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Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 57', '§ 552', '§ 261', '§ 552', '§ 58', '§ 40', '§ 261', '§ 552', '§ 9', '§ 9']

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(a) An employee receiving an unlawful order will
notify the issuing supervisor that compliance with the order, as issued, is unlawful. If the supervisor does not rescind the order, the employee will request the presence of the next-level supervisor in the chain-of-command.
The supervisor will contact the next-level supervisor and request his presence at the scene.
An employee receiving an unlawful order will
The Open Records Supervisor will decide whether information should be released or will be denied due to exemptions outlined by the Attorney General. How long does the requestor have to request an Attorney General's ruling?
If an Attorney General's ruling is requested within 61 days of response to an open records request, the Open Records Supervisor will notify the Dept Legal Advisor in order to request a ruling.
116.3 REPORT RELEASE RESTRICTIONS
Reports containing any of the items listed below will not be released unless authorized by the Dept Legal Advisor:
(a) Victim Information - Victims of crimes who have requested that their identifying information be kept confidential (Tex. Code Crim. Pro. art. 57.02), victims who are minors and victims of certain offenses shall not be made public. It is a misdemeanor to release confidential victim information to unauthorized persons
(b) Confidential Information - Information involving confidential informants, intelligence information, information that would endanger the safety of any person involved or information that would endanger the successful completion of the investigation or a related investigation shall not be made public (Tex. Gov't Code § 552.108).
(c) Specific Crimes - child abuse/neglect, minors and juveniles, elder abuse. Certain individuals will be allowed redacted copies.
(d) General information - absent statutory exemption to the contrary or other lawful reason, info will be publice
In addition to the information that will not be released, what information may also be exempted from disclosure?
Analysis and conclusions of investigating officers
If it has been noted in any report that any individual wishes to protect his right to privacy under the Texas Constitution
Information on the actual identity of any victim who has filed a pseudonym form
(c) Specific Crimes - Certain types of reports involving, but not limited to, child abuse/neglect (Tex. Fam. Code § 261.201), minors and juveniles (Tex. Gov't Code § 552.148 and Tex. Fam. Code § 58.106) and elder abuse Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 40.005) shall not be made public.
Certain individuals may be allowed redacted copies of child abuse or neglect reports; these records may be released only in accordance with Family Code § 261.201(k) and (l).
(d) General Information - Absent statutory exemption to the contrary or other lawful reason to deem information from reports confidential, information from unrestricted agency reports shall be made public as outlined in Tex. Gov't Code § 552.
116.3.3 Traffic Crash Reports
116.3.6 - DMAV
116.3.7 - Body Worn Camera Video
Class A misdemeanor for an officer/employee to release a BWC recording
-deadly force may not be deleted or released until final adjudication
-chief may release if it furthers a LE purpose
116.3.7 (b) - Release of Body worn camera
requestor must provide:
Should be promptly provided to a supervisor. It is not an order from the court that will automatically require the release of the requested information.
118.4.1 The Police Technology Lieutenant is the designated Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) for the Austin Police Department.
Each authorized person releasing CHRI is responsible to ensure that each request granted appears legitimate and that the requester is an authorized recipient. Only the persons listed are authorized to release CHRI:
(a) The APD legal advisor is designated as the recipient of requests for expunction.
deliver the request to the legal advisor.
(b) The Identification Unit and Central Records Unit are the authorized coordinating bodies for implementing expunction procedures as ordered by the court.
The Identification and Central Records managers or designees are responsible for
200.1.2 - Objectively Reasonable
200.2.1 (a) When determining whether to apply any level of force and evaluating whether an officer has used objectively reasonable force, a number of factors should be taken into consideration. These factors include, but are not limited to:
1. The conduct of the individual being confronted as reasonably perceived by the officer at the time.
2. Officer/subject factors such as age, size, relative strength, skill level, injury/level of exhaustion and number of officers vs. subjects.
3. Influence of drugs/alcohol or mental capacity.
4. Proximity of weapons.
5. The degree to which the subject has been effectively restrained and his ability to resist despite being restrained.
6. Time and circumstances permitting, and the availability of other options (what resources are reasonably available to the officer under the circumstances).
7. Seriousness of the suspected offense or reason for contact with the individual.
8. Training and experience of the officer.
9. Potential for injury to citizens, officers and subjects.
10. Risk of escape.
11. Whether the conduct of the individual being confronted no longer reasonably appears to pose an imminent threat to the officer or others.
12. Other exigent circumstances.
200.2.2 USE OF FORCE TO AFFECT A DETENTION, AN ARREST OR TO CONDUCT A SEARCH
An officer is justified in using reasonable force when the officer reasonably believes the use of such force is immediately necessary (Tex. Penal Code § 9.51(a)):
(a) To make or assist in a detention or an arrest, or to conduct a search that the officer reasonably believes is lawful.
(b) To prevent or assist in preventing escape after an arrest, provided the officer reasonably believes the arrest or search is lawful.
(c) To make an arrest or conduct a search under a warrant that the officer reasonably believes is valid.
200.2.3 NOTICE OF AUTHORITY AND IDENTITY
If it is not already reasonably known by the subject to be searched or arrested, or it is not reasonably impracticable to do so, officers should ...
make clear their intent to arrest or search and identify themselves as a peace officer before using force (Tex. Penal Code § 9.51(a)(2)).
200.3 DEADLY FORCE APPLICATIONS
No duty to retreat and justified in using deadly force when necessary to:
200.4.2 MEDICAL ATTENTION
Prior to booking or release, medical assistance shall be obtained for any subject who has sustained
visible injury, expressed a complaint of injury or continuing pain or who has been rendered
unconscious. Based upon the officer's initial assessment of the nature and extent of the subject's
injuries, medical assistance may consist of
examination by fire personnel, paramedics, hospital staff or medical staff at the jail.
200.4 A subject who exhibits ___________________, ____________________, ________________________ and _____________________
(sometimes called "excited delirium"), or who requires a protracted physical encounter with multiple officers to be brought under control, may be at an increased risk of sudden death and should be examined by qualified medical personnel as soon as practicable. Any individual exhibiting signs of distress after such an encounter shall be medically cleared prior to booking.
extreme agitation, violent irrational behavior accompanied by profuse sweating, extraordinary strength beyond their physical characteristics and impervious to pain
202.3 Intentional Discharge Firearm against an Animal
2. shall complete an incident report entitled Injured Animal Firearm Used (Title Code 3449-7). The incident report should detail the circumstances requiring the animal's destruction. The authorizing supervisor should be identified in this report.
- Send e-mail notifications with the incident report number prior to the end of the tour of duty to the chain of command up to the lieutenant.
4. Each level of the chain-of-command, up to the lieutenant, shall review the incident and complete a case note to document their review.
(a) Employees who destroy an attacking or dangerous animal will notify their supervisor or another on-duty supervisor in the absence of their immediate supervisor, as soon as
(b) The supervisor, or designated acting supervisor, will respond to the scene and conduct an on-scene investigation of the incident, interview witnesses, and insure digital photographs are taken and downloaded into the Digital Crime Scene Management System.
(c) The involved employee(s) are required to complete an incident report entitled Dangerous Animal - Firearm Used (3434-7) detailing the event and the reason(s) for selecting deadly force over other force options..
(e) The investigating supervisor will notify, via e-mail, each member of the involved employee's chain of command up to the ASSISTANT CHIEF when the investigation is ready for review. This notification will include the incident report number. Each member of the chain-of-command through the assistant chief shall add a Versadex case note to the incident report indicating they have reviewed the incident.
(a) If the result is death or injury to another then the incident will be handled as a Level 1 force incident. Refer to Policy 211 (Response to Resistance Inquiry, Reporting and Review).
(b) If there is no injury or the injury is only to self:
2. The Learned Skills Unit will: notify employee's supervisor, the training instructor will complete a UD/PD form and forward to the LS Sgt; the LS Sgt will review the UD/PD form and determine if it was unintentional or preventable. He will prepare a memo to employee's supervisor and send a copy to the LS Lieutenant.
(a) If the result is death or injury to another then the incident will be handled as a Level 1 force
incident. Refer to Policy 211 (Response to Resistance Inquiry, Reporting and Review).
204.4 PROCEDURE
preventing him from using his legs in a manner likely to result in injury or damage. The following
guidelines shall be used when applying a leg restraint device:
(a) If practicable, officers should notify a supervisor of the intent to apply the restraint. Regardless, a supervisor shall be notified as soon as practicable and the name of that supervisor shall be noted in a report or supplement.
(b) This device shall not be used to hog tie. Once the subject's legs have been bound, the safety clip of a restraint shall not be attached to the chain of the handcuffs.
(c) Absent a medical emergency, the subject being restrained shall remain restrained until the officer arrives at the jail or other facility or the subject no longer poses a threat.
(d) Once secured, the subject should be placed in a seated or upright position. Subjects shall not be placed on their stomach for an extended period as this may potentially reduce their ability to breathe.
1. The restrained subject should be constantly watched by an officer while in the restraint. The officer is to ensure the subject does not roll onto and remain on his stomach.
2. The officer should look for signs of labored breathing and, where practicable, take appropriate steps to relieve and minimize any obvious factors contributing to this
3. In the event that it appears reasonably necessary to restrain a subject in such a position that the subject's ability to sit upright is restricted, an officer should monitor the subject in an effort to minimize restricted breathing. The subject should be placed in an upright position as soon as it reasonably appears safe and practicable.
(a) The control devices approved by the Dept are:
(e) Employees failing to demonstrate proficiency with a device shall be provided _________ training. Employees failing to pass remedial training shall not be permitted to carry the device and may be subject to other provisions prescribed by ______________.
2. A subject who by words or action has demonstrated an intention to be violent or to physically resist and who reasonably appears to present the potential to harm
employees, himself, or others.
(d) Against PASSIVELY resisting subjects.
Supervisor performs QUARTERLY functionality tests when Risk Management conducts quarterly CAD audits.
Results documented on "Unit Quarterly Taser Functionality and CAD Audit Report". Include all officers whose Tasers were checked, whether the internal clock was reset and if Taser was defective.
Personnel may delay compliance with the provisions of this order if the scene is ______, __________, or ______________. The protection of the public, Department personnel, and maintenance of public safety shall remain a top priority. Compliance with this order shall occur as soon as practicable. The approving supervisor shall ensure the reason for the delay is documented in the supervisor's supplement or inquiry memorandum.
The process of evaluating all the given information obtained in the force incident inquiry and reporting stages to determine if the response to resistance was objectively reasonable and within policy guidelines.
What are all of the Response to Resistance reports and forms that may be required as determined by the force level of the incident:
Response to Resistance Incident Report
Response to Resistance Supplement
Response to Resistance Level 2 Inquiry Control Sheet (PD0060)
Response to Resistance Supervisor Inquiry Memorandum
Response to Resistance Case Note
Response to Resistance Inquiry Packet
Response to Resistance SIU Inquiry Report:
Response to Resistance Level 2 Inquiry Control Sheet (PD0060):
A coversheet completed by the supervisor for all Level 2 incidents.
Response to Resistance Supervisor Inquiry Memorandum:
A memorandum completed by the
supervisor reviewing all Level 2 incidents.
Response to Resistance Case Note:
A note that is added to the Incident Report in Versadex.
Response to Resistance Inquiry Packet:
A packet compiled in response to resistance inquiries be handled by the appropriate person, unit, or chain-of-command.
• Level 1 inquiry packets are completed by the SIU.
• Level 2 inquiry packets are completed by the supervisor conducting the inquiry.
• Level 3 incidents do not require an inquiry packet as documentation is handled through Versadex case notes.
211.1.1 LEVEL 1 FORCE INCIDENTS AND IN-CUSTODY DEATHS
(b) use of any impact weapons, ... to strike a subj and contact is made (a strike to head is Level 1)
(d) Taser causing neuromuscular incapacitation
(e) PIT
(b) Taser w/o neuromuscular incapacitation
(f) a weaponless technique used with or without injury or pain. Examples: hand/palm/elbow strikes, kicks or leg sweeps, pressure points, take-downs
211.2.4 ELEVATION OF A FORCE LEVEL INCIDENT
Supervisors can elevate any Level 3 to 2
LTs can elevate any R2R to a Level 1, with approval from Commander
211.3.1 CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT
211.3.2 POLICY VIOLATION
2. Level 2 and Level 3 force incidents -
2. Level 2 and Level 3 force incidents - If the original incident would have been handled as a Level 2 or a Level 3 force incident, supervisors shall notify IA of the possible policy violation and handle the response to resistance inquiry as a Level 2 force incident. Supervisors shall document the date and time IA was notified in the supervisor's supplement.
4. A supervisor is required to complete a supplement to the response to resistance incident report for Level 1 incidents. They may also be required by SIU to complete
a supplement to the SIU inquiry report.
(c) If an employee the rank of sergeant or lieutenant is involved in a Level 2 or 3 force incident, another supervisor the rank of the involved employee or higher shall conduct the inquiry.
(d) If an employee the rank of commander or higher is involved in a level 2 or level 3 force incident, the employee will notify their immediate supervisor and the Duty Commander. At the direction of the Duty Commander, an on duty lieutenant may be designated to complete the inquiry.
1. Level 1 Incidents - Corporals may not act as the designated supervisor to conduct inquiries for Level 1 Force Incidents.
2. Level 2 Incidents - As long as an employee is in their chain-of-command, corporals may conduct the initial on-scene inquiry of a Level 2 incident when serving as acting sergeant or when the sergeant is not immediately available. The initial Level 2 packet shall be turned over by the end of the shift to the corporal's supervisor, lieutenant or other designated supervisor for final approval or further inquiry.
3. Level 3 Incidents: Corporals may function as the designated supervisor to conduct inquiries for Level 3 force incidents.
4. Involved personnel subject to a potential criminal investigation shall be able to speak with an APA union representative and/or their attorneys prior to speaking with a supervisor. If necessary, the supervisor may administratively order any officer from this department to immediately provide public safety information to secure the scene and pursue subjects.
(a) Public safety information shall be limited to such things as
outstanding subject information, number and direction of shots fired, parameters of the incident scene, identity of known witnesses, and similar information.
11. Coordinate the preliminary inquiry with the SIU and IA investigators to include, but not limited to:
(a) Completing a supplement to the response to resistance incident report detailing their actions. SIU may direct a supervisor to complete a supplement to the SIU inquiry report as well.
(b) Reviewing the primary reporting employees' response to resistance incident report and change the 8400 title code to 8401 to indicate a Level 1 force incident.
(c) Identifying Department or individual equipment, training, and tactical issues.
(d) Making recommendations for corrective action when appropriate. Recommendations shall be documented in a memorandum forwarded through the chain-of-command.
The ranking SIU supervisor on-scene of a Level 1 incident shall assume command of the scene. SIU shall conduct a response to resistance inquiry and forward the packet to _____ or the involved employees chain of command within ______.
211.6.4 CHAIN-OF-COMMAND REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES IN LEVEL 1 AND INCUSTODY
The chain-of-command, up to and including the appropriate assistant chief, shall review the response to resistance inquiry packet for Level 1 force incidents. All reviewers shall:
(a) Forward all approved inquiry packet links via email to APD Training.
(b) Document any identified individual, command or Department-wide training issues:
1. If an individual or command training issue is identified, the commander shall ensure training is conducted and a training memorandum is completed and forwarded to the commander of the Training Division for review and
appropriate additional action, if any; and/or
2. Request Department-wide training from the Training Division.
3. Scan the final signed memorandum into the electronic folder.
(b) Upon final disposition of the Administrative Investigation, IA will notify the involved employee's commander.
Level 2 force incident inquiries are conducted by the designated inquiry supervisor. A supervisor shall respond to the scene of all Level 2 force incidents unless a hostile crowd or other conditions make such a response impracticable. In such incidents, an alternate safe location shall be designated by the supervisor.
(a) Supervisors should secure and manage the scene upon arrival and:
1. Ensure involved personnel, subjects, and witnesses are identified, separated, and advised that communication regarding the incident with other people is prohibited.
2. Verbally review the general circumstances of the incident individually with the involved personnel, subjects, and witnesses. Ensure the reporting level is consistent with the facts and assess whether injuries, if present, are consistent with the force applied.
Witness statements should be captured using a MAV recording system. What if a statement is not able to be recorded using a MAV system?
10. Ensure digital images or photographs are taken of:
____________ shall ensure all MAV media is turned in as evidence if it contains any information or statements related to the incident.
Once the scene has been cleared, supervisors shall be responsible for the following:
(a) Send email notifications with the incident report number prior to the end of the tour of duty to the:
(a) Involved employee's chain-of-command up to the commander.
(b) Reviewing supervisor's chain-of-command up to the commander, if not already included.
(c) Commander of the area where the incident took place, if not already included.
(d) IA (Internal.Affairs@austintexas.gov) if the inquiry indicates there is any credible evidence a violation of law or policy may have occurred concerning the officer's use of force that may reasonably lead to formal discipline.
(b) Supervisors shall review the primary reporting employee's response to resistance incident report and change the 8400 title code to 8402 for Level 2 force incidents.
(c) Complete a response to resistance inquiry memorandum. The inquiry memorandum shall include:
(a) The incident number of the involved employee's response to resistance incident report.
(b) A description of any injury to the subject and/or APD personnel including the medical assistance that was provided.
(c) Any relevant information revealed in interviews with personnel, subjects involved, and witnesses at the scene.
(d) Information on the digital images or photographs that were taken. If none were taken then the reason why.
(e) Whether statements were taken and in what format (e.g., MAV, written). If a statement was not taken, or if the statement was not captured on video or audio, the reasons should be documented.
(f) Detailed information on any circumstances that delayed or prevented response to the scene.
(g) Identify Department or individual equipment, training, and tactical issues and make recommendations for corrective action, when appropriate.
(h) Whether the response to resistance was objectively reasonable and within Department Policy.
(d) Prepare a response to resistance inquiry packet that includes the following documents:
(a) A Level 2 inquiry control sheet.
(b) Supervisor inquiry memorandum.
(c) CAD sheet of the incident.
(d) Any ancillary documentation (e.g. Taser downloads and audio wave files).
(e) Electronically store the response to resistance inquiry packet in the Level 2 Response to Resistance Inquiry folder in the G drive (\\ausps.org\Data\Groups\R2R Level 2 Inquiry Packets) within a folder titled by the case number. A physical folder is no longer required.
(f) Complete and forward the response to resistance inquiry packet link via email to the next level in the chain-of-command under which the involved employee was working when the incident occurred, within four work days from the time the incident occurred.
(f) Complete and forward the response to resistance inquiry packet link via email to the next level in the chain-of-command under which the involved employee was working when the incident occurred, within __________ from the time the incident occurred.
(a) Supervisors shall respond to Level 3 with:
(d) Each level of CoC up to LT shall review the incident and complete a case note WITHIN EIGHT WORK DAYS of receiving incident.
(e) Level 3 involving OC, Taser, or weaponless strikes on a RESTRAINED subject forwarded to Force Review Board.
211.11 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Any deviation from the above (Response to Resistance) reporting requirements must be approved by an (1) ____________ and only for special circumstances (e.g., mass arrest situations, emergency crowd control). (a) _______________ may approve a Level 3 incident to be documented in an after-action report for tactical situations arising from a search warrant, SWAT call-out, or other incident requiring an approved operations plan. The after-action report must comply with the reporting and review requirements for a Level 3 incident. An electronic copy of the after-action report shall be forwarded to the (b) ____________
(a) Commanders
(b) Inspections Unit.
Officers will not engage in a pursuit under any of the following circumstances:
(a) The subject evades after having committed only:
1. Any Class C Offense, including traffic; or
2. A non-hazardous traffic violation, regardless of the class of offense.
(b) The subject is committing, or has committed, only a misdemeanor other than suspected DWI/DUI, and his identity is known to the officer.
214.4 PURSUIT GUIDELINES
Pursuit units shall be limited to _______________; however, a control supervisor may request additional units to join a pursuit if, after assessing the factors outlined above, it appears that the number of officers involved would be insufficient to safely stop the pursuit and/or arrest the subject(s). All other officers will stay out of the pursuit but should remain alert to its progress and location.
four vehicles (three units and a control supervisor)
214.4 (c) Pursuit communications shall be handled as follows:
1. If a pursuit is confined within the City limits, radio communications will be conducted on the primary channel unless instructed otherwise by a _________ or _____________.
2. If a pursuit contains multiple agencies and/or leaves APD jurisdiction, __________ will determine the appropriate radio channel to use.
1. supervisor or communications dispatcher
(b) When subjects abandon the vehicle and flee on foot, the primary unit will be responsible for coordinating any further search with the __________________.
(b) permission of the control supervisor
214.5 PURSUIT UNIT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
214.5.1 PRIMARY UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES
214.5.1 (a) The primary unit should notify Communications on the appropriate primary channel corresponding to the area the vehicle pursuit was initiated in and, as soon as practicable, provide the following information:
214.5.1 (b) Unless relieved by a supervisor or secondary unit, the officer in the primary unit shall be responsible for the broadcasting of the progress of the pursuit. Unless circumstances reasonably indicate otherwise, the primary unit should relinquish the responsibility of broadcasting the progress of the pursuit to a secondary unit or aircraft joining the pursuit to ____________________.
(c) The control supervisor is responsible for the following:
1. Upon becoming aware of a pursuit, immediately ascertaining all reasonably available information to continuously assess the situation and risk factors associated with the pursuit in order to ensure that the pursuit is conducted within established department
4. Ensuring that no more than the number of required police units needed are involved in the pursuit under the guidelines set forth in this policy.
5. Direct that the pursuit be terminated if, in his judgment, it is unjustified to continue the pursuit under the guidelines of this policy.
6. Ensure that aircraft assistance is requested.
8. Ensure the notification and/or coordination of outside agencies if the pursuit either leaves or is likely to leave the jurisdiction of this agency.
9. Control and manage APD units when a pursuit enters another jurisdiction.
214.5.5 AIR SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) The Air Unit should coordinate the activities of resources on the ground, report progress of the pursuit and provide officers and supervisors with details of upcoming traffic congestion, road hazards or other pertinent information to evaluate whether to continue the pursuit. If ground units are not within visual contact and the Air Unit determines that it is unsafe to continue the pursuit, the Air Unit should recommend terminating the pursuit.
bounds of legality, good judgment, accepted practices, and
324.6.2 (b) 2. The following scenarios require supervisor approval prior to TDD deployment:
(e) no speeds over 40 mph unless supervisor approval
Once deployed what do pursuing vehicles do?
The control supervisor shall promptly complete an electronic officer involved pursuit folder and forward the link by email to an on-duty lieutenant over the area where the pursuit was initiated.
Additionally, the supervisor will complete the pursuit log on SharePoint and a supplement report for the offense. The packet should contain:
(a) The supervisor's supplement report will include the following information:
1. Date/Time of pursuit.
2. Length of pursuit.
3. Involved units and officers.
4. Initial reason for pursuit.
5. Starting and termination points.
6. Any attempts or uses of PIT and the level of force reviewed.
7. Disposition: arrest, citation or other release. Arrestee information should be provided if applicable.
8. Injuries and/or property damage.
10. Acknowledgment of the pursuit via Communications.
11. Assumption of control supervisor duties.
12. Any on-scene response.
13. Internal pursuit review initiation
15. That any items of evidentiary value are submitted in accordance with policy.
16. If the DMAV was operational and identify the pertinent files by the involved officers' employee numbers and the DMAV file numbers.
17. A notation whether photographs were taken of the scene, property damage or any injuries and indicate that those photographs are located in the Digital Crime Scene application.
18. A notation whether there was a response to resistance incident and if so, that an internal inquiry has been initiated.
(d) Provide a debriefing to the primary officer's shift(s) within ______. The supervisor may forward the debriefing to the other involved officer's supervisors.
216.3 FOOT PURSUIT CONSIDERATIONS
(a) When the officer is acting alone.
(b) When two or more officers become separated, lose visual contact with one another or obstacles separate them to the degree that they cannot immediately assist each other should a confrontation take place. In such circumstances, it is generally recommended that a single
officer keep the subject in sight from a safe distance and coordinate the containment effort.
(c) The officer is unsure of his location and direction of travel.
(d) When pursuing multiple subjects and the pursuing officers do not reasonably believe that they would be able to control the subjects should a confrontation occur.
(e) When the physical condition of the officers renders them incapable of controlling the subject if apprehended.
(f) When the officer loses radio contact with Communications or with backup officers.
(g) When the subject enters a building, structure, confined space, or a wooded or otherwise isolated area and there are insufficient officers to provide backup and containment. The primary officer should consider discontinuing the pursuit and coordinating containment pending the arrival of sufficient officers.
(h) The officer becomes aware of unanticipated or unforeseen circumstances that unreasonably
increase the risk to officers or the public.
(i) The officer reasonably believes that the danger to the pursuing officers or to the public outweighs the objective of immediate apprehension.
(j) The officer loses possession of his firearm or other essential equipment.
(k) The officer or a third party is injured during the pursuit, requiring immediate assistance and there are no other emergency personnel available to render aid.
(l) The subject's location is no longer definitely known.
(m) The identity of the subject is established or other information exists that will allow for the subject's apprehension at a later time, and it reasonably appears that there is no immediate threat to department personnel or the public if the subject is not immediately apprehended.
(n) The officer's ability to safely continue the pursuit is impaired by inclement weather, darkness, or other conditions.
216.4.1 INITIATING OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) Early communication of available information from the involved officers is essential so that adequate resources can be coordinated and deployed to bring a foot pursuit to a safe conclusion. Officers initiating a foot pursuit should broadcast the following information as soon as it becomes practicable and available:
5. Whether the subject is known or believed to be armed.
215.4.3 Foot Pursuits:
(b) Corporals serving as acting sergeants shall assume the responsibility as the control supervisor during a foot pursuit initiated in their area if no other sergeant is on-duty or immediately available in that area; however, corporals may not be the control supervisor when a sergeant initiates a foot pursuit.
1. Upon becoming aware of a foot pursuit, immediately ASCERTAINING all reasonably available INFORMATION to continuously assess the situation and risk factors associated with the foot pursuit in order to ensure that the foot pursuit is conducted within established department guidelines.
3. Exercise MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL of the foot pursuit even if not on scene.
4. Ensure that a PERIMETER is established by responding officers to ensure containment of the suspect.
5. Direct that the foot pursuit be TERMINATED if, in his judgment, it is unjustified to continue the foot pursuit under the guidelines of this policy.
6. Ensure that AIRCRAFT AND K-9 assistance is requested.
216.5.2 CONTROL SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The control supervisor shall complete an officer involved foot pursuit packet and forward the link to an on-duty lieutenant over the area where the pursuit was initiated. The foot pursuit packet will be completed electronically and stored in the Digital Foot Pursuit folder on the G: Drive. Additionally, the supervisor will complete the foot pursuit log on SharePoint. The packet should contain:
(a) Supervisor's supplement report to include the following 12 items of information:
______... x12
(b) Provide a debriefing to the primary officer's shift(s) within 10 days. The supervisor may forward the debriefing to the other involved officer's supervisors.
(c) Incident and supplement reports from all involved officers.
(d) CAD call history.
(e) Copies of all audio and/or video media of the foot pursuit. If a recording includes audio/
video media from a Digital Mobile Audio Video (DMAV) in car-system, supervisors shall state in the supplement report that the video is located on the DMAV system. Supervisors are not required to provide a physical copy of the audio/video media from a DMAV in car-system.
*1. Date/Time of foot pursuit.
*2. Length of foot pursuit.
*3. Involved units and officers.
*4. Initial reason for foot pursuit.
*5. Starting and termination points.
*6. Disposition: arrest, citation or other release. Arrestee information should be providedif applicable.
*7. Injuries and/or property damage.
*8. Medical treatment.
9. Acknowledgement of the foot pursuit via Communications.
10. Assumption of control supervisor duties.
11. Any on-scene response.
12. Internal foot pursuit review initiation.
* - Lieutenant Responsibilities +
4. Identify the control supervisor
10. A preliminary determination whether the foot pursuit appears to be in compliance
with this policy or if additional review and/or follow-up is warranted.
216.5.3 LIEUTENANT RESPONSIBILITIES
After receiving copies of reports, logs, and other pertinent information the lieutenant or designee
(a) Review the information contained in the packet and on the MAV media.
1. Prepare a critique memorandum which provides __________
(b) Forward the officer link to the digital foot pursuit packet to the commander(s) of all involved officers.
(c) Review the Foot Pursuit Log on SharePoint for completeness and accuracy and check the approved box.
(d) Ensure that any items of evidentiary value are submitted in accordance with policy.
a preliminary determination whether the foot pursuit appears to be in compliance with this policy or if additional review and/or follow-up is warranted.
216.5.4 COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) If the initiating officer's commander determines that the foot pursuit falls within policy guidelines, he shall enter a case note in the ________ indicating his findings.
(b) If the initiating officer's commander determines that the foot pursuit violates policy guidelines, he shall ensure ________________.
(c) If the pursuit resulted in _________________the foot pursuit packet or electronic file shall be forwarded to the chairperson of the Force Review Board.
(a) Versadex Report
(b) that appropriate corrective actions are taken
(c) death or serious bodily injury
The purpose of this policy is to define the functions of the patrol unit of the Department to ensure intra-department cooperation and information sharing.
300.1.1 FUNCTION
303.2.1 WHEN DEPT BWC SYSTEM USE IS REQUIRED
303.2.4 BWC (also DMAV) audio may be disabled, for administrative reasons only. The reason for muting must be recorded verbally prior to audio deactivation.
(c) For this section, an "administrative reason" refers to:
3. The conclusion of an incident
4. Any reason authorized by a supervisor. The identity of the supervisor shall be stated prior to muting.
303.2.5 (d) Employees will not use the BWC:
303.3 REQUIRED CLASSIFICATION OF BWC RECORDINGS
303.3.4 BWC RECORDING RETENTION SCHEDULE
304.2.1(b) DMAV
10-41 tests of DMAV equipment are in policy to be classified as __________ and not 10-41 as is actually done.
Equipment Check (BWC policy states 10-41)
304.3 Required Classification of DMAV Recordings
(f) Supervisors, including corporals, are responsible for verifying the classification of recordings made by their officers for all direct filed charges that are a _________ or higher.
304.4.1 DMAV SUPERVISOR INSPECTION
Sergeants and corporals will conduct monthly inspections of their employees' DMAV recordings to ensure they are complying with DMAV policy. At least _____% of personnel audited monthly must be conducted by the Sergeant
305.5 RADIO AND MOBILE DATA COMPUTER USE
(g) ___________ will select random CAD audit dates and notify Lieutenants and Sergeants via email __________. Supervisors submit form __________ to their next level manager for review within ______ days from the date of notification from ________.
Exigent circumstances permitting entry into premises without a warrant or valid consent generally include any of the following:
1. Officers enforcing a Class C misdemeanor, other than traffic, should use the considerations outlined in this policy for the issuance of a citation. Officers shall select
the least intrusive or severe method, which will:
317.2 CUSTODY OF JUVENILES
(a) Section ______ of the Texas Family Code states that a child may be taken into custody:
(a) 52.01
317.5.4 (a) 3. Juvenile Custodial Interrogations: The Miranda warning administered by a magistrate must precede all custodial confessions. Prior to conducting a custodial interrogation of a juveniles, employees will confer with the juvenile and parents or guardians to explain agency and juvenile justice system procedures. The custodial interrogation
of a juvenile may take place in two types of situations; the exact procedures to be followed vary depending on the situation.
(a) At a JUVENILE PROCESSING OFFICE: The interrogation of a juvenile may take place at a juvenile processing office if the juvenile is transported there immediately after the juvenile is taken into custody. While at the juvenile
processing office the guidelines of Family Code Section 52.025 must be strictly adhered to:
317.3.1 (c) (a) (b) If a runaway report was generated by an agency outside of Travis County, the juvenile shall be taken to:
Gardner-Betts. A booking sheet shall be completed.
317.5.4 (a) 3. Juvenile Custodial Interrogations: Miranda
(b) At a Juvenile DETENTION FACILITY: To interview a juvenile who has been booked into Gardner-Betts or the Williamson County Juvenile JusticeCenter, APD must request the juvenile be returned to APD custody for an
interrogation or other followup. Gardner-Betts or Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center personnel will rule whether the request will be granted.
1. The investigator will call Gardner-Betts or the Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center in advance to arrange for a custody transfer.
2. Unless the interview occurs at the detention facility, the interview will only take place in a designated Juvenile Processing Office that is in accordance with CCP Sec. 52.025.
3. Upon completion of the interview/statement the juvenile must be returned to the custody of Gardner-Betts or the Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center.
317.5.4 (a) 3. A designated Juvenile Processing Office is one that is in accordance with CCP Sec. __________.
319.1.1 Arrests requiring supervisor approval
321.5.2 Admittance to Hospital
321.5.2 (b) 4. Prisoners not authorized or approved for release and admitted to the hospital shall be guarded until they are magistrated as follows:
(a) 10 PM until 7 AM (Monday-Friday)- By an officer from the patrol area in which the arrest was made. The on-duty lieutenant or designee for that area is responsible for scheduling patrol officers to guard the prisoner during these hours.
1. The Investigative Unit supervisor is responsible for scheduling detectives to guard the prisoner during these hours.
321.5.2 Care and Transport of Prisoners
(g) Anytime Department personnel accompany a prisoner to court and that prisoner is considered a security hazard, the __________.
Care and Transport of Prisoners
B) judge shall be notified
DIPLOMATIC AGENTS - highest level of immunity. exempt from arrest or detention and immune from all criminal (and most civil) prosecution by host state. Family members have same immunities. BLUE bordered ID.
CONSULAR OFFICERS - immune from arrest or detention, except pursuant to a felony warrant. Only immune from criminal and civil prosecution arising from official acts. Family members generally don't have immunity. RED bordered ID.
HONORARY CONSULS - may be arrested and detained. limited immunity for acts may be available as a subsequent defense. Family have no immunity. GREEN bordered ID.
A Patrol Crash Investigator is an officer assigned to a patrol shift and who has been to specialized
training with the Highway Enforcement Command.
(h) compile Supervisory Investigation Packet with 7 items
(i) create folder on G drive with case number for Supervisory Investigation Packet
(j) forward link to Packet within EIGHT working days to risk management, chain up to LT
(a) reportable if it meets any conditions in CCP 49.25, Sec 6 (a)
(b) At an assisted living facility is considered at-home and shall be reported
(a) no reportable
(Harassment / Sexual / Discrimination) Discrimination and harassment is viewed from the perspective of the victim, not the offender. Supervisors and managers shall be aware of the following considerations:
(a) Behavior of supervisors and managers should represent the values of the Department and
professional law enforcement standards.
(b) False or mistaken accusations of discrimination and sexual harassment have negative
effects on the careers of innocent employees.
"Except when designated as above, the order of command authority in the absence of the chief:
116.3.6 DMAV
Pursuant to House Bill 3791, the Dept is required to release to a person stopped or arrested on suspicion of _____, a copy of any video of the stop, arrest, ____, and all interactions with officer.
(b) Release of information by BWC
1. When submitting a request for BWC video, a member of the public must provide:
(b) specific location; and
(c) name of one or more persons in recording
2. Failure to provide all does not preclude requestor from making a future request
3. The Dept may not release BWC in private space, misdemeanor by fine only without arrest, without written authorization from the person
4. BWC recording is confidential and may not be released to the public if not required
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