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What is the primary duty of all MOS?

To preserve human life

How much force does the Dept say UMOS should use?

Use only the minimum amount force necessary to protect human life

When will some type of warning, such as "POLICE - DON'T MOVE", be given?


Where feasible, and consistent with personal safety

Define Professional Judgement

Judgement based not only upon experience as an individual but taking into account the knowledge, experience, and training gained through employment as a PO

What are the absolute prohibited actions regarding use of firearms? (actions with no exceptions)

Shall not discharge weapon in defense of property

Shall not fire warning shots


Shall not cock a firearm, under any circumstances


Shall not fire single action. Must be fired double action at all times

POs shall not discharge their firearm to summons assistance, except:

Do not fire weapon to summon assistance except in emergency situations when someone's personal safety is endangered and unless no other reasonable means is available

POs shall not use DPF against another person unless:

Unless they have PC to believe they must protect themselves or another person present from imminent death or SPI

POs shall not fire their weapon when, in their professional judgment, doing so will

Unnecessarily endanger innocent persons

POs shall not fire their weapon to subdue a fleeing felon who presents this

No threat of imminent death or SPI to themselves or another person present




(If no imminent threat to self/SPI or others, then NO SHOOT.)


(If posing imminent threat/SPI to self or others, then SHOOT)

POs shall not discharge weapons at or from a moving vehicle unless,

DPF is being used against PO or another person present, by means other than a moving vehicle

POs shall not discharge weapon at a dog or other animal except,

To protect themselves or another person from PI and there is no other reasonable means to eliminate the threat