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KDPS professional standards report shows decline in use-of-force incidents and highlights tech, training and policy changes
Summary
Inspector Chuck Mason presented KDPSOffice of Professional Standards' annual report on April 14: 32 PCR complaints in 2025 (53 allegations), 377 use-of-force incidents in 2025 (none deadly), a 12% drop in force incidents since 2020, and a large decline in vehicle pursuits tied to technology and risk-assessment policies.
Inspector Chuck Mason of the Office of Professional Standards told the Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeal Board on April 14 that KDPS recorded 32 PCR complaints in 2025, comprising 53 distinct allegations, and that three complaints were withdrawn.
Mason said 377 incidents in 2025 involved use of force beyond compliant handcuffing, which he described as roughly 1 in every 358 calls for service and 1 in every 12 arrests; none of the 2025 incidents required deadly force. He also said the department has seen about a 12% decrease in use-of-force incidents over the 2020to2025 period and attributed declines to training, risk assessment and new technology.
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