Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51020.17.4 Response Supervisor – Reporting Requirements

• In addition to writing his/her own report when applicable, prior to being relieved from duty the Response Supervisor shall:

  • Gather written reports from staff involved in the use of force incident.

  • Serve as the first level of review for all subordinates’ reports and shall ensure that all necessary information is contained in these reports. The Response Supervisor is expected to ensure that each employee’s report is prepared independent of any other report.

  • Ensure no involved employee is relieved of duty prior to receiving his/her written report, unless the employee is physically unable to prepare the report due to an injury. If due to the circumstances a verbal report is not possible, the Response Supervisor shall explain the reason for not taking a verbal report.

  • Obtain applicable medical reports from health care staff, inspect the form(s) and determine if all relevant information is present.

  • If applicable, complete Report of Occupational Injury or Illness Form (SCIFState Compensation Insurance Form-3067).

  • If applicable, complete State Compensation Insurance Fund Employee Claim for Workers’ Compensation Benefits Form (SCIFState Compensation Insurance Form-3301).

  • If applicable, complete Department of Health Services Report of Request and Decision for HIVHuman Immunodeficiency Virus Testing (CDC-8439) in cases of potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.