National Use of Force Data Collation Programme Cmdr

National Use of Force Data Collation Programme Cmdr. Matt Twist (MPS) NPCC Lead for Self Defence, Arrest and Restraint Working Group (SDAR)

Annual Data Requirement • • • Constabulary Detainee’s age, gender, ethnicity and physical/mental health Type of force used (e. g. handcuffs, batons, CED and firearms) National Decision Model impact factors (e. g. drunk, weapon) Location of incident (e. g. street, hospital, licensed premises) Reason force (e. g. protect self or another) Officer’s injury (i. e. minor, severe) Detainee’s injury (i. e. minor, severe or death) Outcome (e. g. arrested, escaped, hospitalised)

Full Dataset ADR + • • Officer’s rank, age, gender, length or service and when last trained Incident number (e. g. custody number) and BOCU/OPU Detainee’s conduct (e. g. passive, moderate or aggravated resistance) Officer threatened or assaulted (e. g. bladed weapon, missile, spittle) Duty at time of incident (e. g. mobile, foot patrol, PSU, mounted) Effectiveness of tactic/s used (i. e. did it/they achieve resolution) Medical assistance offered/accepted (e. g. first responder of HCP)

Option 1 - Continue with full data set § Meets the considered aims and objectives of the Programme Board, including representation from Co. P, IPCC and HMIC § Meets wider expectations of Home Office and National Police Federation § The vast majority of Constabularies have achieved this level of compliance § In general, data gaps in year 1 are likely to cause erroneous or unfair comparisons

Option 2 – Full dataset minus handcuffing and baton (show of strength) § Less burdensome, offering significant saving in officers’ time § Will offer national consistency in reporting - albeit at a reduced level § Will not meet the ADR or Parliamentary commitment § In general, data gaps in year 1 are likely to cause erroneous or unfair comparisons

Option 3 – Annual Data Requirement only § Less burdensome offering significant saving in officers’ time § Will offer national consistency in reporting - albeit at a reduced level § Vast majority of Constabularies collate the full dataset. Likely to continue to collate officers’ details, at least, if ADR only is preferred - could lead to patchwork of local publications § ADR does not include important training and safety data for future development, which is essential to the SME and Federation’s support § In general, data gaps in year 1 are likely to cause erroneous or unfair comparisons