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c. The individual subjected to the force complained of injury or continuing pain. <br />d. The individual indicates intent to pursue litigation. <br />e. Any application of the TASER° device or control device. <br />f. Any application of a restraint device other than handcuffs, shackles, or belly chains. <br />g. The individual subjected to the force was rendered unconscious. <br />h. An individual was struck or kicked. <br />An individual alleges unreasonable force was used or that any of the above has occurred. <br />300.5.2 STATE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS <br />The Director of Public Safety shall provide for: <br />a. The filing of a report with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) on a monthly basis and in <br />the form required by BCA (Minn. Stat. § 626.5534). <br />b. The collection and submission of data as required by Minn. Stat. § 626.8457 and consistent with <br />the use of force reporting requirements as determined by POST (Minn. Stat. § 626.8457). <br />300.6 MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS <br />Once it is reasonably safe to do so, medical assistance shall be obtained for any person who exhibits <br />signs of physical distress, has sustained visible injury, expresses a complaint of injury or continuing pain, <br />or was rendered unconscious. Any individual exhibiting signs of physical distress after an encounter <br />should be continuously monitored until he/she can be medically assessed. Individuals should not be <br />placed on their stomachs for an extended period, as this could impair their ability to breathe. <br />Based upon the officer's initial assessment of the nature and extent of the individual's injuries, medical <br />assistance may consist of examination by an emergency medical services provider or medical personnel <br />at a hospital or jail. If any such individual refuses medical attention, such a refusal shall be fully <br />documented in related reports and, whenever practicable, should be witnessed by another officer <br />and/or medical personnel. If a recording is made of the contact or an interview with the individual, any <br />refusal should be included in the recording, if possible. <br />The on -scene supervisor or, if the on -scene supervisor is not available, the primary handling officer shall <br />ensure that any person providing medical care or receiving custody of a person following any use of <br />force is informed that the person was subjected to force. This notification shall include a description of <br />the force used and any other circumstances the officer reasonably believes would be potential safety or <br />medical risks to the subject (e.g., prolonged struggle, extreme agitation, impaired respiration). <br />Individuals who exhibit extreme agitation, violent irrational behavior accompanied by profuse sweating, <br />extraordinary strength beyond their physical characteristics, and imperviousness to pain (sometimes <br />called "excited delirium"), or who require a protracted physical encounter with multiple officers to be <br />brought under control, may be at an increased risk of sudden death. Calls involving these persons should <br />be considered medical emergencies. Officers who reasonably suspect a medical emergency should <br />request medical assistance as soon as practicable and have medical personnel stage away. <br />