Use of Force 2019 Q1

Only 6% of incidents which took place in April to June 2019 involved Use of Force.

• Total number of incidents: 44,013
• Number of Uses of Force recorded: 2,682

How did we use force during this time period?

Types of Use of Force used

• Tactical communication: 515
• Unarmed skill used (push, wrist lock): 1,222
• Handcuffs: 946
• Incapacitant drawn/used: 94
• Spit guard used: 8
• Taser fired 30 (usage: 201)
• Baton drawn/used: 9
• Police dog deployed: 3
• Firearm discharged: 0
• Firearm drawn/presented: 11

Statistical breakdown of data

Gender of subject:

• 19% Female
• 81% Male

Ethnicity of subject:

• 7% Black
• 1% Asian
• 60% White British
• 1% Other
• 31% Unknown/not stated

Reason for Use of Force:

• 42% Prevent harm
• 22% Arrest
• 13% Prevent offence
• 10% Apprehension
• 6% Other
• 7% Unknown

Subject characteristics:

• 30% Violent behaviour/language
• 22% Mental health
• 20% Alcohol/drugs
• 18% Other
• 6% Threats
• 4% Weapon