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Use of force encounter reports.

NYC Admin. Code § 14-159
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§ 14-159 Use of force encounter reports. a. Definitions. The following terms have the following meanings: Basis for encounter. The term "basis for encounter" means the conduct, offense or reason which formed the basis for the initial approach by a member of the department that led to police action, including an arrest, criminal summons, civil summons, or desk appearance ticket. Use of force incident. The term "use of force incident" has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision a of section 14-158. b. Use of force encounter report. The department shall post on its website within 30 days of the beginning of each quarter a report of the number of use of force incidents for the prior quarter disaggregated by basis for encounter. (L.L. 2016/086, 8/3/2016, eff. 8/3/2016) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2016/086.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-25262Fetched: 10/24/2026

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