What blue teams go to the Department Commander?

• A. Citizen Complaints
• B. Vehicle Crashes
• C. Administrative Investigations
• D. Use of Force and Pursuits

Answer: (D)

Escalation and leadership review of high-risk, policy-sensitive incidents is the concept being tested. Use of Force and Pursuits are inherently sensitive events that require immediate and formal oversight at the highest levels to ensure compliance with use-of-force policies, proper training, and accountability. Because these situations carry significant legal and public trust implications, they typically go straight to the Department Commander for review, final determination, and any required corrective actions or policy updates.

Citizen complaints are usually handled by the Professional Standards or Internal Affairs units, which manage routine inquiries and allegations and then report up through the chain as needed. Administrative investigations are also managed by specialized units rather than appearing directly before the Department Commander in most cases. Vehicle crashes are generally investigated by Traffic or Crash teams, unless they become extraordinary incidents requiring executive-level review. Thus, the most appropriate category for direct Department Commander involvement is Use of Force and Pursuits.