Mandate

Provide advice and counsel on matters related to police use of force, including consideration of use of force technology and use of force modalities such as techniques, policies, procedures and practices. 

Objectives

1. Improve police encounters with persons who are emotionally disturbed or suffering from mental illness and its intersection with police use of force and use of force training.
    
2. Improve use of force reporting that benefits police training, policy, and tactics through accurate comprehensive data.
    
3. Promote use of force training with an emphasis on de-escalation training.

Co-chairs

Staff Superintendent Robert Johnson and Superintendent Tom Walker