Use of Force 2019 Q3
Only 6% of incidents which took place in October to December 2019 involved Use of Force.
- Total number of incidents: 42,907
- Number of Uses of Force recorded: 2,538
How did we use force during this time period?
Types of Use of Force used
- Tactical communication: 386
- Unarmed skill used (push, wrist lock): 1,181
- Handcuffs: 817
- Incapacitant drawn/used: 91
- Spit guard used: 87
- Taser fired 66 (usage: 186)
- Baton drawn/used: 14
- Police dog deployed: 1
- Firearm discharged: 0 (drawn/presented: 0)
Statistical breakdown of data
Gender of the subject:
- 20% Female
- 80% Male
Ethnicity of the subject:
- 5% Black
- 1% Asian
- 58% White British
- 2% Other
- 34% Unknown/not stated
Reason for Use of Force:
- 42% Prevent harm
- 24% Arrest
- 13% Prevent offence
- 11% Apprehension
- 6% Other
- 5% Unknown
Subject characteristics:
- 29% Violent behaviour/language
- 24% Mental health
- 19% Alcohol/drugs
- 18% Other
- 5% Threats
- 4% Weapon