Use of Force 2019 Q1
Only 6% of incidents which took place in April to June 2019 involved Use of Force.
- Total number of incidents: 44,013
- Number of Uses of Force recorded: 2,682
How did we use force during this time period?
Types of Use of Force used
- Tactical communication: 515
- Unarmed skill used (push, wrist lock): 1,222
- Handcuffs: 946
- Incapacitant drawn/used: 94
- Spit guard used: 8
- Taser fired 30 (usage: 201)
- Baton drawn/used: 9
- Police dog deployed: 3
- Firearm discharged: 0
- Firearm drawn/presented: 11
Statistical breakdown of data
Gender of subject:
- 19% Female
- 81% Male
Ethnicity of subject:
- 7% Black
- 1% Asian
- 60% White British
- 1% Other
- 31% Unknown/not stated
Reason for Use of Force:
- 42% Prevent harm
- 22% Arrest
- 13% Prevent offence
- 10% Apprehension
- 6% Other
- 7% Unknown
Subject characteristics:
- 30% Violent behaviour/language
- 22% Mental health
- 20% Alcohol/drugs
- 18% Other
- 6% Threats
- 4% Weapon