Use of Force
Vehicle Pursuits
Officer-Involved Shooting
Major Incident Notification
Handcuffing & Restraints
100

This term is defined as force reasonably anticipated and intended to create a substantial likelihood of causing death or very serious injury.

Deadly Force

100

Officers must balance this against public and officer safety when deciding to pursue. 

Need to Apprehend

100

This agency is responsible for investigating officer-involved shootings.

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI)

100
This policy ensures proper notification and coordination during critical incidents. 

Major Incident Notification

100

In most arrests, handcuffs are applied in this position.

Behind the Back

200

When feasible, officers must give this type of warning before using deadly force.

Verbal Warning

200

Pursuits may be initiated for this level of offense or serious traffic violation like OVI.

Felony or Violent Offense

200

The first uninvolved officer must secure the scene and provide this for injured individuals.

Emergency Medical Aide

200

Homicides, fatal crashes, and OIS events are examples of these.

Major Incidents Requiring Notifications

200

Pregnant individuals prior to booking must be restrained in this manner unless there is a safety concern.

Least Restrictive Manner

300

The three primary factors used to evaluate force reasonableness are threat immediacy and severity, subject behavior, and these.

Officer/Subject Factors

300

This position is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and terminating pursuits.

The Supervisor

300

Upon arrival, the first uninvolved supervisor must secure this and oversee officer separation. 

The Scene

300

This position is responsible for making notifications during major incidents.

The Shift Supervisor

300

Juveniles under this age can only be restrained in limited circumstances.

14 Years Old

400

After a use of force causing injury or complaint of pain, the officer must do this immediately.

Notify a Supervisor

400

A pursuit must be terminated when this outweighs the need to apprehend.

Risk to the Public

400

The notification list after an OIS includes the Chief of Police, BCI, Administrative Lieutenant Detective, Detective Bureau Sergeant, Chaplain, Coroner, and this group.

The Officer's Family

400

These three positions must be contacted after a qualifying incident: Chief of Police, Administrative Lieutenant, and this supervisor.

The Detective Bureau Supervisor

400

When applying leg restraints, officers must keep the subject upright, monitor breathing, and do this continuously. 

Monitor the Subject

500

Deadly force is authorized against a fleeing suspect only when there's probable cause of this type of crime.

Felony involving serious bodily injury or death

500

The maximum recommended number of units in a pursuit, including a supervisor, is this.

Three

500

Administrative interviews are protected under this legal doctrine.

Garrity

500

This person is notified after staff when the incident is expected to attract media attention.

The Public Information Officer

500

When restraints other than handcuffs are used, officers must document the type, duration, and these two factors.

Circumstances and Medical/Safety Concerns

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