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Use of Force Incidents

This data dictionary defines and describes the variables included in the Use of Force Report, which presents annual data on DHS law enforcement use-of-force incidents, including the number of incidents, types of force used, and details on subject and officer injuries.

The OHSS Use of Force Incidents Data Dictionary fields include:

  • Component
  • Officer(s) Use of Force Against Subject(s)
  • Subject(s) Assault Against Officer(s)
  • Forced Compliance of Vehicle(s) or Vessel(s)
  • Type of Force Used
  • DHS Use of Force Incident
  • Subject(s) Injury
  • Subject Resist
  • Officer Injury

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Data File File Extension File size Date Posted Report Year Data Category categories
Use of Force Incidents Data Dictionary xlsx 21.9 KB 01/27/2026 2023 Data Dictionaries, Use of Force 92, 107

Date created: January 26, 2026

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