Definitions

“Actor”

A person whose act is a “proximate cause” of an officer involved critical incident involving another person who is actually injured; or

A person who intends that his/her act be a “proximate cause” of an officer involved critical incident to another person who is actually injured.

“Administrative Investigators”

Those criminal investigators who, under this protocol are assigned to complete the Administrative investigation of an officer involved critical incident.

“Crime Scene Investigative Team”

The term “Crime Scene Investigative Team” will be used to represent the persons involved in the crime scene investigation. These persons will be those trained and competent in the area of crime scene investigations and the proper handling of evidence. This team may include if available crime scene and evidence personnel from local agencies, members of the B.C.I.T., or other investigators or crime laboratory technicians called in on an as needed and available basis.

“Criminal Investigators”

Those investigators who, under this protocol are assigned to complete the criminal investigation of an officer involved critical incident.

“Dangerous Weapon”

The term “Dangerous Weapon” means any item capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.