Department Memorandum Form 0102.doc 1
Rev. 05/10
Date: July 16, 2026
To: Interim Chief Sean Gillebo
From: Office of Professional Accountability
Subject: 2025 Annual Use of Force Review
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
The Office of Professional Accountability has completed the annual Use of Force Review for 2025.
This review analyzes events where department members were either dispatched or proactively
responded to a call that resulted in a reportable use of force. It is also intended to identify any trends or
patterns, employee development needs, and equipment issues that may need to be addressed. This
report may also help the department determine if any modifications to our current policies should be
recommended.
The table below provides a quick reference to the types of force used during the 2025 calendar year
compared to the uses of force for the previous 3 years.
2022
2023
2024
2025
Reportable Use of Force
Events**
30
23
35
30
Pursuit Intervention Technique
(PIT)
0
0
1
0
Pursuit
0
0
1
0
CS Gas
0
0
0
0
Takedown/Ground Control
Technique
23
20
26
22
TASER Deployment
4
12
2
1
TASER Display
*N/A
*N/A
1
1
Strikes
1
2
0
1
Impact (40mm/Thrown)
1
0
1
1
Pointed Firearm
0
1
0
1
Firearm Discharge
0
0
0
0
OC Spray
0
0
1
0
Leg Restraint
7
5
2
1
WRAP
0
0
4
13
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*Events may have multiple force types used
** TASER deployment/display data only available for 2024 & 2025
DATA REVIEW:
The data indicates that while the overall number of reportable use-of-force incidents remained stable
from 2022 through 2025, the methods of force application evolved significantly. POSPD incorporated the
WRAP restraint system in 2024. This is a specialized restraint system that positions combative persons
or those in crisis in an upright, seated position to allow for clear breathing, communication, and rapid
medical assessment.
Following the WRAP implementation, officers increasingly utilized immobilization-based restraint
methods in place of leg restraints and some takedown control applications. The continued emphasis on
physical control techniques, combined with limited use of higher-level force options, emphasized
POSPD’s operational focus on lower-injury restraint strategies and controlled subject management
practices.
STATISTICS:
• In 2025, force was used on 3 females and 27 males. Demographically, this included 15 White
individuals, 14 Black individuals, and 1 Hispanic individual.
• There were 19 use of force events that occurred during the nightshift and 11 during the dayshift.
• Five sworn personnel sustained injuries during a use of force event in 2025.
• Of the 30 use of force events, 4 subjects reported injuries from the force, notably complaints
about pain following being controlled to the ground.
• One individual was hospitalized for ingestion of narcotics prior to arrest, no subjects were
hospitalized as a result of force used.
• There were no community member complaints specific to any use of force events during 2025.
• POSPD has not utilized strike weapons (e.g. baton, flashlight, asp) or fired a firearm as a use of
force in the previous 4 years.
2025 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Overall reportable use-of-force incidents remained relatively stable over the four-year period,
ranging from 23 to 35 incidents annually, indicating no significant long-term increase in force
events.
• Takedown physical control techniques remained the most frequently used force option; however,
usage declined from 23 incidents in 2022 to 22 incidents in 2025, reflecting a gradual reduction in
hands-on physical struggle tactics.
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• POSPD trained all officers and implemented the WRAP restraint system in March 2024.
Following implementation, WRAP usage increased from 4 deployment in 2024 to 13
deployments in 2025.
• The increase in WRAP deployments corresponded with a significant decline in leg restraint usage,
which decreased from 7 incidents in 2022 to 1 incident in 2025.
• The WRAP device provides a less injury-prone immobilization method and shifted officer
response practices away from prolonged physical struggles and toward safer restraint and
containment techniques.
• TASER deployment remained low and stable at 2 used annually in 2024 and 1 in 2025, suggesting
consistent and limited application of electronic control devices.
• TASER display/pointing occurred infrequently, with one instance reported in each of 2024 and
2025.
• Higher-level force options—including strikes, 40 mm impact rounds, pointed firearms, and OC
spray—remained infrequent throughout the reporting period, indicating limited escalation to more
significant force options.
• Vascular Neck Restraints remained prohibited during the entire reporting period and were not
used in any reported incidents.
INJURIES:
Subject Injury (percent)
Total Uses of Force
2022
5 (16.6%)
30
2023
4 (17.4%)
23
2024
4 (11.4%)
35
2025
4 (13.3%)
30
5 4 4 4
14
9
6 5
30
23
35
30
2022 2023 2024 2025
Use of Force Injuries: Subject/Officer
Suspect Injury Officer Injury Total Uses of Force
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COMPARISON:
In 2025, there was a decrease in both subject and officer injuries during use of force events. Takedowns
were the cause of most injuries for both subjects and officers. Of note, all injuries were relatively minor,
most described as abrasions or reported pain with no visible injury.
Officer Injury Cases:
2025-2903: Officers responded to an intoxicated male causing a disturbance in multiple locations (IAF,
Alaska Lounge). Subject was uncooperative and was taken into protective custody under the Involuntary
Treatment Act (ITA) for his inability to care for himself due to level of intoxication. Subject was physically
restrained and placed in a WRAP, Officer injured their back during the altercation.
2025-5923: Officers contacted a suspicious person at SEA, the male did not comply with commands,
was restrained and arrested for trespass and resisting arrest along with several warrants for theft and
resisting arrest. Officer sustained wrist injury during the struggle.
2025-6971: Subject caused a disturbance onboard an aircraft and was restrained by passengers.
Officers arrived, gained physical control, placed subject in WRAP and sent him to the hospital on an ITA.
Officer sustained injury to right arm and wrist during the altercation and subsequent lift of the subject.
2025-7018: While making an arrest for criminal trespass, a subject grabbed an officer by the neck and
attempted to punch another officer. Subject was subdued and arrested. Officer sustained scratches to
neck.
2025-54531: Subject arrested for criminal trespass, resisted arrest and fought with officers causing
abrasions to two officers during the struggle. Subject was arrested and transported to the hospital after
ingesting narcotics.
CALLS PROMPTING USE OF FORCE EVENTS:
Of the 30 use-of-force incidents in 2025, 6 resulted from self-initiated contacts by officers, while the
remaining 24 occurred during dispatched calls for service. Most of the dispatched incidents were related
to disturbance calls, while others involved subjects with outstanding warrants for arrest. The outcomes
of these incidents resulted in 28 arrests and 2 involuntary treatment admissions (ITAs), indicating that all
use-of-force incidents concluded with subjects being taken into custody.
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USE OF FORCE COMPARED TO ARRESTS:
*2024 Total arrest data not available due to cyber attack
Across the four-year period, use-of-force incidents remain relatively stable, ranging from 23 to 35
incidents annually with no clear upward or downward trend. This consistency suggests that the
frequency of force-related incidents has remained controlled despite changes in overall enforcement
activity.
Arrest totals show greater variation, with a notable spike in 2023 when arrests reached 1,093,
significantly higher than the surrounding years. Despite this increase, the use-of-force rate remained
relatively steady at approximately 4%, indicating that the rise in arrests did not lead to a disproportionate
increase in force incidents.
The 2025 data continues this pattern, showing little variation in the percentage of use-of-force incidents
compared to previous years. Overall, the data reflects a stable relationship between arrests and use-of-
force incidents across the reporting period.
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
2022
2023
2024
2025
2022 2023 2024 2025
Use of Force
30 23 35 30
Total Arrests
753 1093 755
Use of Force Compared to Total Arrests
Use of Force Total Arrests
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2025 USE OF FORCE DATA BY DATE AND TIME OF DAY:
3, 10%
3, 10%
1, 3%
7, 23%
5, 17%
6, 20%
5, 17%
2025 Use of Force by Day of the Week
Monday (3)
Tuesday (3)
Wednesday (1)
Thursday (7)
Firday (5)
Saturday (6)
Sunday (5)
0000-0300 0300-0600 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 2100-0000
2024
1 4 4 6 5 1 1 6
2025
4 4 4 3 2 2 5 6
1
4 4
6
5
1 1
6
4 4 4
3
2 2
5
6
Uses of Force by Time of Day
2024 2025
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ANALYSIS:
There does not appear to be a consistent pattern or trend in use-of-force incidents based on the day of
the week. Incidents were distributed relatively evenly across all days, suggesting that force-related
events were not concentrated on any particular weekday or weekend period.
The time of day when force was used varied somewhat by year; however, both 2024 and 2025 showed
the highest number of incidents occurring during the late evening hours. This pattern may reflect
increased law enforcement activity or a greater likelihood of higher-risk interactions during nighttime
periods.
2025 USE OF FORCE DATA BY RACE, AGE, AND GENDER:
50%
47%
3%
Use of Force by Race
White
Black
Hispanic
3
13
8
6
18-25 26-35 36-45 46-65
Use of Force by Age Group
Age
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ANALYSIS:
Analysis of the 2025 use-of-force data shows that 30 total incidents occurred during the reporting
period. The majority of subjects involved were male, accounting for 27 of the 30 incidents (90%), while
females were involved in 3 incidents (10%). Among the female subjects, 2 were White and 1 was Black.
Of the 27 male subjects, 13 were White, 12 were Black, and 1 was Hispanic. The racial distribution of
involved subjects indicates that White and Black males represented the largest demographic groups in
use-of-force incidents during the year.
Subject ages ranged from 18 to 65 years old, demonstrating that use-of-force incidents involved a broad
adult age range. However, the largest concentration occurred among individuals between the ages of 26
and 35, with 13 subjects falling within that category. This means nearly half of all individuals involved in
use-of-force incidents were in the 26–35 age group, suggesting that younger adult males represented the
most common demographic involved in these encounters.
USE OF FORCE REVIEW PROCESS:
Each of the 30 use-of-force events in 2025 was reviewed by a panel of uninvolved police personnel to
objectively evaluate the incident and ensure the force used was lawful, appropriate, and consistent with
policy and training.
Of the 30 use-of-force incidents in 2025, 29 were found to be consistent with law, policy, and training.
One incident was determined to be outside of policy and training standards. The personnel involved were
counseled on policy and provided additional training to reinforce compliance with department standards
and expectations.
27, 90%
3, 10%
Use of Force by Gender
Male
Female
Other *None Reported
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CONCLUSION:
The 2025 use-of-force analysis indicates that overall force incidents remained relatively low and stable,
while injuries to both officers and individuals continued to be limited. These outcomes are likely
supported by a sustained emphasis on de-escalation strategies, increased reliance on crisis responders,
and ongoing training focused on resolving encounters with minimal force, when possible.
In addition, the integration of updated equipment and response tools has contributed to safer outcomes
during physical engagements. Equipment enhancements, including the use of the WRAP Restraint
System, have provided officers with additional safe restraint options that may help reduce the risk of
injury during necessary physical interventions.