Does your Use of Force Policy require comprehensive reporting when force is used?

Yes.

Officers are required to complete a Use of Force Report every time force is required during a lawful action.  The department utilizes a comprehensive computer tracking program that acts as a clearinghouse for department data relating to use of force incidents and pursuits.  This affords us the ability to conduct thorough review of all use of force applications to ensure compliance with policy. This system also acts as an early warning/intervention tool for administrative purposes.

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1. Does your Use of Force Policy require de-escalation?
2. Does your Use of Force Policy allow for chokeholds and strangleholds?
3. Does your Use of Force Policy require a verbal warning before shooting?
4. Does your Use of Force Policy require officers to exhaust all alternatives before shooting?
5. Does your Use of Force Policy require comprehensive reporting when force is used?
6. Does your Use of Force Policy include a use of force continuum?
7. What are MPD’s reporting procedures when an officer uses force that results in death or harm; and when death occurs while in police custody? How comprehensive is the reporting for these events?
8. Does MPD mandate that officers intervene to stop excessive force when used by other officers? If so, is there also a requirement to report the incident to a supervisor?
9. Does MPD have a policy banning officers from shooting at moving vehicles?