Are the Lebanon Police Officers required to exhaust every possible option before using excessive force?

The Lebanon Police Officers are never authorized to use excessive force. It is the policy of the Lebanon Police Department to use only a reasonable amount of force to conduct the lawful activities of the department. All uses of force are required to be documented on a report which is then administratively reviewed by several levels of supervisory and command staff. This is covered in our Use of Force policy. The policy further states that “The use of Deadly force should be used as a last option and only where allowed by NH RSA 627:5. When possible, officers should use other alternatives prior to resorting to deadly force.”

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1. Are the Lebanon Police Officers forbidden from using carotid restraints (chokehold, neck holds)?
2. Are the Lebanon Police Officers required to intervene if they witness another officer using excessive force? Will officers be reprimanded if they fail to intervene?
3. Are Lebanon Police Officers forbidden from shooting at moving vehicles?
4. Is there a clear and enforced use of force continuum that details what weapons and force are acceptable in various situations?
5. Are the Lebanon Police Officers required to exhaust every possible option before using excessive force?
6. Are Lebanon Police Officers required to give a verbal warning each time they threaten to or use deadly force on a person?
7. Are Lebanon Police Officers required to report each use of force incident?
8. Are Lebanon Police Officers required to use de-escalation techniques during use of force situations?
9. Are Lebanon Police Officers required to wear body worn cameras? If so, are these cameras required to be turned on when officers respond to police calls?
10. Where can I find information about LPD internal affairs investigations?