Use of Force 2019 Q2
Only 6% of incidents which took place in July to September 2019 involved Use of Force.
- Total number of incidents: 44,140
- Number of Uses of Force recorded: 2,676
How did we use force during this time period?
Types of Use of Force used
- Tactical communication: 410
- Unarmed skill used (push, wrist lock): 1,298
- Handcuffs: 911
- Incapacitant drawn/used: 117
- Spit guard used: 64
- Taser fired 38 (usage: 174)
- Baton drawn/used: 7
- Police dog deployed: 4
- Firearm discharged: 0 (drawn/presented: 1)
Statistical breakdown of data
Gender of subject:
- 20% Female
- 80% Male
Ethnicity of subject:
- 5% Black
- 1% Asian
- 58% White British
- 2% Other
- 34% Unknown/not stated
Reason for Use of Force:
- 34% Prevent harm
- 24% Arrest
- 13% Prevent offence
- 10% Apprehension
- 6% Other
- 5% Unknown
Subject characteristics:
- 29% Violent behaviour/language
- 24% Mental health
- 19% Alcohol/drugs
- 18% Other
- 5% Threats
- 4% Weapon