Psychological Factors after Officer-Involved Shootings: Addressing Officer Needs and Agency Responsibilities

The police use of deadly force is a consequential event for all parties: the officers and their families, the agency, the community, and the suspects and their families and survivors. In light of these profound consequences, the most critical investigation in any law enforcement agency is that of an officer-involved shooting (OIS). To ensure transparency and accountability, agencies have developed meticulous policies and procedures that address the administrative and criminal investigations of these events.