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Use of Force Review Form

Review use-of-force incidents online, capturing the summary, any weapon or injury, justification, and evidence in one accountable form.

Description

The Use of Force Review Form gives your department a rigorous, consistent way to document and review incidents involving the use of force. It records the officer involved, badge number, and date, along with a summary of the incident, so every review begins from a clear and accurate account.

Fields for whether a weapon was used, any injuries, and the justification for the force applied capture the essential facts for a fair assessment, while a bodycam footage upload preserves crucial evidence. A review officer signature confirms the record and supports proper oversight.

Thorough, structured reviews are central to accountability and public trust. Sign up for a free Fun Forms account to customize the fields and embed this review form on your intranet or website.

Form fields

Everything the Use of Force Review Form above collects — 12 fields, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Use of Force Review

  • Officer Involved

    Name Icon
    Name

  • Badge Number

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    Short Answer

  • Date of Incident

    Date Icon
    Date

  • Summary of Incident

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer

  • Was a weapon used?

    Yes/No Icon
    Yes/No

  • Type of weapon used:

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer

  • Injury occurred?

    Yes/No Icon
    Yes/No

  • Injury details:

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer

  • Justification for Use of Force

    Multi-Select Icon
    Multi-Select

  • Please specify additional justification(s):

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer

  • Attach Bodycam Footage (if available)

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer

  • Review Officer Signature

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Use of Force Review Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a use of force review form?

A use of force review form is an online form used to document and assess an incident where an officer used force. It captures the officer, a summary, any weapon or injury, and the justification, creating an accountable record that supports fair review and proper oversight of each incident.

Why record whether a weapon was used?

Recording whether a weapon was used, and what type, is essential for assessing the level of force applied. This detail helps reviewers judge whether the response was proportionate, ensures the most serious incidents receive appropriate scrutiny, and forms a key part of the accountable record your department relies on.

How are injuries documented?

A field for whether an injury occurred, with space for details, records any harm resulting from the incident. Capturing this accurately is important for the welfare of those involved, for medical or legal follow-up, and for ensuring the review reflects the full consequences of the force that was used.

Why capture the justification for force?

A justification field, with a specify option, lets the officer explain why force was necessary in the circumstances. This account is central to any fair review, allowing assessors to weigh the response against policy and the situation, and ensuring decisions about proportionality are based on the officer’s own explanation.

Can bodycam footage be attached?

Yes. An upload field lets officers attach bodycam footage where available. Video evidence provides an objective account of the incident, supports a thorough and impartial review, and captures detail that written summaries cannot, making it one of the most valuable elements in assessing any use of force fairly.

Is the use of force review form free?

Yes, this use of force review form is completely free, and you can customize the fields to fit your department, embed it on your intranet or website, and go live with no coding required. Just create a free Fun Forms account to manage reviews online.

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