The use-of-force policy aims to protect everyone involved by minimizing harm and ensuring that force is used only when necessary and in proportion to the threat posed.
Separating the involved parties helps ensure their safety and allows the officer to gather information from each party individually to assess the situation accurately.
Evidence must be properly documented, labeled, and submitted to the evidence locker to maintain the chain of custody and ensure its integrity for legal proceedings.
A "Terry Stop" allows officers to detain and question a suspect based on reasonable suspicion of involvement in criminal activity, as established by the Supreme Court in Terry v. Ohio.
Officers must read the Miranda rights to the suspect to inform them of their legal rights, such as the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.