Understanding Cleveland's Use of Force

"The use of force is regulated by state and federal law and is not left to the unregulated discretion of the officer; use of force decisions are dictated by the actions of the resistant or combative subject, the law, Division policy, proper tactics, and training." "Officers will be held accountable to Division use of force policies on-duty and off-duty, while performing a police function." "These principles apply to all uses of force, not only the use of deadly force."