7-01/030.00 Prohibited Force

The following uses of force are prohibited unless circumstances justify the use of deadly force:

• Head strike(s) with an impact weapon
• Deliberately or recklessly striking an individual’s head against a hard, fixed object (e.g. concrete floor, wall, jail bars, etc.)
• From a standing position, kicking an individual in the head with a shod foot while the individual is lying on the ground/floor
• Kneeing an individual in the head, deliberately or recklessly causing their head to strike the ground, floor, or other hard, fixed object
• Any choke holds

The following uses of force are prohibited absent life threatening or high risk/assaultive situations:

• Any kicking above the knee
• Carotid restraints
• Head strikes