Shots Fired, Truth Required: Managing Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations
1000 - 1200
Daigle, EricLEGAL
Location: Tennessee Ballroom D/E
Officer-involved shootings represent some of the most complex and scrutinized incidents in policing, requiring thorough, impartial, and legally sound investigations. This session examines the critical steps necessary to ensure investigative integrity from the initial response through administrative and criminal review. Attendees will explore scene management, evidence preservation, officer interviews, public safety statements, and the role of incident command in coordinating investigative activities.
The seminar also addresses transparency, officer wellness, and policy implications that emerge from shooting investigations. Emphasis is placed on building investigative processes that withstand legal scrutiny, support officer rights, and maintain public trust following critical incidents.