Phoenix PD implements new use of force policy

Phoenix Police Department implements new use of force policy
Officers "shall use only the force that is objectively reasonable, necessary and proportional to effectively and safely resolve an incident."
Phoenix police announce implementation of new use of force policy
The Phoenix Police Department announced on Tuesday that it has implemented its new use of force policy, which has been years in the making.The purpose was to “clearly define” when officers should use force and what officers should do before,
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