KPD MANUAL USE OF FORCE REPORTING AND REVIEW

Question 1

What is required when force is used by Kaua‘i Police Department personnel?

Answer 1

A special report separate from the original offense report shall be submitted via the current Professional Standards Software

This applies if the subject or officer may have incurred injury

Question 2

What constitutes a Show of Force Incident?

Answer 2

When an Officer or authorized Personnel displays their issued or approved firearm in the performance of their official duties at a subject

It must be initiated and completed in the Professional Standards Software

Question 3

What must be included in the summary of a Show of Force Incident?

Answer 3

• Type of Service incident
• Location
• Date and Time
• Information of the suspect(s) and conditions
• Attached RMS report including photographs

This summary is required for documentation purposes

Question 4

What is the procedure for reporting Forced Entry?

Answer 4

The Supervisor must initiate and complete a Forced Entry Incident within the Professional Standards Software

This must be done by the end of the Supervisor’s next workday

Question 5

What information should be documented in a Use of Force Incident?

Answer 5

• Severity of the crime
• Immediate threat to safety
• Resistance or evasion by the subject
• Influence of drugs/alcohol
• Time available to decide
• Availability of officers/resources
• Proximity to weapons
• Environmental factors

Each officer using force must document their individual incident

Question 6

What additional details must officers include when using a CED?

Answer 6

• Device model and cartridge details
• Date, time, and location
• Summary of events
• Subject demographics
• Device activation details
• Medical care provided
• Injuries sustained

This ensures comprehensive reporting of the incident

Question 7

What is the timeline for submitting a Use of Force Incident report?

Answer 7

It must be submitted within 10 working days from the date of receipt by the District/Section Commander

This includes review for policy compliance

Question 8

What should happen if a policy discrepancy is identified in a Use of Force Incident review?

Answer 8

A copy of the Incident shall be forwarded to the involved officer’s Captain

This is to ensure accountability and proper follow-up on policy violations

Question 9

What is the protocol for an officer involved in a discharge of firearm incident?

Answer 9

The Supervisor shall complete a Firearms Discharge incident report and attach all relevant documents

This is necessary even if no injury or death occurred

Question 10

What should officers do if they observe another employee using unreasonable force?

Answer 10

They shall intervene and report to a supervisor

This is part of the duty to intervene to maintain departmental integrity

Question 11

When must a Duty to Intervene Incident be completed?

Answer 11

By the end of the employee’s workday of the shift in which the incident occurred

This includes necessary details about the incident

Question 12

What actions must be taken if an employee’s use of force results in death or serious injury?

Answer 12

• Placed on Administrative Schedule
• Placed on Administrative Leave for a minimum of three days
• Complete a critical incident debriefing

This ensures a thorough review and support for the employee involved

Question 13

What is the purpose of the annual analysis of Use of Force activities?

Answer 13

To evaluate policies and practices based on collected data through Professional Standards Software

This aims to improve departmental operations and accountability