Use-of-force policy changes
Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins said he recently revised Pullman PD’s policy manual, and the Pullman Police Officers’ Guild is currently reviewing it.
As part of the new use-of-force policy, the manual identifies what a chokehold is and prohibits officers from using it. Jenkins said chokeholds will only be used in cases where deadly force would be authorized. These changes will be implemented next month.
The revised manual also includes an intervention policy, he said. This will ensure use-of-force incidents are documented and handled properly through the review and response process.
“Officers are required to intervene if they observe another officer using excessive force … and also required for them to report that as well,” he said.