Uses of Force – January – August 2022
For Previous Years see Annual Report
The International Association of Chiefs of Police defines Use of Force as the amount of effort required to compel compliance by an unwilling subject.
Bodily force exceeding the normal force required to take a person into custody, including any combination of strength, leverage, take-downs, control or come-along holds used to gain control of an uncooperative person; the use of hands, fist, feet, knees, etc. in striking a person.
Uses of Force – January – August 2022
For Previous Years see Annual Report
As outlined in the LPD’s Internal Investigations directive PD18-1601.
Allegations of misconduct investigations include those related to:
Demeanor investigations include those related to:
Potential outcomes of complaints
Exonerated: The alleged incident occurred, but the involved employee’s action was lawful and proper.
Unfounded: The allegation is false or not factual.
Sustained: There is sufficient evidence to prove the allegation.
Non-sustained: There is insufficient evidence to either prove or disprove the allegation.
Policy Review: The allegation is true, however the employee’s practices were consistent with departmental policy: as result, the policy should be reviewed to ensure that operational practices remain consistent with the department’s philosophy
Complaint withdrawn: The person who made the allegation of misconduct withdraws the complaint and indicates they no longer wish to pursue the matter.
Narcan is a prescription medication that can reverse the effects of opioids in individuals who may have overdosed.
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