The incidents of officer-involved shootings are greater than many realize. While the circumstances of each incident have their own facts and circumstances, a common question remains in each case: Was the deadly force decision made by the officer at the time he/she fired their weapon "objectively reasonable" under the circumstances? The police department is duty-bound to conduct a timely, professional, and thorough investigation into the incident.

 

Suggested Points to cover:

1. Explain the extent of officer-involved shootings in the United States.

2. List the parallel investigations conducted after officer-involved shootings and its purposes.

3. Describe the investigative responsibilities of the officer involved and the supervisors.

4. Identify the 11 investigative steps investigators must consider and the challenges they face regarding an officer-involved shooting.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. For this Lab Assignment you are the responding investigator/detective and you have been dispatched to an apartment complex where law enforcement officers have been involved in an officer-involved shooting with a man seen walking holding and waving a knife.View and analyze the YouTube video title "Bodycam video show deadly officer-involved shooting."

2. You will also be required to write a paper of critical summary on the video (See below). Using your textbook make sure to include one, two, or all of the suggested points to cover in your paper.The paper must include at least 1 reference in addition to course materials.

A thoughtful Lab Assignment includes:

a. Introduction

b. Body

c. Conclusion