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Firearm Discharge Review Board finds two shotgun discharges not in policy; chief sanctions 90-day OIS review
Summary
The FDRB reported two officer-involved Beretta shotgun discharges were found 'not in policy' and recommended retraining; the commission heard that one OIS was found 'in policy' while a 90-day comprehensive study of OIS back to 2005 has been commissioned to assess policy, tactics and training.
Sergeant Mike Nevin, of the management control division, presented the third-quarter 2009 Firearm Discharge Review Board (FDRB) report to the Police Commission.
The FDRB reviewed three cases. Two officer-involved discharges (listed in the presentation as 003-09 and 004-09) involved Beretta shotguns and were found 'not in policy.' Nevin said in both instances the officers mishandled the shotguns and retraining and admonishments were issued; the range master was recommended to implement department-wide roll-call training to refresh familiarity with shotgun clearing and handling.
The board also reviewed an officer-involved shooting (OIS 06-004) and the voting members found that incident 'in policy.' OCC Director Joyce Hicks raised policy and training recommendations related to that case; the FDRB chair forwarded those recommendations to the academy and subject-matter experts for evaluation.
Chief Gascon has sanctioned a 90-day study of officer-involved shootings dating back to 2005. The study will examine policy, procedure and tactical issues and produce recommendations for training and policy changes as necessary. The commission discussed its advisory role on the FDRB and clarified that commission and OCC representatives attend in advisory capacities rather than as voting members of the board.
