Use of Force Statistics

Department policy requires officers to complete a Use of Force supplementary report any time force above that of simple handcuffing is implemented. This form is submitted to a department supervisor who has been specially trained in use of force investigation. The supervisor reviews all reports, reviews all available video and audio evidence, and forwards a determination to the Chief of Police regarding whether the level of force used was appropriate.

All reports relating to the implementation of force are saved and tracked by Department administration. Special attention is paid to the frequency with which force is used by each officer as well as any other patterns that may be evident.

In keeping with the McFarland Police Department's desire to be as transparent in its operations as possible with the community, the following statistical information related to the use of force is provided to the public for their review.

2020

The McFarland Police Department responded to 6,294 calls for service in 2020. Of these incidents, 18 required a use of force above handcuffing. The following information related to those incidents that required use of force and is also available in a 2020 Use of Force Statistics (JPG).

Race and Gender

The race and gender section only reflects those with data and any without data have not been listed.

  • 47% of incidents involved white males
  • 35% of incidents involved African American males
  • 18% of incidents involved white females

Suspect Condition

  • 44% of incidents involved suspects who were under the influences of alcohol or drugs
  • 28% of incidents involved suspects who appeared normal
  • 17% of incidents involved suspects who were mentally disturbed or in crisis
  • 11% of incidents involved suspects who were both mentally disturbed and under the influence

Level of Force

  • 10 incidents involved firearms being displayed
  • 0 incidents involved firearms being used
  • 5 incidents involved passive counter measures
  • 0 incidents involved active counter measures
  • 2 incidents involved tasers being displayed
  • 1 incident involved tasers being used
  • 0 incidents involved batons being used
  • 0 incidents involved pepper spray being used.

Mutual Aid

An additional statistic for 2020 was whether incidents occurred in McFarland or outside of McFarland while officers were providing mutual aid to other agencies.

  • 50% of incidents that required use of force occurred in McFarland
  • 50% of incidents that required use of force occurred while assisting other agencies

2019

The McFarland Police Department responded to 8,538 calls for service in 2019. Of these, 36 incidents required a use of force above handcuffing. Below you will find the statistics related to these calls for service.

2018

The McFarland Police Department responded to 8,558 calls for service in 2018. Of these, 23 incidents required a use of force above handcuffing. Below you will find the statistics related to these calls for service.

2017

The McFarland Police Department responded to 6851 calls for service in 2017. Of theses, 26 incidents required a use of force above handcuffing. Below you will find the statistics related to these calls for service.

2016

The McFarland Police Department responded to approximately 6,000 calls for service in 2016. Of these calls for service, there were a total of 25 incidents in which force above the level of handcuffing was implemented. This means that approximately less than one half of a % (.41%) of all incidents handled by the department resulted in a use of force.

The following is some statistical information regarding the use of force by McFarland Police Officers in 2016:

  • Number of use of force incidents in which active countermeasures were used to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 4 (16%)
  • Number of use of force incidents in which a taser was displayed to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 5 (20%)
  • Number of use of force incidents in which a taser was fired to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 0
  • Number of use of force incidents in which a firearm was displayed in response to a potential deadly force situation - 14 (56%)
  • Number of use of force incidents in which a firearm was fired in response to a deadly force situation - 0
  • Number of incidents in which O.C. Spray was deployed in response to a potential deadly force situation - 2 (8%)
  • Number of use of force incidents in which the suspect was under the influence of alcohol or drugs - 10 (40%)
  • Number of use of force incidents involving a suspect who was potentially emotionally or mental disturbed - 12 (48%)
  • Number of use of force incidents involving a suspect who was a Caucasian male - 20 (80%)
  • Number of use of force incidents involving a suspect who was a Caucasian female - 1 (4%)
  • Number of use of force incidents involving a suspect who was an African American male - 6 (24%)
  • Number of use of force incidents involving a suspect who was an African American female - 0
  • Number of use of force incidents involving a suspect who was a Hispanic male - 0
  • Number of use of force incidents involving a suspect who was a Hispanic female - 1 (4%)

Note: Some incidents involved more than one suspect.

  • Number of Use of Force incidents precipitated by:
    • Vehicle Pursuit - 5 (20%)
    • Armed subject - 4 (16%)
    • Warrant Execution - 2 (8%)
    • Foot Pursuit / Fleeing Suspect - 4 (16%)
    • Felony Traffic Stop - 3 (12%)
    • Actively Fighting with Officers - 4 (16%)
    • Fugitive Apprehension - 1 (4%)

2015

  • Total number of use of force incidents - 16
  • Number of incidents in which active countermeasures were used to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 5
  • Number of incidents in which a taser was displayed to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 2
  • Number of incidents in which a taser was fired to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 0
  • Number of incidents in which a firearm was displayed in response to a potential deadly force situation - 9
  • Number of incidents in which a firearm was fired in response to a deadly force situation - 0
  • Number of incidents in which the suspect was under the influence of alcohol or drugs - 9
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was potentially emotionally or mental disturbed - 4
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was a Caucasian male - 9
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was a Caucasian female - 2
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was an African American male - 4
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was a Hispanic male - 1

2014

  • Total number of use of force incidents - 15
  • Number of incidents in which active countermeasures were used to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 4
  • Number of incidents in which a taser was displayed to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 1
  • Number of incidents in which a taser was fired to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 2
  • Number of incidents in which a firearm was displayed in response to a potential deadly force situation - 8
  • Number of incidents in which a firearm was fired in response to a deadly force situation - 0
  • Number of incidents in which the suspect was under the influence of alcohol or drugs - 5
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was potentially emotionally or mental disturbed - 3
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was a Caucasian male - 12
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was a Caucasian female - 2
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was an African American male - 1

2013

  • Total number of use of force incidents - 18
  • Number of incidents in which active countermeasures were used to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 6
  • Number of incidents in which a taser was displayed to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 3
  • Number of incidents in which a taser was fired to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 0
  • Number of incidents in which a firearm was displayed in response to a potential deadly force situation - 9
  • Number of incidents in which a firearm was fired in response to a deadly force situation - 0
  • Number of incidents in which the suspect was under the influence of alcohol or drugs - 12
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was potentially emotionally or mental disturbed - 4
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was a Caucasian male - 11
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was a Caucasian female - 1
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was an African American male - 3
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was an African American female - 1
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was a Hispanic male - 1
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was an American Indian male - 1

2012

  • Total number of use of force incidents - 11
  • Number of incidents in which active countermeasures were used to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 5
  • Number of incidents in which a taser was displayed to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 2
  • Number of incidents in which a taser was fired to control a subject displaying active resistance or aggression towards another individual or officer - 0
  • Number of incidents in which a firearm was displayed in response to a potential deadly force situation - 4
  • Number of incidents in which a firearm was fired in response to a deadly force situation - 0
  • Number of incidents in which the suspect was under the influence of alcohol or drugs - 6
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was potentially emotionally or mental disturbed - 0
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was a Caucasian male - 8
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was a Caucasian female - 1
  • Number of incidents involving a suspect who was an African American male - 2