This included the use of spit and bite guards and threatening to use a baton.
The PSNI used force on 56 children aged 12 or under, including the use of spit and bite guards and threatening to use a baton.
The two most common uses of force used by officers over the course of the year were 'unarmed physical tactics' with 10,951, reports of its use, and Handcuffs/limb restraints with 5,446 uses. Force was used 9,107 during a criminal incident, 2,338 in a domestic setting, 1,841 in custody, 1,497 in a public order setting, 622 in a traffic setting and 52 times in a terrorism related incident.
Chief Superintendent Amanda Ford of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Operational Support Department, said: “The most common reason for our officers using force, as evidenced in this report, is to protect themselves during the course of their duty and safeguard the public from harm. “We are increasingly being called upon to address calls for concern and safety in relation to vulnerable people. Our work around Right Care Right Person will help to ensure that the right agency is called to deal with people in need or crisis.
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