Item 5: Approval of SB111 Use of Force Plan

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(a) This provision does not prevent the Agency from requiring additional notification requirements within their respective agency policies. (9) In the event of a use of deadly force that results in death or serious physical injury, the investigation shall be conducted by the Interagency Deadly Force Investigations Team (IDFIT). A written agreement shall be adopted and approved by each jurisdiction employing a law enforcement agency. At a minimum, the agreement shall provide for: (a) A mission statement. (b) Who will be the supervisor of the investigating officers, and the manner in which conflicts of interest will be resolved. (c) The membership of the team, and the manner for selecting the members. (d) Investigative protocols that do not conflict with the requirements of this Plan. (e) Training of the members in the investigation of use of deadly force incidents. (f) The assignment of at least one officer from an agency other than the involved officer’s agency. (g) The assignment of at least one officer from the involved officer’s agency. (10) In the event that a conflict exists in the use of the IDFIT, the Involved Officer’s Agency and the District Attorney shall consult and determine the appropriate manner in which the investigation will proceed. (11) The assignment of outside investigative personnel does not preclude the agency involved from conducting a concurrent investigation for administrative purposes as established by that agency. Such investigations may be necessary for civil preparation, determination of policy violations or training issues. (12) In order to preserve the integrity of the investigation and prosecution, if one occurs, the scene supervisor and investigative supervisor shall notify all involved officers to refrain from making public statements about the investigation, until Plan page 7