Objective:
To restore order after an OIS incident, ensuring the safety of the officer(s), victim(s), the public, and/or suspect(s). After the preservation of life requirements are met, law enforcement supervision is to ensure crime scene preservation and that policies/procedures are complied with.
Notifications:
- Watch Commander
- Command Staff
- PIO
- Detective Personnel
- Forensics
- DA Command Post: (213) 974-3607
- DOJ (if OIS results in unarmed civilian death)
Safety Statement:
- Are there any outstanding suspects? (Description, direction of travel, how long ago, what are they wanted for?)
- What type of weapons were they armed with?
- How many shots were fired, which direction were they fired in?
- Are they any known suspects or witnesses?
- Is anyone else injured?
- Can you identify the crime scene including all weapons and evidence?
AB 1506 Required (Unarmed Civilians)
- OIS resulting in the death of an unarmed civilian
- Deadly Weapon Defined: Firearm, BB/Pellet guns (loaded or unloaded), switchblades, brass knuckles, dagger, Billy club, pilum, ballistic knife, or any object used in a manner likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Note: A replica firearm is not considered a deadly weapon and would warrant a DOJ notification.
- DOJ Hotline: (800) 522-9327 (Command Staff will authorize/arrange notifications to DOJ)
- Identify a staging area for DOJ Investigators
- Consider recalling additional sergeants and lieutenants for additional resources.