Wow, a 72 page UOF manual/General Order. The Order talks about using a “critical thinking” methodology before engaging a violent suspect. It also mandates the impact the UOF will have on the community. It goes on, borelishly, about how the officer must take into account why the person(s) are behaving in such a way as any degree of force is necessary. It also requires the Officers to consider the “Sanctity of Life.” True enough but does this have an application in the UOF directives.
The term “when feasible” is sprinkled liberally throughout the order. Looks like this can be used to discipline Cops for doing their jobs.
The basis for UOF is a Supreme Court decision (Graham vs. Connor) says “Reasonableness of a particular incident must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable Officer…..” Sounds pretty simple and straightforward.
I think I remember my departments UOF policy, incorporated in some General Order or something. It said….”Use only the minimal amount of force necessary to take the person into custody,” or something like that.
If you’re a cop in the Twin Cities pls reconsider your career path. A lotta cities and towns are looking for cops, detectives and command personnel.
Peace
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