…voluntary compliance or mitigate the continued use of force. Force – Force is the application of physical techniques or tactics, or use of an object, device, or weapon against another…
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…(including accidental discharges), and review the use of force report and the deputy’s Law and Arrest report. NOTE: Accidental discharges may or may not require use of force reports depending…
…should develop reasonable contingency plans for dealing with the animal so that deadly force may be avoided. The use of deadly force in such a situation may escalate the use…
…administrative reports as they relate to incidents involving use of force, pursuits, and fleet crashes. When and How to Use the Body-Worn Camera Employees shall utilize the BWC in the…
…on HCSO policies governing use of force and lethal and less-lethal weapons. [CALEA Standards 4.1.4 & 4.3.1] Personnel who carry and use a “straight stick” baton, expandable baton, chemical weapons,…
…use of pen registers in standard, non-emergency investigations. Deputies/Task Force Officers who are assigned to other various federal task forces must also be in compliance with both Texas Code of…
…minimize the likelihood of the need to use force during an incident and increase the likelihood of voluntary compliance.[CALEA Standard 4.1.1] Department – Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Detentions Mental Health…
803 - Vehicle Pursuits
In: Policy | 800 – Vehicle Operations
…other reasonable means of defense have been exhausted. In these situations, a Deputy must have an articulable reason for the use of deadly force [CALEA Standard 41.2.2 e] Firing warning…
…an external keyboard or mouse is utilized by the vehicle operator, they shall be secured when not in use. Airbag zone: Airbags detonate with more than 1200 pounds of force…
…the user in order to protect the integrity of the HCSO information technology resources against unauthorized or improper use and to protect authorized users from the effects of unauthorized or…
…appropriate on-duty supervisor and initiate a report. No use of force report is necessary for an accidental deployment. Any use of OC spray by an employee, or Any use of…
514 - Excited Delirium
In: Policy | 500 – De-escalation & Tactics
…personnel. Some sort of force is used (physical, chemical, or electronic). The subject is restrained. The subject stops struggling, his or her breathing becomes shallow, and within minutes he or…
…a use of force or weapon discharge occurs in the performance of their duties. B. Any use of a weapon by an armed detention officer requires immediate notification by the…
…AFU. Disbursements: Month of disbursement, agency’s cause number, defendant name, amount of cash awarded, property awarded, cause number of property awarded, and property to be used by HCSO or sent…
…degree of force necessary under the circumstances. In every arrest or incident where force is used, the facts surrounding the arrest and the use of force shall be fully included…
…Use of force, Fleet crash: Only after review by the Department Safety Officer (DSO) and the employee is found at fault, Documented counseling: Only if issued by a supervisor as…
…situation requires the use of such ammunition. Otherwise, soft-pointed or hollow-point projectiles will be used. [CALEA Standard 4.3.1] 3. See Attachment B for authorized precision rifles to be carried by…
…this policy. III. Training A. Employees must complete prerequisite training through the HCSO Academy on the use of chemical agents in order to carry or use these tools. [CALEA Standard…
515 - Cite and Release
In: Policy | 500 – De-escalation & Tactics
…may be jeopardized by the release of the violator. Violator is injured and has not received appropriate medical attention. Force was used (Use of Force) to affect the arrest. Violator…
…deputy shall: Promptly report the installation and use to the prosecutor through which the device is installed or used, and Within 48 hours after the installation is complete or the…
303 - Conduct Prohibited
In: Policy | 300 – Employee Conduct
…Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission. Use of Official Correspondence Employees must not engage in official HCSO correspondence, or use HCSO stationery, without authorization. Use of Official HCSO Emblems and Logo Employees…
…crowd control situations: Use of fire hoses, Use of canine units, and Any techniques prohibited by Policy #501 – Use of Force and the Department Manual. Digital Recording of Events…
…recognition of rights will be assured. Complaints, grievances, or alleged abuse of authority involving any employee will be fully and fairly considered. Supervisors can take proper steps to enforce HCSO…
254 - Radio Control Unit
In: Policy | 200 – Personnel Practices
…SWAT, Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, OIG / IAD, etc.). Exceptions will be determined by the Radio Control Unit supervisor. Authorized use is defined as Any lawful use during…
…involving serious injury to any member of the HCSO, Incidents involving serious injury to any prisoner, Incidents involving the use of force in an arrest where serious injury has occurred,…