Officer-Involved Shootings Investigative Protocols: A Guide for Law Enforcement Leaders

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Tag(s): community relations, law enforcement, public safety
Author(s): Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Abstract: Officer-involved shootings, though relatively rare when compared to the number of interactions law enforcement officers have with the public each day, tend to be high profile events that draw media coverage and sometimes citizen concern. This guide stresses the importance to have in place protocols to investigate an officer-involved shooting without prejudice and to be transparent with the community.