Washington State

Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General

Bob Ferguson

Use of Force Policy Disclaimer

The Use of Force Policy and accompanying information below are provided as-is by the law enforcement agency

Agency's use-of-force policy is consistent with the AGO model policy:
No
Why agency's use-of force policy departs from the AGO model policy:
The Bremerton Police Department’s Use of Force policy is generally consistent with the AG’s model policy. Minor departures were made to comply with the legislative mandate to use all de-escalation tactics that are available and appropriate under the circumstances before using physical force and to use the least amount of force necessary to overcome resistance.
How agency's use-of-force policy is consistent with RCW 10.120.020:
The Bremerton Police Department's Use of Force policy is consistent with RCW 10.120.020 in all respects.
Date policy last updated: