Use-of-Force Supervisory Review & Trend Analysis Worksheet

Supervisor worksheet for reviewing each use-of-force incident for policy compliance, documentation quality, de-escalation opportunities, and emerging trends in training, tactics, and equipment needs.

Review Details

• Incident date and time recorded
• Reporting employee and involved subject identified
• Supervisor reviewer name and rank/title
• Incident type and force level categorized
• Required reports and attachments received

Policy Compliance Review

• Force was consistent with agency policy and legal standards
• Subject behavior and threat level justified the level of force used
• De-escalation or lesser force options were considered or attempted when feasible
• Force stopped when resistance or threat diminished
• Any force on a restrained or controlled subject was justified and documented

Documentation and Evidence Quality

• Narrative describes the sequence of events in chronological order
• Specific facts supporting the force decision are documented
• Injuries, complaints of pain, or medical attention are documented
• Video, photos, and witness statements were reviewed when available
• Any discrepancies between reports, video, and statements were addressed

Supervisor Findings and Corrective Action

• Review outcome
• Deficiency or non-conformance described clearly
• Corrective action assigned with due date
• Immediate notification to command staff or internal affairs required

Trend Analysis

• Primary contributing factor
• Recurring training need identified
• Equipment or policy improvement recommended
• Trend severity

Supervisor Sign-Off

• Supervisor signature
• Date of review completed
• Case routed for further review if needed