In earlier posts on NLCRPD.org the NLCRPD team indicated that there would be a release of our agency use of force policy. It is attached to this release and is posted in the policy section of NLCRPD.org.

This policy incorporates a broad approach to the assurance of the understanding of the levels or force, the legal basis for the application of force, and the post force application requirements. The policy was reviewed again this week and revised to incorporate even stronger requirements for the duty to intervene, with guidance on the basis and expectations for intervention.

The NLCRPD team not only has many of the policy and practices in the news headlines of the day already in place. We are trained and accredited and have proofs of our efforts, our policy initiatives, and the expectations and outcomes of our professional organization.Many times, in the world of policing there are no bright lines. No clearly defined boundary that is not subject to later debate. The formation of encompassing and clear policy directives provides NLCRPD agency members a framework for problem solving and decision making.

The NLCRPD written directive field manual incorporates a series of policy frameworks for the Use of force as found in this attachment and the authorized weapons attachment. There are also stand-alone directives on de-escalation, CED applications, and other areas of import with policy guidance already posted on the agency webpage.