Department members are not authorized to use either a carotid restraint or choke holds. Any use of a carotid restraint or choke hold will be investigated like Category 3 force with a mandatory Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB) rollout.
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.