Guidance

Use of force supervisor report (accessible)

Published 21 November 2025

Version 2 August 2024

Home Office Supervisor Use of Force Report

To be completed by the supervising officer or the person initiating force.

Reference No:

Incident details

Date:

Time:

Location of incident:

The Use of Force was:

• Spontaneous
• Planned

TSFNO:

• Yes
• No

The Use of Force was authorised by:

Resident’s Details

ATLAS Number:

Surname:

Forenames:

Sex (please circle): Male / Female / Other

Age:

DOB:

Nationality:

DCO completing this report

Rank:

Surname:

Forename(s):

Other staff involved in the Use of Force

Rank:

Surname:

Forename(s):

BWC No:

Events leading up to the incident

• None known
• Searches (Rubdown/Full)
• To enforce removal directions
• Assault on staff
• Refractory/threatening behaviour
• Other (Expand in Annex A)
• Any known mental health issues? (Expand in Annex A)

The reason why force was used

• Preventing Self Harm
• Preventing Injury to a Third Party
• Preventing Damage to Property
• Preventing An Escape / Abscond
• Non-Compliance
• Other (Expand in Annex A)

Methods used to de-escalate the situation

Was any verbal reasoning used to de-escalate the situation initially and/or during the incident?

• Yes
• No

(Expand in Annex A)

Positions in which restraint was used

• Resident standing
• Resident on ground (supine)
• Restraint recovery
• Resident on ground (prone)
• Other (expand in Annex A)

Use of Rigid Bar Handcuffs

Were Rigid Bar Handcuffs applied?

• Yes
• No

Relocation

Resident relocated to:

Type of relocation:

• Compliant
• Side Relocation
• Full Relocation
• Handed to Escorts

Injuries sustained

Did you visually identify any injuries or identify any serious medical warning signs (SIWS) during the restraint?

• Yes
• No

Was a medically trained professional present during the restraint?

• Yes
• No

Indicate areas of injuries (expand in Annex A):

Comments: Including any details of first aid administered And if the Resident required outside hospitalisation

Did a member of staff require medical attention following the incident?

• Yes
• No

Expand in Annex A

Evidence

Following the Use of Force the Resident was seen by Healthcare:

• Yes
• No

(An F213 must be completed in all cases)

F213 completed by:

Name:

Rank:

Was any part of the incident captured on a body worn video camera?

• Yes
• No

Was any part of the incident captured on CCTV?

• Yes
• No

If yes then log camera serial number:

(If no BWC expand in Annex A)

Certification

I confirm that the details above are correct and that I have completed Annex A ‘’HOME OFFICE USE OF FORCE REPORT’’

I have also attached Annex As completed by all other staff involved in the use of force.

Signed:

Name:

Date:

(To be completed in block capitals)

Supervisor is to ensure that all staff involved in the use of force are present for a full debrief.

Debrief completed

Time:

Date:

Comments:

Manager checks

I confirm that I have quality checked the following:

i. All relevant fields have been completed correctly

ii. A Reference number has been provided on this document

iii. Any injuries to the Resident or staff have been reported

iv. I also confirm that all the DCOs involved in the use of force have completed an Annex A ‘’HOME OFFICE USE OF FORCE REPORT’’

Supporting information/Data:

• PER
• Medical Form (F213)
• IS91 Part C
• GRI
• Other Relevant Information
• Annex As from every member of staff who used force

Signed:

Name:

Rank:

(To be completed in block capitals)

Date:

Manager’s comments: