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Monday, January 31, 2011

Use of Force Policy Implementation

http://www.policeone.com/legal/articles/3199248-Key-considerations-for-good-use-of-force-policies/

As always the use of force remains the number complaint against police officers and the main source of departmental liability.  When a critical incident occurs or a lawsuit is filed agency administrators do not want to be scrambling to up date use of force policy.  By having sound, current policy in place administrators can be confident their officers will respond properly and be protected in the aftermath.