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5-301 - Purpose

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5-301 - Purpose

  • Summary: The purpose of MPD's Use of Force policies
  • Dates Effective: 07-28-2016 to 04-14-2026
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5-301            PURPOSE (10/16/02) (08/17/07) (07/28/16)

 

A.    Sanctity of life and the protection of the public shall be the cornerstones of the MPD’s use of force policy.

 

B.     The purpose of this chapter is to provide all sworn MPD employees with clear and consistent policies and procedures regarding the use of force while engaged in the discharge of their official duties. (Note: MPD Training Unit Lesson Plans – Use of Force, are used as a reference throughout this chapter.)

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