Department locker rooms/restrooms
Report writing rooms
Tactical briefings
BWCs shall never be used to record during court proceedings.
BWCs shall NOT be used during court room proceedings: however, a deputy should activate the BWC during an emergency situation inside the courtroom and during any activity deemed by the deputy to be enforcement related.
The intentional recording of confidential informants and undercover deputies is prohibited. True or False?
TRUE, unless authorized by a supervisor.
Deputies/CSOs shall not record patients during medical or psychological evaluations by a clinician or similar professional or during treatment, except when necessary by law or to preserve evidence. This includes during PERT clinician interviews. TRUE or FALSE?
True
Deputies/CSOs shall not record while in a facility whose primary purpose is to provide psychiatric services unless responding to a radio call involving a suspect who is still present or transporting an arrestee to a psychiatric facility. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE (Regardless of the setting, deputies confronting a violent or assaultive suspect, or anticipating using force, shall activate their BWCs to record the encounter)
Deputies/CSOs shall record victim/witness interviews. Deputies are not allowed to turn off BWCs if the victim/witness refuses to provide a statement with the camera on. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE - The deputy may shut off the recorder if the witness/victim does not want to provide a statement with it on only after adhering to the following procedure:
Before turning off the recorder, the deputy shall verbally notate on the recorder the reason for shutting it off and the time it is shut off.
During the interview, if it becomes appropriate to reactivate the recorder, the deputy will immediately or as soon as practical, do so.
Deputies shall document in NetRMS that the BWC was turned off and the reasons why.
BWC video evidence can be accessed and viewed by any deputy. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE (BWC evidence may only be accessed by those with a specific need to access it in order to accomplish a task related to their current assignment)
Are deputies allowed to review their own BWC recordings as a resource to aid them in preparing written report?
Yes, with the exception of a public safety statement, deputies involved in a critical incident shall be allowed to review their own recordings of the incident prior to giving a statement.
Can a deputy review the BWC video of other involved deputies prior to writing a report or giving a statement?
No, unless necessary for evidentiary purposes and with the express permission of a supervisor.
During circumstances that require the immediate retrieval of a digital recording (OIS, department involved accidents with serious injury) supervisors shall ensure the BWC system is secured and maintain the chain of custody. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE (Following a safety statement, the on-scene sergeant will collect the BWC system of any involved deputies for the investigators.)
If a deputy is injured and unable to provide information can their BWC camera system be viewed by any on scene deputy for the purpose of gaining critical investigative information?
Yes
If an edited copy of digital BWC evidence is needed a copy of the original file shall be made, and only the copy shall be edited. TRUE or FALSE?
True
Who has the authority to approve the use of BWC video for training purposes?
The Human Resources Assistant Sheriff or his designee
Deputies/CSOs shall be provided with at least _____ days notice before BWC video made by them or capturing their image or voice is authorized to be used for training.
30 days (After notice is given, the Training Lieutenant shall obtain approval from the Chain of Command and Sheriff's Legal prior to department-wide distribution)
Can BWC video be provided to other law enforcement agencies for official law enforcement use?
Yes, this is permitted and should be handled by the primary deputy or detective associated with the incident or case. One may document the release of BWC video to another LE agency within the CaseNotes section of NetRMS and be applied as a "MISC" tag in Axon Commander. One should document the following information when sharing BWC video with another law enforcement agency:
Name of LE Agency
Individual requesting the BWC video and their ID number
Case number or event number for other LE agency's investigation
Per section 3303 of the California Code Section when a public safety officer is under investigation and subjected to interrogation by his commanding officer, or any other member of the employing public safety department all questions directed to the public safety officer under interrogation shall be asked by and through no more than ___ interrogators at one time.
Two
The public safety officer under investigation shall be informed prior to the interrogation the following information:
The rank,
name and command of the officer in charge of the interrogation
The interrogating officers and,
All other persons to be present during the interrogation
Per section 3303 of the California Government Code Section when a public safety officer is under investigation and subjected to interrogation by his commanding officer, or any other member of the employing public safety department the following must be adhered to by the investigating officer:
The interrogation shall be conducted at a reasonable hour (For the officer being investigated. Preferably at a time when the officer is on duty or during normal working hours)
If the interrogation does occur during off-duty time the officer shall be compensated for any off-duty time in accordance with regular department procedures.
The officer shall be informed of the nature of the investigation prior to any interrogation.
The interrogation session shall be for a reasonable period of time taking into consideration the gravity and complexity of the issue being investigated.
The person being investigated shall be allowed to attend to his or her own personal physical necessities.
The person under interrogation shall not be subjected to offensive language or be threatened with punitive action.
No promise of reward shall be made to induce an answer to a question.
The complete interrogation of a public safety officer may be recorded. If a tape recording is made of the interrogation the public safety officer shall have access to the tape if any further proceedings are contemplated or prior to any further interrogation. TRUE or FALSE?
True
Is the public safety officer entitled to a transcribed copy of any notes made by a stenographer or to any reports or complaints made by investigators or other persons?
Yes, except those which are deemed to be confidential. No notes or reports that are deemed confidential may be entered in the officer's personnel file.
Does the public safety officer being interrogated have the right to bring his own recording device and record all aspects of the interrogation?
Yes
If prior to or during the interrogation of a public safety officer it is deemed that he may be charged with a criminal offense, he shall be immediately informed of his constitutional rights. TRUE or FALSE?
True
Per section 3306 of the California Government Code Section a public safety officer shall have ____ days within which to file a written response to any adverse comment entered in his personnel file. Such written response shall be attached to and shall accompany the adverse comment.
Yes
Per section 3307 of the California Government Code Section NO public safety officer shall be compelled to submit to a polygraph against his will. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE (If the officer refuses to take the polygraph this can NOT be mentioned anywhere in the investigators report)
Per section 3309 of the California Government Code section, NO public safety officer shall have his locker, or other space for storage that may be assigned to him search except:
In his presence
Or with his consent
Or unless a valid search warrant has been obtained
Or where he has been notified that a search will be conducted
The Peace Officer Bill of Rights can be found under:
California Government Code Sections 3300-3311
The _________________ shall be the primary news
media liaison for issues of department-wide significance.
Public Affairs Division
When any unit of the _____________________ is on scene and investigating an incident that meets their case responsibility, they will be responsible for the handling of press releases.
Major Crimes Division
The Public Affairs Division may be utilized for a variety of functions including, but not limited to
the following:
To serve as a point of contact for department members and for the media regarding law enforcement and community relations issues.
To release significant information to the media ensuring continuity and proper dissemination in the form of news releases, personal interviews, or news conferences as appropriate.
To support other department personnel with specialized training and/or assistance when requested. This includes help with preparations for an on-camera interview or writing news releases.
To respond, upon request, to crime, disaster or incident scenes as a means of facilitating and/or coordinating the timely flow of information to the media.
The ______________________________ shall coordinate the release of information to the news media regarding major incidents, major crimes or other newsworthy events for inclusion and dissemination in the morning report and website.
Sheriff's Communications Center Watch Commander or designee
____________________ are responsible for the dissemination of follow-up investigation information. Except as otherwise provided in this policy, no other member of the Department shall release any information pertaining to cases which are under investigation. Previously disseminated news releases by the Department may be reiterated by any department member.
Detective Unit supervisors
Are news media representatives exempt from entering accident and disaster scenes?
Yes. News media representatives are exempt from this restriction. (P.C. 409.5.(d)) After being advised of any existing danger, authorized members of the news media are to be permitted free movement in the area as long as they do not hamper, deter, or interfere with law enforcement or public safety functions. Department members shall not decline the rescue of news media personnel who are in danger but they will not provide an escort into or out of dangerous areas.
Can news media representatives enter a crime scene?
No, unless at the direction of the on-site supervisor. Crime scenes may be closed to all unauthorized persons including the news media. News media representatives have no greater right of access to private property than the general public and therefore are subject to any access restrictions made by the owner or person in charge of the property. Reporters and/or photographers shall be kept sufficiently distant from a crime scene to protect it from being disturbed while affording reasonable access.
Can news media representatives enter the scene of a Sheriff's Department tactical operation?
The news media shall be allowed access to the best possible safe location as determined by the incident commander.
The Public Records Act and Government Code Section ___________ require that specific information be released to the public. The categories of information that <strong>must</strong> be released are:
6254(f)
Activity Logs:
Date, time, nature, and location of all incidents or requests for service.
What action taken, if any.
Reporting party's or victim's name, age, and current address, <span style="background-color:#ffff00;"><strong>except</strong></span> victims of specific abuse and sex crimes.
<strong>Arrestee Information:
</strong>Full name, current address, and occupation.
Date of birth and physical description: sex, height, weight, color of eyes, and hair.
Date and time of arrest.
Location of arrest.
Factual circumstances surrounding arrest.
Date and time of booking.
Amount of bail.
All charges, including warrants and parole or probation holds.
Location where arrestee is being held.
Time and manner of release.
The names of individuals arrested and released pursuant to 849 P.C. shall not routinely be released unless an inquiry and specific request is made.
<strong>Suspect Information </strong>(Releasable information prior to arrest or charge) Information shall not be released to the news media of the identity of any suspect, unless this is necessary to aid and assist in the investigation and in the apprehension, or to warn the public of any dangerous wanted person who is still at large.
Identity of the suspect.
Facts relating to the crime.
Crime/Incident Reports
Names and addresses of victims, arrestees, and witnesses, except confidential informants and victims of specific abuse and sex crimes.
Description of any property involved.
Date, time, and location of incident.
All diagrams.
Statements of parties involved, <span style="background-color:#ffff00;"><strong>except</strong> </span>confidential informants.
Factual circumstances surrounding the crime or incident.
General description of any injuries, property, or weapons involved.
Any information necessary to obtain public assistance in the apprehension of a criminal suspect.
Any information warning the public of danger or of the nature and frequency of crime in the community.
Any information which might result in public assistance in any investigation.
Any description of the general scope of an investigation.
Information Regarding an Ongoing Investigation Generally, information is withheld when release would:
Jeopardize successful case investigation.
Endanger a victim, witness or informant.
When release is legally prohibited, except that all information, properly and legally withheld, should be disclosed when the need for withholding it no longer exists.
Traffic Collision Information: Traffic collision reports are confidential except to those parties with a proper interest (drivers, owner of vehicle, insurance company, etc.). No person other than a party of proper interest may look at or receive a copy of a collision report. The following information may, however, be released upon request to the public or media:
Date and time of a collision.
Location of a collision.
Number and makes of vehicles involved.
Number of occupants and extent of injuries, if any.
A factual synopsis of the incident. If an arrest is involved, the provisions listed above shall apply. The names of juveniles arrested as a result of traffic matters may not be released.
Information Which May Not Be Released to the media.
In order to balance the individual's right to privacy with the public's need for information, certain exemptions to the release of information are specified in Government Code Section 6254 or interpreted by court decision. These exemptions include:
Names, Addresses, and Identifying Information of:</strong>
Juvenile arrestees, detainees or suspects (under 18 years of age, except for governmental purposes.
Victims of any crime defined by Penal Code Section 261, 264, 264.1, 273a, 273d, 273.5, 286, 288, 288a, or 289.
Confidential Informants.
Individuals taken into custody under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5150 (Dangerous or gravely disabled persons).
Criminal offender information. Individuals listed as suspects, but not yet charged nor arrested or "mugshots" of criminal suspects, except to aid in their capture or to warn the public of any dangerous wanted person who is still at large.
Copies of "rapsheets" or any information obtained from "rapsheets".
Information that may endanger the safety of any person, including law enforcement personnel.
Information that may jeopardize an investigation, related investigation, or law enforcement proceedings.
Any portion of a report which reflects the analysis, recommendation, or conclusion of the investigating officer.
Confidential information provided only by a confidential source.
Information that may disclose investigative techniques and/or procedures.
Information that may deprive a person of a fair trial.
Statements or opinions of a suspect's character, criminal record or reputation, except to aid in apprehension of the suspect.
The existence or content of any admission or confession.
Any refusal by a suspect to make a statement.
The performance or result of any examination or test.
The testimony or credibility of any prospective witness.
Any statement on the possibility of a guilty plea or other charges being filed.
Any information known to be inadmissible as evidence in a trial.
Preliminary drafts, notes or memoranda which are not retained in the ordinary course of business.
Records pertaining to pending litigation to which the public agency is a party until litigation is adjudicated or otherwise settled.
Personnel, medical or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
The names of deceased persons shall not be released to the news media until the next of kin of the decedent is notified.
Requests for information regarding the status of individuals licensed to carry concealed weapons (CCW's) or information contained in applications for CCW licenses shall be directed to the manager of the _______________.
License Division
Release of Reports Relating to Juveniles
Per the Juvenile Court of San Diego, for governmental purposes, law enforcement agencies in
San Diego County may release any information in their files regarding juveniles to the following:
The parents or guardians of said minor.
Foster parents.
The minor's attorney.
All California District Attorney's offices.
California Bureau of Investigation and Information (CII).
All California law enforcement agencies (including all of the many types of peace officers designated in Penal Code Sections 830, 830.1, 830.2, 830.4 and 830.9).
All California school systems.
All California Probation Departments.
All California Public Welfare Agencies.
California Youth Authority and its parole agents.
Department of Corrections and its parole agents.
Authorized court personnel.
Any California Court pursuant to subpoena from such court.
Hospitals, schools, camps, job corps, ranches, or placement agencies which require the information for the placement, treatment or rehabilitation of the juvenile.
The persons entitled thereto under Vehicle Code Sections 20008 - 20012.
Any coroner and/or Medical Examiner Investigator.
San Diego County Community Health and/or its subsidiary.
San Diego County Department of Public Health.
Community referral agencies, whether in or out of California, provided the forwarding law enforcement agency has first obtained the written consent of the parent or other person having legal custody of the minor.
San Diego County Department of Revenue and Recovery.
This does not prohibit the release of information about crimes or arrest reports as long as the juvenile's identity is not disclosed, nor does it apply prior to the juvenile being taken into custody.
Media representatives shall be permitted to obtain photocopies of Activity Logs, Arrest Reports and Crime/Incident Reports, except information not subject to disclosure. Copies of ________________________ may not be released to the media unless the representative qualifies as a party of proper interest.
traffic collision reports
Access to Department Reports by News Media
To fulfill the requirements of statutory law and to keep the public informed on law enforcement-related issues, basic information will be released to the media, upon request, in as timely a manner as possible as set forth in this policy.
The following documents shall generally be made available for public examination:
Activity Logs
Arrest Reports
Crime/Incident Reports
The photographing of inmate(s) in custody within a detention facility operated by the Sheriff is...
...prohibited absent the inmate(s) granting permission for such photography.
The criteria for activating Crisis Negotiators will be based upon the following:
The suspect is believed to be a threat to the lives and safety of himself/herself or others.
The suspect is believed or known to be armed.
The suspect refuses or appears to be unwilling to respond to deputies at the scene.
Requests for activation of SED shall be initiated by a supervisor and can be based upon the following criteria:
Barricaded Suspect:</strong>
<em>Was involved or is believed to have been involved in a serious criminal act.</em>
<em>Is believed or known to be armed.</em>
<em>Is believed to be a threat to the lives and safety of citizens and/or law enforcement personnel.</em>
<em>Is in a position of advantage, affording cover & concealment.</em>
<em>Refuses to submit to arrest.</em>
<strong>Hostage Situation</strong>
<strong>Hijacking Situation </strong>
<strong>Suspect Sniper</strong>
<strong>Active Shooter Situation</strong>
At no time while on duty or while representing the
Department in any official capacity shall any tattooed surface exceed ____ of the exposed body part. Sheriff’s employees are prohibited from having any tattoo upon the ______________________. All body art that depicts an image that is to the Mission, Vision and Values of this department is prohibited and must be covered.
25%
neck, face or head
The supervisor will complete and present written evaluations to employees within _____ days from the close of the rating period. The employee shall have a maximum of ____ days to consider the performance appraisal before signing. Reports should be forwarded to Sheriff’s Personnel for processing immediately after completion so that Personnel can file with the County within the ___ day “after signature” deadline.
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The Employee Performance Appraisal Appeals process is as follows:
• The appellant has _________ days to select an appeals officer from the choices provided. If the appellant does not select an appeals officer within the given time frame, a second notice will be provided. If there is still no response the appeal is considered withdrawn.
• The chosen appeals officer is notified by the Personnel Division and is provided with a copy of the disputed evaluation, DHR Policy 1003, a sample report and a hearing officer’s guide.
• The appeals officer must meet all parties involved in the investigation within ____ days of appointment.
• The employee is entitled to bring a representative to the appeal hearing to assist in the discussion and/or presentation of material supporting the employee’s position in the matter.
• The appeals officer will prepare and submit a report including their findings and recommendations to the Assistant Sheriff of Human Resources, via the Personnel Captain, within five days of meeting with all of the involved parties.
• The appeals officer must not change the performance report unless all or any of the following criteria apply:
o A Clear finding of bias
o The employee was never advised of work deficiencies
o The information in the performance report is factually incorrect
• If the appeals officer recommends changes to the evaluation, the appeals officer will re-write the evaluation, sign the appeal review completion line, and attach a signature page for the Personnel Captain and the Assistant Sheriff of Human Resources.
• The Assistant Sheriff shall consider, but is not bound by, the appeal officer’s findings and recommendations within _____ calendar days of submittal.
• If the Assistant Sheriff concurs with the appeals officer, it will be noted on the signature page and the reports returned to Personnel.
• Any changes or modifications recommended by the Assistant Sheriff will be executed by the Personnel Captain or designee.
• If the Assistant Sheriff does not accept the Appeal Officer’s recommendations, he/she shall serve the employee with the Appeal Officer’s report and written notice of the intended decision.
• The employee may respond to the intended changes in writing to the Assistant Sheriff within ____ calendar days of
receipt of the intended decision.
• The Assistant Sheriff’s final decision and a copy of the final performance appraisal shall be issued within ____
calendar days and may not be appealed to the Civil Service Commission.
• The time limits in the appeals process may be modified by mutual agreement of the parties.
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The Critical Incident Review Board shall consist of:
Voting members:
A Commander from Law Enforcement
A Commander from Court Services
A Commander from Detention Services
Non-voting members:
The Chief Legal Advisor
Commander from Human Resources
Per PC 844, What are the exceptions to knock and notice?
Life Threatening situation
Danger to the public
Destruction of evidence
Fleeing Felon (Hot Pursuit)
Serious destruction of property
What is the Federal Authority and Enforcement Agency pertaining to sexual harassment?
Authority
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Enforcement Agency
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Department of Justice
What is the California Authority and Enforcement Agency pertaining to sexual harassment?
Enforcement Agency - Department of Fair Employment & Housing (DFEH)
Employers can be held responsible for sexual misconduct by supervisors, even if the supervisor’s manager is __________ of the harassment.
unaware
C.O.D.E. (as it relates to sexual harassment)
Contact Employee Relations immediately
On all SHP issues;
Document
Everything!
Sexual Harassment steps towards resolution (per Sexual Harassment for Supervisors 2018-2019 training)
Step One: Discuss the situation with the alleged victim privately
Step Two: Discuss the situation with the alleged harasser
Step Three:
A) If minor in nature and resolved to everyone’s satisfaction, document in Station File and proceed to Step Five.
~or~
B) To initiate a formal investigation for severe, repeated, or unresolved offenses fill out Sexual Harassment Incident Report. (Download from Sheriff’s Employee Relations webpage)
Step Four: (For Investigations): For repeated and/or severe offenses, a thorough investigation needs to be done.
Internal Affairs (IA) will open an investigatory file and assign a case for investigation
Sexual Harassment investigations will be kept the same as all other IA investigations
Step Five: Achieve Closure Work with both the Alleged Victim and the Alleged Harasser to ensure that there is a mutual understanding of the issue and its resolution
Step Six: Keep Appointing Authority informed as necessary
Step Seven: Ask questions if you are unsure what to do
Emergency Operating Levels
Level 3 - Activation represents a minor emergency or preplanned event(s) where the affected command's resources may not be enough to contain or control the emergency.
Level 2 - Activation represents a moderate incident with several agencies potentially involved or multiple sites impacted with resource support required. The emergency is expected to continue and is anticipated to exceed the capability of responding resources.
Level 1 - Activation represents a major, regional incident typically involving multiple agencies and/or multiple sites with resource support required. There is an expectation Local Mutual Aid Resources will be depleted.
NIMS
National Incident Management System
ICS
Incident Command System
Per ICS 100, what is a Unified Command?
In a Unified Command there is no single "Commander." Instead the Unified Command manages the incident through jointly approved objectives. Unified Command allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.
Unified Command is typically established when no single jurisdiction, agency or organization has the authority and/or resources to manage the incident on its own.
Unity of Command
While chain of command relates to the overall hierarchy of the organization, unity of command deals with the fact that all individuals have a single designated supervisor they report to.
Based on the principle of unity of command, you will:
Report to only one Incident Command System (ICS) supervisor.
Receive work assignments only from your ICS supervisor.
When you are assigned to an incident, you no longer report directly to your day-to-day supervisor.
What does PIO stand for?
Public Information Officer
Pursuant to California Penal Code Section ________ & _________, you have a right to request that your name not become part of a public record pursuant to California Government Code Section 6254. Before criminal proceedings are initiated in your case, a prosecutor from the District Attorney's Office will fully explain the advantages and disadvantages of electing to keep your name out of public records.
293 & 293.5
What is the best preferred method to preserve order and law?
Voluntary compliance rather than force or compulsion
When can a Deputy, in the performance of their official duty use force?
When the Deputy has reasonable cause to believe the person to be arrested has committed a public offense. The Deputy may use objectively reasonable force to effect the arrest, prevent escape, or overcome resistance.
What PC section states that a Deputy shall not lose their right to self-defense by the use of objectively reasonable force?
835a (d) PC
Define de-escalation
Actions taken in an attempt to stabilize an incident in order to try and reduce the immediacy of a threat by obtaining more time, tactical options or resources to resolve an incident.
What is the goal of de-escalation?
The goal is to gain voluntary compliance of subjects, when feasible, and or to potentially reduce or eliminate the need to use force on a subject.
What factors should a Deputy consider whether a subjects lack of compliance is deliberate attempt to resist being taken into custody or rather an inability to comply with orders?
Medical conditions
Mental impairment
Developmental disability of dementia
Physical limitations
Language barrier
Drug/alcohol interaction/impairment
Psychological or emotional crisis
What other de-escalation techniques may Deputies consider?
Placing barriers between an uncooperative subject and a deputy
Containing a threat
Moving from a position that exposes deputies to potential threats to a safer position
Decreasing the exposure to potential threats by using distance, cover and concealment
Communicating with a subject from a safe position
Requesting additional resources:
cover deputies
less lethal weapons
SED
CNT
ASTREA
When should a supervisor be informed about a use of force?
As soon as practical, but in no event later than end of shift. If there is complaint of injury or legitimate injury, a supervisor must be notified immediately
If a Deputy points a less lethal shotgun at a suspect for armed robbery, but does not fire the weapon, does the Deputy need to write a use of force?
Yes
If a Deputy witnesses force, which results in serious injury must that Deputy document their observations?
Yes
Should the names of all Deputy witnesses be listed in the primary deputy report?
Yes
If 3 Deputies use force, how many SO 120's should be written?
3
When shall a UOF SO 120 and report be completed?
No later than the end of shift.
What patrol form will be used to release medical records for subjects being treated by a doctor that resulted in a UOF?
PAT 43
Statement of refusal of medical treatment form?
J-223
When must a Supervisor respond to the scene of a use of force (or hospital)?
Ones that result in a complaint of injury or an injury that necessitates medical treatment and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
List the levels of resistance
Psychological intimidation
Verbal noncompliance
Passive resistance
Active resistance
Assaultive behavior
Aggravated active aggression
Principles of Control:
Non-physical:
1.) Deputy presence
2.) Verbal direction and redirection<strong>
Physical:
1.) Less lethal force refers to forms of force not likely to inflict serious injury. Less severe than intermediate or lethal force.
2.) Intermediate force: refers to forms of force capable of inflicting significant pain and causing serious injury. Intermediate force is less severe than lethal force. Passive or active resistance to arrest alone does not constitute an immediate threat justifying the use of intermediate force.
3.) Lethal force: refers to any force that creates a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily injury, including but not limited to, the discharge of a firearm.
When should a deputy ride with the prisoner in the Ambulance?
Arrested for a felony, has priors for escape or was arrested for a misdemeanor crime of violence.
If a prisoner is restrained, but verbally abusive can you use chemical agents?
No
Can Deputies utilize the carotid restraint as a force option?
No, the use of the carotid restraint is prohibited.
If feasible, should you designate a safety deputy when applying such techniques as the WRAP or cord cuffs?
Yes
Should a saturated, damaged or ineffective spit sock be placed into evidence?
Yes, it should be photographed and placed into evidence.
If no force is used during the application of a spit sock, does a SO-120 need to be submitted?
No, the application of the spit sock itself is not considered a UOF. However, the reason for the application of the spit sock shall be explained in the report narrative.
Multiple applications or continues cycling of a CED (TASER) resulting in an exposure longer than _____ seconds (whether continuous or cumulative) may increase the risk of serious injury or death and should be avoided if possible.
15 Seconds
If a CED device is used on a subject either probe or drive-stun, should you or ambulance transport the subject to a medical facility for booking clearance?
Yes
When shall a deputy use deadly force?
Only after the deputy reasonably believes that the force used is necessary -
In defense against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the deputy or to another person; or to apprehend a fleeing person for any felony that threatened or resulted in death or serious bodily injury, if the deputy reasonably believes that the person will cause death or serious bodily injury to another unless immediately apprehended
***When using deadly force, a deputy shall, prior to the use of force, make reasonable efforts to identify themselves as a peace officer and to warn that deadly force may be used, unless the deputy has objectively reasonable grounds to believe the person is aware of those facts.
A deputy shall not use deadly force against a person based on the danger that person poses to themselves, if an objectively reasonable officer would believe the person does not pose an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the deputy or to another person. Thus, deadly force may not be used on a person who poses only a danger to themselves.
***Warnings: In situations where any force used is capable of causing serious injury or death, there is a requirement that, whenever feasible, the deputy must first warn the suspect that force will be used if there is not compliance.
Specialty Munitions in the Sheriff’s inventory include:
• 12-gauge bean bag munitions
• 40 mm impact munitions
• Rubber ball grenades
• Irritant filled projectile systems
***In the event of death caused by a specialty munition, Department personnel will follow the procedures set forth in section 8.2 of the Sheriff’s Department Manual of Policy and Procedures and in the detentions setting, section M.7 of the Detentions Services Policy and Procedure.
Define the following terms:
Arm Guidance
Controlling force
Lethal/Deadly force
Imminent
Physical force
Reasonable force
Serious injury
Unreasonable or excessive force
Weapon
Arm Guidance</strong> is the light touching of a person's arm or elbow used to direct them to a new location. Arm guidance with no resistance from the subject being guided would not be considered a use of force and consequently not reportable.
<strong>Controlling force</strong> is the minimum amount of force needed to control a subject who will not submit to verbal commands. This level of force involves application of control/pain which usually does not result in injury.
<strong>Lethal/Deadly force</strong> is that force that creates a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily injury.
<strong>Imminent</strong> A threat of death or serious bodily injury is imminent when, based on the totality of the circumstances, a reasonable officer in the same situation would believe that a person has the present ability, opportunity, and apparent intent to immediately cause death or serious bodily injury to the peace officer or another person. An imminent harm is not merely a fear of future harm, no matter how great the fear and no matter how great the likelihood of the harm, but is one that, from appearances, must be instantly confronted and addressed.
<strong>Physical force</strong> is that force applied to overcome resistance and/or achieve compliance, including any use of a department approved lethal, less lethal or non-lethal weapons, pain compliance and control techniques.
<strong>Reasonable force</strong> refers to affecting an arrest using only that force reasonable for restraint of the subject and to get the subject to submit to custody.
<strong>Serious injury</strong> means a serious impairment of physical condition, including but not limited to loss of consciousness, concussion, bone fracture, protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ, a wound requiring extensive suturing, and serious disfigurement. (PC 243(f)(4))
<strong>Unreasonable or excessive force</strong> is evident when the type, degree and duration of force employed were neither necessary nor appropriate.
<strong>Weapon</strong> for the purpose of these guidelines is any item, other than a body part, capable of inflicting bodily injury or death. These include firearms, saps, batons, taser guns, bean bag shotguns, irritant filled projectile munitions, etc
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P&P section 6.48 Physical force:
It shall be the policy of this Department whenever any Deputy Sheriff of this Department, while in the performance of his/her official law enforcement duties, deems it necessary to utilize any degree of physical force shall only be that which the Deputy Sheriff believes necessary and objectively reasonable to effect the arrest, prevent escape or overcome resistance (per 835(a) PC). Deputies shall utilize appropriate control techniques or tactics which employ maximum effectiveness with minimum force to effectively terminate, or afford the Deputy control of, the confrontation incident.
What terminology is now used for the following items and what weapons type are they used from?
Less Lethal Weapons System
Pepperball
Stingball
40mm rifle
Less Lethal Weapons System - Specialty Munitions, LL Shotgun
P&P ________ Complaints Against Sheriff's Employees
3.2
P&P _________ Occupational Injuries, Illness or Death
3.16
Vehicle pursuits may be initiated, and shall be continued only when Departmental personnel are in compliance
with all accompanying Sheriff's pursuit procedures, and while in strict compliance to California Vehicle Code
sections _______ and ________.
The most common types of patrol strategies include (Field Operation Manual Policy 3):
1.) Information-led policing
2.) Directed Patrol
3.) Foot Patrol
4.) Community Oriented Policing
5.) Check Points
When necessary to save someone's life, for example: a lost hiker or missing juvenile at-risk. In these situations, the deputy will notify the Communication's Center (CC) of the request. The CC will transmit the exigent circumstance request to the applicable cell phone provider. Upon compliance with the request, the cell phone provider will provide the requested location information to the CC and the information will be relayed to the deputy. At the conclusion of the event the primary deputy shall articulate that an exigent ping was requested in his or her crime/incident report. The deputy shall also complete a court order titled: "________________________________________." This form can be located in the forms folder in the Sheriff's Intranet site.
Once completed, the form shall be emailed to _______________________________. The deputy shall document in his/her crime/incident report
Anytime a member of this department requests an emergency ping of a cell phone pursuant exigent circumstances a court order must follow within _______ court days.
Order Authorization to Retain Electronic Communication Information Voluntarily Provided: Emergency Law Enforcement Request
the Deputy District Attorney Liaison to the Sheriff's Department
three
RIPA
Racial and Identity Profiling Act
NIMS is organized into three major
components:
1.) Resource Management
2.) Command and Coordination (including the Incident Command System ICS)
3.) Communications and Information Management
It is important to note that the Incident Command System (ICS) is just one part of NIMS.
Per ICS 100, Span of Control refers to the...
...number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident. The optimal span of control is one supervisor to five subordinates (1:5).
The Incident Commander is responsible for the overall management of the incident. Overall management includes Command Staff assignments required to support the incident command function. The _________________ is the only position that is always staffed in ICS applications. On small incidents and events, one person-the Incident Commander-may accomplish all management functions.
In addition to having the overall responsibility for managing the entire incident, the Incident Commander is specifically responsible for:
1.) Ensuring overall incident safety
2.) Providing information services to internal and external stakeholders, such as disaster survivors, agency executives, and senior officials
3.) Establishing and maintaining liaisons with other agencies participating in the incident
Per ICS -
The major activities of the Operations Section may include:
• Implementing strategies and developing tactics to carry out the incident objectives
• Directing the management of all tactical activities on behalf of the Incident Commander
• Supporting the development of the Incident Action Plan to ensure it accurately reflects current operations
• Organizing, assigning, and supervising the tactical response resources
Per ICS -
The major activities of the Planning Section may include:
• Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans
• Managing information and maintaining situational awareness for the incident
• Tracking resources assigned to the incident
• Maintaining incident documentation
• Developing plans for demobilization
Per ICS -
The Logistics Section is responsible for all services and support needs, including:
• Ordering, obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for essential personnel, equipment, and supplies
• Providing communication planning and resources
• Setting up food services for responders
• Setting up and maintaining incident facilities
• Providing support transportation
• Providing medical services to incident personnel
Per ICS -
The Finance/Administration Sectionis responsible for:
• Contract negotiation and monitoring
• Timekeeping
• Cost analysis
• Compensation for injury or damage to property
• Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements)
Per the job announcement, what are the desirable traits of a Sheriff's Sergeant?
communicate effectively
hold themselves and others accountable
demonstrate ethical behavior
leverage resources (coach and develop)
drive to excel
maximize team effectiveness
are innovative and supportive of change
and demonstrate leadership and problem solving skills.
The burden of proof in an administrative investigation is _______________________ which is defined as ___________________________________________________.
preponderance of evidence
such evidence, when weighed with that opposed to it, has more convincing force and the greater probability of truth.
When a vehicle is being operated in a Code 3 manner, the deputy driving shall sound the siren as reasonably necessary, and shall use the emergency lights at all times while responding code three to a ____, responding to an ____________, engaged in a _____________ or in _______________________________.
FERP (Fire, Emergency, Rescue, Pursuit)</strong>
fire
emergency
rescue operation
pursuit of an actual or suspected law violator
Should multiple deputies point their weapons at a suspect, how many SO-120's should be written?
If the only force used by a deputy, or multiple deputies, was the pointing of a weapon (firearm, less lethal, CED), only the primary deputy will document the use of force in the appropriate report narrative and on one (1) SO-120 Use of Force Supplemental form. The primary deputy must list all names/ARJIS # of all deputies who only pointed their weapons in the narrative section.
On the SO-120, should the body diagram be used for when a weapon is pointed at a suspect?
The body diagram (in the lower right hand corner of the UOF Supplemental) should only be marked if contact is made with the suspect. The mere pointing of a firearm or weapon does not need to be marked on the body diagram.
On the SO-120, which column is used to show weapon discharges?
There are two columns in the section labeled, "LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOL/TECHNIQUE USED TO GAIN COMPLIANCE OR OVERCOME RESISTANCE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)." The column on the right that lists Discharges, Number of Contacts, and Target Distance should only be used when a weapon system is actually deployed or fired. The column on the left is used to document the pointing of a firearm or weapon designed to fire a projectile (i.e. holding the barrel of the weapon on target). If one SO120 is covering multiple deputies, list the longest duration and list all weapons pointed.
If a Sgt is using force, should the Sgt mark "supervisor present" on the SO-120?
Mark "Yes" if any supervisor was present during any portion of the actual use of force incident. Mark "No" if a supervisor was not present for any portion of the use of force. (For sergeants using force, mark "Yes.")
According to PC 409.7 (SB 98), can the media enter a MFF command post or staging area?
Those individuals determined to be authorized media are not allowed inside "command posts" or "staging areas". Authorized media are allowed greater access than the general public which will generally be up to the perimeter of the command post. A secondary option is to use an outer perimeter where the public cannot cross and then an inner perimeter delineating the "immediate" perimeter of the command post where the media cannot cross.
Who will be engaging the media and determining who is allowed access to closed areas per
PC 409.7?
When an Incident Commander requests the assistance of MFF during these types of incidents, an additional three sworn Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) members will deploy as Media Liaisons.
According to PC 409.7 (SB 98), How do I determine who is "duly authorized" media?
A Media Liaison will identify and verify a "duly authorized representative" of any news service, online news service, newspaper, or radio or television station or network. When evaluating an individual's status, the Media Liaison will apply the guidelines liberally as both traditional and non-traditional representatives of a news service, online news service, newspaper, or radio or television station or network are considered media. It is NOT the Department's function to determine the quality of the news organization.
Where are the media allowed behind a MFF skirmish line?
Authorized media are allowed behind skirmish lines but not in-between law enforcement personnel which could obstruct visual communication between deputies, observation by supervisors, vehicle movement, etc. Authorized media can gather, receive, and process information in any area behind the skirmish line that is not impeding law enforcement operations.
Should the Hi-Lo siren be used for code-3 operations?
Section 27002 CVC – Provides that the Hi-Lo audible warning may be used to alert specific communities during emergency evacuation orders.
The Hi-Lo audible warning is an indicator to people in a specific area that they are in imminent danger and should only be used to convey the need to evacuate immediately.
If a Code 3 response is necessary, use of the Hi-Lo audible warning shall be discontinued, wail or yelp are the only approved Code 3 sirens.
How is the use of a wrap or cord-cuff hobble documented in the SO-120?
Currently, the use of the "WRAP Ankle Strap" only is documented by marking "Wrap" and by marking the "Other" section and typing in "Hobble" on the SO-120. When using the Cord Cuff Restraint to "Hobble" a prisoner's legs, but not as part of a maximum restraint, deputies should document this by marking "Cord Cuff Restraint Device and by marking the "Other" section and typing in "Hobble" on the SO-120.
Upon investigating a Tarasoff Notification, what forms need to be filed by patrol?
Patrol deputies shall complete a Case Report detailing the incident and any actions taken. Patrol deputies will also complete a DOJ BOF 4074 Law Enforcement Report of Firearms Prohibition per W&I 8105 (c) and then submit (faxed, email or submitted through MHRS**) by the patrol station to the Department of Justice within 24 hours and a copy of the form will be scanned and attached to the Case Report.
Patrol deputies will document in their report the date and time the form was faxed. It should be noted these forms are ONLY to be used in cases which involve a licensed psychotherapist making a TARASOFF notification and not for other crime reporting purposes
What do you do as a Patrol Sergeant when a canine contact has occurred?
After following the protocol of "Supervisor Responsibilities" listed in the Use of Force
Guidelines - Addendum F, you will need to complete the following:
• Notify D.I.S. of the contact through the Sheriff's Communications Center.
• Respond to the hospital and receive debrief of deployment from the handler.
• Verify the handler and canine are not injured. If injured, make sure they are medically treated. Once the suspect is mirandized, try to obtain a recorded statement from him/her reference the deployment of the canine (see attached interview questions).
• After the suspect's wounds have been cleaned and sutures or staples have been applied, take photos of the injuries (make sure wound is not oozing and does not have blood-stained sheets or clothes in the background of photo). The Sergeant can delegate the photo taking to the handler or deputy on scene.
• Complete a short brief of the deployment and enter into the Sergeant's log.
• Complete a D/R with your brief and interview questions and enter into NetRMS.
• Forward a copy of the brief and interview questions to the D.I.S. Sergeant who responded to the hospital, the Canine Sergeant, and the Canine Lieutenant.
• All photos and recorded interviews need to be placed into the case's URL in NetRMS and entered into evidence.
Canine Handlers will submit their use of force report involving a canine deployment to the Canine Sergeant via NetRMS. The report will be read and approved by the Canine Sergeant.
Do not change the controlling org before the report has been reviewed and approved by the Canine Sergeant. If you have any questions about the procedure, please contact the Canine Sergeant.
What should be done if a person who is part of the blue envelope program, is arrested?
If an arrest occurs of someone wearing or displaying the Blue Envelope logo, the arresting officer should notify the intake nurse at jail so they can ensure accommodations for the individual during the booking process, and where practical, provide the envelope or a photograph of it to them.
What are the Feather Alert Criteria?
1. The missing person is an indigenous woman or indigenous person.
2. The investigating law enforcement agency has utilized available local and tribal resources.
3. The law enforcement agency determines that the person has gone missing under unexplainable or suspicious circumstances.
4. The law enforcement agency believes that the person is in danger.
5. There is information available that, if disseminated to the public, could assist in the safe recovery of the missing person.
What are the Silver Alert criteria?
1. The missing person is 65 years of age or older, developmentally disabled or cognitively impaired.
2. The investigating law enforcement agency has utilized all available local resources.
3. The law enforcement agency determines that the person has gone missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances.
4. The law enforcement agency believes that the person is in danger because of age, health, mental or physical disability, environment or weather conditions, the person is in the company of a potentially dangerous person, or other factors indicating that the person may be in peril.
5. There is information available that, if disseminated to the public, could assist in the safe recovery of the missing person.
What are the Amber Alert criteria?
1. Confirmation that an abduction has occurred or a child was taken by anyone, including, but not limited to, a custodial parent or guardian.
2. The victim is 17 years of age or younger, or an individual with a proven mental or physical disability.
3. The victim is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.
4. There is information available that, if disseminated to the public, could assist in the safe recovery of the victim.