RES NO 02-04-1984 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. r -1984
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A. POLICY ON THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren wishes to adopt a policy on
Use of Deadly Force in order to comply with pro-
visions of the Municipal Legal Defense Program,
Part 2 in which the City Participates:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
THAT, The attached Policy on Use of Deadly Force is hereby
adopted.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20th DAY OF February 19 83
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ITY CLERK TREASURER
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VAN BUREN POLICE DEPARTMENT
USE OF DEADLY FORCE POLICY
No member of the Van Buren Police Department will use deadly force
against a person except in the following manner:
(1) To effect an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody
of an arrested person whom the officer reasonably believes:
(a) has committed or attempted to commit a felony, (b) which
involved the use or threatened the use of deadly force, and
(c) the felon cannot otherwise be apprehended.
(2) To effect an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody
of an arrested person whom the officer reasonably believes:
(a) has committed or attempted to commit a felony, (b) would
use deadly force if not immediately apprehended, and (c) the
felon cannot otherwise be apprehended.
(3) To defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably
believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly force.
(4) No deadly force may be used against an escaping misdemeanant.
(5) The use of "WARNING SHOTS" is prohibited.
I have read and I understand the policy.
Officer:
Date: