Duty to Intervene and Report

Obligation to intervene in and report misconduct or excessive force.

Duty to intervene policy requires officers to act when they observe excessive force or clear policy violations, and to report those incidents through defined channels. It may include protections against retaliation. For exams, focus on what situations trigger the duty to intervene, how officers are expected to act, and what reporting steps are required afterward.

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