2020.11.09 Public Safety Commission Packet

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b. Any individual who has had the carotid control hold applied, regardless of whether he/she was rendered unconscious, shall be promptly examined by paramedics or other qualified medical personnel and should be monitored until such examination occurs. c. The officer shall inform any person receiving custody, or any person placed in a position of providing care, that the individual has been subjected to the carotid control hold and whether the individual lost consciousness as a result. d. Any officer attempting or applying the carotid control hold shall promptly notify a supervisor of the use or attempted use of such hold. e. The use or attempted use of the carotid control hold shall be thoroughly documented by the officer in any related reports. 300.3.6 STATE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF OTHER RESTRAINTS Officers may not use any of the following restraints unless the use of deadly force is authorized (Minn. Stat. § 609.06; Minn. Stat. § 609.066): A chokehold. For purposes of this policy, a chokehold only refers to the method of applying sufficient pressure to an individual to make breathing difficult or impossible, and includes but is not limited to any pressure to the neck, throat, or windpipe that may prevent or hinder breathing, or reduce intake of air. b. Tying all of an individual's limbs together behind the person's back to render the person immobile. c. Securing an individual in any way that results in transporting the person face down in a vehicle. 300.3.7 USE OF FORCE TO SEIZE EVIDENCE In general, officers may use reasonable force to lawfully seize evidence and to prevent the destruction of evidence. However, officers are discouraged from using force solely to prevent a person from swallowing evidence or contraband. In the instance when force is used, officers should not intentionally use any technique that restricts blood flow to the head, restricts respiration or which creates a reasonable likelihood that blood flow to the head or respiration would be restricted. Officers are encouraged to use techniques and methods taught by the New Brighton Department of Public Safety for this specific purpose._ 300.4 DEADLY FORCE APPLICATIONS When reasonable, the officer shall, prior to the use of deadly force, make efforts to identify him/herself as a peace officer and to warn that deadly force may be used, unless the officer has objectively reasonable grounds to believe the person is aware of those facts. Use of deadly force is justified only if an objectively reasonable officer would believe, based on the totality of the circumstances known to the officer at the time and without the benefit of hindsight, that such force is necessary (Minn. Stat. § 609.066): a. To protect the officer or another from death or great bodily harm.