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<br />Section 8: Debriefing <br /> <br /> The use of deadly physical force by an officer has the potential to create strong <br />emotional reactions which have the potential to interfere with an officer’s ability to <br />function. These reactions may be manifested immediately, or over time. Further, these <br />reactions may occur not only in an officer directly involved in the incident, but also in <br />other officers within the Agency. <br /> <br /> The requirements of this section provide a minimum framework, and are not <br />intended to take the place of Agency policy. Agencies are encouraged to develop formal <br /> <br />procedures to deal withan officer’s stress response following a use of deadly force <br /> <br />incident. Such policies should include a procedure thatis implemented from the time of <br />the incident and continue over time. <br /> <br />(1) Upon a final determination by the District Attorney, the Agency shall conduct an <br /> internal review of the matter for compliance with agency policy. Such review, at <br /> a minimum shall include a review of the incident with the involved officer. <br /> <br />(2) If the incident is of such a magnitude that agency-wide morale is implicated, the <br /> Agency shall take such steps as it deems necessary to ensure professional police <br /> services are provided, and to develop strategies to restore morale. <br /> <br />(3) Each agency shall provide for a process for any officer who makes a request, to <br /> participate in a critical incident debriefing. <br /> <br />(4) If available, agencies should encourage officers to take advantage of Employee <br /> Assistance Programs, and if appropriate, agencies should request assistance from <br /> other agencies that may have in place formal programs for dealing with critical <br /> incidents. <br /> <br /> <br />Section 9: Reporting, training, outreach <br /> <br /> <br />(1) Each law enforcement agency within Lane County, shall include in the agency <br /> <br />policy regarding the use of deadly force, a provision regarding engaging members <br /> of the community in a discussion regarding the Agency’s policies on the use of <br /> deadly force, and well as discussions regarding the use of deadly force by the <br /> Agency’s personnel. <br /> <br />Plan page 10 <br /> <br />