Considerations and Recommendations Regarding State and Local Officer-Involved Use-of-Force Investigations

The Considerations and Recommendations Regarding State and Local Officer-Involved Use-of-Force Investigations resource sets forth recommendations and considerations for municipal, county, and state law enforcement officials tasked with ensuring accountability for critical use-of-force incidents that result in death or serious bodily injury to any party. It is intended to be used prior to a critical use-of-force incident to identify and implement recommendations, address issues, and better equip agencies to effectively respond to use-of-force investigations. It is designed to follow existing laws, regulations, and statutes, and agencies should review their operating structures to ensure adherence to governing processes as they review the considerations and recommendations identified in this resource.

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Federal Sponsor Agency: BJA

Length: 44 pages

Publication Date: August 2017