Common use of Specialized Units Clause in Contracts

Specialized Units. MPD and the City will continue to ensure that the activities of its specialized units be conducted with the care and restraint necessary to ensure constitutional policing, and that supervisor and management decisions be strictly followed during deployment. 48. Within two months of the entry of this Agreement, MPD shall provide to DOJ for review and approval its criteria for recruitment and admission to the MPD’s specialized units, including Tactical Operations Section (“TOS”) units. MPD shall maintain eligibility criteria and selection devices for assignment to TOS units that emphasize demonstrated capacity to carry out the mission of a TOS unit in a constitutional manner. Officers assigned to TOS units who are unable to maintain eligibility shall be removed from the TOS units. The MPD shall monitor the list of names of all officers and supervisors assigned to TOS units on a quarterly basis to assess and adjust its ongoing personnel and staffing needs. 49. MPD shall continue to ensure that operating protocols for TOS units are consistent with the agency-wide use of force policies implemented to comply with this Agreement. 50. MPD shall continue to prohibit SWAT units from conducting general patrol and policing functions while they are on a specialized assignment absent exigent circumstances. Both officer member actions and supervisory decisions must adhere strictly to the SWAT unit’s operational protocols during deployment. 51. MPD will continue to require officers assigned to TOS units, while on a specialized assignment, to document in writing all law enforcement activities, including operational plans and after-action reports in consistent formats for all call-outs and deployments. Supervisors shall conduct documented regular reviews of the TOS’ law enforcement activities to ensure their compliance with applicable laws and MPD policies and procedures. 52. MPD shall continue to track, analyze and take appropriate action if necessary to address tactical deficiencies or policy violations by TOS unit members, including recommendations for changes to training or policy; transferring individuals; and/or initiating disciplinary action as necessary. MPD will document this process and report on its successes and challenges.