Use of Force Issues: Warning Shots and Shots Discharged at Moving Vehicles

摘要

As noted in the March 2017 issue of Police Chief, the IACP, in conjunction with the Fraternal Order of Police, assembled leading law enforcement leadership and labor organizations to examine the issue of use of ferce by law enforcement. The extensive work of the participating organizations began in April 2016 and resulted in a National Consensus Policy on Use of Force that was released in January 2017. This Consensus Policy considers and reflects the broad views and experience of law enforcement professionals from line officers to executives. The developed and adopted Consensus Policy reflects the best thinking of the 11 diverse participating organizations and is not intended to become a national standard. Rather, the document is solely intended to serve as a template for law enforcement agencies, both in the United States and around the world, as they work to enhance their existing policies. It is also essential to remember that the topic of use of force is much broader and more complex than only the actions that constitute police use of force, which seem to be the focal point for the media reports. There are several other important and interconnected elements, including use of force against police, which can influence how officers respond to situations; data collection; and research- and evidence-based methodologies.