14B NCAC 06C .1603. INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING OF FIREARMS INCIDENT

(a)  An agent shall immediately report to his immediate supervisor every use of a firearm in the performance of his duty not related to training.  The supervisor shall carefully examine all facts and circumstances surrounding the incident and determine compliance with ALE rules, directives, and procedures.  A full written report of the incident and investigation shall be sent through channels to the director.

(b)  An agent involved in a shooting incident which is intentional or which results in injury or property damage shall be placed on leave but will be allowed to take annual or sick leave pending a preliminary investigation by his district supervisor.  This preliminary investigation shall be completed within 48 hours.  If the preliminary investigation discloses any irregularities regarding state or federal law or ALE policy, the member shall be suspended as provided in Regulation .0202 of Subchapter 08D.  If the investigation does not disclose any irregularities, the agent shall return to duty and shall be credited for any annual leave taken or reimbursed for pay lost during the preliminary investigation.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 18B-500; 143B-10;

Eff. January 1, 1984;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1988;

Transferred from 14A NCAC 08H .1604 Eff. June 1, 2013.