As public awareness and involvement in policing activities increases, accountability and transparency must evolve as a priority. Establishing a review unit can foster accountability in your agency through specialization and expertise in all aspects of use of force. In this workshop, participants learn the importance and benefits of developing an internal unit dedicated to reviewing these occurrences. This review includes confirming its adherence to law and department policies and procedures, aiding in training, and collecting data on use-of-force incidents that transpire in your agency’s jurisdiction. A strong use-of-force review unit benefits your agency by providing expert guidance to your sworn members, which may be developed through the evaluation of legal updates, updating policy to ensure appropriate relevance, training staff, and promoting a keen understanding of force in your agency through robust data collection and analysis.
