Use of Force Disclosure 2015

Campus Safety Center
2130 S. High St.
Denver, CO 80208
Main: 303.871.2139
Fax: 303.871.4234
www.du.edu/CampusSafety
To:
Don Enloe
Director of Campus Safety
From:
Michael Holt
Commander, Associate Director
Date:
January 20, 2016
Subject:
Annual Statistical Summary of Use of Force Reports
The Division of Campus Safety at the University of Denver conducts an annual statistical
summary of all reports that contain use of force by Campus Safety Officers. Critical review of all
use of force incidents is conducted throughout the year during the case approval process. Below
is the 2015 Annual Statistical Summary of Use of Force Reports:
USE OF FORCE REPORTS (ALL)
USE OF FORCE CATEGORIES
Soft, Empty Hands
Handcuffed Only
Hard, Empty Hands
OC Spray
Intermediate Weapon
TOTAL USE OF FORCE REPORTS
2013
2014
2015
7
16
6
0
0
29
10
19
1
0
0
30
2
7
5
0
0
14
2016
USE OF FORCE INVESTIGATIONS
EXTERNAL – DU/Public Complaints
OUTCOMES:
Proper Conduct
Improper Conduct
Insufficient Evidence
Unfounded
INTERNAL – originated by DU
Campus Safety
OUTCOMES:
Proper Conduct
Improper Conduct
Insufficient Evidence
Unfounded
2013
1
2014
2
2015
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1*
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
TOTAL USE OF FORCE
1
INVESTIGATIONS
*This case resulted in disciplinary action being taken.
2016