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How to fill out the MD Use of Force Report online
This guide provides clear instructions on completing the MD Use of Force Report online. Whether you are an officer or a designated individual, following these steps will ensure that you fill out the report accurately and efficiently.
Follow the steps to successfully complete the MD Use of Force Report.
- Press the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the report and open it in your preferred editing interface.
- Begin by entering the incident description details such as the type of call, case number, date, time, day of the week, and address of occurrence.
- In the justification for using force section, select the applicable reason(s) for using force, including options like protecting oneself or others, restraining an individual, bringing an unlawful situation under control, or other—please provide an explanation if you choose 'other'.
- Fill in the weather and lighting conditions at the time of the incident.
- Provide all relevant suspect information, including last name, first name, middle initial, address, race, sex, age, height, weight, and any details on the suspect’s activity prior to the use of force.
- Document the weapon(s) involved, specifying types such as knife, vehicle, or firearm. Note any drugs or alcohol the suspect might have been under if known.
- Indicate if the suspect was injured and provide details about their treatment, including whether they were treated by the fire department or an emergency room.
- Next, provide your officer information, including last name, first name, ID number, sex, race, uniform type, duty assignment, and status at the time of the incident.
- Detail your precise activity at the time of the incident and any weapons or tools involved.
- Confirm whether you or any involved parties were injured, and if so, provide descriptions.
- Finish by signing the form and including your ID and date of the report, as well as supervisor's name and ID if required.
- Ensure all required documents are attached, including any officer’s report or TASER dataport download.
- Submit the report for review, adhering to the chain of command review process before forwarding it to the Staff Inspections Unit.
- Finally, review your entries, save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.
Complete your MD Use of Force Report online now to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
In Maryland, using deadly force solely to protect property is generally not permitted. The state's laws dictate that deadly force may only be used when there is an imminent threat to life or serious injury. Property protection does not typically qualify as sufficient justification for employing such extreme measures. For clarity on these legal nuances, reviewing the MD Use of Force Report is recommended.