Authorized Use of Less-Lethal Force in Law Enforcement

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What is the purpose of the Preliminary Report mentioned in the text?

To summarize the use of force incident in one page

Who is responsible for notifying the Chief of Police and other relevant authorities of all uses of force within 24 hours of an incident?

Watch Commander

What must be included in all Use of Force reports according to the text?

A detailed account of what occurred and the officer’s basis for use of force

When should the Watch Commander notify the relevant authorities of a use of force incident?

Within 24 hours

What should supervisors do after reviewing all reports for accuracy and completeness?

Notify OPR through the chain of command

What happens to employees involved in a use of force incident that resulted in death or serious physical injury?

They are referred to the Employee Assistance Program

What is included in a comprehensive Use of Force report?

Details about what occurred and reasons for use of force

Who should all Use of Force reports be forwarded to?

OPR through the chain of command

'Mandatorily refer all employees involved in a use of force incident that resulted in death or serious physical injury to EAP' means:

'Employees must participate in EAP services'

'Ensure that all Use of Force reports are a comprehensive account' means they should include:

Details about what occurred and reasons for use of force

Explore the guidelines regarding the authorized use of less-lethal force in law enforcement situations, including defensive countermeasures and tactics like baton strikes and blocking techniques. Learn about the restrictions on the use of chokeholds and the criteria for using force to gain control of a subject.

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