Transfer of Future Criminal Investigations Involving Pasadena Police Officer Involved Shootings to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s

DepartmentCity Council

April 28, 2014

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OIS Investigation Process

• The PPD Policy Manual sets forth policies and procedures regarding the Use of Force and Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) investigations>Based on best practices and current case law

• Consideration to use an outside agency for PPD OIS investigations is based primarily on two factors:>Provides for an additional level of independent

investigation>Due to potential staffing issues impacting the

Detective Section

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OIS Investigation Process

• Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department provides OIS investigative services to approximately 35 independent police departments

• LASD OIS Team is experienced and has access to advanced investigative technologies, a robust forensic unit, and a nationally recognized crime lab

• Since 1984 Pasadena PD has used LASD to investigate 8 OIS incidents

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• Based on the aforementioned considerations, future criminal investigations involving Pasadena police officers involved in shootings, culminating in injury or death, would best be handled by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

• Los Angeles Police Department was also considered, but not available to independent cities

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OIS Investigation Process

• LASD criminal investigation is in addition to those conducted by: >Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office>US Department of Justice (FBI) >Pasadena Police Department Administrative

review, which considers all aspects of a shooting, including officer's actions (prior to, during and after the shooting), supervision, equipment, training, and tactics

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