23-195 Department General Order 5.01 "Use of Force and Proper Control of a Person" Update Packet #101

The purpose of this directive is to announce the revision of Department General Order 5.01 Use of Force and Proper Control of a Person, adopted by the Police Commission on November 1, 2023. The Police Commission agreed to a 30-business day implementation period and therefore, members will be held accountable for this policy starting December 18, 2023.

DN 23-156 Preemptive Deployment of Tire Deflation Devices remains in effect until the revision to DGO 5.01 becomes effective on December 18, 2023. Members who have been trained or designated proficient per DN 23-156 remain authorized to deploy tire deflation devices according to the guidance in DN 23-156 and will be deemed trained for DGO 5.01.

The updates to this policy are listed in 5.01.08 F. Vehicle Interventions which sets forth policy and procedures for the preemptive deployment of tire deflation devices.

Members are expected to have a working knowledge of all directives applicable to their respective assignment and comply with their provisions, per DGO 3.01, Department Written Directives. Members shall obey all written orders, policies, and procedures of the Department, per DGO 2.01, General Rules of Conduct.

Department General Order update packet #101 is attached to this Notice and is available to members on the PowerDMS site.

/s/
WILLIAM SCOTT 
Chief of Police

Per DN 23-152, all sworn & non-sworn members shall electronically acknowledge this Department document in PowerDMS within (30) thirty calendar days of issuance. Members whose duties are relevant to this document shall be held responsible for compliance. Any questions regarding this policy should be sent to [email protected] who will provide additional information.