Who should be contacted and briefed after discharging a firearm at animals?

• A. The on-call homicide supervisor shall be contacted and briefed.
• B. The on-call patrol supervisor shall be contacted and briefed.
• C. Internal affairs shall be notified.
• D. No supervisor contact is required.

Answer: (A)

Discharging a firearm is a use-of-force event that requires immediate supervisory notification and a formal investigation. The on-call homicide supervisor is the designated point for initiating and overseeing use-of-force investigations, preserving evidence, securing the scene, and coordinating detectives. Reaching out to that supervisor first ensures proper command, policy compliance, and timely initiation of the investigative process. While internal affairs and patrol supervision may become involved later as the case unfolds, starting with the homicide supervisor is the correct first step; not contacting a supervisor at all would bypass essential oversight.