HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-13-2005 Police Citizens Review Board AGENDA
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
September 13, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
410 E. Washington Street
ITEM NO. 1 CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
ITEM NO. 2 CONSIDER MOTION ADOPTING CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED
· Minutes of the meeting on 08/16/05
· ICPD General Order #99-05 (Use of Force)
· ICPD General Order #00-05 (Off-Duty Conduct: Powers of Arrest)
· ICPD General Order #01-04 (Bomb Threats / Emergencies)
· ICPD General Order #05-01 (Persons with Mental Illness)
· ICPD Department Memo #05-33
· ICPD Use of Force Report- July 2005
ITEM NO. 3 OLD BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 4 NEW BUSINESS
· Select Nominating Committee
ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC DISCUSSION
ITEM NO. 6 BOARD INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 7 STAFF INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 8 CONSIDER MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION based on
Section 21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are
required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept
confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or continued
receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential
personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of
supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports,
except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18)
Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a
government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of
government, to the extent that the government body receiving those
communications from such persons outside of government could reasonably
believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that
government body if they were available for general public examination.
ITEM NO. 9 MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS · October 11, 2005, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
· November 8, 2005, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
· December 13, 2005, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
· January 10, 2006, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT
MEMORANDUM
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
DATE: September 9, 2005
TO: PCRB Members
FROM: Kellie Tuttle
RE: Board Packet for meeting on September '13, 2005
Enclosed please find the following documents for your review and comment at the next board
meeting:
· Agenda 09/13/05
· Minutes of the meeting on 08/16/05
· ICPD General Order #99-05 (Use of Force)
· ICPD General Order #00-05 (Off-Duty Conduct: Powers of Arrest)
· ICPD General Order #01-04 (Bomb Threats / Emergencies)
· ICPD General Order #05-01 (Persons with Mental Illness)
· ICPD Department Memo #05-33
· ICPD Use of Force Report- July 2005
· PCRB Complaint Deadlines
· PCRB Office Contacts- July 2005
· PCRB Office Contacts- August 2005
Other resources available:
National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement
NACOLE provides information regarding civilian oversight in law enforcement nation wide. For
more information see: www. NACOLE.org
DRAFT
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES - AUGUST '16, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chair Greg Roth called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Candy Barnhill, Greg Roth, and Roger Williams
MEMBERS ABSENT: Loren Horton, and Elizabeth Engel
STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Catherine Pugh and Staff Kellie Tuttle present
OTHERS PRESENT: Capt. Tom Widmer of the ICPD
CONSENT
CALENDAR Motion by Barnhill and seconded by Williams to adopt the consent calendar.
Minutes of the meeting on 06/14/05
· ICPD General Order 00-01 (Search and Seizure)
· ICPD General Order 00-02 (Harassment and Sexual Harassment)
· ICPD Use of Force Report- June 2005
Motion carried, 3/0, Horton and Engel absent.
OLD BUSINESS None.
NEW BUSINESS None.
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION None.
BOARD
INFORMATION Roth summarized to the Board the Council meeting he had attended in July
regarding the PCRB's two year review. During the review the Council expressed .
their appreciation to the members, it was mentioned replacing the Board with an
Ombudsperson Review so that there was an office or group that could receive
concerns, recommendations, complaints, regarding the City in general, but there
was not a majority of Council interested.
STAFF
INFORMATION Tuttle reported to the Board that there has been a gentleman from Urbana,
Illinois interested in the budget for the PCRB and that he has been provided with
those figures.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION Motion by Barnhill and seconded by Williams to adjourn into Executive Session
based on Section 21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records
which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or
to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or
continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in
confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities,
boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative
reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and
PCRB
August 16, 2005
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22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to
a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of
government, to the extent that the government body receiving those
communications from such persons outside of government could reasonably
believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that
government body if they were available for general public examination.
Motion carried, 3/0, Horton and Engel absent. Open session adjourned at 7:09
P.M.
REGULAR
SESSION Returned to open session at 7:20 P.M.
Motion by Barnhill and seconded by Williams to set the level of review for PCRB
#05-02 at 8-8-7(B)(1)(a), on the record with no additional investigation.
Motion carried, 3/0, Horton and Engel absent.
MEETING SCHEDULE
· September 13, 2005, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
· October 11, 2005, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
· November 8, 2005, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
· December 13, 2005, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
Barnhill possibly has a conflict with future meeting dates. But would let staff know as
soon as possible.
This was the last meeting for Board member Williams and he stated that he had enjoyed
his time on the Board and working with the other members.
ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by Williams and seconded by Barnhill. Motion carried,
3/0, Horton and Engel absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:26.
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USE OF
-FORCE
I Date of Reissue General Order Number
April 28, 2001 99-05
I Effective Date Section Code
April 21, 1999 OPS-03
Reevaluati°nDate IAmends/Cc'"'cc!$
April 2006 8/05 95-03
C.A.L.E.A. I Re~oronce
1.3.1 - 1.3.8, 1.3.13
INDEX AS: . ~. ·
Use of Force Reporting
Significant Fome Investigation
Use of Force Model Canine
Arrests Warning Shots .i" ~ ~
I. PURPOSE ~
The purpose of this policy is to provide members of the Iowa City Police
Department with guidelines on the use of deadly and non-deadly force.
II. POLICY
The Iowa City Police Department recognizes and respects the val~ue and special
integrity of each human life. In investing officers with the lawful authority to use
force to protect the public welfare, a careful balancing of all human interests is
required. Therefore, it is the policy of the Iowa City Police Department that police
officers shall use only that force that is reasonable and necessary to effectively
bring an incident under control, while protecting the lives of the officers and
others.
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III. DEFINITIONS
Definition . Deadly fOrce {Section 704.2, Code of Iowa) for the
purpose of this policy shall mean any of the following:
1. Force used for the purpose of causing serious injury.
2. Force which the actor knows, or reasonably should know, will
create a strong probability that serious injury will occur.
3. The discharge of a firearm, in the direction of some person with the
knowledge of the person's presence there, even though nd intent to
inflict serious physical injury can be shown.
4. The discharge of a firearm, at a vehicle in which a person is known
to be.
Definition- Serious injury (Section 702.18 Code of Iowa)
Means disabling mental illness, or bodily injury which creates a substantial
risk of death or which causes serious permanent disfigurement, or
protracted loss or impairment of the fUnction of any bodily member or
organ.
Definition - Reasonable force (Section 704.1, Code of Iowa)
Is that force and no more which a reasonable person, in like
circumstances, would judge to be necessary to prevent a~n injury or loss
and can include deadly force if it is reasonable to believe that such force is
. necessary to avoid injury or risk to one's life or safety or the life or safety
of another, or it is reasonable to believe that such force is necessary to
resist a like force or threat. Reasonable force, including deadly force, may
be used if an alternative course of action is available if the alternative
entails a risk to life or safety, or the life or safety of a third party, or
requires one to abandon or retreat from one's dwelling or place of
business or employment.
Definition - Reasonable officer: Objective Standard
1. "The 'Reasonableness' of a particular use of force must be judged
from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene rather
than with the 20/20 vision of hindsight. Graham v. Connor, 109,
S.Ct. 1865,1872. (1989)
2. "Reasonableness" also takes into account that police officers make
judgements in a split second under circumstances that are "tense,
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uncertain, and rapidly evolving - about the amount of force that is
necessary in a particular situation. Graham v. Connor, 109 S.Ct.
1865,1872. (1989)
Definition - As used in this policy, "less lethal munitionS"
Means projectiles which are designed to stun, temporarily incapacitate, or
cause temporary discomfort to a person.
IV. Code of Iowa - Use of Force in Making Arrests and
Preventing Escape
Section 804.8 Use of force by peace officer making an arrest.
A peace officer, while making a lawful arrest, is justified in the use of any
force which the peace officer reasonably believes to be necessary to
effect the arrest or to defend any person from bodily harm while making
the arrest. However, the use of deadly force is only justified when a
person cannot be captured any other way and either:
1. The person has used or threatened to use deadly force in
committing a felony, or
2. The peace officer reasonably believes the person would use deadly
force against any person unless immediately apprehended.
A peace officer making an arrest pursuant to an invalid warrant is justified
in the use of any force which the peace officer would be justified in using if
the warrant were valid, unless the peace officer knows that the warrant is
invalid.
Section 804.13 Use of force in preventing an escape.
A peace officer or other person who has an arrested person in custody is
justified in the use of such force to prevent the escape of the arrested
person from custody as the officer or other person would be justified in
using if the officer or other person were arresting such person.
V. PROCEDURES
DEADLY FORCE
A. Purpose of statement
1. To delineate the Department's policy regarding the use of deadly
force.
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2. To establish policies under Which the use of deadly force is
permissible.
B. Policy
1. Officers of the Iowa City Police Department may fire weapons to
stop or incapacitate an assailant to prevent serious bodily injury or
death. For this purpose and to minimize danger to innocent
bystanders, the officer should shoot at the center body mass,
whenever possible.
2. An officer may use deadly force to protect him/herself or others
from what he/she reasonably believes to be an immediate threat of
death or serious injury.
3. An officer may use deadly force to effect the capture or prevent
escape if:
a. the person used or threatened to use deadly force in committing
a felony, and
b. the peace officer reasonably believes the person would use
deadly force against a person unless immediately apprehended.
4. No distinction shall be made relative to the age of the intended
target.
5. Warning shots by officers of the Iowa City Police Department are
prohibited.
6. A verbal warning shall be utilized prior to an officer discharging a
weapon unless it would compromise the safety of the officer or
others.
7. Shooting at or from a moving vehicle is prohibited, except under the
following circumstances:
a. When the Occupant of the vehicle is utilizing deadly force
against the police officer or other persons.
b. As a last resort to prevent death or serious injury to officers or
other persons.
c. As a last resort to apprehend a person who has just committed a
felony resulting in death or serious injury
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d. The discharge of firearms shall not be utilized when
circumstances do not provide a high probability of striking an
intended target or when there is substantial risk to the safety of
other persons, including the risk of causing vehicle accidents.
C. Injuries resulting from Use of force.
1. Officers shall render appropriate first aid to any person injured or
complaining of pain following the use of force.
2. EMS will be summoned to the scene to ensure delivery of
appropriate medical treatment when:
a. Requested by the subject(s) involved.
b. The extent of an injury is unknown or not visible.
c. The nature or extent of the injury dictates.
Officers shall error on the side of caution, requesting EMS to
respond to the scene if in doubt about the existence or extent of an
injury.
D. Surrender of firearm.
When officers or employees discharge a firearm that results in
personal injury or death to any person, the officer or employee shall
surrender that firearm to his/her supervisor or a higher authority
consistent with departmental directives. Firearms involved in police
shooting incidents shall not be unloaded, cleaned, nor in any way
altered from the condition immediately following discharge other than
to make the weapon safe for transport.
1. When more than one officer or weapon has been involved in a
shooting situation resulting in any injury or death, the involved
weapons must be surrendered to the commanding officer in
accordance with departmental directives.
2. The commanding officer receiving such firearm or firearms shall
immediately secure and document the same as evidence.
LESS LETHAL FORCE
A. Where deadly force is not authorized under this policy, officers should
assess the incident in order to determine which less lethal technique
will best de-escalate the incident and bring it under control in a safe
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manner. Officers shall use no more force than is reasonably necessary
to gain control of an individual or situation. Officers are authorized to
use force consistent with the USe of Force model.
B. Definition-Use of Force.
Use of force is any contact applied by an officer that significantly
restricts or alters the actions of another and/or compels compliance
with the demands or instructions of the officer. This includes the use of
restraint devices such as handcuffs.
C. An officer shall use no more force than that officer reasonably feels is
necessary in the performance of their official duties. Use of force by an
officer is justified in, but not limited to, the following situations:
1. To protect the officer or others from physical harm.
2. To control an arrestee or a potentially violent person.
3. To restrain or subdue a resistant individual.
4. To bring an unlawful situation safely and effectively under control.
D. Officers shall render appropriate first aid or ensure medical treatment
is provided to any person injured or complaining of pain following the
use of force.
NOTIFICATIONS
A. Any officer whose discharge of a firearm results in a serious injury or
death shall immediately contact his/her supervisor. If this is not
practical, the officer shall contact the on-duty patrol supervisor. The
notified supervisor shall then contact the following individuals:
1. The involved officer's division commander.
a. It shall be the Division Commander's responsibility to notify the
Chief of Police.
b. if the Division Commander cannot be notified, a watch
supervisor shall notify the Chief of Police.
2. The County Attorney of the county in which the incident occurred.
3. The City Attorney.
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4. The City Manager.
5. The Criminal Investigation Commander or his/her designee.
B. The on-duty watch supervisor shall be immediately notified or
Summoned to the scene of any incident where use of force results in a
physical injury. :
REPORTING USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS ' '
A. Discharge of Firearms-report required.
Any officer who discharges a firearm for any reason or purpbse other
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than those exceptions listed in this section, shall make a written report
to his/her immediate supervisor as soon as circumstances permit. This
written report will then be forwarded through the chain of command to
the Chief of Police for review. Exceptions to the requirement of a
written report applies to the following circumstances in which no
accident or injury results:
1. The discharge of firearms on firearm ranges or in an area for
firearms practice.
2. Sporting events to include lawful hunting and organized shooting
matches.
B. When, in accordance with applicable law, it becomes necessary for an
officer to discharge a firearm to destroy an animal which presents a
danger or is seriously injured or ill, the officer will, prior to discharging
the firearm, request permission to do so from the on-duty supervisor. If
such action must be immediately taken in order to protect the officer's
or another person's safety, the officer need not delay action in order to
request this permission. The Watch Supervisor must be notified,
however, immediately after the firearm is used. A Use of Force report
is required.
C. Review Committee
Use of force incidents shall be reviewed by a committee consisting of a
minimum of three sworn personnel. The committee shall consist of a
Division Commander, the Sergeant of Planning and Research and/or
Training Sergeant, and a third person designated by the Division
Commander. This group will, at a minimum, meet every two months to
review the Use of Force reports from the previous two months.
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1. The purpose of this committee shall be to review all facts and
reports concerning use of force incidents for: appropriateness of
force used, for any training which may be necessary, and/or any
need for policy changes. This committee will make
recommendations on these matters to the Chief of Police.
All shooting incidents, with the exception of the destruction of
animals, shall be reviewed by a Division Commander and a
committee made up of five members of the department. This
committee shall include a Lieutenant, a Sergeant, and three officers.
2. The purPose of this committee will be to review all facts and reports
concerning shooting incidents (absent destruction of animals, such
cases being reviewed by the Use of Force Review committee) for
appropriateness of force used, for any training recommendations
which are necessary, and/or any need for policy changes. This
committee will make recommendations on these matters to the
Chief of Police.
D. Reporting a Use of Force Incident.
1. A Use of Force report with a written narrative regarding any use of
force incident will be included with an incident report. The report(s)
shall contain the following information:
a. Arrestee/suspect information.
b. Incident number(s), date and time of incident, and reporting
officer.
c. Description of actual resistance encountered. '
d. All required fields completed in Use of Force report.
e. The force used by the officer to overcome.the resistance and
the specific weapon or technique used.
f. A description of any alleged or actual injunes to either the officer
or suspect.
g. Pictures taken of any injuries to either the officer or suspect
2. When the only use of force is the application of handcuffs, double
locked, no use of force report is necessary. The application of
handcuffs, double locked will be documented on a written complaint
or citation or in the body of an incident report.
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3. All reports concerning use of force shall be forwarded through the
chain of command to the Division Commander for review.
E. At a minimum, the Chief of Police and/or designee will review all
reports and incidents of force annually. A review of reports and
incidents of force could reveal patterns or trends that indicate training
needs and/or policy modifications.
INVESTIGATION OF USE OF FORCE RESULTING IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY
A. When any member of the police department is involved in an incident
resulting in death or serious injury, a thorough and objective
investigation of facts and circumstances will be initiated as soon as
practical by the Chief of Police's designees and completed as soon as
practical.
B. The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall decide whether the DCI
and/or any other outside agency shall be called to assist in the
investigation.
C. If an incident resulting in death or serious injury which involves a sworn
Iowa City police officer occurs in another police jurisdiction, the officer
shall cooperate with that jurisdiction, as set forth in Iowa City Police
Department directives.
D. The on-duty watch commandedsupervisor shall ensure that
appropriate case reports are initiated and that potential evidence is
preserved.
E. The officer(s) involved in the death or serious injury may be relieved of
field duty without the loss of pay or benefits, pending the results of the
departmental investigation. Other officers involved in the incident also
may be relieved of field duty without loss of pay or benefits at the
discretion of the Chief of Police, while the investigation is pending:
1. The officer shall be available at all times for official interviews and
statements regarding the case, and shall be subject to recall to duty
at any time. The officer must receive permission from the Chief of
Police, or the Chief's representative, prior to leaving the
metropolitan area. If such permission is given, the officer shall
supply phone number(s) of their location and duration of their
absence.
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2. The officer will not discuss the case with anyone except, the
prosecuting attorney and/or persons designated by the Chief of
Police or their designee. This does not prohibit the officer from
discussions with their attorney. The officer will attend post-traumatic
stress counseling at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
3. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, the officer may be returned
to duty upon departmental receipt of a letter from the counselor or
mental health professional indicating the officer's fitness for duty.
F. The investigation and administrative leave policy outlined herein is not
intended to imply or indicate the officer has acted improperly, but is
designed to safeguard the officer and the Department.
G. The Chief of Police may appoint one or more individuals to conduct a
separate yet parallel (administrative) investigation into a use of for~e
incident to ensure all personnel followed departmental 15ol]cies and
guidelines.
USE OF FORCE MODEL ~
A. Police officers are given the unique right to use force, eve.nl dead.!y
force, against others for legitimate law enforcement purpo~ses. T~e
right to use force carries with it an obligation to use that force in~
responsible manner. Police agencies have an obligation to provide
their employees with the policies, training, and tools necessary to
accomplish their mission. Selection of a use of force response from
the options articulated in this model will be based on: the skills,
knowledge, and ability of the officer; the perceived threat and amount
of resistance offered by a subject; and consideration of the situational
framework. A defined Use of Force model will enhance the
department's ability to manage the use of force and will benefit the
officer by providing guidance, resources, and options.
B. Officers of the Iowa City Police Department shall follow the principles
of the Use of Force model. The model describes an escalation of force,
which is based on a reasonable officer's perception of threat or
resistance. As a subject's resistance escalates, more force options
become available to the officer. When resistance stops, the officer
must de-escalate, but only after control (e.g. handcuffing) is
accomplished. Officers of the Iowa City Police Department must
generally employ the tools, tactics, and timing of force utilization
consistent with the Model's proscription and training protocols. Due
to the fact that officer/citizen confrontations occur in environments that
are potentially unpredictable, "tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving"
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(Graham v. Connor, 109 S.Ct. 1865, 1872. (1989) the officer may
utilize tools, tactics, and timing outside the parameters of the Model.
However, these applications of force must meet the same test of
reasonableness as those which have been previously identified and
approved by the Department.
C. Reasonable officer's perception/Reasonable officer's response (see
attached matrix)
M.C. n, Acting Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or
civil proceeding. The:department policy should not be construed as a creation of
higher legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with res
third-party claims. Violations of this directive will only form the
departmental administrative sanctions.
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LEVEL ONE
Perception - Subject is compliant
Response Cooperative controls (includes: mental preparation, spatial
positioning, communications skills, handcuffing positions and techniques,
searching techniques, arrest and transport controls)
USE OF FORCE MODEL - FUNCTIONAL PROFILE
COMPLIANT LEVEL I COOPERATIVE CONTROLS
> PERCEPTION SKILLS
MENTAL PREPARATION > RISK ASSESSMENT
> SURVIVAL ORIENTATION
> OFFICER STANCE
SPATIAL POSITIONING > BODY LANGUAGE
> RELATIVE POSITIONING
COMMUNICATION SKILLS > VERBAL
> NON-VERBAL
> WALL
HANDCUFFING POSITIONS > STANDING
> PRONE
> KNEELING
HANDCUFFING TECHNIQUE > CONTROLLED
> WALL
SEARCHING TECHNIQUES > STANDING
> PRONE
> KNEELING
> OPPOSITE SEX
SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES > FRISK
> STRIP
ARREST TECHNIQUES > SINGLE OFFICER
> MULTIPLE OFFICERS
ESCORT CONTROLS > SINGLE OFFICER
> MULTIPLE OFFICER~'
TRANSPORT CONTROLS > SINGLE OFFICER
> MULTIPLE OFFICERS
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LEVEL TWO
Perception - Subject is passively resistant
Response- Contact controls (includes: contact controls, conflict management
techniques, mass formation arrest techniques (multiple officer lifts, stretchers,
wheelchairs etc.)
USE OF FORCE MODEL - FUNCIONAL PROFILE
RESISTANT ( PASSIVE ) LEVEL II CONTACT CONTROLS
ENFORCEMENT ELECTIVES I
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES > SINGLE SUBJECT
> MULTIPLE SUBJECTS
> ARM
CONTACT CONTROLS > WRIST
> HAND
ARREST TECHNIQUES > MASS FORMATION > ESCORT TECHNIQUES
> TRANSPORT TECHNIQUES
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LEVEL THREE
Perception-Subject is actively resistant
Response - Compliance techniques (includes: neuro-muscular controls, joint
manipulation, nerve compression, chemical irritants, e.g. OC spray, controlled
stopping devices for fleeing vehicle incidents)
COMPLIANCE TECHNIQUES
USE OF FORCE MODEL - FUNCTIONAL PROFILE
RESISTANT (Active) LEVEL III COMPLIANCE TECHNIQUES
ENFORCEMENT ELECTIVES: I & II
> NERVE COMPRESSION TECHNIQUES
COMPLIANCE CONTROLS > CHEMICAL IRRITANTS, CROWD CONTROL
CHEMICAL MUNITIONS
> CONTROL TACTICS
· ' > HEAD
NERVE COMPRESSION TECHNIQUES: > NECK
NEURO-MUSCULAR CONTROLS > ARM
> LEG
CONTROL TACTICS > WRIST ROTATION
> ELBOW LEVERAGE
BICYCLE > TAKE DOWN TECHNIQUES
VEHICLE PURSUIT TACTICS > COMMUNICATIONS/ASSESSMENTSKILLS
> PACING/TRAILING TECHNIQUES
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LEVEL FOUR
Perception - Subject is assaultive and likely to cause bodily injury
Response- Defensive tactics (includes: personal weapon defense, e.g. hands,
knees, feet, active countermeasures, etc.; impact weapons, e.g. ASP, weapon
retention techniques)
USE OF FORCE MODEL , FUNCTIONAL PROFILE
ASSAULTIVE (BOdily Harm) LEVEL IV DEFENSIVE TACTICS
ENFORCEMENT ELECTIVES: I, II, III
> HEAD
> HANDS
PERSONAL WEAPON DEFENSES > ELBOWS
> FEET
> KNEES
IMPACT WEAPONS (ASP) > STRIKES
> IMPACT PROJECTILES
LESS LETHAL WEAPONS > CANINE OPERATIONS
> OTHER OPTIONS
WEAPON RETENTION TECHNIQUES (Less Lethal) > FRONT
> REAR
> SIDE
OTHER WEAPONS > CONTROL/APPREHENSION
CANINE TECHNIQUES
*Deployment of canine for apprehension/protection shall be preceded by actions
of suspect which are consistent with level 4 (Assaultive- Bodily Harm) behavior.
The exception to this is the deployment of canine for building searches or related
circumstances, where the suspect actions are not known. In this circumstance
procedures spelled out in the "Canine Operations" General Order (99-04) Shall
be followed.
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LEVEL FIVE
Perception - Subject is assaultive and likely to cause SERIOUS bodily injury or
death
Response- Deadly fome (includes: weapon/weapons attack defense, lethal fome
utilization with service/supplemental weapons, fomible stopping techniques for
assault with vehicle incidents)
USE OF FORCE MODEL - FUNCTIONAL PROFILE
ASSAULTIVE LEVEL V DEADLY FORCE
Sedous Bodily Hai~-~-~/Death)
ENFORCEMENT ELECTIVES; I, II, III & IV
> WEAPON
ATrACK DEFENSE > WEAPONLESS
> WEAPON RETENTION TECHNIQUES
~ > SERVICE WEAPON
LETHAL FORCE UTILIZATION > SUPPLEMENTAL WEAPON
> OTHER OPTIONS
OTHER OPTIONS: > CONTACT
FORCIBLE STOPPING TECHNIQUES > ROADBLOCK
LEG-05.1
OFF-DUTY
CONDUCT:
POWERS OF
ARREST
I Date of Issue General Order Number
July 21, 2000 00-05
Effective Date Isection Code
July 26, 2000 LEG-05
IReevaluati°nDateJuly 2006 00/05 [Amends/Cancels
INDEX AS:
Use of Force Weapons
Arrests
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to police officers
acceptable criteria for effecting an off-duty arrest.
II. POLICY
Off-duty officers are often faced with situations involving criminal conduct that they are
neither equipped for nor prepared to handle in the same manner as if they were on
duty. This may lead to unnecessary injuries to off-duty officers, and confusion for those
on-duty officers arriving at the scene. In order to promote safety and efficiency, it is the
policy of the Iowa City Police Department to determine and regulate those situations
and locations within which a sworn member is permitted to effect an arrest while off-
duty.
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III. DEFINITIONS
Personally involved: An officer is deemed personally involved where the off-duty
officer, a family member, or a friend becomes engaged in a dispute or incident
involving a personal matter with the person to be arrested or any other person
connected with the incident. This policy specifically cautions off-duty officers
from using their designation as a police officer in situations where they are
personally involved. Officers should remove themselves from any involVement in
such a situation and immediately contact on-duty personnel to handle.
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Liability Protection
Officers of the Iowa City Police Department have liability protection for the on
and off-duty performance of official duties. This protection does not extend to
acts intended to cause injury or damage, to willful or wanton acts or omissions,
· or to those actions that the officer knew, or reasonably should have known, were
in conflict with the law or established policies of the Iowa City Police Department.
B. Permitted Off-Duty Arrests
When off-duty and within the legal jurisdiction of the City of Iowa City, an officer
may make an arrest only when:
1. There is an immediate need to prevent a crime or apprehend a suspect; and
2. The crime would require a full custodial arrest; and
3. The arresting officer has in his/her possession, appropriate police
identification.
4. The officer is not personally involved in the incident underlying the arrest or
the opportunity and/or means to have on-dUty officers safely respond :and
handle were not reasonable.
:
C. Off-Duty Responsibilities ~ ~ .
1. While off-duty, the police officer is responsible for immediately;?ePorti~ any
suspected or observed criminal activity, qualifying a serious rri~,~demeaJ~or
higher, to on-duty personnel.
2. Despite the fact that a police officer has police powers 24 hours a day
throughout the jurisdiction, except as allowed by this policy, off-duty officers
should not enforce minor violations such as disorderly conduct, public
intoxication, minor traffic violations or other nuisance offenses. On-duty
personnel should be contacted to respond to the situation where an off-duty
officer becomes aware of such violations and believes police intervention is
necessary.
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3. Where an arrest is necessary, the off-duty-arresting officer shall abide by all
departmental policies and procedures.
D. Prohibited Off-Duty Arrests: When off-duty, an officer shall not make an arrest:
1. When the arresting officer is personally involved in the incident underlying the
arrest and the handling by on-duty personnel is reasonable or
2. When engaged in off-duty employment of a non-police nature, and the
officer's actions are only in furtherance of the interests of the private
employer.
E. Carrying of Weapons
When the officer has consumed alcoholic or intoxicating beverages.
a. Officers are prohibited from carrying off-duty weapons when they expect
to consume any alcoholic or intoxicating beverage regardless of amount.
b. If an officer decides to consume an alcoholic or intoxicating beverage,
he/she shall secure their weapon in a securable area off the premises in
which the alcohol is going to be consumed. If the officer is at his/her
personal residence, he/she shall secure all department issued and
department approved weapons prior to consuming alcohol.
F. Review of Off-Duty Arrests
Any officer conducting an off-duty arrest shall complete a report detailing the
circumstances surrounding the arrest. This report shall include the name of the
suspect, witnesses and other involved parties. This report shall be submitted to
the on-duty watch commander, at the time of the incident, with a copy being
forwarded to the Watch Commander of the officer initiating the arrest for review.
ohnsonl - '
M. Acting Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and dc ' criminal or civil
proceeding. The department policy should creation of a higher
legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to third-party
claims. Violations of this directive wil only form the basis for departmental
administrative sanctions.
BOMB THREATS/
EMERGENCIES
Date of Issue General Order Number
JUNE 26, 2001 01-04
Effective Date Section Code
JULY 1, 2001 OPS-05
IReevaluation Date Amends/Cancels
JULY 2007 8/05
IC'A'L'E'A'46.1.5 Reference I
INDEX AS: ~"
Building Searches
Communications ....
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to provide officers with procedures for dealing
with actual or threatened bomb incidents to include response, deployment,
search, evacuation and assistance to specialized units.
II. POLICY
While many bomb threats are later determined to be hoaxes, they all present
particularly serious response requirements for law enforcement agencies. It is
the policy of the Iowa City Police Department that all responses to bomb threats
Ior emergencies be conducted systematically, efficiently and in a manner thatI
gives primary consideration to the protection of human life,
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III. DEFINITIONS
Bomb Threat: A bomb threat, condition exists when an
explosive device has been reported or is
suspected to be at a given location.
Bomb Emergency: A bomb emergency exists when a suspected
or actual explosive device has been located or
detonated.
Bomb Disposal Commander: Commander of Field Operations or designee.
IV. PROCEDURES
A. COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Communications personnel receiving bomb threats or warnings from
callers shall, to the degree possible:
a. Keep the reporting party on the line. '
b. Identify the location of the device with as much precision as
possible and determine when it will be or if it has been detonated.
c. Attempt to determine;
1. What the device looks like;
2. The type of explosive device which is involved;
3. What will make it detonate, (e.g., radio signal, time delay, fuse;
~ 4. Why was it placed?
2. Communications personnel receiving reports from individuals or
organizations that have received bomb threats shall:
a. Alert the supervisor in charge;
b. Determine the location, time of detonation, appearance and any
other available information concerning the nature of the threat or
identity of the perpetrators;
c, If no explosive device has been identified, ask the caller to check
with employees and others for the presence of unusual parcels or
items on the premises;
d. Dispatch requisite patrol units and emergency personnel; and
e. Ensure that the watch commander is notified as soon as practical.
3. Based on the nature of the threat, the supervisor in charge will, as
required, make certain the following are alerted:
a. Commander of Field Operations or designee;
b. Chief of Police or designee;
c. Fire, rescue and ambulance units; ·
d. Bomb disposal personnel; .... -
e. Emergency rooms of local hospitals; ::
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f. Public Information officer;
g. Local utility companies;
h. Determine the need for an incident command center.
When a bomb threat is received, the supervisor in charge may cause
bomb disposal personnel to be notified for informational purposes. If a
suspected or actual device is located, bomb disposal personnel shall
respond to the scene and the Bomb Disposal Commander shall have
control of the bomb scene, with the Incident Commander maintaining
overall control of the incident.
4. When a bomb threat is received in writing, every effort shall be made
to preserve the notice as evidence.
B. RESPONDING OFFICERS RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responding patrol units should not use any electronic transmission
device within 300 feet of the reported location. This includes car and
portable radios, MDTs, Cell phones etc.
2. If applicable, responding officers will contact the individual who
received the threat to obtain additional information, including:
a. Whether previous threats have been received;
b. Possible motives and/or suspects;
c. Vulnerabilities of equipment and personnel; and !::, .
d. Exploration of any basic information provided to communi~:_etions.
3. In bomb emergencies, responding officers shall establish and secu(~-,a
suitable perimeter. . _:
C. SEARCHING FOR EXPLOSIVE DEVICES ¥~!~: ~'~'
1. If'an explosive device is alleged to be within a building but has not
been located, the supervisor in charge will contact building owners
and/or management to determine if a search of the facility is desired.
2. The decision to search, evacuate or to reenter a structure/location
during a bomb threat will be the responsibility of the individual in
charge of the property.
a. The supervisor in charge at the scene shall provide information,
as available, to responsible parties in order to assist them in
making decisions on searching, evacuation or reentry.
b. If building management and/or the responsible party does not
wish that a search be conducted, no further action by the Iowa
City Police Department is warranted pertaining to a search of the
premises. The Iowa City Police Department will folloW-up on all
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leads pertaining to the call and complete all reporting
requirements.
c. In cases where a real or suspected explosive device, as
determined by bomb disposal personnel, has been detected, the
officer in charge shall cause the evacuation of the property
regardless of the desires of the responsible party and/or property
management.
3. Searches of target buildings/properties shall be conducted only with
the direct assistance of employees or others knowledgeable of the
contents and layout of the building.
a. The supervisor in charge may request the assistance of a bomb
detection canine and/or bomb disposal personnel in order to
assist in conducting the search.
b. A search plan shall be developed identifying the extent of the
search, depending upon the type of establishment, the motivation
of the perpetrator and accessibility of the building.
c. Whenever practical, a floor plan shall be obtained and a
systematic search organized by the supervisor in charge. The
search plan shall establish communications within the search
area.
d. In .no case will a member of this department declare that no
bomb is present or in any way make the representation that the
building is safe to enter or occupy; regardless of the
thoroughness of the search.
4. When conducting a search without the assistance of bomb disposal
personnel, officers should be particularly alert to the following items
as indicators that there may be explosives at the location. Officers
should be cautioned that the absence of these items does not
assure the absence of an explosive device:
a. Explosive-related pamphlets, periodicals and books;
b. Excessive amounts of galvanized or PVC pipe nipples, and end
caps, especially if they have drill holes in the nipple or cap;
c. Low-explosive powders or other incendiary mixtures;
d. Fuses of any type to include homemade burning fuses, such as
string soaked in a burning powder
e. Electrical switches; and
f. Electrical matches, blasting caps or similar initiators.
D. LOCATED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
1. If a real or suspicious device has been located or e~xplosi~,e
paraphernalia identified, officers should:
a. Not attempt to move or otherwise disturb the device(s); ~; "
b. Not use devices which transmit an electronic signal;
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c. Proceed with immediate evacuation of the structure and/or the
area to a point consistent with the threat but not less than 300 feet
from the device(s);
d. Define and secure.the perimeter;
e. Notify communications of the discovery of the device;
f. Notify the bomb disposal unit.
2. The supervisor in charge is responsible for the briefing of investigators
and ordnance specialists as appropriate.
3. The bomb disposal commander shall have functional authority at any
bomb emergency to direct departmental personnel in a manner
necessary to accomplish its mission in a safe and efficient manner.
4. In situations where explosive or suspicious devices 'are found, the
watch commander shall notify bomb disposal personnel. This
includes situations where citizens wish to surrender explosive devices
and/or military ordnance.
E. POST4NCIDENT INVESTIGATION
The Department's Investigative Section shall have primary responsibility
for investigating bomb incidents. During the investigation of bomb
incidents, the department's bomb disposal personnel will work under the
direction of the Investigative Supervisor or designee. The investigation is
to include:
1. Checking the site for undetonated explosives or secondary devices;
2. Coordinating evidence recovery;
3. Requesting the assistance of other agencies to determine the nature
and construction of explosives and identification of suspects;
4. Coordinating with intelligence operations of this department, and those
of state and federal sources; and
5. Assisting in the evaluation procedures, area and perimeter security,
the availability of emergency services and coordination with the
incident commander.
6. Completion of all state and federal reporting requirements.
F. MONTHLY REPORTING
On a monthly basis, bomb disposal personnel shall forward a report to the'
Commander of Field Operations. This report shall, at a minimum contaid:
1. The number and summary of calls received during the month~-:
2. The number and summary of bomb threats received during the month~~
3. The number and summary of bomb emergencies during the month;
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4. The actual number of explosive devices located during the month;
a. Description of actual devices.
5. Number bf hours of explosive related training during the month;
a. Summary of Training.
M. C. ~,,,~nson, Acting Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or
civil proceeding The department policy should not be construed as a creation of
a higher legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to
third-party claims. Violations of this directive will only form the basis for
departmental administrative sanctions.
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PERSONS
WITH MENTAL
ILLNESS
rDate of Issue General Order Number
August 15, 2005 05-01
I Effective Date I Section Code
September 6, 2005 OPS-07
Reevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
8~08 New Issue
C.A.L.E.A. Reference
41.2.8
INDEX A S:
Use of Force Arrests
Discretion Mental Illness
Prisoner Transport · 7' .-,
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance when a person with a
suspected mental illness has contact with members of the Iowa City Police
Department.
II. POLICY
it is the policy of the IOwa City POlice Department to interact With mentall~
ill persons pursuant to Iowa law. Officers shall Use thiS polic~
teracting with mentally ill persons in a constructive and hu
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III. DEFINITIONS
A. Mental Illness: Under Iowa Code §229.1(8), mental illness means
every type of mental disease or mental disorder, except that it does not
refer to mental retardation as defined in Iowa Code §222.2(5), or to
insanity, diminished responsibility, or mental incompetency as the terms
are defined and used in the Iowa criminal code or in the rules of criminal
procedure, Iowa court rules.
B. SeriouslY Mentally Impaired or Serious Mental Impairment: Under
Iowa Code §229.1(16), Seriously Mentally Impaired or Serious Mental
Impairment describes the condition of a person with mental illness and
because of that illness lacks sufficient judgement to make responsible
decisions with respect to the person's hospitalization or treatment, and
who because of that illness meets any one of the following criteria: (a) Is
likely to physically injure the person's self or others if allowed to remain at
liberty without treatment; (b) Is likely to inflict serious emotional injury on
members of the person's family or others who lack reasonable opportunity
to avoid contact with the person with mental illness if the person with
mental illness is allowed to remain at liberty without treatment;, or (c)-Is
unable to satisfy the person's need for nourishment, clothing;': essential
medical care, or shelter so that it is likely that the person will suffer
physical injury, physical debilitation, or death.
IV. PROCEDURES
A. GUIDELINES FOR THE RECOGNITION OF PERSONS SUFFERING
FROM MENTAL ILLNESS.
The following are generalized signs and symptoms of behavior that
may suggest mental illness although officers should not rule out other
potential causes such as reactions to narcotics or alcohol or temporary
emotional disturbances that are situationally motivated. Officers should
evaluate the following and related symptomatic behavior in the total
context of the situation when making judgements about an individual's
mental state and the need for intervention.
1. Degree of Reactions - Mentally ill persons may show signs of
strong and unrelenting fear of persons, places, or things.
2. Appropriateness of Behavior - A mentally ill individual may
demonstrate extremely inappropriate behavior for a given context.
3. Extreme Rigidity or Inflexibility - A mentally ill individual may be
easily frustrated in new or unforeseen circumstances and may
demonstrate inappropriate or aggressive behavior in dealing with
the situation.
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4. In addition, a mentally ill person may exhibit one or more of the
following characteristics:
a. Abnormal memory as to such common facts as name or
address.
b. Delusions - the belief in thoughts or ideas that are false, such
as delusions of grandeur or paranoia.
c. Hallucinations of any of the five senses (e.g. hearing voices,
feeling one's skin crawl, smelling strange odors, etc.)
d. The belief that one suffers from extraordinary physical maladies
or abilities that are not possible.
e. Extreme fright or depression.
B. GUIDELINES FOR OFFICERS ENCOUNTERING MENTALLY ILL
SUBJECTS.
Should an officer determine that an individual may be mentally ill and a
potential threat to himself, the officer, or others, or may otherwise
require law enforcement intervention, the following steps should be
taken.
1. Request a backup officer, and always do so when an individual will
be taken into custody.
2. Take steps to calm the situation. Assume a quiet non-threatening
manner when approaching or conversing. Where violence or
destructive acts have not occurred, avoid physical contact and take
time to assess the situation.
3. Move slowly and do not excite the disturbed person. Provide
reassurance that the police are there to help and that appropriate
care will be provided.
4. Talk with the person and try to determine what is bothering them.
When possible and appropriate, obtain information from others that
may assist in communicating with and calming the person.
5. Do not verbally threaten the individual with arrest or other action, as
this will create additional fright, stress and potential aggression.
6. Avoid topics that may agitate the person.
7. Always attempt to be truthful with a mentally ill individual-.' If the
person becomes aware of a deception, they may withdraw from the
contact in distrust and become hypersensitive or retaliate in ange~!:-I
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C. PROCEDURES FOR ACCESSING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
RESOURCES.
Based on the overall circumstances and the officer's judgement of the
potential for violence, the officer may provide the individual and family
members with referrals on available community mental health
resources or take custody of the individual in order to seek an
involuntary emergency evaluation.
1. Make mental health referrals when, in the best judgement of the
officer, circumstances do not indicate that the individual must be
taken into custody for their own protection or for the protection of
others.
2. When the officer reasonably determines that a subject is mentally
ill, and because of that illness may be a danger to themselves or to
others, the subject shall be transported to University Hospital
Eme[gency. Treatment Center for evaluation. If the individual is
cooperative and agreeable with this decision, this action may be
taken on a voluntary basis. If the person .is uncooperative, and the
officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the mentally ill
person is likely to physically injure the person's self or others if not
immediately detained, the officer may without warrant take or cause
that person to be taken to the University Hospital pursuant to Iowa
Code §229.22.
3. Once a decision has been made to take an individual into custody,
do it as soon as possible to avoid prolonging a potentially volatile
situation. Remove any dangerous weapons from the immediate
area and pat the subject down. For non-criminal transport, the
officer will decide if the use of restraints is warranted. Using
restraints on mentally ill persons can aggravate their aggression
however officers should take those measures necessary to protect
their own ·safety.
4. The hospital should be notified of the pending arrival particularly if
the person is violent or extremely uncooperative.
5. On arrival at the hospital, the officer shall, either in person or by
written report, describe the circumstances leading to the detention
of the mentally ill person to the examining physician and
appropriate staff
6. Subjects taken to the hospital for evaluation will not be left
unattended until authorized personnel of the hospital indicate the(e,
is no longer a need for law enforcement presence.
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7. The involved officer will prepare a report regardless if it is a
voluntary or involuntary commitment.
D. TRAINING
Officers shall receive initial and ongoing training regarding interaction
with persons suspected of suffering from mental illness. Documented
refresher training for shall take place at least every three years,
M.C J~ting Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or
civil proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a creation of
a higher legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to
third-party claims. Violations of this directive will only form the basis for
departmental administrative sanctions.
DEPARTMENT MEMO 05-33
TO: Captain Matt Johnson
FROM: Captain Widmer
REF: May/June Use of Force Review
DATE: Aug 10, 2005
The bi-monthly "Use of Force Review Committee met on August 9, 2005. It was composed of Captain
Widmer, Sgt. Lord, Sgt. Hart and Officer Leik.
The review of submitted reports for May (12 incidents-22 reports) and June (15 incidents- 25 reports)
revealed no policy or training concerns. Of the 27 incidents, 3 were for destruction of an animal.
Only one report was returned this period for indicming an injury (checked on the from) but providing no
indication on what the injury was in the narrative. Well done.
One report is being returned as it failed to indicate that on a building search, a supervisor had been
contacted prior to drawing a sidearm and conducting the search. The General Order OPS 08.1 covers
this issue and should be reviewed if you have questions.
Three reports are being returned through watch supervisors for corrections and/or completion. Contact
me if you have any questions.
Copy: City Manager, PCRB, Watch Commanders
8/10/2005
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
USE OF FORCE REPORT
July 2005
OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED
51 070305 05-32173 Out with Subject Officer made contact with a subject
regarding an investigation. Subject fled
on foot. Officer caught up to subject
and used hands on technique to stop
subject from fleeing. Subject resisted
handcuffing efforts and was exposed to
a chemical irritant.
03,18 070305 05-32184 Disorderly Subject had been placed under arrest
Conduct/Public and refused to enter a squad car to be
Intoxication Arrest transported. Officers used control
techniques to assist the subject into
squad car. Subject later refused to exit
the vehicle. Officers used control
techniques to remove the subject from
the squad car.
06 070305 05-32194 Traffic Stop Officer initiated a traffic stop. The
driver failed to yield and Officer
followed the vehicle with lights and
sirens activated. Driver later came to a
stop without incident.
06 070805 05-33173 Fight in Progress Officer observed subjects in a physical
fight and tried to separate the involved
parties with verbal commands. Neither
responded. Officer then exposed
subjects to a chemical agent. Subjects
then stopped fighting and were taken
into custody.
51 071005 05-33586 Attempted Burglary Officer observed a subject attempting
to break into a business. Officer drew
their sidearm and gave verbal
commands. Subject was taken into
custody without incident.
05 071605 05-34672 OWI Arrest Subject had been placed under arrest
for OWI and resisted handcuffing.
Officers used control techniques to
place handcuffs on the subject.
06 071005 05-33622 Burglary Subject attempted to assault Officers
and was exposed to a chemical agent.
Subject then resisted handcuffing
efforts. Officers used control
techniques to place handcuffs on the
subject.
03,33 071405 05-34301 Public Intoxication Subject was placed under arrest for
Arrest public intoxication and resisted
handcuffing efforts. Officers used
control techniques to place handcuffs
on the subject.
02,40,52,19 071505 05-34613 Suicidal Subject Officers responded to a report of a
suicidal subject armed with a knife.
Officers drew sidearms and less lethal
munitions. Subject was taken into
custody without incident.
58,19 071605 05-34801 No Contact Order Subject was placed under arrest for
Violation violating a no contact order. Subject
attempted to assault an Officer.
Officers used control techniques to
place the subject in a chair.
13 071705 05-34928 Suspicious Activity Officers approached a vehicle on foot
that was suspected of drag activity.
The vehicle fled and was later located.
Officer drew sidearms while occupants
of the vehicle were removed. Subjects
were taken into custody without
incident.
41,58 072605 05-36364 Public Intoxication Subject was placed under arrest and
Arrest resisted handcuffing efforts. Officers
used control techniques to place
handcuffs on the subject.
05 072905 05-37158 Loud Party Officer observed subjects shooting out
street lights. Officer drew sidearm and
gave verbal commands for the subjects
to put their weapon, later found to be a
BB rifle, on the ground. Subjects
complied and were taken into custody
without incident.
58 073105 05-37387 Fight in Progress Subject fled on foot from an Officer
investigating a physical fight. Officers
caught up to the subject and directed
them to the ground where they were
taken into custody.
19 073105 05-37498 Suicidal Subject Officers placed handcuffs on a subject
that was trying to hurt themselves and
refusing to go to the hospital.
September 13, 2005 Mtg Packet
PCRB COMPLAINT DEADLINES
PCRB Complaint #05-02
Filed: 05/05/05
Chief's Report due: 08/03/05
Chief's Report filed: 07/29/05
PCRB Report due: 09/27/05
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
OFFICE CONTACTS
July 2005
Date Description
7/13 Man called regarding current City Code for PCRB, and requested
contact information for the Chair.
7/20 Man called regarding past number of complaints and actual
dollars spent by the Board the first year. Sent actual dollar
amounts and Annual Reports.
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
OFFICE CONTACTS
August 2005
Date Description
8/19 Woman called wanting to talk to current Chair, and requested
phone number.