The evaluation of a Department member’s performance includes the strategies or tactics used leading up to, during, and following a use of force. These strategies and tactics shall be evaluated in terms of whether or not they comply with Department policies, procedures, and training.
The following are examples of types of tactical considerations that shall be evaluated under this policy:
Approach of Subject
Approach of Vehicle
Availability and Deployment of Personnel, Equipment, and Weapons
Background (consideration of surroundings, risk to bystanders)
Communication
Concealment
Coordination
Cover
De-escalation efforts and crisis stabilization techniques
Distance
Field of Fire
Fire Discipline
Foot Pursuit
Incident Command
Partner Splitting
Planning
Position of Advantage
Potential for Crossfire
Shooting Backdrop (harm to bystanders)
Shooting at Moving Vehicle
Summoning additional resources
Supervision
Subject Control
Tactical Repositioning
Taking Independent Action
Target Acquisition
Use of Time or Slowing Down the Event
Vehicle Pursuit
Warning Shots
NOTE: Refer to MPP 3-10/150.00 Tactical Incidents for further information.
A Department member’s performance associated with the use of force that does not comply with Department policies, procedures, and training may subject that Department member to discipline under this section.