Chokeholds & Strangleholds Not Authorized
UPD does not authorize the use of neck restraints or similar weaponless control techniques with a potential for serious bodily injury.
Deescalation is Required
Officers are required to use deescalation techniques whenever possible and appropriate before resorting to the use of force.
Verbal Warning
When reasonably safe to do so, officers are required to issue a verbal warning before shooting.
Required to Exhaust all Alternatives
Deadly force may only be used as a last resort when there is no apparent immediate alternative.
Duty to Intervene
Officers must intervene and report when they observe another officer using excessive force.
Shooting at Moving Vehicles Banned
Officers are prohibited from discharging firearms from a moving vehicle or at a fleeing vehicle.
Our Use of Force Model
Officers are required to adhere to a use of force continuum.
Accountability & Reporting
Officers required to complete use of force reports documenting the use and justification. Reports are reviewed by each supervisor in the chain of command.