Officer Involved Shooting

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:

  1. Are there any outstanding suspects? (Description, direction of travel, how long ago, what are they wanted for?)
  2. What type of weapons were they armed with?
  3. How many shots were fired, which direction were they fired in?
  4. Are they any known suspects or witnesses?
  5. Is anyone else injured?
  6. 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.