For the Milwaukee Police Department and Fire and Police Commission
Chapter 5
Use of Force and Deadly Force Practices
Finding 17
MPD does not have specific guidelines for conducting use of force investigations, specifically how investigations are conducted, what evidence should be collected, and which supporting materials are gathered.
MPD should develop a policy and checklist for use of force and deadly force investigations that outline best practices fo the investigation and mandate all investigators attempt to gather a complete picture of available information in a consistent manner.
All supervisors are given a “Use of Force Documentation Checklist” which contains specific guidelines for conducting use of force investigations, including background information, approach considerations, intervention options, follow-thru considerations and investigative findings.
MPD agrees that SOP 460 – Use of Force can be updated to reference the Use of Force Documentation Checklist.
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I strongly urge the department to make a commitment to transparency when officers are involved in shootings and major incidents to provide the community with timely information about the officer, his or her name and disciplinary records