Skip to Content

Changes for page AE 01 Use of Force

Last modified by Ryan Larkin on 2022/03/01 17:09
From version 3.1
edited by Ryan Larkin
on 2016/09/12 18:06
Change comment: Review and Update 09/12/2016
To version 4.1
edited by Ryan Larkin
on 2022/03/01 17:09
Change comment: Policy Review

Summary

Details

Page properties
Content
... ... @@ -26,12 +26,12 @@
26 26  
27 27  Review Date:
28 28  
29 -09/12/2016
29 +03/01/2022
30 30  
31 31  
32 -Sheriff Cory C. Pulsipher
32 +Sheriff Nate Brooksby
33 33  
34 -Undersheriff James Standley
34 +Undersheriff Barry Golding
35 35  
36 36  
37 37  **__TABLE OF CONTENTS__**
... ... @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@
69 69  1. PCF: Purgatory Correctional Facility
70 70  1. Force: Physical or mechanical exertion to overcome or restrain an individual against his/her will.
71 71  1. Deadly Force (a.k.a. Lethal Force): Any force that is reasonably likely to cause death or serious bodily injury.
72 -1. Force Decision Wheel: A guide for application of force which provides staff an array of force options to control or subdue prisoners. The force wheel does not require incremental steps. Instead, it guides the level of force to be appropriate and specific to the need for force to be used.
72 +1. Force Decision Wheel: A guide for the application of force that provides staff an array of force options to control or subdue prisoners. The force wheel does not require incremental steps. Instead, it guides the level of force to be appropriate and specific to the need for force to be used.
73 73  1. Restraint Device: Any device used to secure or control the hands, arms, feet, legs, head, or torso of a prisoner.
74 74  
75 75  **AE 01_102 __REFERENCES__**
... ... @@ -76,14 +76,6 @@
76 76  
77 77  1. Utah Counties Insurance Pool:
78 78  11. ML-IV.A.1.
79 -1. Utah Sheriff's Association Jail Standards:
80 -11. F05.01.01: Written Use of Force Policies and Procedures Required
81 -11. F05.01.02: Use of Force Policy Content
82 -11. F05.02.01: Purpose of Use of Force
83 -11. F05.02.02: Use of Deadly Force
84 -11. F05.02.03: Prohibited Use of Force
85 -11. F05.04.01: Medical Examination and Treatment Following Use of Force/Restraint
86 -11. F05.04.02: Documentation Requirements
87 87  
88 88  **AE 01_103 __GENERAL__**
89 89  
... ... @@ -94,16 +94,15 @@
94 94  111. Protection of others;
95 95  111. Preventing escapes;
96 96  111. Restoring and maintaining order and discipline;
97 -111. Overcoming resistance to lawful orders;
98 -111. Protection of property;
99 -111. As detailed in section: MEDICAL FOLLOW-UP.
89 +111. Overcoming resistance to lawful orders; and
90 +111. Protection of property.
100 100  11. Officers shall not use force:
101 101  111. As a punishment;
102 102  111. In a purposeless, malicious, or sadistic manner; or
103 103  111. For the very purpose of causing harm.
104 104  1. Rationale:
105 -11. The constitutions and laws of the United States and State of Utah protect individuals from excessive and unreasonable use of force. Use of force which exceeds the allowances of law and/or policy may subject WCSO to civil liability and its officials to civil and/or criminal sanctions.
106 -11. Situations often occur which require the use, or threatened use, of force to protect persons, protect property, to respond to disturbances, to respond to escape attempts, and/or respond to physical resistance to the lawful orders of WCSO staff. Situations requiring the use of force may not always provide staff with adequate time to fully consider the benefits and drawbacks of all possible options. Comprehensive directives and training will help to ensure better preparation of staff to make rational judgments under circumstances which may require the use of force. Policies and procedures should assist officials to identify circumstances which may require the use of force and formulate strategies and options in advance of the crisis.
96 +11. The constitutions and laws of the United States and State of Utah protect individuals from excessive and unreasonable use of force. Use of force that exceeds the allowances of law and/or policy may subject WCSO to civil liability and its officials to civil and/or criminal sanctions.
97 +11. Situations often occur which require the use, or threatened use, of force to protect persons, protect property, to respond to disturbances, to respond to escape attempts, and/or respond to physical resistance to the lawful orders of WCSO staff. Situations requiring the use of force may not always provide staff with adequate time to fully consider the benefits and drawbacks of all possible options. Comprehensive directives and training will help to ensure better preparation of staff to make rational judgments under circumstances that may require the use of force. Policies and procedures should assist officials to identify circumstances that may require the use of force and the formulation of strategies and options in advance of the crisis.
107 107  11. Use of force in violation of the limitations herein may violate the constitutional rights of the individual against whom the force is used.
108 108  
109 109  **AE 01_104 __APPROPRIATE LEVEL AND FORM OF FORCE__**
... ... @@ -128,7 +128,7 @@
128 128  11. Deadly force shall be limited to:
129 129  111. Self-defense or defense of a third party when the officer reasonably believes that deadly force is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury;
130 130  111. Preventing an escape from custody when the officer reasonably believes that deadly force is necessary to prevent escape and the officer has probable cause to believe that the prisoner poses an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or to a third party if apprehension is delayed; or
131 -111. As detailed in the following section ((% class="marker" %)AE 01_107(%%)).
122 +111. As detailed in the following section: (% class="marker" %)AE 01_107 Animals(%%).
132 132  1. Rationale:
133 133  11. Deadly force is such an extreme action that the justification for its use is narrowly limited to situations in which the officer reasonably believes that it is necessary to protect himself or another's life.
134 134  
... ... @@ -146,7 +146,7 @@
146 146  1. Policy:
147 147  11. Following the use of force, any person against whom physical force was employed should be given an opportunity for a medical examination and, if needed, medical treatment in a timely manner.
148 148  1. Rationale:
149 -11. Timely treatment of serious medical needs is constitutionally required for all individuals. Medical examination shall be provided for involved persons as soon as reasonably feasible following a use of force action to:
140 +11. Timely treatment of serious medical needs is constitutionally required for all individuals. The medical examination shall be provided for involved persons as soon as reasonably feasible following a use of force action to:
150 150  111. Identify obvious injuries requiring treatment;
151 151  111. Discover and treat undetected injuries;
152 152  111. Document the absence of injuries; and