What type of investigation is conducted if a member shoots the ECD and causes injury?

When a member discharges an Electronic Control Device (ECD) and causes injury, it typically triggers an Internal Affairs Division (IAD) investigation. This type of investigation is crucial because it assesses the actions of law enforcement personnel regarding their adherence to policies, procedures, and use of force protocols. The IAD is responsible for ensuring accountability and transparency in law enforcement actions, especially in instances that may involve the potential for misconduct or review of the officers' decision-making in using force. An IAD investigation would also look into the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure that it was within departmental regulations and justified under the situation.

Other options such as a field investigation by on-scene officials usually pertain to gathering immediate evidence and facts at the scene, which is important but does not have the same level of oversight and thoroughness as an IAD investigation regarding officer conduct. Investigations by external agencies like the FBI typically apply to broader federal offenses or civil rights violations, and a Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigation would focus more on crimes or criminal incidents rather than internal departmental review of an officer's conduct in the use of force scenario. Therefore, the choice of an internal investigation reflects the nature of accountability necessary in incidents involving officer use of ECDs that result in