If a PBSO Deputy is involved in a S38, who is notified?

• A. Captain; Deputy; IA; Medical Examiner.
• B. Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, and Public Information Officer.
• C. Sergeant, Watch Commander, CDO, Suspect's Commander, Division Commander where occurred, and IA.
• D. Sergeant, Watch Commander, CDO, and IA only.

Answer: (C)

When a PBSO deputy is involved in an S38 incident, the notification must go through multiple levels of supervision and oversight to ensure proper handling, accountability, and potential investigation. The correct approach is to alert the Sergeant as the immediate supervisor, the Watch Commander who oversees the shift and incident response, and the Command Duty Officer who handles incident documentation and escalation. It also brings in the Suspect’s Commander to ensure the other agency’s leadership is aware and can coordinate if the suspect’s command is involved. The Division Commander where the incident occurred provides geographic oversight and ensures the right division-level review. Finally, Internal Affairs is notified to oversee the process and determine if further investigation or policy review is needed.

This combination ensures timely, multi-layered oversight, proper documentation, and accountability across the chain of command and involved parties. Other options omit one or more essential elements (such as IA, the Suspect’s Commander, or the Division Commander) and thus don’t provide the complete oversight required for an S38 incident.