Department members are prohibited from using force that is retaliatory in nature or for purposes of punishment, particularly against subjects who flee, resist arrest, assault Department members, or those who only express criticism of or disrespect for Department members.
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.