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Use of Force Reporting & Accountability Policy

Please review these for the July 9th CAP Meeting

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- Policy 304 UOF Reporting and Accountability (RAP) 

-RAP Policy Presentation

-Use of Force Reporting Policy Guide

-UOF Presentation by Lt. Chris Bagby https://youtu.be/Wk4AbEdXqHI

 

 

 
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Josh Finney Sep 24 2024 at 5:07PM on page 4

A witness officer will know the primary officer failed to report the use of force if they observe the incident and see that no supervisor has been notified or no report has been completed. The witness officer is then required to report this failure themselves.
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Josh Finney Sep 24 2024 at 5:06PM on page 5

The terms “primary officer” and “handling officer” are not always interchangeable, though they can sometimes overlap in function.
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Josh Finney Sep 24 2024 at 5:05PM on page 8

A four-day limit is not feasible due to the work week, holidays, and files received at the end of a work week or on days off. These factors can extend the review period beyond four days, making a flexible timeline more practical to ensure thorough and accurate reviews without ensuring failure of policy compliance by virtue of a system that lacks the flexibility of its interacting environment.
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Josh Finney Sep 24 2024 at 5:04PM on page 9

At the Captain’s level of review, using "generally" allows for flexibility, accommodating unforeseen delays while maintaining an eight-working-day standard. This balance ensures thoroughness without rigid deadlines
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Josh Finney Sep 24 2024 at 5:03PM on page 9

Officers must write independent reports detailing their actions, observations, and involvement in using force, ensuring objectivity, accuracy, and accountability.
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Josh Finney Sep 24 2024 at 5:02PM on page 10

The word "contact" in California law enforcement describes neutral interactions between officers and individuals, regardless of the situation's formality. Over time, it replaced more charged terms like "stop" or "detain" to avoid assumptions of guilt or suspicion. "Action could imply intent or force, which contrasts with the neutrality that "contact" provides. Therefore, "contact" remains better suited for capturing a wide range of interactions without bias or connotation.
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Josh Finney Sep 24 2024 at 5:01PM on page 10

Supervisors conduct separate interviews with subjects against whom force was used to ensure objectivity, prevent biased or conflicting narratives, and gather a complete picture of the incident. This process helps document both perspectives accurately, safeguards the investigation's integrity, and protects against legal challenges by maintaining fairness and transparency.
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Josh Finney Sep 24 2024 at 4:59PM on page 13

The term "subject" is used to describe individuals involved in an incident, particularly when law enforcement seeks to avoid prejudicial terms like "suspect" or "offender" before determining criminality. It helps maintain objectivity and neutrality in police reports.
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Josh Finney Sep 24 2024 at 4:58PM on page 15

Paragraph (f) is crucial because it ensures that issues identified during inspections are addressed through retraining. While the Quality Assurance Unit handles inspections, the Training and Logistics Division will implement the necessary retraining to correct deficiencies and improve practices. The Quality Assurance Units role is to ensure not only that retraining occurs but that the entire process maintains integrity. It maintains oversight over the retraining decisions, the execution, and those responsible for the inspection and remediation processes.
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Charles Sep 4 2024 at 10:58AM on page 16

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change "leads" to leading.
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Charles Sep 4 2024 at 10:53AM on page 15

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It is unclear how paragraph (f) fits into this section as it appears to not be a function related to the Quality Assurance Unit.
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Charles Sep 4 2024 at 10:03AM on page 13

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What does the word "subject" refer too?
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Charles Sep 4 2024 at 10:01AM on page 12

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Why not simply state that the report shall be completed withing four working days of receipt?
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Charles Sep 4 2024 at 9:53AM on page 10

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Change to: "If a recorded interview was conducted, it should be documented..."
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Charles Sep 4 2024 at 9:51AM on page 10

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Is the use of separately necesary?
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Charles Sep 4 2024 at 9:50AM on page 10

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The word contact can mean both a person or a physical connection. Might the word "action" better suit the statement?
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:52PM on page 9

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This seems reduntant to point 2 above.
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:48PM on page 9

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Is collaboration permitted in the completion of these reports?
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:43PM on page 9

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the word generally is vague and subjective. Should a stronger word or clear limit be used instead?
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:42PM on page 9

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Add a period at the end of this sentence.
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:38PM on page 8

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eliminate the word "and"
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:37PM on page 8

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Would the four day limit cover all of these possible delays and simplify the policy?
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:33PM on page 8

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use periods consistently in the proceeding sub-points.
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:15PM on page 5

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eliminate the phrase "or tjhe lack thereo"
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:12PM on page 5

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Consider using the word "complys" instead of comports in this sentence.
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:08PM on page 5

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Is the term primary officer and handling officer interchangeable?
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Charles Aug 28 2024 at 4:06PM on page 5

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delete the word "as"
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Charles Aug 27 2024 at 2:56PM on page 5

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add some commas.
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Charles Aug 27 2024 at 2:55PM on page 4

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How does a witness officer know that the primary officer has failed to report the use of force?
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Charles Aug 27 2024 at 2:50PM on page 3

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304.3 First paragraph, final sentence: I suggest a rewording to read: ...when appropriate, corrective action is taken to address any non-compliance in the use of force application and/or reporting policy.
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Charles Aug 27 2024 at 2:36PM on page 2

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304.2.2 paragraph (e) opportunity to comply after the notice was issued and (prior to the use of force.) If no verbal warning was given...
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Charles Aug 27 2024 at 2:28PM on page 2

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I would suggest that any contact between a canine and a subject should be reported even if there is not bite or injury.
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Charles Aug 27 2024 at 2:25PM on page 1

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304. Last Paragraph, final sentence The Department expects to (gain the communitys confidence and trust by consistently demonstrating) that officers only use force...
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Tabitha Raber Jul 10 2024 at 8:14AM on page 15

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I would recommend the addition of one or two “outside” professionals be added to the workforce group to help evaluate and develop training as it pertains to use of force. The outside professional could be a psychologist, or educator that could provide alternative perspective or review/research best practices in use of force. Outside professionals can provide different perspectives and give the department different tools to address issues that may arise.
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