VCU Shooting scenario

scenario based

A shooting has just occurred. You are the lead detective.
What are your immediate first actions?

• Notify supervisor

• Respond to the scene

• Ensure crime scene is secured

• Speak with patrol supervisor

• Speak with primary patrol officer

• Determine if additional detectives are needed

• Ensure a P1 report is completed

What should you immediately do regarding the victim?

• Contact officer at hospital

• Obtain victim status

• Conduct recorded interview if medically possible

• Positively identify victim

• Conduct victim background investigation

What evidence processing must occur at the crime scene?

Crime Lab responds to:

• Process scene

• Collect cartridge casings

• Photograph evidence

• Recover ballistic evidence

• Conduct neighborhood canvass

• Locate additional witnesses

The witness knows the suspect ("Slim").

What investigative steps should be taken?

• Identify witness

• Transport to headquarters

• Conduct recorded interview

• Determine ability to positively identify suspect

• Use photo identification or single photo if appropriate

What databases should be checked on the victim?

• InPursuit

• P1

• LINX

• MVA

• Probation & Parole

• Criminal History

• Social Media

Purpose:

• motive

• associates

• suspect connections

After learning the suspect may be "Slim," what investigative steps should be completed?

• Run vehicle registration

• Identify suspect

• Positive identification

• Review surveillance

• Background investigation

Databases

• P1

• LINX

• MVA

• Criminal History

• Accurint

• NICB

• Social Media

Once the suspect has been identified, what technology investigations should be considered?

Recommended

• Obtain cell phone number

• Obtain real-time phone pings

Highly Recommended

• Historical CDRs

• CAST

• CAST-VIZ

• Social Media Preservation

Once probable cause exists, what should occur?

• Obtain arrest warrant or on-view arrest

• Locate suspect

• Arrest suspect

• Recorded interview

• Miranda

• Johnson Waiver (if applicable)

• Attempt confession

• Corroborate statement

Before writing the warrant

• Consider sealing

• Supervisor review

• Judge signature

• Execute within 10 days

Pre-Raid Planning

• Background checks

• Surveillance

• TAC consideration

• 321

• 321A

• Supervisor drive-by

Pre-Raid Briefing

• Assign personnel

• Photographer

• Recorder

• Evidence responsibilities

• Equipment check

Warrant Entry Procedures

• Notify precinct

• Notify shift commander

• Two uniform officers

• BWC

• Secure occupants

• Read warrant

• Miranda

• Valuables statement

Warrant Evidence Collection

• Stay within warrant scope

• Photograph before collection

• Package evidence

• Exit photographs

Post Search Warrant

• Complete 133

• Return to judge

• Complete 185

What ballistic follow-up is required?

• Submit 88

• Enter casings/projectiles into IBIS

If firearm recovered

• Submit additional 88

• Compare recovered firearm to evidence

After the suspect is arrested, what investigative responsibilities remain?

• DNA

• Fingerprints

• eBooking

• Charging documents

• Bail hearing

• Victim follow-up

• Contact ASA before bail review

• Update supervisors

• Detective Notes

What additional investigative steps strengthen the case? (Highly)

• Collect victim phone

• CAST

• NCIC Felony Vehicle

• Historical CDRs

• CAST-VIZ

• Preserve Social Media

• Monitor Jail Calls

• Trial prep with ASA