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348University of California Irvine Police Department
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348.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides the reporting requirements for any use of force and any medical consideration
prior to booking or release.
348.2 REPORTING THE USE OF FORCE
Any use of force by a member of this department shall be documented promptly, completely and
accurately in an appropriate report, depending on the nature of the incident. The officer shall
articulate the factors perceived and why he/she believed the use of force was reasonable under the
circumstances. To collect data for purposes of training, resource allocation, analysis and related
purposes, the Department may require the completion of additional report forms, as specified in
department policy, procedure or law.
348.2.1 NOTIFICATION TO SUPERVISORS
Supervisory notification shall be made as soon as practicable following the application of force in
any of the following circumstances:
(a)The application caused a visible injury.
(b)The application would lead a reasonable officer to conclude that the individual may
have experienced more than momentary discomfort.
(c)The individual subjected to the force complained of injury or continuing pain.
(d)The individual indicates intent to pursue litigation.
(e)Any application of a TASER device or control device.
(f)Any application of a restraint device other than handcuffs, shackles or belly chains.
(g)The individual subjected to the force was rendered unconscious.
(h)An individual was struck or kicked.
(i)An individual alleges any of the above has occurred.
348.2.2 REPORTING TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Statistical data regarding all officer-involved shootings and incidents involving use of force
resulting in serious bodily injury is to be reported to the California Department of Justice as required
by Government Code § 12525.2. See the Records Bureau policy.
348.3 MEDICAL CONSIDERATION
Prior to booking or release, medical assistance shall be obtained for any person who exhibits signs
of physical distress, who has sustained visible injury, expresses a complaint of injury or continuing
pain, or who was rendered unconscious. Any individual exhibiting signs of physical distress after
an encounter should be continuously monitored until he/she can be medically assessed.
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Police DepartmentUse of Force Reporting Requirements - 2Based upon the officer’s initial assessment of the nature and extent of the subject’s injuries,
medical assistance may consist of examination by fire personnel, paramedics, hospital staff or
medical staff at the jail. If any such individual refuses medical attention, such a refusal shall be
fully documented in related reports and, whenever practicable, should be witnessed by another
officer and/or medical personnel. If a recording is made of the contact or an interview with the
individual, any refusal should be included in the recording, if possible.
The on-scene supervisor or, if the on-scene supervisor is not available, the primary handling officer
shall ensure that any person providing medical care or receiving custody of a person following any
use of force is informed that the person was subjected to force. This notification shall include a
description of the force used and any other circumstances the officer reasonably believes would
be potential safety or medical risks to the subject (e.g., prolonged struggle, extreme agitation,
impaired respiration).
Persons who exhibit extreme agitation, violent irrational behavior accompanied by profuse
sweating, extraordinary strength beyond their physical characteristics and imperviousness to pain
(sometimes called “excited delirium”), or who require a protracted physical encounter with multiple
officers to be brought under control, may be at an increased risk of sudden death. Calls involving
these persons should be considered medical emergencies. Officers who reasonably suspect a
medical emergency should request medical assistance as soon as practicable and have medical
personnel stage away if appropriate.
348.4 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY
The on-duty supervisor shall make every effort to respond to an incident in which there has been
a reported application of force. The supervisor is expected to:
(a)Obtain the basic facts from the involved officers. Absent an allegation of misconduct
or excessive force, this will be considered a routine contact in the normal course of
duties.
(b)Ensure that any injured parties are examined and treated.
(c)Once any initial medical assessment has been completed or first aid has been
rendered, ensure that photographs have been taken of any areas involving visible
injury or complaint of pain, as well as overall photographs of uninjured areas. These
photographs should be retained until all potential for civil litigation has expired.
(d)Identify any witnesses not already included in related reports.
(e)Review and approve all related reports.
(f)Complete a Supervisor Use of Force Review report form and submit the completed
form to their Lieutenant within 48 hours of the event.
In the event that a supervisor is unable to respond to the scene of an incident involving the reported
application of force, the supervisor is still expected to complete as many of the above items as
circumstances permit.
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Police DepartmentUse of Force Reporting Requirements - 3348.4.1 WATCH COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES