Utah Admin. Code R728-507-12 - Reporting the Use of Force

(1) Any pointing of a firearm at an individual, aiming of a conductive energy device at an individual that displays the electrical current, or use of physical force by an employee of the agency shall be documented promptly, completely, and accurately in an appropriate report. The reporting officer should articulate the factors perceived and why the reporting officer believed the use of force was reasonable under the circumstances. To collect data for purposes of training, resource allocation, analysis, and related purposes, the agency may require the completion of additional report forms as specified in policy, procedure, or law.

(2) The reporting officer shall document and report the following incidents or use of force to the investigating agency:

(a) any discharge of a firearm or less-lethal weapon;

(b) any injury inflicted by a police service canine;

(c) any intentional discharge of a chemical spray;

(d) any strike or attempted strike with an impact weapon;

(e) any strike or attempted strike of any individual by an officer with hands or feet;

(f) any physical contact with an individual resulting in an injury or complaint of an injury that requires medical treatment or a medical release to book the individual into jail;

(g) any intentional discharge of a conducted energy weapon;

(h) any application of a restraint device other than handcuffs, shackles, or belly chains; and

(i) any circumstance in which a subject alleges any unreasonable use of force.

(3) A supervisor must respond to a reported application of force resulting in visible injury, if reasonably available. When a supervisor is able to respond to an incident in which there has been a reported application of force, the supervisor shall investigate, ensure that medical treatment is rendered where appropriate, photograph any alleged injuries, identify witnesses, and where appropriate, initiate an administrative investigation.

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Utah Admin. Code R728-507-12

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-01, effective 12/27/2021