Use of Force 2020/21 Q2
Only 8% of incidents which took place in July to September 2020 involved Use of Force.
- Total number of incidents: 44,664
- Number of Uses of Force recorded: 3,370
How did we use force during this time period?
Types of Use of Force used
- Tactical communication: 398
- Unarmed skill used (push, wrist lock): 1,779
- Handcuffs: 1,158
- Incapacitant drawn/used: 136
- Spit guard used: 48
- Taser fired 51 (usage: 230)
- Baton drawn/used: 10
- Police dog deployed: 3
- Firearm discharged: 0
- Firearm drawn/presented: 2
Statistical breakdown of data
Gender of subject:
- 12% Female
- 88% Male
Ethnicity of subject:
- 7% Black
- 1% Asian
- 81% White British
- 6% Other
- 5% Unknown/not stated
Reason for Use of Force:
- 38% Prevent harm
- 26% Arrest
- 13% Prevent offence
- 11% Apprehension
- 6% Other
- 6% Unknown
Subject characteristics:
- 30% Violent behaviour/language
- 22% Mental health
- 20% Alcohol/drugs
- 18% Other
- 6% Threats
- 4% Weapon