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Federal use-of-force policies 2023

Federal use-of-force policies and the handling of communications on encrypted apps such as Signal or workplace platforms like Slack

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Feb 6, 2026

What policies govern retention and release of agent communications (Signal/Slack/texts) in federal use‑of‑force investigations?

Federal require prompt reporting, preservation of evidence, and internal review by component investigative offices, and and DHS have issued updated standards that tighten oversight and data collection...

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