The Use of Force against a citizen is rare, and rarer still is an allegation of excessive force. The incredible power and responsibility of law enforcement officers must be effectively monitored by their leaders and investigated properly when accusations are made. We must look after our citizen’s rights, our officer’s rights, and the interest of the agency. F.I.T. can evaluate your administrative use of force investigative and tracking process.
It is always preferable to review your process prior to controversy. We recommend a review at these points:
- After Assuming Command of an Agency
- An Increase in Use of Force Incidents & Complaints
- As a Result of Complex Litigation
- Process Improvement
Controversial incidents often cause an agency to look inward. If your agency is experiencing one of these incidents, please Contact F.I.T. immediately. F.I.T. also has experience in Critical Incident Reviews, and Evaluating Use of Force Training Programs.
F.I.T. can assist in evaluation of your process by looking at:
- Complaint Intake Process
- Citizen Interviews
- Initial Investigation/Reporting Quality
- Investigator’s Credentials & Training
- Timeliness of Investigations
- Officer Interviews
- Investigative Resources
