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The document is a 'Use of Force Report' from the Sturbridge Police Department, requiring officers to complete it before the end of their duty. It includes sections for officer and subject information, details about the encounter, actions taken by both the subject and officers, any injuries sustained, witness information, and a narrative section for chronological account of events. The report also requires supervisory review and signatures to ensure compliance with department policies.

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What are the 4 principles of use of force?

To effect a lawful arrest, detention, or search; b. To overcome resistance or to prevent escape; c. To prevent the commission of a public offense; d. In defense of others or in self-defense; e.

What three elements must be present to justify an officer using deadly force?

The three elements necessary for employing deadly force are ability, opportunity, and jeopardy. Ability refers to the capacity to inflict serious harm, opportunity means the chance to do so, and jeopardy involves an immediate threat to life.

What are examples of excessive use of force?

What Are Some Examples of Excessive Force? Inappropriate or reckless use of handcuffs, zip ties, or other restraints. Unwarranted use of tasers or pepper spray. Inappropriate use of rubber bullets, tear gas, and other crowd control methods. Use of choke holds and other prohibited techniques against suspects.

What are the 4 uses of force?

However, police use of force is only to be used for specific reasons, such as defense of self, the defense of another, to prevent the destruction of evidence, prevent suicide or to take a person into custody.

What should be included in the documentation of police use of force?

Each officer reporting force in a report shall describe in detail the actions of the suspect warranting the use of force, the specific force used in response to the suspects actions, the suspects response to the use of force and how the suspect was eventually controlled.

What are the 6 steps of use of force?

The U.S. Navy teaches a six-step model: Officer presence, Verbal commands, Soft controls, Hard controls, Intermediate Weapons, and Lethal force.

What is included in a use of force review?

For Use of Force, they review both the written TuServ record and the Body Worn Video footage. This serves as a check and balance on the individual supervisors review, if conducted, but most importantly ensures a selection of every use of force is reviewed.

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