Effectively Responding to Officer-Involved Shootings and Other Critical Incidents

This conference workshop presentation discusses the national award-winning Indianapolis Metro Police Department officer-involved shooting (OIS)/Critical Incident response model which established a comprehensive approach to critical officer incidents with a dual focus on thorough investigation while also recognizing the unique needs of the involved officer. This holistic and consistent approach - based in part on the OIS Guidelines ratified by the IACP in 2009, has resulted in over 200 officers completing a mental health check up, receiving family-related resources, fulfilling investigative responsibilities/internal review, and returning to full duty - healthy and focused. The presentation also outlines a response methodology for agencies for the first 24-48 hours, 48-72 hours, and beyond 72 hours.