221 "Tactical operations" Flashcards
5 221-01 Force Guidelines
(5/10/22)
MOS primary duty is to protect human life, including individuals in police custody.
The application of force must be consistent with existing law AND with NYPD Policy , even when dept policy is more restrictive than state/federal law!
Use only ________ necessary to gain control or custody of subject. (NOT MINIMUM)
Unreasonable force IS excessive force.
Excessive force (Unreasonable force) will result in discipline up to and including dismissal.
(The _________ will determine if force is excessive)
When appropriate and consistent with personal safety use DE-ESCALATION techniques to gain voluntary compliance. (NOT A MUST)
The goal is voluntary compliance.
Call boss, or additional, like ESU OR HNT.
Deadly physical force can only be used to protect MOS and/or the public from IMMINENT _______ or _______
Failure to intervene in the use of excessive force, or failure to report it, or failure to request and ENSURE timely medical treatment for an individual is serious misconduct that may result in criminal and civil liability and will result in department discipline, up to and including dismissal. If aware of any of the above MOS MUST report it to _________.
Reasonableness of use of force based on the totality of circumstances known by MOS at the time. The dept examines the reasonableness of force viewed from a member with similar training and experience placed into the same circumstances as the incident under investigation.
Reasonable force
INVESTIGATING Supv
SPI or Death
IAB (May be ANONYMOUS, in which case revive a CIN#)
5 221-01 Force Guidelines
(5/10/22)
FIREARM PROHIBITIONS:
-Don’t fire warning shots (never/absolute)
- Don’t shoot in defense of property (absolute)
- Don’t shoot when (in the professional judgement of a reasonable MOS) doing so will UNNECESSARILY endanger innocent ppl
- Don’t cock a firearm (Firearms must be fired double action AT ALL TIMES)
- Don’t shoot at a dog OR OTHER ANIMAL except to (1)_______AND _______ OR other reasonable means to eliminate threat.
- Don’t shoot at a fleeing felon who presents NO THREAT OF (2)_____or _____TO ANYONE.
- Don’t shoot AT OR FROM a moving car UNLESS (3)_________.
- Don’t discharge firearm to summons assistance EXCEPT in emergency situations when someone’s personal safety is endangered (including yourself) AND no other reasonable means to obtain assistance is available.
(Decision to draw firearm should be based on ARTICULABLE BELIEF (not reasonable suspicion) that potential for (4)______ is present, once you determine potential for SPI is no longer present, holster as soon as practicable)
RESTRAINT PROHIBITIONS
(SHALL NOT) :
-No choke holds (absolute)
-Don’t use force to punish, retaliate, or coerce subject to make statements
- Don’t use force on handcuffed subject UNLESS if necessary to : 4 things
1. Prevent Injury
2. Prevent escape
3. Overcome physical resistance
4. Overcome assault - Don’t use force to prevent swallowing of alleged controlled/other substance.
- Dont Hog-tie or transport face down.
** The use of force review board may find under exigent OR exceptional circumstances violations of prohibited action may have been justified and within guidelines.
MOS subject to investigation, discipline, civil action, or CCRB may submit a request to (5) ______who will make final decision**
(1) Protect anyone from PI
AND
No opportunity to retreat
(2) SPI OR DEATH.
(3) Perp is using DPF (Other than CAR)
(4) SPI
(5) UFRB (Use of force review board)
5 221-02 Use of force
(5/10/22)
(When an MOS must gain compliance, control or custody of an uncooperative subject)
Passive Resistance- Failing to comply with lawful command, standing motionless, going limp when being taken into custody.
Active Resisting- Physically evasive movements to defeat a MOS attempt at control (running away) Bracing, tensing, pushing, verbally signaling intention to avoid or prevent being taken in custody.
Active Aggression- Threat OR overt act of an assault (physical OR verbal) COUPLED W/ the present ability to carry out the threat or assault which reasonably indicates that an assault/injury to any person is imminent
RESISTING ARREST (NYS PENAL LAW)- A person is guilty of resisting arrest when he intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a Police Officer or Peace Officer from effecting an authorized arrest of himself or another person.
UMOS should take necessary action to protect life and personal safety of all persons (NOT PROPERTY) present (Including subjects being placed in to custody)
UMOS should utilize DE-ESCALATION techniques when appropriate and consistent with personal safety. Isolate and contain, if appropriate.
Immediately request a Supv to respond.
Also request ESU or HNT or additional units, as appropriate.
Supv on scene should assume command, and coordinate de-escalation if appropriate, and SUPV should direct tactics to minimize possibility of injury to MOS, subject and bystanders
If de-escalation fails, and if appropriate AND consistent with officer safety,
UMOS/Supv (Cop or Supv) should FIRST ADVISE PERP they’ll be charged with additional offense “resisting arrest” (THIS IS A JOKE!!)
Then (Cop or Supv) should devise a tactical plan to restrain subject. And finally advise the offender that physical force or other devices (OC, Pepper spray, Shield, baton, etc) will be used to handcuff/restrain him before applying such force, if appropriate.
NOTE
MOS should not use O.C , pepper spray, Conducted Electrical Weapon or impact weapons on Persons who are PASSIVELY RESISTING.
Apply NO more than the reasonable force necessary to gain control. Avoid actions which may result in chest compression, such as sitting , kneeling or standing on a subject’s chest or back , thereby reducing the subject’s ability to breathe. Assess the situation continually and adjust the use of force as necessary.
UMOS should rear cuff WHEN PRACTICAL. May front cuff initially, if that’s safer, then rear cuff when practical.
If difficulty rear cuffing UMOS should use ____________ OR ___________ to immobilize legs of a subject.
When any level of forced is used, UMOS should inquire if medical attention is needed and document response in A/L
UMOS should ENSURE PROPER medical attention if subject ill/injured
UMOS should ENSURE IMMEDIATE medical attention if ____________ or _________
(Ensure subject receives immediate medical attention and provide first aid, IF appropriate and properly trained-not absolute)
UMOS should notify ________ regarding type of forced used, reason force used, and injury to any person and document use of force in ________
Dept issued leg restraints
OR
Velcro straps
Difficulty breathing
OR
Potentially life threatening symptoms/injuries
Immediate Supv
A/L
5 221-03 Investigation of Use Of Force
(5/11/22) (STOP)
FORCE DEFINITIONS:
LEVEL 1:
-Hand/foot strike
-Forcible take down/wrestling subject to ground
-Use of mesh restraining blanket (NOT VELCRO STRAPS/poly carbonate shield)
-Use of OC spray
-Use of CEW in “cartridge mode”
- Physical injury to any subject, and /or civilian, non-member , or bystander that resulted from Police Action.
LEVEL 2: C.O/X.O/Duty Capt must respond and Investigate the following (unless superseded by the authority of the IAB or FID)
-Intentionally strike with an object
(Baton, other equipment, vehicle)
-K9 Bite
-CEW in “drive stun mode”
-Any “Prohibited Act” other than alleged or suspected use of chocked (level 3) , or SPI (level 3) or discharge of Firearms (level 4) (Prohibited Acts include hog-tie, transporting perp facedown, removing controlled substance from someone’s mouth, using CEW on handcuffed prisoner, using force to punish, retaliate or Coerce prisoner)
- Allegations OR Suspicions of excessive force (whether or not injury is apparent)
- Attempted suicide by prisoner , unless
LEVEL 3:
The _____ investigators respond, conduct investigation and complete reports UNLESS Superseded by FID.
- Use of physical force readily capable of causing DOA/SPI (discharge firearm) other than firearm discharge (level 4)
- Alleged or Suspected use of chokehold
- Allegations or Suspicion of excessive force Resulting in _______.
- Attempted suicide resulting in SPI
- SPI to any subject, civilian, non-MOS , or bystander that resulted from police action
LEVEL 4:
The _____must respond , conduct investigation and complete required reports.
- All firearms discharges by UMOS ( including unintentional and self-inflicted gun shot wounds)
- Any discharge of a UMOS firearm by someone other than UMOS
- All incidents in which a subject of police action, civilian, non-mos bystander is SILD or dies while in Police custody, during apprehensions, or immediately prior to police custody including:
1- police force or restraint may be a factor in death
2- Suicide ( prisoner commits suicide in holding cell and is SILD or dies)
3- Accidental (drug overdose or reaction to medicine causing SILD or death)
4- Apparent natural causes ( heart failure, asthma attack, etc. caused SILD or death)
(TRI ASSESSMENT REPORT IS MADE FOR LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3 INJURIES ONLY AND IS NOT MADE BY SGT ON TEST DAY SO DONT WORRY ABOUT IT, JUST KNOW THAT “TRI ASSESSMENT REPORT” IS A WRONG STEP FOR A SGT ON TEST DAY)
TRI incident worksheet report is made whenever there is physical injury/death to anyone (civilian, non member) as result of police action. This dept form will be used to record all instances when:
-Force used against MOS, injuries or not OR
-Any level of force used by MOS, injuries or not OR
-Any level of force alleged/suspected, injuries or not
(So if someone comes in to the SH claiming we hit him and he has no injuries we still have to prepare a TRI!)
OR
-Discharge (INCLUDING ACCIDENTALS) of OC, CEW, gun, injuries or not (including FIRING AT ANIMALS) OR
-If a prisoner attempts or commits suicide
-Subject or any non-member sustains a PI or dies while in police custody
ONE INCIDENT = ONE NUMBER
(IF one incident contains multiple members using varying levels of force, the investigating supv responsible for the highest level of force used will conduct the entire investigation!)
However each involved MOS makes their own separate TRI, and each subject gets their own TRI.
(Each combination of cop and perp gets a TRI)
So, if two cops use OC on 3 perps then make _________ all with same number
Or, if 2 cops assaulted and 2 additional cops use force to make the arrest on one perp then make ______ TRI’s. ALL WITH SAME NUMBER.
However if 2 cops use OC or any type of force on 1 perp and those same 2 cops get injured in the process then make _______ because the fact that an officer was injured/assaulted during the same incident would be documented on the same TRI as the one documenting the force the officers used.
IAB
SPI
FID
6 TRI’s
4 TRI’s
2 TRI’s
5 221-03 Investigation of Use Of Force
(STOP)
PHYSICAL INJURY (level 1) is:
-Minor swelling, contusion, laceration (NO sutures), abrasion OR
-Complaint of substantial pain OR
-Allegation of excessive force WITH NO INJURY.
In regards to a physical injury (level 1) the investigating supv will be __________.
However for use of CEW in “cartridge mode” the investigating Supv MUST be ________
(Only in ESU can a ________ be the Investigating Supv for CEW discharge)
SUBSTANTIAL PHYSICAL INJURY/ILNESS(level 2) is: -Any injury or condition that resulted from police contact/action requiring treatment at __________. (Including laceration that needs sutures or attempted suicide (NO SPI))
-Or alleged/suspected excessive force (resulting in PI or substantial PI) OR
-OR substantial physical injury. (K9 bite, intentionally striking with object, CEW Drive stun)
(In regards to treatment at hospital emergency room pre-existing condition does NOT count/Washing eyes out from being pepper sprayed also does NOT count).
In this case the ___________ must respond, and will investigate. (However they may be superseded by ____ or ____)
(C.O/X.O/Duty captain MAY utilize Boro investigations unit to assist with the investigation, when appropriate!!)
SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY/ILNESS (Level3) is:
- Broken bone, heart attack, stroke, or any injury requiring __________ OR
- Attempted suicide by prisoner (RESULTING IN SPI) OR
- Alleged/suspected excessive force (resulting in SPI) then ___________ must respond, and will investigate. (However they may be superseded by _____)
ALL UMOS FIREARM DISCHARGE OR any incident where subject is SILD/DOA (Level 4) __________ must respond, and will investigate, whether while in/prior to custody or apprehension. However they can investigate any incident as deemed appropriate by __________
Any questions on force incident call ________
The Risk Management Bureau is responsible for analyzing all reported incidents to
identify any trends or risk indicators and submit a quarterly and annual report to the
Police Commissioner.
RECAP
-Physical injury-Level 1
(Alleged excessive force-No injury)
-Substantial physical injury-Level 2
(Alleged/suspected excessive force-PI/Substantial PI)
-Serious physical injury- Level 3
(Alleged/suspected excessive force-SPI)
-UMOS firearm discharge/SILD/DOA- Level 4
Immediate Supv
LT or above
Sgt
Hospital EMERGENCY ROOM
C.O/X.O/Duty captain
IAB or FID
Hospital ADMISSION.
IAB
FID (force investigation div)
FID
First dep. commissioner.
IAB command center and ask for SUPV!!!
5 221-03 Investigation of Use Of Force
(STOP)
-UMOS should notify _________ of type of force used, reason, and if injury to person involved.
-UMOS should document use of force in ________, and ALSO do part___ of TRI Incident Worksheet.
(Get immediate medical attention for any injured ppl)
-Immediate Supv should review facts/circumstances, and direct MOS involved to complete part A of TRI, however the immediate supv should know to complete part A of TRI himself when __________ or ___________ or _______.
-Immediate Supv should question SUBJECT regarding possible injuries and ENSURE they get medical attention.
(221-02 UMOS should inquire if medical attention is needed and document response in A/L)
-Immediate supv should also question involved member regarding reason for using force and type of force used.
-Also IMMEDIATE SUPV should take photos (MOS and Subject) of visible injuries that are relative to incident OR of location where injury is claimed but not visible. Photos should be taken in a manner to maintain privacy, when appropriate.
(Remember for CEW discharges or drive stun the UMOS cop takes photos!)
- Immediate Supv should also interview witnesses, and make A/L entry of details of incident using TRI #.
- Immediate Supv should ALWAY NOTIFY _________ of level of force used and type of injury.
- The __________ makes determination as to whether force was within guidelines or whether further investigation is necessary, and the ______ determines if force was excessive!
- Immediate Supv should do ________ of TRI and STAPLE ALL TRI worksheets together and fwd to _______ for entry in to app by _______
- Command clerk will enter details of TRI incident worksheets into FORMS-TRI app using scan feature, and enter the FORMS generated incident number in each worksheet and assessment report.
-Immediate Supv should then upload photos in to TRI app. AFTER TRI worksheet is entered in to FORMS by command clerk
(So immediate supv takes photos himself and uploads them as well)
(Regardless of who is the investigating supv the IMMEDIATE SUPV will always prepare part B of TRI incident worksheet.)
^^^Exception is CEW discharge by a UMOS (cop), a LT or above will do part B of the TRI^^^
^^^(AND just remember it’s IMMEDIATE SUPV, so if P/S uses force then the immediate supv (platoon commander) would be doing all these steps)^^^
(CONT ON NEXT NOTECARD W/ I.S AND D.O’s DUTIES)
Immediate Supv
A/L
PART A
MOS incapacitated OR
Perp alleges force but MOS denies it OR
No MOS can be ID’ed.
D.O
Immediate supv makes determination
Investigating supv
Part B
D.O
Command clerk
5 221-03 Investigation of Use Of Force
(STOP)
-Investigating supv also interviews subjects and witnesses and involved member
(^Immediate supv also takes these steps)^
-The INVESTIGATING (not immediate) Supv should conduct investigation of reported incident
-Investigating supv should retrieve video of incident and voucher as “investigatory”, if unable to retrieve w/o risk of corruption then notify _____________ to assist.
-The D.O pct of occ. should make __________ w/ TRI #.
If prisoner: (ANY LEVEL 2/LEVEL 3 INJURY)
-ATTEMPTED suicide OR
-Sustained any serious injury (broken/fractured bone, injury requiring hospital admission, gunshot wound, heart attack stroke) OR
-Substantial injury(significant contusion, laceration requiring sutures, requires treatment at emergency room) OR
-Suspicion of excessive force OR
-Allegation of excessive force AND any injury
THEN THE D.O SHOULD NOTIFY _______ and _______ and ________(for any level 2 or 3 injury)
(If perp commits suicide follow 221-05)
- The D.O should file all TRIs and assessments, if completed, at command.
- The D.O also signs off on TRI’s (NOT ASSESSMENTS) ________(when?)
- Alleged excessive force with PI then _______ investigates?
- Suspected excessive force with SPI then ________ investigates?
- Alleged excessive force with no injury then ______ investigates?
- Suspected excessive force with substantial physical injury then ______ investigates?
Remember (Regardless of who is the investigating supv the immediate supv will always prepare part B of TRI)
^^^Exception is CEW discharge by a UMOS (cop), a LT or above will do part B of the TRI^^^
Boro investigations unit
CLE w/ TRI #.
Boro, Operations, IAB (BOI)-Get log #
Prior to EOT
- C.O/X.O/Duty captain
- IAB
- Immediate supv
- C.O/X.O/Duty captain
4 221-04 Firearms discharge by UMOS
(STOP)
- When a UMOS discharges a firearm, on or off duty, OUTSIDE NYC, then UMOS should report it promptly to __________ and __________ either personally or by responsible messenger.
- When a UMOS discharges a firearm, on or off duty, inside NYC, he should request __________ and __________, RENDER AID, and Safeguard scene.
-The P/S should establish crime scene.
-The P/S should secure and inspect firearms of MOS involved for evidence of recent discharge.
(IF INJURY, FID will direct you (P/S) to secure all weapons that were discharged and FID transports the guns to FAS.)
-The P/S should notify the _________ and request the immediate response of _______ THROUGH THE ________
(221-04 Firearms discharge by UMOS is the only time P/S requests PDS through the D.O!!)
-The P/S should direct seriously injured MOS to be transported to ___________
-The P/S should direct members sustaining minor injuries to be transported to __________ AFTER CONFERRING WITH _________, if available.
^(Remember P/S MUST confer w/ C.O/Duty captain prior to directing members sustaining “minor injuries” be transported to nearest hospital!)^
- The D.O (WITHOUT WAITING FOR FURTHER DETAILS) should notify ____________(5 ppl)
- D.O should also ENSURE ______ is responding directly to hospital.
(Until arrival of an FID investigator, the highest ranking member of the Detective Bureau will be in command of the investigation)
- (UMOS involved in such incidents (firearms discharges) will not be returned to permanent command without prior approval of the _________)*
- If a person is killed as a result of police action, UMOS involved WILL NOT be assigned to ID the body at the morgue* (Vuoso ‘s shooting)
(Authorized training, lawful hunting, target practice ARE NOT considered discharges (for this procedure)
HOWEVER unintentional discharge into firearm safety station at NYPD facility, health/hospital Corp, OR corrections gets a 49 from MOS C.O to PA FTS. (Not considered discharge and no trip to tactics review session))
THATS THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE*
Local PD AND Operations
Ambulance and P/S
D.O
PDS THROUGH D.O
Nearest TRAUMA center
Nearest hospital AFTER CONFERRING WITH
C.O/Duty captain (If available)
C.O/XO, Ops, PDS, Boro, IAB (COP-BI)
(No duty captain, because you want someone from the inside investigating a firearms discharge in your Pct)
A Supv!
First Deputy Commissioner.
2 221-23 Alcohol testing for UMOS involved in firearm discharges (ON OR OFF DUTY) resulting in injury or death of a person . (5/11/22)
This procedure is followed in additional to 221-04(firearms discharge by UMOS)
PROCEDURE: When involved in , or responding to the scene of an ON or OFF duty police involved firearms discharge which results in injury or death or the likelihood of injury or death of a person Within NYC:
- UMOS should request immediate response of _____
- P/S should notify _____of shooting, immediately and request response of ______and the ______ and ______.
- It is prudent not to ingest alcohol up to _____ prior to the start of tour. Under covers who must consume alcohol due to the nature of their operation are not allowed to have more than ______, ABSENT EXIGENT, during tour.
- P/S notifying operations is rare!!*
- **^Alcohol testing for UMOS, P/S IS ONLY ACTOR AND HE NOTIFIES OPERATIONS AND REQUESTS DUTY INSPECTOR/DUTY CAPTAIN/FID personnel ***
P/S
- Operations
- FID personnel(include FID zone commander)
- Inspector (patrol Service Bureau Duty Inspector)
- Duty Capt
4 hours
2 beverages
2 221-05 Person DOA/SILD in connection with a police activity
(5/11/22)
This procedure is used when perp is in custody or immediately prior to custody, and commits suicide, or overdoses, has a heart attack, or asthma attack, or prior to custody is involved in 53 and dies while eluding police, or falls from building and dies while eluding policew
(When a person dies or is SILD while in police custody or immediately prior to police custody)
- UMOS should obtain medical attention for injured person
- UMOS should safeguard POSSIBLE crime scene, and immediately request response of the __________ and tell him of force used, reason used, and any injuries.
- UMOS (cop!) should (if person dies), make every attempt to shield the body from public view, if feasible, and if it will not harm the integrity of the crime scene.
- The P/S should notify ________
- P/S should ESTABLISH crime scene and Ensure TRI is Completed.
-The D.O should notify _______(COP ID)
(216-16 perp die suspicious & suicide at D.O.C (rikers island) ,D.O notifies C.O/D.C, operation, patrol boro, IAB ,Detective) same but Duty not X.O)
**(D.O notifies COP ID) any time FID (Force Investigation Division) MUST investigate!-ALL firearm discharges OR person DOA/SILD in connection w/ police activity) **
(But remember for all Level 2 or Level 3 injuries D.O only notifies (BOI) boro, operations, IAB)
(The _______ is responsible for all investigations when a person dies OR is likely to die OR is injured by our firearms while in police custody or immediately prior to police custody)
(When, in the course of an investigation (i.e., investigate DOA), a member of the Detective
Bureau becomes aware that a death or serious injury was or may have been in connection with a police action, the Pct/PSA/TD C.O/duty captain, IAB, and FID will immediately be notified)
P/S pct of occ.
D.O pct of occ.
C.O/XO, Ops, Patrol Boro, IAB , Det Squad
(No duty captain, because you want someone from the inside investigating a suicide or DOA in your Pct…. Same notifications D.O makes in 221-04 firearms discharge by MOS)
FID
3 221-06 MOS subject to force while performing lawful duty ON OR OFF DUTY
(5/11/22)
* This procedure is when (on or off duty) force is used AGAINST MOS while performing lawful duty. Includes Assault, physical harassment, reckless endangerment, menacing, shots fired at MOS, throwing items at MOS (whether it caused injury or not)*
-MOS should take appropriate action, apprehend perps, get medical attention for any injured, request response of immediate supv and make appropriate A/L entry.
- The immediate Supv should conduct prelim. investigation and notify
(1) _____. - If member seriously injured or DOA then the immediate Supv should request D.O to notify (2)__________ to respond, HOWEVER IN THEIR ABSENCE THE D.O will notify (3)________ for DUTY CAPT to respond.
(SO IF MOS IS NOT SI OR DOA THEN NO NOTIFICATION TO C.O/X.O IS NECESSARY)
(IF ANY OUTSTANDING SUSPECTS, or further investigation is required then immediate Supv should notify (4)______ to respond and investigate.)
(A TRI will NOT be prepared when a subject merely verbally signals an intention to avoid or prevent being taken into or retained in custody)
Immediate Supv: MUST be ONE rank higher than all involved members and in same command of MOS ( if not Supv available the (5)_____will determine who will fulfilled the role of Immediate Supv(same as 221-03 )
** SO if a perp chokes a Cop, it is NOT a level 3 where IAB will investigate it. If NO serious injuries are sustained the member immediate Supv will investigate it**
- Immediate Supv should ENSURE LOD report is completed by designated Supv.
- MOS should take appropriate action and obtain Medical assistance for any injured person
- MOS should request (6) _____and make entry in (7)______.
- MOS should complete TRI interaction report prior to (8)_____, unless Exceptional Circumstances Exist.
(If MOS becomes injured chasing a perp, that is a LOD report!!! NOT a TRIs!!!
TRIs are only documented for HARM, however if you’re fighting a perp and perp assaults you, you will document that on a TRI, and complete a LOD report as well
-Immediate Supv should STAPLE all TRIs together and forward to command clerk for entry into app
(REMEMBER for “investigations of use of force” the immediate Supv fwds TRI to D.O, and D.O fwds to clerk, but when MOS “subject to force while performing lawful duty” then the immediate Supv fwds TRI direct to command clerk)
(CONT ON NEXT NOTECARD W/ D.O DUTIES)
(1) D.O
(2) C.O/X.O
(3) Patrol Boro
(4) PDS
(5) Duty Capt
(6) Immediate Supv
(7) Digital A/L
(8) Completion of tour
3 221-06 MOS subject to force while performing lawful duty
(5/11/22)
-The D.O should ENSURE A/O charges assault 2 , Assault on a Peace Officer, P.O, fireman or EMS resisting arrest, Aggravated Assault upon a Police Officer or Peace Officer when appropriate.
(HOWEVER the (1)________ should ENSURE 61 is prepared and additional charge is added on OLBS worksheet)
(If assault charged then the D.O should request (2)_______ to enhance arrest, interview subjects, and canvas for video and witnesses)
*(PDS SUPV then ENSURES detective squad members are enhancing arrests, interviewing subjects and canvassing for video!)
^(So when MOS is subject to force PDS canvasses for video)^
-The (3)____ should ENSURE criminal history check is done for every perp charged with resisting, assault 2 (sub3), or assault on a P.O, EMS, etc.
(If arrested for above 3 crimes, (4)___ or more times in the past ___ years then they’re considered a “resisting recidivist”)
-If member is SI or removed to hospital for medical treatment the D.O should notify (5) ________(2 ppl) WITHOUT waiting for further details
(This is written strange but “step 20” states if MOS is removed to hospital, seriously injured or dies then D.O should notify (6)______ only!)
(If member sustains a serious injury/ SILD or dies the C.O/X.O/D.C will assume control of situation and ensure all responsibilities of the immediate Supv are completed)
(HOWEVER, if ADA refuses to charge as determined by the investigation then the D.O should notify (7)__________)
(Important thing to remember about this procedure is when MOS is subject to force while performing lawful duty, whether MOS is SI or dies there is NO notification to IAB!!! Think about it, IAB doesn’t care if MOS is injured, they only care when MOS injures someone else!)
(1) Immediate Supv
(2) PDS SUPV
(3) D.O
(4) 1 or more times in past 5 years
(5) C.O/Duty captain, Patrol Boro
(6) Duty captain
(7) C.O/X.O/Duty captain
3 221-07 Use of OC Pepper spray
(5/12/22)
When on duty in uniform, carry OC in its holster, attached to non-shooting side of gun belt. MAY carry off duty.
Plainclothes enforcement WILL carry.
HOWEVER
Undercover members may opt not to carry the O.C. pepper spray
Pepper spray can be used when UMOS believes it is necessary to:
- Gain/Maintain control of persons who are actively resisting, or exhibiting active aggression
- Prevent individuals from physically injuring themselves
- Establish physical control of a subject attempting to flee from arrest or custody
- Establish physical control of EDP
- Control a dangerous animal by deterring an attack to prevent injuries to ppl/animals.
- (So OC spray can be used on EDP’s, animals, and to prevent ppl from injuring themselves)*
NO NEED TO SHAKE BEFORE USE. IT CAN BE SPRAYED AT ANY ANGLE.
It carries 10 one second bursts, replace it when_______________.
Advise offender that O.C will be used to handcuff/restrain BEFORE applying such force, if feasible.
UMOS should hold OC spray in an upright position, aim and discharge spray in subjects eyes, using _____ or ____second bursts at a minimum distance of ______, and only in situations when UMOS reasonably believes.
We can use O.C at animal to deter an attack, or to prevent injury to person OR ANIMAL PRESENT
NEVER USE O.C ON _____________.
“AVOID” using OC on young child, pregnant woman, person w/ respiratory condition or in frail health. “AVOID” using in small contained area like cars and closets.
“AVOID” using in large area for crowd control. (Unless trained and directed by Supv)
(DOES NOT mention anything regarding using OC on rear cuffed prisoner…?!)
CONT. ON NEXT NOTECARD
Half empty (5 one second bursts)
One or Two
3 feet away (MINIMUM)
Those who passively resisting arrest
3 221-07 Use of OC Pepper spray
(5/12/22)
-UMOS should arrest and charge with crime which initiated use of OC and add RESISTING ARREST, when appropriate OR release perp if it’s determined no crime committed OR EDP THEM. (If appropriate)
-Pepper spray does not dissipate for ______ so do not touch or rub the skin of a contaminated person!
-DO NOT use creams, ointments, commercial eye washes or bandages
-Remove the subject from the contaminated area and expose to fresh air while awaiting the arrival of EMS, or transportation to hospital/SH, IF TACTICALLY FEASIBLE (not absolute)
-Request EMS when situation appropriate, and flush with profuse amounts of water IF consistent with your safety AND water is readily available.
(Repeat flushing at short intervals, if necessary, until symptoms of distress reside)
(However if at SH then MUST flush contaminated skin with water)
- Transport immediately to ____________ IF they demonstrate difficultly breathing, severe stress, hyperventilation. (KEEP WINDOWS OF TRANSPORT VEHICLE OPEN)
- If wearing contact lenses it is strongly recommended to be removed to hospital ASAP.
- Position on side or sitting to promote free breathing (NEVER FACE DOWN!!)
(So we can transport them to hospital or SH)
-UMOS should notify _______ of O.C spray use.
In arrest situation, when OC used, UMOS should prepare ______ and __________.
- In non arrest situation prepare ________ and check box “O.C spray used” and enter time, docs name, and diagnoses in “details”
- D.O should ensure prisoners who have been sprayed with O.C. pepper spray receive appropriate first aid, if needed, upon arrival at SH
- D.O should ensure prisoners who have been sprayed with O.C. pepper spray are properly observed throughout the arrest process, and that they receive prompt medical attention if they need or request it.
- D.O should make ______stating whether the prisoner has had his/her SKIN flushed with water, been examined by EMS, or been transported to the hospital.
** Undercover members may opt NOT to carry the O.C pepper spray.
MOS may carry the O.C pepper spray device during OFF Duty Hours.**
(O.C pepper spray will not automatically stop all subjects, and even when it does incapacitate, the effects are temporary. Members should therefore be ready to use other appropriate force options and tactics)
15-30 min
Emergency room of NEAREST hospital
Immediate Supv
OLBS and Medical treatment of prisoner
Aided
CLE
5 221-08 Use CEW (Conducted electrical weapon)
(5/12/22)
A CEW can be an effective means of subduing aggressive suspects and EDP’s.
PROHIBITED TO USE CEW WHERE PHYSICAL FORCE IS NOT REQUIRED
All supervisors on patrol carry CEW, if available, in authorized holster, on non-shooting side of gun belt (Just like OC), when in uniform.
ENSURE a secondary authorized cartridge is in the pouch on the holster.
Patrol in plainclothes should have CEW ‘available for use’
** A spark test must be conducted into a “Firearms Safety Station” that is under direct observation of a SUPV.**
Upon activating switch safety up, laser comes on, LED lights comes on, display gives a 5 sec show of % of battery life.
AS A WARNING, you MAY put the laser dot on subject OR take cartridge out and pull trigger to show the visible and audible arcing of electricity. With these warnings when feasible issue a verbal warning, consistent with personal safety.
Drive stun mode is WHEN front electrodes OR expanded cartridge are brought in close proximity with subject. Drive stun may be used to supplement effectiveness of a close probe spread (3 point contact) DRIVE STUN IS ONLY BE USED IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND NOT AS PRIMARY METHOD OF USE.
The D.O should make ______ at start of tour including CEWs and cartridges-including CEW serial #.
If any CEWS are found to be inoperable/defective the D.O should notify ______.
The D.O should assign CEW at start of each tour in priority order as follows: 1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Last- Second authorized UMOS in a RMP
Authorized UMOS then enters members (Rank, Name, SHIELD AND TAX) assigned CEW in _________ and _______ (put ______ next to their name)
(D.O makes CLE twice, once for accounting of CEW’s and once for assignment of CEW’s)
** All discharges are recorded , including spark tests performed at the start of tour , must recorded A/L, CLE, other appropriate Dept record**
CLE
C.O
- Maintained at desk
- Each Supv uniform and Civilian performing patrol SUPV
- UMOS in each RMP
- UMOS Foot post
Command log AND Roll call
“CEW”
5 221-08 Use CEW (Conducted electrical weapon)
(5/12/22)
Authorized UMOS carry only when trained by ________
Plainclothes carry in holster approved by _______________
ESU CEW holster approved by __________________
(Only CEW’s authorized by _________ will be carried by MOS)
Authorized UMOS should do mandatory spark test prior to start of tour to ensure operability.
Each test/accidental discharge must be recorded in _______ and _______ because the initial memory chip documents every date, time, temp, duration, remaining battery strength of last 2000 discharges.
-D.O should notify C.O when unintentionally discharge of CEW or if CEW is found to be inoperable or defective.
If it doesn’t operate after replacing battery, and requires repair/replacement then authorized UMOS should inform _____ or ______and make A/L entry including results of inspection, serial number of CEW, name of D.O or Immediate Supv notified
(Cop has inoperable taser notifies D.O/Immediate supv but if D.O has inoperable taser he notifies C.O)
Return CEW to ______ at EOT
FTS
C.O FTS
C.O SOD
C.O FTS
A/L and Command Log (and other appropriate dept. record)
D.O or Immediate supv
D.O
5 221-08 Use CEW (Conducted electrical weapon)
(5/12/22)
-CEW is MAY to be used against those actively physically resisting OR physically aggressive OR to prevent individuals from physically injuring themselves or others. DO NOT USE CEW FOR “PASSIVE RESISTANCE “..
** CEWs will only be issued by platoon commander or D.O or Designated Supv**
-Flight SHOULD NOT be sole justification.
(Members should consider the severity of the offense, the subject’s threat level to others, and the
risk of serious injury to the subject before deciding to use a CEW on a fleeing subject)
-DO NOT INTENTIONALLY discharge two CEW simultaneously on a subject.
(Any subsequent applications of CEW should be independently justifiable, and this risks should be weighed against other force options)
-When practical, the first recommended point of aim is ___________
(If frontal discharge then recommended point of aim is ________)
(DONT INTENTIONALLY AIM AT GROIN)
-Use for one standard cycle which is ____ seconds while constantly assessing the situation to determine if subsequent cycles are necessary
Exposure of CEW for longer than ___ seconds (whether due to multiple applications or continuous cycling) may increase risk of death or serious injury
- Should “NEVER”/ Strictly Prohibited” be used on a REAR cuffed prisoner or those who passively resist or as a form of coercion/punishment (absolute!)
- “Should NOT” be used when combustible gasses or flammable liquids are present.
- Should “GENERALLY” Not be used on children, elderly, obviously pregnant and the frail (not absolute)
- Should also “GENERALLY “ NOT be used if person on vehicle, motorcycle, skateboard, or standing in heights where he could fall. (Not absolute)
Back, below neck
Lower center mass, below chest
5 seconds
15 seconds
