Types of Force The force dataset in this report contains all force reports by PCSD deputies from 2016-2020. 2016 is the first complete year of data from the current reporting software, and 2020 was the last complete year at the time of the analysis. Uses of force can be counted in terms of incidents or applications. Applications represent each individuals use of force in a single incident. If a single arrest involves a combination of OC spray and two officers using control tactics, three applications of force are recorded.
1,753 Average Annual Force Applications
Incidents represent a single arrest or other complete force event. A single incident may contain any number of force applications.
671 Average Annual Force Incidents
Force Types by Race/Ethnicity
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