Does IA respond to PBSO vehicle crash scenes involving a fatality?

Does IA respond to PBSO vehicle crash scenes involving a fatality?

• A. Yes
• B. Sometimes
• C. Not sure
• D. No

Answer: (A)

Internal Affairs is responsible for reviewing serious incidents to protect integrity and ensure proper procedures were followed. When a PBSO vehicle crash results in a fatality, IA is required to respond to the scene. This on-scene involvement helps gather critical details, coordinate with other investigators, preserve evidence, and assess whether any department policies were violated or if misconduct may have occurred. The aim is to maintain accountability and trust in the investigation process, not just to document the event after the fact. If you think IA would only sometimes show up or might not be needed, that view conflicts with the standard practice of bringing IA into fatal/major incidents to ensure a thorough, independent review.

Internal Affairs is responsible for reviewing serious incidents to protect integrity and ensure proper procedures were followed. When a PBSO vehicle crash results in a fatality, IA is required to respond to the scene. This on-scene involvement helps gather critical details, coordinate with other investigators, preserve evidence, and assess whether any department policies were violated or if misconduct may have occurred. The aim is to maintain accountability and trust in the investigation process, not just to document the event after the fact. If you think IA would only sometimes show up or might not be needed, that view conflicts with the standard practice of bringing IA into fatal/major incidents to ensure a thorough, independent review.