Policies and Practices to Minimize Police Use of Force Internationally (2022) / Chapter Skim
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A large network of international and regional organizations, bilateral donors, international financial institutions, and civil society organizations aims to work with governments to improve policing practices and reduce police use of excessive force. As a part of that network, the U.S.
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The determination of policies and practices to minimize excessive force by police cannot be made on robust evidence at this time. Still, there are sound theoretical assumptions and reliable findings across policing studies to inform promising approaches and efforts to advance knowledge in the area.
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These policies should be impartially enforced, clearly d efined, aligned with human rights standards, inclusive of mechanisms for civilian oversight, communicated to police officers through ongoing training opportunities, and regularly reviewed for effectiveness. RECOMMENDATION 5: International donor organizations should incentivize robust evaluations of training outcomes through extra funding assistance for partners willing to evaluate training programs, particularly any programs aimed at improving officers' skills at de escalating situations before resorting to use of force.
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