When force is required, Department members shall use only that level of force that is proportional, objectively reasonable, and which reasonably appears necessary for the situation. While a greater level of force may be initially required to gain control of a combative/resistive subject, the level of force must be reduced when the Department member has achieved control, and it is reasonably safe and feasible to do so.
DISCLAIMER FOR UOF POLICY:
The Use of Force policy published on July 19, 2024, will be effective once training on the policy takes place. This transition period is being provided to ensure awareness of the new policy provisions throughout the Department, and to ensure education on the new policy and its components have been made available to Department members.