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Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy WOODBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT 1060 Mt. Hood Avenue, Woodburn, Oregon 97071 Phone: (503) 982-2345 FAX: (503) 982-2371 Woodburn Police Department Annual Use of Force & Vehicle Pursuit Report 2025 Use of Force The goal of the Woodburn Police Department is to resolve each call for service safely and peacefully. While most police service calls end without physical force, a small number require it to resolve the situation. The Woodburn Police Department’s use of force is guided by department policy, state and federal law, from a reasonable officer’s perspective, and based upon the totality of the circumstances at the time the force was used. The Woodburn Police Department has several policies that outline the types of devices and techniques officers can use and the circumstances for use, including: • Use of Force • Control Devices and Techniques • Conducted Energy Device • Firearms • Vehicle Pursuits • Canine Program After each use-of-force incident, the involved police officers are required to document the event in a use-of-force report. The report is reviewed by the department’s supervisory and command staff. At the end of each year, this annual Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuit Report is completed for review by the Chief of Police, Command Staff, and survival skills instructor cadre. This report is used to evaluate current trends and techniques to address any training, equipment needs, or policy changes. ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Third Year Review of New Use of Force Reporting Program, Data Analytics Software, Court-Ordered Expungements and Criminal Records Sealing Impacts on Data Comparisons, and Statistical Methodology Changes for Year 2025 Beginning in 2023, the Woodburn Police Department transitioned to digital use-of-force reporting software, replacing paper-based reports used in previous years. The software program has a variety of features that capture use-of-force information, produce use-of- force summary reports, provide advanced reporting, and provide “dashboard” views of use-of-force encounters. This allows supervisors and survival skills instructors to review use-of-force incidents and events throughout the year and to improve the accuracy of data collection in use-of-force reporting. The software program has automated, advanced reporting capabilities that capture the same or similar use-of-force data as in previous annual use-of-force reports. The program also groups, categorizes, and/or presents use-of-force information in a variety of formats for annual use-of-force reports. The most significant change in this and the previous two annual use-of-force reports would be the redefinition of use-of-force “incidents” compared to use-of-force “event”. In this and in continuing annual use-of-force reports, an “event” is defined as a single call for service in which force was used, regardless of the number of officers who may have used force. The use of force incident(s) is the number of use of force techniques utilized by one or more officers during a single use of force event. When comparing the last three years to annual reports from previous years, this redefinition is an important distinction. Any comparison with pre-2023 published reports should be reviewed with these changes in mind. Therefore, and as expected, there will be more incidents involving the use of force than events, since it is not uncommon for multiple officers to be present when force must be used to resolve a potentially dangerous situation as quickly and safely as possible for officers and subjects alike. Additionally, data points and/or categorizations may have been changed to ensure compliance with policy reporting changes. Any changes or modifications to data capture/reporting will be noted in the appropriate section of this report. The Woodburn Police Department has also continued using a data analytics software program that enables more accurate data aggregation, queries, and presentations on police calls for service and arrests. The analytic software program integrates with our current report management system, which has been used to conduct data queries, provide statistics, and gather information for annual use-of-force reports. The data analytics software reduces the need to conduct time-consuming “hand” review of individual cases, incidents, and police arrests for data verification, thereby reducing the risk of human error. In 2025, the Woodburn Police Department piloted a part-time analyst position program to conduct various analytical queries, searches, and other statistical reporting using the department's available data platforms. As part of the analyst pilot program, it was discovered that total call-for-service data (referenced in the heading below titled “Use of Force Events 2023-2025”) inadvertently excluded calls for service generated outside the ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy City of Woodburn jurisdiction. These calls for service represented a limited number that had entered and/or were transferred to the Woodburn Police Department a reckless driving complaint, a possible DUII driver, or other venue change). Before the 2025 data set utilized in this report, only total calls for service that were generated within or by the Woodburn Police Department were included. This generally reduced the data to between 1,000 and 1,500 calls for service for the 2023 and 2024 data sets. This statistical methodology change only affected the “total” calls-for-service data referenced in the section titled “Use of Force Events 2023-2025”. All other statistical data points referenced throughout this report were not affected by these excluded calls, as separate and distinct queries and searches were conducted using all available calls-for-service data with Woodburn Police Department analytical software programs. Another consideration regarding year-to-year comparisons of data is recent changes in laws regarding expungements and sealing of criminal records. These law changes have dramatically increased the number of expungements and sealing of criminal records, which no longer require an individual to petition the courts for removal/destruction of their personal criminal record. Timelines for court-ordered expungements and sealing of criminal records have also been significantly reduced. Due to this, recreating year-to- year comparisons of use of force events/incidents versus overall police calls for service and arrests will invariably differ the further back in years comparisons are made, since expungements and criminal record sealings effectively “destroy” any record from our criminal justice records pursuant to law. Space Intentionally Left Blank ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Use of Force Events 2023-2025 In 2025, the Woodburn Police Department responded to approximately 16,209 calls for service. The number of arrests from 2024 to 2025 increased by 70 for a total of 1,282 subjects arrested and 72 use-of-force events in 2025. For 2025, use-of-force events occurred at a rate of 1 per 18 arrests. Chart 1 Table 1 Use of Force Events 2023-2025 Year Events % + or - 2023 64 +68% 2024 52 -19% 2025 72 +38% Table 1 shows the yearly increase or decrease from the previous year. Chart 1 shows the number of annual Use of force events for the last three years ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Table 2 Rates of Force Events Per Arrest Year # of Arrests # Involving Force Rate 2023 1,024 64 1 in 16 2024 1,212 52 1 in 19 2025 1,282 72 1 in 18 Force Data The Woodburn Police Department records certain information from each use-of-force report. Gender, intoxication, suspect injury, officer injury, and the types of force used are captured in the following charts and graphs. In 2025, there were 1038 male and 244 female arrests, with 72 resulting in the use of force (60 male and 12 female). Below is a comparison between 2023 to 2025. Chart 2 Table 2 shows the rate of arrests made per year and those involving the use of force. Chart 2 compares the number of force events between male and female subjects. ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Mental Condition and/or Impairment Intoxication levels and mental condition are often key factors when a subject becomes non-compliant, which can result in the need for the officer to utilize force to make a lawful stop, detention, or arrest. The following table indicates when officers observed the following mental conditions and/or substance impairment when force was used with subjects from 2023 to 2025. Table 3 Space Left Intentionally Blank Mental Condition and/or Impairment for Subjects Year 2025 2024 2023 Mentally Impaired 4 6 14 Suspected Alcohol or Drugs 38 33 32 Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs 16 11 16 Table 3 represents the number incidents of self-reported use of alcohol, drugs or mental condition by subjects and/or officer observations. Multiple observations involving mental condition and substance impairment can be noted for the same individual. ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Types of Reported Use of Force Officers must report any use of force used that could or would likely cause injury to the suspect. Table 4 shows the type of force used in each use-of-force event from 2023 to 2025. Table 4 Physical Control and Firearm/CED Displayed by Frequency/Incidents Year 2025 2024 2023 Firearm Displayed 39 34 20 CED Displayed 16 16 17 Bean Bag Shotgun Displayed 2 1 N/A Arm Bar 11 11 5 Takedown 22 8 4 K9 (Apprehension/bite) 1 1 4 Focus Blows 1 1 2 CED Use (Stun and Probe) 6 1 11 Wrist Lock 4 6 10 Shoulder Lock 5 4 5 Other 10 8 13 Pressure Point 3 N/A 2 Spit Hood 1 N/A 2 Handcuffs 3 1 2 Hair Hold 2 2 3 Hair Takedown N/A 1 N/A Joint Lock – Other 12 2 2 Table 4 represents the type of force used and the number of each technique or device was used per reporting officer between 2023 and 2025. ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy WRAP Restraint In 2022, the Woodburn Police Department began using the WRAP restraint system. The WRAP restraint system is used to safely and effectively immobilize a subject who is continuously combative and/or actively attempting self-harm prior to transport to jail or transfer to medical personnel. The use of the WRAP restraint system is designed to keep officers and a subject(s) protected by reducing the possibility of injury and death. The WRAP restraint system is designed to be applied by at least two officers. The increase in the use of the WRAP system over the years can also be attributed to officers being better trained in the system and more comfortable using it. In 2025, there were twelve reported uses of the WRAP restraint system. Chart 3 Chart 3 shows the difference in the Use of the WRAP restraint system from 2023-2025. ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Canine (K9) Program The Woodburn Police Department has a K9 program consisting of two patrol protection/apprehension canines. The K9 can be deployed in two ways. The first is to track and apprehend a fleeing subject. The second is a show of force to a non-compliant subject. Anytime the K9 deployment results in the canine apprehending (biting) the subject, the incident is considered a use of force and therefore requires reporting. (One of the K9’s had to be put down partway through the year, which may have affected the results for 2025. Another K9 has been purchased and will replace the previous one.) In 2025, of the 47 K9 deployments, 22 arrests were made. Table 5 Space Left Intentionally Blank Patrol K9 Team Deployments Year # of Deployments # of Captures # of Deployments resulting in a canine bite % of Deployments resulting in a canine bite 2023 48 14 4 8.3% 2024 35 21 1 2.9% 2025 47 22 1 2.1% Table 5 show the number of K9 deployments for each year compared to the number of captures, along with the deployment numbers that resulted in a canine bite. ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Conducted Energy Device The Woodburn Police Department utilizes a Conducted Energy Device (CED) as a force option. The CED can be utilized in four ways. Two of the options are considered mere presence, and the others are considered physical use of force. The CED laser can be activated to show the subject where the CED probes are targeted. The spark demo is when the probe cartridge(s) are removed, and the CED is triggered. The CED’s electrodes produce an arc across metal conductors, giving off a spark as a visual demonstration to gain compliance from a subject who is or may become combative. The probe mode is when the two CED probes are fired from the device at a subject. The thin insulated wires connected to the CED’s metal probes deliver an electrical waveform to attempt to cause neuro-muscular incapacitation. Drive stun mode is when the CED is pressed against the subject’s body, sending an electrical waveform from the CED itself, and is used as a form of pain compliance. Table 6 CED Use (Probe or Drive Stun) and Arrests Involving CED’s Year CED Use Arrests % of Arrest & CED’s 2023 11 1,024 1% 2024 1 1,212 .08% 2025 18 1,282 1.4% Table 6 shows the percentage of CED use per arrest. ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Injuries Reported in Use-of-Force Incidents Injuries can occur to both officers and subjects during use-of-force events. Data shows that officers report fewer injuries than subjects during a use-of-force event. The following table represents the number of officers and subjects reporting injury during a use-of-force event. Table 7 In 2025, during use-of-force events, officers did not report injuries 80% of the time. For subjects, 57% of them were reported as uninjured during a use-of-force incident. Days and hours of the Week Table 8 displays the number of police service calls where force was used, and Table 9 displays the number of use-of-force incidents during each work shift. Table 8 Table 9 Use of Force Incidents Reported by Day of the Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 11 17 17 13 16 32 19 Officer and Subject Reported Injuries Year 2025 2024 2023 Officer Injured 14 5 6 Subject Injured 31 13 14 Use of Force Events by Shift Year Day Shift Night Shift Total 2025 21 51 72 Table 7 shows the number of officers and subjects reporting injury after a use of force event. ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Breakdown of Officer Use of Force Chart 4 Space Left Intentionally Blank Chart 4 provides the breakdown of use of force incidents that occurred in 2025. ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Vehicle Pursuits The Woodburn Police Department reports and reviews each vehicle pursuit. Vehicle pursuits are inherently dangerous to the community, the pursuing officer(s), and the pursued subject(s). Each vehicle pursuit is unique and poses a wide variety of risks and outcomes. Vehicle pursuits are closely monitored and reviewed to ensure adherence to best practices and training. There has been a growing trend among law enforcement agencies throughout the country to institute more restrictive pursuit policies. This is due in part because of case law, litigation, and community expectations regarding the use of force and law enforcement vehicle pursuits. The annual report is used by the Chief of Police and Command Staff to evaluate the department’s pursuit training, response, and liability for each vehicle pursuit. In 2023, pursuits decreased by 50%, with 2 pursuits reported. In 2024, there was a 150% increase from 2023 and a 24% increase from 2022. In 2023, 1 pursuit was terminated (discontinued) by a supervisor, and 4 pursuits concluded with the driver being placed under arrest. In 2025, there were 4 pursuits, which was a decrease of 20% from 2024. All 4 pursuits in 2025 ended in arrests, with one terminated by a supervisor (the subject was located shortly thereafter). Table 10 Vehicle Pursuits by Year Year # of Pursuits % + or - 2023 2 -50% 2024 5 150% 2025 4 -20% Table 10 shows the year-to-year comparison and any yearly increase/decrease in vehicle pursuits. ---PAGE BREAK--- Integrity ˖ Respect ˖ Empathy Chart 5 Additional facts for 2025 vehicle pursuits: • All 4 pursuits occurred during with one just prior to dayshift in the morning. • 1 occurred on each day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. • There were no injuries reported from the pursuit itself. A concerning factor with pursuits is in how they end. Vehicle pursuits may end in either a termination or a conclusion. Terminations occur when the pursuing officers stop their attempt to apprehend the suspect. The conclusion is when the suspect vehicle stops and is no longer moving. Any officer or supervisor may terminate a vehicle pursuit at any time. Pursuits are terminated for a variety of reasons. Often, because the risk of apprehension does not rise to the level of the associated dangers of continuing to pursue. Officer(s) must deactivate all emergency equipment and end their attempt to apprehend the suspect upon termination of a pursuit. The conclusion of a pursuit also occurs when the suspect vehicle stops on its own, is stopped by intervention techniques stop sticks or pursuit intervention technique), or the suspect vehicle becomes disabled. 2025 Conclusion All use-of-force events/incidents and vehicle pursuits were determined to be in compliance with policy and state and federal laws. Chart 5 shows the top speed reached by a subject fleeing from police in 2025 for each incident.