To enhance the Department's quality assurance and control and ensure Department-wide consistency in the review process, IAB Force/Shooting Response Teams shall respond to and investigate certain force and high-risk incidents and prepare reports that include, but not be limited to, the following: multi-perspective reviews of the incident; reviews of adherence to policy and performance standards; reviews of adherence to Department training; recommendations for changes in policy and training; assessments of the civil liability the Department is exposed to by our operations and procedures; and reviews of other pertinent issues.
The IAB Force/Shooting Response Teams consist of representatives from various Department Units, such as Internal Affairs Bureau, Training Bureau, Civil Litigation, Traffic Services, Risk Management, Custody Training, and Mental Evaluation Team, depending on the type of incident and the expertise required.