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2019 Officer Involved Shooting (O.I.S.) and Critical Incidents
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LAPD Use of Force Policy Excerpt
The use of force by members of law enforcement is a matter of critical concern both to the public and the law enforcement community. It is recognized that some individuals will not comply with the law or submit to control unless compelled to do so by the use of force; therefore, law enforcement officers are sometimes called upon to use force in the performance of their duties. The Departments guiding value when using force shall be reverence for human life.
Policy
Use of Force – General. It is the policy of this Department that personnel may use only that force which is “objectively reasonable” to:
Law enforcement officers are authorized to use deadly force to:
The reasonableness of an officer’s use of deadly force includes consideration of the officer’s tactical conduct and decisions leading up to the use of deadly force.
The use of force by members of law enforcement is a matter of critical concern both to the public and the law enforcement community. It is recognized that some individuals will not comply with the law or submit to control unless compelled to do so by the use of force; therefore, law enforcement officers are sometimes called upon to use force in the performance of their duties. The Departments guiding value when using force shall be reverence for human life.
Policy
Use of Force – General. It is the policy of this Department that personnel may use only that force which is “objectively reasonable” to:
- Defend themselves;
- Defend others;
- Effect an arrest or detention;
- Prevent escape; or,
- Overcome resistance.
- Deadly Force
Law enforcement officers are authorized to use deadly force to:
- Protect themselves or others from what is reasonably believed to be an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury; or,
- Prevent a crime where the subject’s actions place person(s) in imminent jeopardy of death or serious bodily injury; or,
- Prevent the escape of a violent fleeing felon when there is probable cause to believe the escape will pose a significant threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or others if apprehension is delayed. In this circumstance, officers shall, to the extent practical, avoid using deadly force that might subject innocent bystanders or hostages to possible death or injury.
The reasonableness of an officer’s use of deadly force includes consideration of the officer’s tactical conduct and decisions leading up to the use of deadly force.
FORCE INVESTIGATION DIVISION
Force Investigation Division (FID) is responsible for the investigation of all incidents involving the use of deadly force of an LAPD officer. In addition, all use of force resulting in an injury requiring hospitalization commonly referred to as a Law Enforcement Related Injury (LERI). Investigative responsibility of FID also includes all deaths while the arrestee or detainee is in the custodial care of the LAPD, accidental and animal shootings and other investigations as directed by the Chief of Detectives.
100 W. First Street Suite 431
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 486-5230 (Main)
(213) 486-5250 (fax)
Force Investigation Division
100 W. First Street Suite 431
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 486-5230 (Main)
(213) 486-5250 (fax)
Force Investigation Division
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
The OIG is separate and independent from the Department. The OIG also reviews investigations specific to all officer-involved shootings and significant uses of force that result in death or hospitalization, as well as complaint investigations of police officer misconduct. The OIG conducts its own performance-related audits, as well as other reviews.
For further contact, please call (213) 893-6400.
https://www.oig.lacity.org/
For further contact, please call (213) 893-6400.
https://www.oig.lacity.org/
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