Use-of-Force Continuum: Illinois Training Requirements
Training
Citation
Summary and Notes
All training programs for police officers within the state are required to include training regarding de-escalation tactics that would include the use of force when reasonably necessary.
Relevant Excerpt
The curriculum shall also include instruction in trauma-informed responses designed to ensure the physical safety and well-being of a child of an arrested parent or immediate family member; this instruction must include, but is not limited to: (1) understanding the trauma experienced by the child while maintaining the integrity of the arrest and safety of officers, suspects, and other involved individuals; (2) de-escalation tactics that would include the use of force when reasonably necessary; and (3) inquiring whether a child will require supervision and care.
Officers must be taught updates in the law on use of force.
Those requirements shall include law updates and use of force training which shall include scenario based training, or similar training approved by the Board.
OPS-046 and OPS-054 (Illinois State Police Policy)
First enacted May 21, 2015
Revised as of Aug. 18, 2020
Illinois State Police must warn individuals before using force.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) will comply with existing law on the use of force. Sworn employees may resort to the use of force only when permitted by law. Illinois State Police ("ISP") sworn employees must consider the following factors prior to the use of force up to and including deadly force: (i) the threat posed to the safety of the sworn employee or another by the subject; (ii) the subject's ability and opportunity to inflict great bodily harm or death to the sworn employee or another; (iii) the probability that great bodily harm or death to the sworn employee or another will occur if the subject is not arrested without delay; "Warning: Whenever possible, a sworn employee will exercise persuasion, advice, and/or warning of the impending use of force; Any warning need not specify the exact type or amount of force to be applied and need only indicate that the use of appropriate force is imminent unless the suspect complies. However, sworn employees are not expected to place themselves or another in danger by giving such warning, and if a warning is ineffective, appropriate force should be used to affect arrest; The ISP prohibits the use of warning shots." (Emphasis added.)