NCJ Number
145453
Date Published
1992
Length
20 pages
Annotation
Past studies have shown that police brutality among New York City officers is neither systemic nor pervasive and that race is not a significant factor in police decisions to use deadly or physical force. This manual reviews the New York City Police Department's policies and procedures regarding the use of force and outlines the training curriculum dealing with force and racial sensitivity.
Abstract
The guidelines emphasize that police officers are prohibited from knowingly associating with any person or organization promoting racial or religious hatred, are responsible for treating prisoners in custody in a humane way, and are directed to deal with emotionally disturbed persons (EDPs) in a manner that preserves human life. The manual discusses procedures to be followed in making arrests, discharging firearms, using mace or tear gas, and handling hostage situations. The police department provides extensive training in racial and ethnic sensitivity at the recruit, post-entry, and executive development levels that stresses communication, bias and prejudice, and proper police-citizen encounters. Police Academy training regarding the use of force is outlined here.