3-10/114.00 - Use of Force Review - Division Chief or Division Director Responsibilities



The division chief or division director shall review and make determinations on whether the use of force was within policy for the following types of incidents:

  • Incidents where there is no concurrence between the area commander and the unit commander;

  • Incidents that have been referred for administrative investigation; and

  • Incidents that have been referred to the Executive Force Review Committee.

The division chief or division director shall take preventative steps to curb problematic trends, including recommending the issuance or revising of policies, directives, or training bulletins.

NOTICE: On Monday, July 22, 2024, the Department published New and Revised Use of Force Policies. The written reporting procedures related to Pointed Firearm at Person (PFP) (referred to as the PFP report) shall become effective once the PFP report form is published.   The PFP report form is forthcoming.