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"Firearms Discharge and National Use-Of-Force Report Form 2026

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The document outlines the procedures and requirements for reporting firearm discharges by peace officers and security guards in Minnesota, as mandated by state statutes. It includes detailed instructions on completing the Firearms Discharge Report, which must be submitted within 30 days of an incident. The report collects information on the circumstances surrounding each discharge, including details about involved agencies, individuals fired at, and the nature of the incident. Additionally, it provides definitions related to firearm discharges and use-of-force incidents.

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Begin by entering the Agency ORI and Agency Name at the top of the form. This identifies your agency.
Fill in the Incident Date and indicate if this is the actual date of the incident by selecting YES or NO.
Specify whether you are reporting a discharge by a private security firm by checking YES, and provide the firm's name if applicable.
Complete the section regarding shots fired, indicating whether it was a discharge in duty or accidental. Provide details for each shot fired if necessary.
In the Use-of-Force Incident Information section, select all applicable options regarding injuries or fatalities resulting from law enforcement actions.
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What are some examples of uses of force?

For example, a person is entitled to use force to defend himself or herself or others, or to protect their property from unlawful interference from others, or to enforce the law, such as making an arrest, or in limited circumstances to control or discipline children under ones care.

How is use of force investigated?

All use of force incidents are reviewed by a UoF Committee comprised of subject matter experts, including command staff personnel. The UoF Committee is chaired by a police captain. Training, equipment needs and further formal review recommendations come out of the UoF Committee process.

What qualifies as 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.

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What constitutes use of force?

Force - The application of physical techniques or tactics, chemical agents, or weapons to another person.

What is the most important thing for an officer when writing a use of force report?

There is no single, universally agreed-upon definition of use of force. The International Association of Chiefs of Police has described use of force as the amount of effort required by police to compel compliance by an unwilling subject [1].

What is wrongful use of force?

Any unjustified escalation of force violates the civil rights of the individuals involved. Excessive force can take many forms, ranging from unnecessary physical violence to the misuse of tasers, batons, or firearms.

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