Duty To Intervene

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POLICY 300.2.1 DUTY TO INTERCEDE

Any officer present and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances shall, when in a position to do so, intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable force. An officer who observes another employee use force that exceeds the degree of force permitted by law should promptly report these observations to a supervisor.

Renton Police Department Comments

Our officers have a duty to intervene and stop any unlawful use of force that occurs in their presence, as well as report that incident to a supervisor.


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