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What is the reporting requirement when deploying a police canine without a bite?
What is the reporting requirement when deploying a police canine without a bite?
- 18C (correct)
- 18A
- 18B
- F34
Which report must be completed after utilizing 'hard hands' with a subject who is injured?
Which report must be completed after utilizing 'hard hands' with a subject who is injured?
- Form 18I (correct)
- Form 18NC
- 18TBFP
- Form 18A
What should an officer do if they use 'hard hands' resulting in no injury?
What should an officer do if they use 'hard hands' resulting in no injury?
- Report directly to internal affairs for investigation.
- File Form 18A only if injuries occur.
- Notify a supervisor, who will complete Form 18NC documenting the resistance. (correct)
- Notify the prosecutor.
What is required in the narrative of Form 18I when reporting hard hands use of force with injury?
What is required in the narrative of Form 18I when reporting hard hands use of force with injury?
When is it necessary for an officer to notify a supervisor regarding the use of force?
When is it necessary for an officer to notify a supervisor regarding the use of force?
What is the definition of 'Actively Resisting Arrest'?
What is the definition of 'Actively Resisting Arrest'?
Which of the following statements best describes choking holds in the context of use of force?
Which of the following statements best describes choking holds in the context of use of force?
What does 'De-escalation' refer to in police use of force protocols?
What does 'De-escalation' refer to in police use of force protocols?
What should be considered when determining 'Deadly Force'?
What should be considered when determining 'Deadly Force'?
Which procedure addresses the handling of incidents involving juvenile detainees?
Which procedure addresses the handling of incidents involving juvenile detainees?
What is the main focus of Crowd Management as defined in the protocols?
What is the main focus of Crowd Management as defined in the protocols?
In what scenario can choke holds be justified according to department policy?
In what scenario can choke holds be justified according to department policy?
What does the procedure 12.170 specifically address?
What does the procedure 12.170 specifically address?
What is required before deploying crowd control devices such as the beanbag shotgun or the PepperBall launcher?
What is required before deploying crowd control devices such as the beanbag shotgun or the PepperBall launcher?
In which scenario can an officer deploy chemical irritants without prior verbal notice?
In which scenario can an officer deploy chemical irritants without prior verbal notice?
How many PR-24 batons are stored in each district's CDOP Van?
How many PR-24 batons are stored in each district's CDOP Van?
What constitutes 'active resistance' by a subject according to use of force protocols?
What constitutes 'active resistance' by a subject according to use of force protocols?
If demonstrators have the legal right to be and are conducting themselves in a non-violent and lawful manner, an officer cannot make their conduct criminal by what?
If demonstrators have the legal right to be and are conducting themselves in a non-violent and lawful manner, an officer cannot make their conduct criminal by what?
What must command officers do before crowd control devices are deployed? Unless it would present a danger to officers or others.
What must command officers do before crowd control devices are deployed? Unless it would present a danger to officers or others.
What is a key aspect of the use of force continuum?
What is a key aspect of the use of force continuum?
Which action may indicate that a subject poses an imminent risk of violence?
Which action may indicate that a subject poses an imminent risk of violence?
What is the primary reason officers should use de-escalation techniques?
What is the primary reason officers should use de-escalation techniques?
When is it acceptable for an officer to use physical strikes?
When is it acceptable for an officer to use physical strikes?
What should an officer do if they witness another officer using excessive force?
What should an officer do if they witness another officer using excessive force?
Who is responsible for investigating use of force incidents?
Who is responsible for investigating use of force incidents?
What amount of force are officers authorized to use to effect an arrest?
What amount of force are officers authorized to use to effect an arrest?
In which scenario is a subject spitting on an officer classified?
In which scenario is a subject spitting on an officer classified?
What is the expected officer behavior when control of a situation is required?
What is the expected officer behavior when control of a situation is required?
What happens if an officer uses excessive force?
What happens if an officer uses excessive force?
What is meant by 'Serious Use of Force' in the context of police procedures?
What is meant by 'Serious Use of Force' in the context of police procedures?
Which of the following accurately defines 'Self-Defense' as per police use of force protocols?
Which of the following accurately defines 'Self-Defense' as per police use of force protocols?
According to the Fourth Amendment, how is the use of force judged?
According to the Fourth Amendment, how is the use of force judged?
What is considered a 'Serious Injury' in police use of force protocols?
What is considered a 'Serious Injury' in police use of force protocols?
What does the term 'Original Documents' refer to in police procedure?
What does the term 'Original Documents' refer to in police procedure?
What is necessary before deploying any crowd control devices?
What is necessary before deploying any crowd control devices?
Under what condition can an officer use chemical irritants without prior warning?
Under what condition can an officer use chemical irritants without prior warning?
What principle guides police officers when making arrests or investigatory stops?
What principle guides police officers when making arrests or investigatory stops?
Which of the following scenarios represents 'active resistance' by a subject?
Which of the following scenarios represents 'active resistance' by a subject?
What is implied by 'Objective Reasonableness' in the use of force context?
What is implied by 'Objective Reasonableness' in the use of force context?
What overarching value does the Cincinnati Police Department emphasize?
What overarching value does the Cincinnati Police Department emphasize?
In which situation can officers not order demonstrators to disperse?
In which situation can officers not order demonstrators to disperse?
Which device is permitted for area saturation during crowd control?
Which device is permitted for area saturation during crowd control?
What should an officer ensure when using either the beanbag shotgun or the PepperBall launcher?
What should an officer ensure when using either the beanbag shotgun or the PepperBall launcher?
What does the use of force continuum indicate about force situations?
What does the use of force continuum indicate about force situations?
Which action does not constitute a threat of assault by a subject?
Which action does not constitute a threat of assault by a subject?
What are the appropriate uses of a drive stun?
What are the appropriate uses of a drive stun?
What should officers avoid when deploying a CEW?
What should officers avoid when deploying a CEW?
When can additional discharges of a CEW on the same subject be made?
When can additional discharges of a CEW on the same subject be made?
What is a proper technique to use alongside a CEW to minimize struggle duration?
What is a proper technique to use alongside a CEW to minimize struggle duration?
What is crucial for officers to assess during a CEW discharge?
What is crucial for officers to assess during a CEW discharge?
Which formulation should be used in conjunction with a CEW?
Which formulation should be used in conjunction with a CEW?
What should officers do if multiple CEW deployments fail to gain compliance?
What should officers do if multiple CEW deployments fail to gain compliance?
What are officers advised to do when a subject has been sprayed with a chemical irritant by an outside agency or private citizen?
What are officers advised to do when a subject has been sprayed with a chemical irritant by an outside agency or private citizen?
Which action requires immediate supervisory investigation due to its potential for serious injury?
Which action requires immediate supervisory investigation due to its potential for serious injury?
What is required after a canine deployment that results in a bite?
What is required after a canine deployment that results in a bite?
Which of the following scenarios necessitates a response from the CIS?
Which of the following scenarios necessitates a response from the CIS?
What type of statement is required after the use of chemical irritants when the subject is already handcuffed?
What type of statement is required after the use of chemical irritants when the subject is already handcuffed?
Which officer is not allowed to investigate their own use of force?
Which officer is not allowed to investigate their own use of force?
What defines a reportable incident that requires immediate notification of the officer in charge?
What defines a reportable incident that requires immediate notification of the officer in charge?
Which of the following would not trigger the investigative response from IIS due to a serious injury?
Which of the following would not trigger the investigative response from IIS due to a serious injury?
Which statement about the digital audio recording requirements is true?
Which statement about the digital audio recording requirements is true?
CIRB Criteria - Firearms Discharge, All Shots fired by Department employees except:
CIRB Criteria - Firearms Discharge, All Shots fired by Department employees except:
What role does the CIRB serve during the incident review process?
What role does the CIRB serve during the incident review process?
What is a primary component of the final report prepared by the coordinator for the Police Chief?
What is a primary component of the final report prepared by the coordinator for the Police Chief?
Which of the following factors does the board assess regarding the use of force during an encounter?
Which of the following factors does the board assess regarding the use of force during an encounter?
What authority does the Police Chief have regarding the timeline of incident reviews?
What authority does the Police Chief have regarding the timeline of incident reviews?
Which aspect is NOT a part of the investigative format conducted by the CIRB?
Which aspect is NOT a part of the investigative format conducted by the CIRB?
What criterion does the chairperson of the CIRB consider when determining the relevance of evidence?
What criterion does the chairperson of the CIRB consider when determining the relevance of evidence?
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the CIRB within the context of police investigations?
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the CIRB within the context of police investigations?
What specific information must be included in a digitally recorded interview after a use of force incident?
What specific information must be included in a digitally recorded interview after a use of force incident?
What is the first step an investigating supervisor should take regarding involved officers' footage?
What is the first step an investigating supervisor should take regarding involved officers' footage?
Upon conclusion of an interview, what must the interviewer state?
Upon conclusion of an interview, what must the interviewer state?
What is the investigating supervisor responsible for when examining a subject?
What is the investigating supervisor responsible for when examining a subject?
What is NOT a requirement when performing a digitally recorded interview?
What is NOT a requirement when performing a digitally recorded interview?
What should an investigating supervisor do while examining the subject of a use of force incident?
What should an investigating supervisor do while examining the subject of a use of force incident?
When a use of force subject is hospitalized, what is the role of a supervisor?
When a use of force subject is hospitalized, what is the role of a supervisor?
What is essential for the integrity of the Use of Force Investigation Case?
What is essential for the integrity of the Use of Force Investigation Case?
What should be done if the treating physician cannot disclose the diagnosis of the subject's injuries?
What should be done if the treating physician cannot disclose the diagnosis of the subject's injuries?
Which action must be taken if the arrested person refuses to sign the release for medical records?
Which action must be taken if the arrested person refuses to sign the release for medical records?
What must the officer do immediately if the arrested individual is seriously injured or admitted to a hospital?
What must the officer do immediately if the arrested individual is seriously injured or admitted to a hospital?
What constitutes an appropriate reason for the Homicide Unit and IIS to conduct an investigation?
What constitutes an appropriate reason for the Homicide Unit and IIS to conduct an investigation?
Which report must be completed if the use of force results in serious injury?
Which report must be completed if the use of force results in serious injury?
Under what circumstance are notifications to command not required when the arrested is admitted to a hospital?
Under what circumstance are notifications to command not required when the arrested is admitted to a hospital?
What should be done while interviewing the treating physician regarding the diagnosis?
What should be done while interviewing the treating physician regarding the diagnosis?
What must the district/section/unit commander do in the absence of an IIS investigator?
What must the district/section/unit commander do in the absence of an IIS investigator?
What must be included in the Form 18TBFP case after deploying a CEW?
What must be included in the Form 18TBFP case after deploying a CEW?
Which scenario requires filing a Form 18A?
Which scenario requires filing a Form 18A?
What action should be taken when reviewing the Form 18TBFP by the district/section/unit commander?
What action should be taken when reviewing the Form 18TBFP by the district/section/unit commander?
When can a CEW probe contact location be noted as an injury?
When can a CEW probe contact location be noted as an injury?
Which of the following units should be notified when documenting the Form 18TBFP?
Which of the following units should be notified when documenting the Form 18TBFP?
What is required when work flowing the Form 18TBFP?
What is required when work flowing the Form 18TBFP?
What should an officer do in the event of an accidental discharge of a CEW?
What should an officer do in the event of an accidental discharge of a CEW?
What is NOT required to be reported on the Form 18TBFP regarding CEW use?
What is NOT required to be reported on the Form 18TBFP regarding CEW use?
What is required if a video disc cannot be uploaded to the Use of Force Case in Evidence.com due to its size?
What is required if a video disc cannot be uploaded to the Use of Force Case in Evidence.com due to its size?
What action best describes 'Ceased All Movement' by a subject?
What action best describes 'Ceased All Movement' by a subject?
What is a requirement when completing the Form 18F Investigation Report?
What is a requirement when completing the Form 18F Investigation Report?
What does 'Resistive Tension' behavior entail?
What does 'Resistive Tension' behavior entail?
Which of these actions may indicate that a subject is engaging in 'Conspicuously Ignoring' behavior?
Which of these actions may indicate that a subject is engaging in 'Conspicuously Ignoring' behavior?
When should the Assistant Police Chief and the Night Chief / Duty Officer be notified regarding use of force?
When should the Assistant Police Chief and the Night Chief / Duty Officer be notified regarding use of force?
What may signal that a subject is preparing to resist arrest?
What may signal that a subject is preparing to resist arrest?
What should the investigating supervisor do if documentation can be successfully uploaded to Evidence.com?
What should the investigating supervisor do if documentation can be successfully uploaded to Evidence.com?
What is crowd control?
What is crowd control?
What is Crowd Management?
What is Crowd Management?
The 40mm marking round leaves what color on a target when struck?
The 40mm marking round leaves what color on a target when struck?
What rank is the only exception when there is no higher rank working?
What rank is the only exception when there is no higher rank working?
When can an officer initiate the use of force or chemical irritant against crowds or group of individuals?
When can an officer initiate the use of force or chemical irritant against crowds or group of individuals?
What is also a reasonable option in consideration of officer safety and the necessity to apprehend promptly?
What is also a reasonable option in consideration of officer safety and the necessity to apprehend promptly?
Who is the use of the beanbag shotgun restricted to?
Who is the use of the beanbag shotgun restricted to?
What are the beanbag shotgun and the 40mm are considered to be what when lethality is considered?
What are the beanbag shotgun and the 40mm are considered to be what when lethality is considered?
NMI occurs when the CEW causes involuntary stimulation of both what?
NMI occurs when the CEW causes involuntary stimulation of both what?
How often will CEW batteries be uploaded and changed?
How often will CEW batteries be uploaded and changed?
What date range will supervisors review CEW data?
What date range will supervisors review CEW data?
Who will ensure supervisor reviews activations not consistent with daily spark tests or previously documented use of force incidents?
Who will ensure supervisor reviews activations not consistent with daily spark tests or previously documented use of force incidents?
Who will serve at the coordinator of the CIRB?
Who will serve at the coordinator of the CIRB?
What is the timeline for which the CIRB will conduct a review within?
What is the timeline for which the CIRB will conduct a review within?
If the subject of a use of force is 13 where should they be transported for medical treatment?
If the subject of a use of force is 13 where should they be transported for medical treatment?
If the subject of a use of force is 12 years old, which facility should they be transported to for treatment?
If the subject of a use of force is 12 years old, which facility should they be transported to for treatment?
Rapid emergency medical treatment is necessary if probes are embedded in a suspect's upper-chest area AND they become immediately due to the possibility of what?
Rapid emergency medical treatment is necessary if probes are embedded in a suspect's upper-chest area AND they become immediately due to the possibility of what?
TRUE/FALSE
When necessary, officers will open the door of the police vehicle to spray OC when it contains a violent prisoner.
TRUE/FALSE
When necessary, officers will open the door of the police vehicle to spray OC when it contains a violent prisoner.
Absent exigent circumstances, officers will offer to decontaminate every sprayed individual within how long of the use of the chemical irritant?
Absent exigent circumstances, officers will offer to decontaminate every sprayed individual within how long of the use of the chemical irritant?
If possible, officers should deploy chemical irritant at what range of the individual?
If possible, officers should deploy chemical irritant at what range of the individual?
TRUE/FALSE
Grenadiers will work as a 4 man team during crowd control and civil unrest situations.
TRUE/FALSE
Grenadiers will work as a 4 man team during crowd control and civil unrest situations.
Who has the discretion to assign pepper ball guns to the districts?
Who has the discretion to assign pepper ball guns to the districts?
Where is the CFD house located to fill SCBAs for pepperball guns?
Where is the CFD house located to fill SCBAs for pepperball guns?
What is the effect range for the pepper ball?
What is the effect range for the pepper ball?
What maximum effective range for area saturation for pepper ball?
What maximum effective range for area saturation for pepper ball?
What does the procedure call for regarding decontamination of Pepperball OC powder?
What does the procedure call for regarding decontamination of Pepperball OC powder?
What is the size of a beanbag shotgun shell?
What is the size of a beanbag shotgun shell?
How many boxes of 5 beanbag rounds will be stored in the trunk or rear compartment of a supervisors vehicle?
How many boxes of 5 beanbag rounds will be stored in the trunk or rear compartment of a supervisors vehicle?
What is the recommended distance for the beanbag shotgun?
What is the recommended distance for the beanbag shotgun?
Beanbag rounds have an optimal effective range of what?
Beanbag rounds have an optimal effective range of what?
What is the maximum effective range of the beanbag round?
What is the maximum effective range of the beanbag round?
While multiple beanbag rounds may be expended as necessary, no more than how many beanbag shotguns should be simultaneously deployed on an individual?
While multiple beanbag rounds may be expended as necessary, no more than how many beanbag shotguns should be simultaneously deployed on an individual?
How many rounds prove to be ineffective, officers need to consider another option
How many rounds prove to be ineffective, officers need to consider another option
When is the use of the PR-24 acceptable?
When is the use of the PR-24 acceptable?
If an officer is involved in force outside of a how many mile radius, they will promptly contact an ECC supervisor and make a notification of the use of force.
If an officer is involved in force outside of a how many mile radius, they will promptly contact an ECC supervisor and make a notification of the use of force.
Anytime a subject of a use of force goes to the a hospital, a supervisor will respond and
Anytime a subject of a use of force goes to the a hospital, a supervisor will respond and
If the arrested is seriously injured or admitted to the hospital, who should be promptly notified?
If the arrested is seriously injured or admitted to the hospital, who should be promptly notified?
If the arrested remains at the hospital for observation purposes, who should be notified that will determine whether CIS and IIS will be notified?
If the arrested remains at the hospital for observation purposes, who should be notified that will determine whether CIS and IIS will be notified?
Following each use of force investigation conducted by a supervising officer, an officer of at least what rank will review the investigation?
Following each use of force investigation conducted by a supervising officer, an officer of at least what rank will review the investigation?
IIS is added to which UOF form notification tab?
IIS is added to which UOF form notification tab?
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Study Notes
Use of Force Policy
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The use of force continuum does not have a fixed progression, officers may need to escalate or de-escalate based on the situation.
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Actively resisting arrest is defined when the subject is using physically evasive movements to avoid being taken into custody, including fleeing, bracing, tensing, pushing, or verbally signaling an intention to avoid arrest.
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Choke holds are prohibited unless the situation warrants the use of deadly force. They are also prohibited for the purpose of preventing the swallowing of evidence.
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Crowd control uses police action to stop the activities of people assembled, whereas crowd management involves monitoring and facilitating the activities of those assembled.
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Deadly force is defined as any force capable of causing death.
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De-escalation involves using non-confrontational verbal skills, empathy, and active listening to stabilize a person in crisis.
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The use of force, including devices like the beanbag shotgun, 40mm foam round, OC aerosol canister, OC or CS blast grenade, and the PepperBall launcher, is restricted during civil unrest or for crowd control.
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Deployment of these devices requires:
- A command officer present to authorize the deployment, except in urgent circumstances.
- Verbal notice to the crowd before deployment, unless giving such warning presents a danger to the officer or others.
- Specific targeting of an individual to be arrested, or who represents an imminent risk of death or injury to the officer or others.
- The officer must be reasonably sure the weapons will not strike other individuals in the crowd who pose no threat of violence.
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If demonstrators are legally present and conducting themselves lawfully and non-violently, officers cannot make their conduct criminal by ordering them to disperse and making an arrest if they refuse.
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Reporting Use of Force:
- Deployment of police canine (no bite): Form 18C must be submitted to explain the circumstances leading to the deployment.
- Escorting or handcuffing a person with no or minimal resistance: No special reporting is required other than the narrative in the arrest report.
- Use of physical force without injury or complaint: Officer(s) must notify a supervisor, who will respond, investigate, and complete Form 18NC, Noncompliant Suspect/Arrestee Report. The narrative should detail the events leading up to the use of force, subject's resistance, and the specific defensive tactics used. The tactics used by the officer should also be evaluated.
- Use of physical force with injury or complaint of injury: Officer(s) must notify a supervisor. The supervisor's report (Form 18I) will include information such as: a description of the events leading up to the use of force, the subject's resistance, a description of the force used by police to overcome resistance, and an evaluation of the propriety of the initial contact and the use of force.
Use of Force Policy
- The Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) prioritizes respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals.
- Officers are required to uphold constitutional rights and adhere to local and federal laws.
- Objective reasonableness is the legal standard used to evaluate all uses of force by law enforcement officers per Supreme Court of the United States.
De-escalation and Control
- Officers are instructed to de-escalate situations whenever possible to gain voluntary compliance.
- Only reasonable force should be used to effect an arrest or protect the safety of officers and others.
- Officers should attempt verbal persuasion and warnings before resorting to physical force.
- Suspects should be allowed to submit to arrest before force is used unless it poses a danger to the officer or others.
Excessive Force
- Officers are prohibited from using unnecessary violence.
- They are obligated to stop, prevent, and report excessive force by other officers.
- Officers who use excessive force face disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, and/or civil liability.
Reporting Use of Force
- All uses of force and allegations of excessive force must be reported to the CPD.
- Supervisors conduct investigations when force is used or there are complaints of injury.
- The investigation must be conducted by a supervisor of a higher rank than the officer(s) involved.
- Investigations must include narratives from involved officers, supervisors, witnesses, and subjects (when possible).
Crowd Control
- Use of force during periods of civil unrest or for crowd control is restricted.
- A command officer must be present and authorize the deployment of certain devices, such as beanbag shotguns, foam rounds, or pepper balls, unless there are exigent circumstances.
- Verbal notice must be given prior to deploying these devices into a crowd unless it poses a danger to officers or others.
Use of Force Continuum: Subject Resistance
- The Use of Force Continuum is a framework for understanding the escalation and de-escalation of force.
- The continuum includes: Uncooperative, Active Resistance, Assault or Threat of Assault.
CEW Use
- CEWs (conducted electrical weapons) can be used for self-defense, defense of another, or to gain compliance from resisting subjects.
- CEWs should not be used near flammable materials due to their high voltage spark except for the CPD issued chemical irritant (Sabre Red Crossfire).
- Avoid prolonged or extensive CEW discharges.
- Officers should transition to a different force option if multiple CEW deployments fail to gain compliance.
Deadly and Serious Uses of Force
- Force that directly or indirectly results in serious injury, hospital admission, or death is categorized as a serious use of force.
- Any head strike with an impact weapon is considered a serious use of force.
- All uses of carotid/choke holds are considered a serious use of force.
- Serious use of force must be investigated by: Internal Investigative Services (IIS) and the Crime Investigation Section (CIS) for all shots fired and death investigations involving police.
- The commander of IIS for all other serious use of force incidents.
- The use of force must be reported to the district/section/unit commander and can't be investigated by the officer(s) involved.
Firearms Discharge
- Department employees must submit reports on all firearm discharges, except for:
- Beanbag Rounds
- 40 MM Foam Rounds
- Discharges at animals
- Discharges during hunting
- Discharges during military service
- Discharges during training accidents if proper safety procedures were followed
Critical Incident Review Board (CIRB)
- The CIRB acts as a quality control mechanism for critical incidents
- The CIRB investigates the appropriateness of police policies and procedures
- The CIRB determines if officer judgment and training are adequate
- The CIRB has authority to recommend changes to the Police Chief in procedures, protocols, and training
- The review process will take place within 90 days of commencement
- The Police Chief can extend the timeline if extenuating circumstances exist
Use of Force Investigation
- The investigating supervisor will conduct a digital recording of all interviews with the arrested, civilian witnesses, and police officers in cases involving physical use of force or canine bites
- The investigating supervisor will ensure that Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage is uploaded and categorized properly for retention
- The investigating supervisor will interview and examine the arrested subject of the use of force
- The supervisor will take photographs of the subject, especially documenting any injuries or claimed injuries
- If the subject of a use of force goes to the hospital, the supervisor will:
- Ask permission of the medical staff to view the arrested subject to note the extent of injuries
- The supervisor will digitally record this interview.
- Interview the treating physician and include the diagnosis in the report, digitally recording the interview if permitted.
- Obtain a voluntary hospital and Department release for medical records from the arrested.
- Note any refusal of treatment on the Standards Investigation Report.
- Ask permission of the medical staff to view the arrested subject to note the extent of injuries
- If the arrested subject is seriously injured or admitted to a hospital, the investigating supervisor will notify the district/section/unit commander, IIS Commander, CIS Commander, and the Night Chief/Duty Officer.
- The Homicide Unit and IIS will conduct an investigation with the assistance of the effected district/section/unit when the serious injury is a result of the use of force.
- If the arrested is admitted to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation only, without serious injury, the above notifications are not required.
- If the arrested remains at a hospital for observation purposes following the use of force, the affected Assistant Police Chief and the Night Chief/Duty Officer will determine whether CIS and IIS will be notified
- The investigating supervisor will complete a Form 18F Investigation Report in Standards.
- Multiple blocks may be checked depending on the situation, including:
- Ceased All Movement
- Conspicuously Ignoring
- Resistive Tension
Reporting Process for Use of a CEW, Beanbag Shotgun, 40mm Foam Round, or PepperBall Launcher
- Supervisors must complete a detailed Form 18TBFP, Use of TASER/Beanbag/40mm Foam Round/PepperBall, in Standards after an officer uses one of the above tools.
- A Form 18TBFP must be completed whether or not an individual is struck with a beanbag, 40mm foam round, PepperBall round, or CEW probe.
- After each CEW deployment, the investigating supervisor will:
- Retrieve the data stored on the CEW
- Create a firing log for the deployment
- Record information on the Form 18TBFP
- Attach the firing log to the Use of Force Case in Evidence.com
- Report any accidental discharges on a Form 17 routed via the chain of command
- Report any discharges at an animal on a Form 18A, Weapons Discharge at an Animal, and route via the chain of command
- The location on a subject's body where CEW probes make contact should not be listed as an injury, unless embedded in a subject's soft body tissue and/or requiring transportation to a hospital for removal
- Supervisors will workflow the Form 18TBFP to the district/section/unit commander through the chain of command, attaching copies of any original documents, photographs, or digital recordings to the Use of Force Case in Evidence.com.
- Add Notification for the following units:
- Inspections Section
- Patrol Bureau
- Add Notification for the following units:
- The district/section/unit commander will review the original report and evaluate the propriety of the initial contact, any associated foot or vehicle pursuit, and the use of force.
- The district/section/unit commander will workflow the report to Inspections Section through the affected Assistant Police Chief.
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