Policy:
It is the policy of the Tiverton Police Department to recognize and respect the value and special integrity of each human life. In vesting police officers with the lawful authority to use force to protect the public welfare, a careful balancing of all human interests is required. Therefore, it is the policy of this department that police officers will use only that force that is objectively reasonable to accomplish lawful objectives.
Please click the below links to see the Tiverton Police Department’s Use of Force Policies:
Annual Reports:
An annual summary of all use-of-force incidents is required by department policy. Please click the below links for the annual reports.
Complaints:
If you feel that a member of the Tiverton Police Department has failed to follow the department’s Use of Force policy and wishes to file a complaint, please see the Compliment/Complaint Against an Employee page.
United States Department of Justice:
The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division enforces federal laws that protect you from discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, disability status, sex, religion, familial status, or loss of other constitutional rights. If you believe your civil rights, or someone else’s, have been violated, please see the USDOJ Civil Rights Division Online Reporting page.