; or (2) conflicts with any terms or conditions contained in a consent decree. 104. Independent investigations (a) In general (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Independent investigation The term independent investigation means a criminal investigation or prosecution of a law enforcement officer’s use of deadly force, including one or more of the following: (i) Using an agency or civilian review board that investigates and independently reviews all allegations of use of deadly force made against law enforcement officers in the jurisdiction. (ii) Assigning of the attorney general of the State in which the alleged use of deadly force was committed to conduct the criminal investigation and prosecution. (iii) Adopting a procedure under which an independent prosecutor is assigned to investigate and prosecute the case, including a procedure under which an automatic referral is made to an independent prosecutor appointed and overseen by the attorney general of the State in which the alleged use of deadly force was committed. (iv) Adopting a procedure under which an independent prosecutor is assigned to investigate and prosecute the case. (v) Having law enforcement agencies agree to and implement memoranda of understanding with other law enforcement agencies under which the other law enforcement agencies— (I) shall conduct the criminal investigation into the alleged use of deadly force; and (II) upon conclusion of the criminal investigation, shall file a report with the attorney general of the State containing a determination regarding whether— (aa) the use of deadly force was appropriate