South Bend Tribune SOUTH BEND — The Board of Public Safety Wednesday voted to incorporate a series of changes to the South Bend Police Department's use of force policy. The revisions center around language related to the deadly use of force and include more substantial definitions for the term "imminent threat." “Today’s vote, when it comes to the use of force policy, is a victory for our community," said Claval Hunter, a local pastor and a member of Faith in Indiana. "It brings us one step closer to having a police force that respects our rights and treats all as equals and makes sure we return home to our loved ones safely.”