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Use of Force Recommendations* *Beginning on page 13 of Annual report and includes recommendations resulting from reviews of pursuits. •Evaluate and potentially update Policy 411.9 to better align with the principles of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). •Review body-worn camera (BWC)policy,specifically regarding activation during enforcement incidents,to ensure alignment with best practices and the interests of the department and the community. •Reassess pursuit policies,focusing on the speed and safety measures during pursuit of disabled vehicles,to minimize risk to officers and the public. •Provide coaching to officers involved in incidents where tactical coordination could have been improved to ensure more effective outcomes. •Conduct mentoring sessions to reinforce adherence to policy,especially in high-stress scenarios. •Continue and enhance de-escalation training to help officers better handle potentially volatile situations and minimize the use of force. •Encourage supervisors to engage in non-disciplinary remediation through coaching and mentoring to improve officer behavior and performance. •Document all counseling sessions with officers,including the rationale and outcomes,to maintain a record for future reference. •Ensure that supervisors conduct a comprehensive review of officers'performance histories before providing any form of counseling. •Add a designated field in incident reports for identifying the reviewing supervisor to improve accountability. •Clarify supervisory roles during high-risk incidents,such as pursuits,to ensure proper coordination and accountability. •Reinforce the importance of waiting for additional officers to arrive before engaging,when it can be done safely,to enhance officer and public safety. •Ensure secure handling and storage of patrol rifles and other firearms to prevent unauthorized access,especially when vehicles are left unattended.This recommendation arose out of a single incident of an unattended patrol vehicle and has been addressed. •Discuss the appropriateness of high-speed pursuits,particularly involving disabled vehicles,to determine whether alternative tactics could be employed. •Verify and rectify discrepancies in incident reports,such as officers'names or other details,to ensure accuracy and consistency. •Conduct a review of body-worn camera (BWC)footage with involved officers to address tactical safety concerns,such as maintaining proper lines of fire. •Review tactical decisions made during specific incidents,particularly where officers moved into potentially unsafe positions,and provide follow-up training to reinforce safer approaches.