Is there a clear and enforced use of force continuum that details what weapons and force are acceptable in various situations?

Our Use of Force policy explains each step in the Use of Force Continuum model including when and how the following levels of force should be utilized:

De-escalation Techniques, Officer Presence, Verbal Persuasion, Soft Empty Hand Techniques and Restraining Devices, Chemical Agent Spray (OC), Taser, Physical Force, Expandable Baton, Less Lethal Force (Pepperball System and Less-lethal Beanbag rounds), and 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?