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DATE: February 18, 2000
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All Commanders
FROM: Captain Widmer
SUBJECT: November & December Use of Force Review
The bi-monthly "Use of Force Review Committee" met on February 18, 2000. It was
composed of the following personnel:
Captain Harney
Captain Widmer
Sgt. Campbell
Officer Lorene
The review of submitted reports for November (22 incidents - 32 reports) and December
(17 incidents - 23 reports) revealed no policy or training concerns. It should be reported
that this was the most positive review to date in that only 2 reports were found to contain
errors, all of a minor nature. These are being returned to the respective Watch
Commanders.
In comparison with the previous year, there were 28 incidents in November and 25 in
December. This again represents a decrease in use of force incidents.
Also of note, in the 29 total incidents for this period, 5 were the result of officers being
called upon to put down injured animals.
Copy: City Manager
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TRAINING BULLETIN 00-10
February 7th, 2000
Commanders (Pass on to all officers)
k.hurd
Watch Training
This week's watch training deals with "Juvenile notification requirements". The
attached information identifies when a notification needs to be made who needs
to be notified and who is responsible for making the notification. There are no
changes to our current procedures but this is merely a chart that clarifies what
needs to be done.
Cc: Chief Winkelhake
Capt. Hamey
Capt. Widmer
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Juvenile Notification Requirements
Scenario - While walking the plaza you come across an intoxicated juvenile. � take i J
him into custody and decide to transport him to the PD without cuffing him. eareh
him and during the search you come upon a pint bottle of alcohol with the se.;9 broken
and a baggie containing marijuana. Upon arrival at the PD you fill out the appropriAF
referrals and paperwork, and notify the parents who agree to come to the PD to pick him
up.
Critical Issues - Were you justified in searching the juvenile without his parents being
present? Upon releasing him to his parents what if any notification requirements do you
have?
Discussion - In this scenario the officer had the right and the responsibility to search the
juvenile prior to transporting him. Once he is taken into custody for public intoxication
he could be searched incident to arrest. In addition consistent with General Order 99-03,
Prisoner Transport, 'Prior to transport, all prisoners shall be thoroughly searched for any
weapons or contraband." In addition, "Known juveniles will be handcuffed only when
reasonably necessary to ensure the safety of the officers, juvenile or others."
The attached table will hopefully assist in determining when and who needs to be notified
upon dealing with a juvenile.
Code
Allegation
Who has duty
Who is to be
Triggering
to notify
notified
event
280.24
Use/possession of
School
Law Enforcement
Knowledge of use
alcohol or
or possession
controlled
substance on
school grounds
123.47B
Possession of
Peace Officer
Parent
Youth discovered
alcohol *
School
in possession
123.4713
Possession of
Peace officer or
Juvenile Court
Youth taken into
alcohol *
Juvenile Court
School
custody
124.415
Possession of a
Peace officer
Parent
Youth discovered
controlled
in possession
substance
124.415
Possession of a
Peace officer or
Juvenile Court
Youth taken into
controlled
Juvenile Court
School
custody
substance
915.24
Any delinquent act
Juvenile Court in
Victim
Complaint,
except simple
conjunction with
Petition,
misdemeanor
County Atty.
Dispositional
Review order
232.29
Aggravated
Intake officer
School
Informal
Misdemeanor or
adjustment
higher if child is
14 or older
232.47
Any indictable
Juvenile Court
School
Adjudication
*The fact that a juvenile has consumed alcohol DOES NOT constitute possession of
alcohol. I.e. If a juvenile is detained for a .02 revocation the school SHOULD NOT be
notified by the officer unless they were also in possession of unconsumed alcohol.
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IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING BULLETIN 00-1 3
DATE: February 14th, 2000 _
TO: Commanders (Pass on to all officers)
FROM: k.hurd
SUBJECT: WT
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This week's watch training deals with the prioritization of general orders. It is
designed to assist officers identify which orders are critical to know, need to know
and nice to know.
Cc: Chief Winkelhake
Capt. Hamey
Capt. Widmer
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General Orders
Scenario - While it is important for all members to be aware of all orders, rul aRSI otFer u
directives pertaining to the operation of the Department, there are obviously ordet's
which are of a higher priority or of a more critical nature thr
Critical Issues - How am I supposed to know which directives are the most important?
What do the different levels mean? How much do I need to know about the particular
"level" of directive? What if I don't fully understand a "critical" order? When is this
going to happen?
Discussion - Orders will be identified as being one of three levels; Red, which are critical
in nature; Green, which are important in nature; and black which are "non -critical" or
administrative issues, Roughly 11r•
Red Orders - Critical in nature, they are issues, which directly affect the safety or welfare
of the officer, public or suspects; or are issues, which statistically have a higher
probability in litigation against the officer/city; or issues of importance which affect the
officer on a regular basis. An example of this would be the department's Use of Force or
Vehicle Pursuit orders. These type orders are ones, which the officer must thoroughly
know and understand. Deviations from these directives are likely to lead to punitive
disciplinary action. These orders will be identified with the title of the order appearing in
red type. (MUST KNOW)
Green Orders - These are orders, which directly affect the operations of the department,
or are used on a regular/daily basis, or are of importance to the officer but are not
normally thought of as "life safety issues" and are less likely to result in litigation against
the officer or city. An example of this type order would be Vehicle Crashes. Officers
investigate crashes on a regular basis and need to know the order but need not memorize
all aspects of the order. If the officer had a question on the order, he/she could probably
receive clarification from a supervisor or another officer, without unduly hampering the
officer's duties. Deviation from this directive is less likely to pose a hazard to the public,
officer or others. A single deviation from this level directive is less likely to result in
punitive disciplinary action. These will be identified with green type in the title box.
(NEED TO KNOW)
Black Orders - These are orders, which are not safety issues and do not directly affect the
daily operations of the department. It is unlikely that an officer or the city would be
subject of litigation as a result of these type directives. An example of this type order
would be Form Development or Written Directive System. While it would be "nice to
know" information, if officers had a question relating to this they would likely have time
to look up the order for clarification. These will have black type in the title box. (NICE
TO KNOW)
As new orders are developed they will be assigned a category. As existing orders are
reviewed, they will placed in a category upon completion of the review.
NOTE: this is titled General Orders, this does not apply to departmental rules and
regulations, which the officers are expected to know and abide by.
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TRAINING BULLETIN 00-14
February 21 st, 2000
Commanders (Pass on to all officers)
k.hurd
WT 00-35 Prisoner Transport
This week's watch training deals with re -issued G/O 99-03 Prisoner Transport.
Also attached is the now color coded front page of this order which was covered
in last weeks watch training.
Cc: Chief Winkelhake
Capt. Hamey
Capt. Widmer
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Watch Training 00-35
Prisoner Transport
Scenario - While on the plaza you and your partner observe two females fighting. Upon
stopping the altercation and separating the parties you make a decision to arrest both of
them for disorderly conduct and public intoxication. While they are both unhappy about
being arrested, they have calmed down and indicate that they are roommates and were
fighting about a guy who had been dating both of them. While enroute to the jail you
notice one of the subjects is beginning to gasp for breath but indicates by shaking her
head, she doesnI want to go to the hospital.
Critical Issues - Since they are no longer combative, can they transported together?
What are the officers responsibilities/duties pertaining to medical care of prisoners. Can
she refuse to go to the hospital? If taken to the hospital, can the officer leave upon
dropping her off.
Discussion - General Order 99-03, Prisoner Transport states; "...combatants should be
transported separately." Even thought the parties had calmed down, the preferred option
would be to transport each combatant separately. Of course this may be determined in
part by the availability of any transport unit(s).
Ref the medical problem, the same order goes as follows; "...physical well-being of
prisoners shall be monitored during transit. Particular attention shall be directed to
persons reported or suspected of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol...
a. Prisoners who report or display symptoms of serious physical illness or injury during
transit shall be taken to an emergency room for treatment.
b. Escorting officers shall remain with the patient at all times unless relieved by other
authorized personnel. (this may include medical staff)"
In this case, the officer should interpret the gasping for breath as a serious illness or
injury. This goes back to: A - Airways or B - Breathing in basic life support training.
Since this is a symptom of a serious illness/injury, the subject should be transported to
ETC for observation/treatment regardless of the wishes of the prisoner.
Upon arrival at the ER, the officer may remove the handcuffs for treatment if the prisoner
does not pose a threat to the medical personnel. The officer may stand by until treatment
is completed and then transport or the officer may, upon being released by a supervisor or
medical personnel, return to service and return for the prisoner upon completion of
treatment.
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DATE: February 291th9 2000
TO: Commanders (Pass on to all officers)
FROM: k.hurd
SUBJECT: WT 00-30 DNA
This week's watch training deals with DNA evidence. The scenario is based on
an assault. Obviously it is not practical to collect and process DNA evidence at all
assaults, but officers should be aware of potential locations and sources of DNA
evidence in the most serious incidents.
Cc: Chief Winkelhake
Capt. Harney
Capt. Widmer
Watch Training 00-30 -
DNA
Scenario - You respond to an assault call. Upon your arrival you identify several items
which may contain DNA evidence.
Critical Issues - What is DNA? Where may it be located and what is its source? What
procedures should be followed when collecting potential DNA evidence? How should it
be collected and pkgd?
Discussion - The following is excerpted from the Department of Justice pamphlet What
Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know About DNA Evidence.
What is DNA? DNA is short for dioxyribonucleic acid, which is a fundamental building
block for an individuals entire genetic makeup. It is a component in virtually every cell
in the human body. In addition, a person's DNA is the same in every cell of his/her body.
DNA is powerful evidence because with the exception of Identical Twins, each person's
DNA is different from everyone else's DNA. DNA collected from a crime scene can
either link a suspect to the evidence or eliminate a suspect. In addition, evidence can be
compared from one crime scene to another crime scene, potentially thousands of miles
apart.
Useable DNA may be found on evidence that is decades old. However, several factors
can affect the DNA left at a crime scene, including environmental factors. One thing
DNA cannot do is, tell when a suspect was at a crime scene or how long they were
present.
Because extremely small samples of DNA can be used as evidence, greater attention to
contamination issues is necessary when identifying, collecting and preserving DNA
evidence. DNA can be contaminated when DNA form another source comes in contact
with the evidentiary DNA. This can be done when someone coughs, sneezes over the
evidence, touches their mouth, nose, or other parts of the face.
To avoid contamination of DNA evidence, officers should always take the following
precautions:
1. Wear gloves and change them often.
2. Use disposable instruments or clean instruments thoroughly before reusing on another
sample.
3. Avoid touching the area where you believe DNA may exist.
4. Avoid talking, sneezing and coughing on evidence. (aka - don't breathe on it)
5. Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth when collecting and packaging evidence.
6. Put evidence into new paper bags or envelopes, not into plastic bags. Do not use
staples.
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In addition officers should be cognizant of the fact that since DNA is contained in
biological materials, those involved in the collection and handling of the
materials/evidence should take those precautions consistent with the handling of bodily
fluids.
Since only a few cells can be sufficient to obtain useful DNA information to help your
case, the list below identifies some common items of evidence that you may need to
collect, the possible location of the DNA on the evidence, and the biological source
containing the cells. Remember that just because you cannot see a stain does not mean
there are not enough cells for DNA typing. DNA does more than identify the source of
the sample; it can place a known individual to a particular location or in contact with the
victim or instrument.
EVIDENCE
POSSIBLE LOCATION
OF DNA ON EVIDENCE
SOURCE OF DNA
Blunt instrument
Handle, end
Sweat, skin, tissue
Hat, bandana, or mask
Inside
Sweat, hair, dandruff
Eyeglasses
Nose or ear pieces, lens
Sweat, skin
Facial tissue, cotton swab
Surface area
Mucus, blood, sweat,
semen, ear wax
Dirty laundry
Surface area
Blood sweat, semen
Toothpick
Tips
Saliva
Used cigarette
Cigarette butt
Saliva
Stamp or envelope
Licked are
Saliva
Tape or ligature
Inside/outside surface
Skin, sweat
Bottle, can, or glass
Sides, mouthpiece
Saliva, sweat
Used condom
Inside/outside surface
Semen, vaginal or rectal
cells
Blanket, pillow, sheets
Surface area
Sweat, hair semen, urine,
saliva
Through and through bullet
Outside surface
Blood tissue
Bite mark
Person's skin or clothing
Saliva
Fingernail, partial fingernail
Scrapings
Blood, sweat, tissue
Once evidence, which may contain DNA specimens, is collected it must be handled with
care. It should not be exposed to direct sunlight, kept from getting to hot, and stored in
packaging which will not collect or retain moisture. This evidence should be submitted
as evidence and sent to the lab as soon as possible.
At scenes where DNA evidence is being or has been collected, officers need to identify
all persons who are present and/or may have been in contact with the evidence beirt
collected. This is necessary as they may be requested to provide samples of W, which
narrow the scope of the investigation. I.e., if a friend or relative has been in cdne2t with
a victim, they may have left hair, cigarette butts or other items containing then &qA�af
scene. By identifying them, a sample may be collected which can then be used _narrow
the focus of the investigation.
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Protecting the Crime Scene
by George Schiro
Forensic Scientist
Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory
The most important aspect of evidence collection and
preservation is protecting the crime scene. This is to
keep the pertinent evidence uncontaminated until it can
be recorded and collected. The successful prosecution
of a case can hinge on the state of the physical
evidence at the time it is collected. The protection of
the scene begins with the arrival of the first police
officer at the scene and ends when the scene is
released from police custody.
kil police departments and sheriffs offices should
include intensive training for its personnel on how to
properly protect crime scenes. Potentially, any police
officer can be put into the position of first responding
officer to a crime scene. The first officer on the scene
of a crime should approach the scene slowly and
methodically. In some cases this is not altogether
practical. The first officer may also be involved in
arresting an uncooperative suspect or performing life
saving measures on an injured victim. In either ease
the officer should make mental or written notes (as is
practical in each situation) about the condition of the
scene as it was upon the officer's arrival and after the
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
I Protecting the Crime Scene
1 Vehicle Searches
4 Body Armor
continued on page 2
Vehicle Searches
This article is based on an article by Lisa A. Regini in
the July 1999 FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. See the
publication for the full article.
This article focuses on the motor vehicle exception to
the warrant requirement of the 4ch Amendment. " The
right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable
searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no
Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly
describing the place to be searched, and the persons
or things to be seized"
The U.S. Supreme Court has identified exceptions to
the warrant requirement of the Constitution. For a
search under the motor vehicle exception, the officer
must posses probable cause to believe that the vehicle
contains evidence or contraband and that the officer
must have lawful access to the vehicle. The probable
cause needed to justify the warrantless search of a
vehicle is the same standard required to support the
issuance of a warrant.
In the past there has been confusion about necessity of
the government demonstrating that obtaining a warrant
was impractical. This view is inconsistent with
Supreme Court rulings. Le. In Pennsylvania v.
LaBaron, the court concluded that the ready mobility of
the vehicle and its reduced expectation of privacy
"excuse the failure to obtain a search warrant once
probable cause to conduct the search is dear." In
United States v. Ludwig, the court concluded that "if
police have probable cause to search a car, they need
not get a search warrant first even if they have time
and opportunity."
Another area of confusion is when the vehicle is not
likely to move out of the area in the immediate future.
In these cases, the Supreme Court has ruled that ...the
motor vehicle exception applies in situations even
where it is not likely that the vehicle would be moved
before a warrant could be obtained. Le. In United
States v. Johns, the court upheld a warrantless search
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scene has been stabilized. The officer should keep
notes on the significant times involved in responding to
the crime scene (time dispatched to scene, time left for
scene, time anived at scene, time left scene, etc.). An
effort must be made to disturb things as little as
possible in assessing the situation. Particular attention
should be paid to the floor since this is the most
common repository for evidence and it poses the
greatest potential for contamination. Notes should also
be taken if the officer has to alter something in the
investigation. Some things the officer should note
include: the condition of the doors, windows, and
lighting (both natural and manmade); if there are any
odors present; if there are any signs of activity; how
EMS or fire personnel have altered the scene;
anything essential about the suspect (description,
statements, physical condition, mental condition,
intoxication, etc.); and anything essential about the
victim. Once the scene has been stabilized, the scene
and any other areas which may yield valuable
evidence (driveways, surrounding yards, pathways,
etc.) should be roped off to prevent unauthorized
people from entering the area and potentially
contaminating it. Investigators and other necessary
personnel should be contacted and dispatched to the
scene, however, under no circumstances should the
telephone at the scene be used. Once the officer has
secured the scene, he or she could do the following:
record witness names and others who may have
entered or been at the scene; separate witnesses and
suspect(s); do not discuss the events or the crime with
witnesses or bystanders or let the witnesses discuss
these events; listen attentively but discreetly; and
protect evidence which may be in danger of being
destroyed. Any actions taken should be reported to the
investigators.
Many times the arrival of additional personnel can
cause problems in protecting the scene. Only those
people responsible for the immediate investigation of
the crime, the securing of the crime scene, and the
processing of the crime scene should be present. Non-
essential police officers, district attorney investigators,
federal agents, politicians, etc. should never be
allowed into a secured crime scene unless they can
add something (other than contamination) to the crime
scene investigation. One way to dissuade unnecessary
people from entering the crime scene is to have only
one entrance/exit into the crime scene. An officer can
be placed here with a notebook to take the names of
all of the people entering the crime scene. The officer
can then inform them that by entering the crime scene
they may pose a problem by adding potential
contamination, and the reason that the officer is taking
their names is in case the crime scene investigators
need to collect fingerprints, shoes, fibers, blood, saliva,
pulled head hair, and/or pulled pubic hair from all those
entering the crime scene. This will sometimes
discourage non -essential personnel from entering the
crime scene. The officer can also stop unwanted
visitors from entering the restricted areas. If
extraneous people do have to enter the scene, then
make sure that they are escorted by someone who is
working the scene. This is to make sure that they will
not inadvertently destroy any valuable evidence or
leave any worthless evidence.
Eating, drinking, or smoking should never be allowed
at a crime scene. Not only can this wreck a crime
scene but it can also be a health hazard. A command
post should be set up for such purposes. The post is to
be set up somewhere outside the restricted areas. It
could be a vehicle, picnic table, hotel room, tent, etc. It
can be used as a gathering place for non-involved
personnel, a place for investigators to take breaks, eat,
drink, or smoke, a communication center, a place for
press conferences, a central intelligence area, etc. The
best thing about it is that it is away from the crime
scene.
Protection of the crime scene also includes protection
of the crime scene investigators. One person, whether
a civilian or a police crime scene investigator, should
never be left alone while processing the scene. This is
especially true if the suspect has not been
apprehended. There are many stories of suspects stiff
hiding at or near their area of misdeed. That is why
there should always be at least two people working the
scene. At least one of these people should have a
radio and a firearm.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Fisher, BarryA.J, Arne Svensson, and Otto
Wendell. "Techniques of Crime Scene
Investigation"New York: Elsevior, 1981
February training
Member
Training
Hrs
ICPD
MATS
32
ICPD
NCIC Recert
2
97,29,53
Sex Offender Conf
32
28
DATA recovery
40
96,45,58
CST Training
40
SRT Range 8
SRT Scenario 8
Inst. FATS inst 2
57 Swom FATS .25
WT 00-33,34,35,3Q. ; )
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UPCOMING TRAINING
This is a partial listing of upcoming training that may be
available. Do not consider this a posting. Any letters
submitted based on this WILL NOT be considered a
request to attend.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TRAINING EVENT
PLACE CAMP DODGE
DATE APRIL 3-7
Counterdrug raid training.
TRAINING EVENT
PLACE MTTU IV
DATE 03/28/00
Motor Vehicle Theft for Patrol Officers
TRAINING EVENT
PLACE MTTU IV
DATE 2 OFFERINGS 5115-19 AND 5/22-26
Police Cyclist training
TRAINING EVENT
PLACE MTTU IV
DATE SEPT.2000
Vehicle Dynamics
This and That
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of a motor vehicle which had been seized (impounded)
days prior to the search. (in impound type incidents,
the method preferred by the Johnson County Ally. is to
obtain a warrant)
Another area of confusion has been in the area of
containers within a motor vehicle. In California v.
Acevedo, the court decided that if an officer has
probable cause to search the vehicle, they may search
anywhere and anything within the vehicle which may
contain the object of there search. In Wyoming v.
Houghton, the Supreme Court extended this to the
containers which belonged to a passenger in a motor
vehicle. Of note, if an officer notices a package sitting
on the ground immediately outside the door of a motor
vehicle, they would need to obtain consent or a
warrant prior to searching the package.
One issue, which remains, is; the passenger and
operator of a motor vehicle have a much higher
expectation of privacy about their person, than does
the motor vehicle. Prior to searching someone without
a warrant, the officer must have an articulable fear for
their safety (this is a limited pat down), must have
permission, or must search incident to arrest. WRhout
presence of one of these exceptions the results of any
search are highly suspect.
Recent studies reveal the following reference police involved shootings: 1) 85% are at distances under 7 yards,
66+% occur at night, 80% occur outdoors, incidents last only matter of seconds, 3 or fewer rounds are fired, 40%
involve multiple assailants, 60-80% of officers are not wearing body armor, and most shootings involve low -
caliber handguns. Annually, 1 in 30 officers will be involved in civil litigation, of these 40-45% involve the use of
force. Of these, approx. 90% will be "won" by the def. (officer). The most common reason that litigation results
from the application of force is POOR REPORTING/DOCUMENTATION.
The Use of Force and Canine Operations general orders are due for review in March. If you have any questions,
suggestions, comments, or concems regarding these orders, please forward such to me by the 1If.
According to the recently released ATF report Commerce in Firearms in the United States, of active dealers, 1.2
percent (1,020) of current firearms dealers account for 57 percent of crime gun traces. Each of these dealers had
10 or more crime guns traced to them. Just 0.2 percent (132) dealers had 50 or more crime guns traced to them,
accounting for 27 percent of crime gun traces. (note these figures deal with weapons obtained from dealers and
not stolen weapons)
"To be conscious that you are ignorant of the fads is a great step to knowledge." Benjamin Disraeli
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BODYARMOR
According to the FBI, "...the Risk of Fatalit for officers
assaulted with a firearm while not wearing body armor
is 14 Times Higher than for officers wearing body
armor."
Between 1980 and 1997 there were 1,465 officers
were the victim of felonious deaths. Of these, 375 or
approx. 26% of these were wearing body armor. Of
that 375; 355 were killed in firearms assaults. Of
those killed with firearms, in excess of 94% were hit
outside the armor coverage areas. The remaining
"6%" of deaths were the result of the officer being
killed when the weapon (ammunition) used exceeded
the limit/level of the vest being wom. There were NO
DEATHS resulting from body armor failure. If the
armor was rated up to a certain level, and the
ammunition was within this range, the armor did not
fail. However, there are several instances where the
vest stopped rounds that exceeded the vests rated
capacity. There were no deaths as the result of blunt
trauma. Le. being shot and having the vest stop the
round but the displacement/trauma caused by being
shot causing the death.
Information from 95 to 97 felonious deaths indicate; of
CALEA Update
As indicated in WT 00-34 earlier this month, we
instituted a "prioritization" of General Orders. The
reason for this is there is a great deal of information
which officers are expected to know. Since it is not
practical to expect officers to know all written
directives in their entirety, we would identify those
areas, which were a safety issue, a high liability area
for the officer or department, or frequently used.
Prisoner Transport G/O W03 was the first order
reissued under these guidelines.
Prisoner Transport was re -issued as a "Red" or high
priority order. Officers need to thoroughly know and
understand this order. This order will be reviewed
annually in order to identify any problems and/or
incorporate any changes in law or procedure.
In March General Order 99-04, Canine Operations
and General Order 99-05 Use of Force will be
reviewed.
those killed by firearms while wearing a vest, 47+%
were shot in the head, 47+% were shot in the upper
torso outside the vest area, and 5+% were shot in the
lower torso.
Since 1980 85% of the rounds, which have been fired
at officers, would have been stopped by a level II vest.
It is estimated that between 1980 and 1998, of the
1030 officers which were killed while not wearing a
vest, that 41% or 423 of the deaths could have been
prevented.
Percentage of "caliber" of weapons used in
preventable deaths. Preventable deaths are those in
which the round struck an officer in an area normally
protected by a vest.
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The following orders are being reviewed at Legal;
Civil Rights - this is a review/update of G/O 89-04;
Disciplinary Philosophy - this is a review/update of
G/O 89-02;
Harassment - this deals with harassment/sexual
harassment and is more specific than the general city
policy;
Body Armor- deals with the wearing and use of Body
Armor;
Bomb Threats/Emergencies - deals with the initial
response to bomb threats, call out of bomb disposal
personnel.
Under development at this time are standards
pertaining inspections (line and staff). it is intended
that these inspections review equipment, procedures,
policies, and sections. As a general rule these
inspections will be announced and areas of emphasis
may be designted.
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DATE: March 1,-2000 - -
TO: Chief Winkelhake
From: K.Hurd-
REF: February Training Report
MATS 2000
Beginning 01/10/2000 continuing for 5 consecutive weeks
Required for all ICPD sworn personnel with partial attendance for non -sworn
This years MATS contains the following blocks:
32 hours
Mon.
Hazardous Materials recert.
Bloodborne pathogens
CPR
Tue.
ASP and Use of Force training
Crowd control Techniques
Defensive Tactics/weapon retention
Wed.
Drug awareness
Driving course
Hostage/Barricade overview
Disability awareness
Thurs.
Crisis Center Services
Communications Skills
Rapid Deployment procedures
DATA Analysis and Recovery
02/07-11 /2000
Des Moines
40 hours
Gass
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_.Investigator Gass received training in the analysis andrecovery of information stored on
computers. This training was provided consisted in classroom and hands on training in
the methodology and techniques needed for the safe recovery of data.
Crime -Scene Technician Training
02/21-25/00
Marshalltown
40 flours
Lalla, Denison, Bailey
_Officers:received training in the techniques used to identify, record and record different
types of evidence at crime scenes. Training consisted of lecture and hands on training.
NCIC
02/23/00
78 ICPD members sworn/non-sworn
2 hours
Training and certification in the use of the departments mobile data terminals and
systems linking Iowa City with NCIC and NLETS.
FATS Instructor Training
02/29/00
ICPD
2 hours
Supervisors and firearms instructors who had not previously trained in the use of the
FATS system and persons requiring or requesting refresher training were instructed in the
use, operation and upkeep of the FATS. _
FATS training
Month long
57 members trained with FATS -+c
CO
SRT Range
02/21 & 22 /00
16 SRT
8 hours
SRT members trained in the use of their sidearm and specialty weapons
SRT Scenario Training
02/ 15/2000
16 SRT
8 hours
Regularly scheduled physical testing for SRT members
of equipment.
Room entry drills. Maintenance
Squad Meeting Training
Weekly
ICPD
All members
WT #s 00-33 Juvenile Notifications
00-34 General Orders
00-35-Prisoner Transport
00=30;DNA Evidence
Copy: City Manager
Captain Widmer
PCRB
Who/When parents/courts must be notified
Prioritization of General Orders
Re-issue/review of Prisoner Trans. order
Possible DNA evidence location and source
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