Alameda Sheriff's Office
Use Of Force Report
Incident Entered By: Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards Assigned Investigator: [Incident pending assignment]

Incident Details
Date Received

Date of Occurrence

Time of Occurrence

12/3/2016

11/25/2016

23:22

Record ID #

ACSO Rpt#

IA Case#

10319

16-020743

Date/Time Entered
12/3/2016 17:21

Incident Summary
*Vievu available: Yes
*Deputy using force: Deputy Edwards- Primary
*Total deputies using force: 1
*Report #16-020743
On 112516, about 2315 hours, deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit ended, when the
suspect crashed into vehicles. Upon arrival, the primary deputy advised the suspect had committed felony
evading. Canine announcements were given, but the suspect continued to not comply. Canine Grizzly was
deployed and apprehended the suspect. No staff injuries were sustained. Suspect was transported to Eden
Medical Center and treated for his injuries, later transported to SRJ.

Incident Location
• 24254 Santa Clara Street, Hayward, CA 94544 - Location of Occurrence: Alameda County

Use of Force Specific Information
Reason for Use of Force

Service Being Rendered

Resisting Arrest

Vehicle pursuit

Weather Condition

Lighting Condition

Distance to Citizen

Clear

vehicle spotlights

> 25 feet

Citizen Injured

Citizen Taken to Hospital

Citizen Arrested

Yes

Yes

Yes

More than 1 Citizen Involved
No
Citizen's Build

Citizen's Height

Medium

5'4'' to 5'6''

Employee Assessment of Citizen Condition During Incident
Unknown Drugs
Employee(s) Injured

Employee(s) Taken to Hospital

No

No

Reporting/Involved Citizen Information

DOB:

Race: Hispanic/Lat

Ethnicity:

Gender: Male

 Address
•
Phone
•
Role
•
Types of Resistance Citizen Used Against Employee(s)
• Unresponsive officer cmd
• Verbal Challenge
Injuries sustained by this citizen
Injury

Regions

Injury Locations

canine bites

1, 12, 5, J

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

contusion

1

6

abrasion

7

7, 8

Charges against this Citizen
• 10851 CVC Theft Automobile
• 23152 CVC DUI Alcohol/Drugs
• 148 PC Resisting Arrest
• 2800.2(a) CVC - Evading a Pursuing Peace Officer
• 1203.2 PC Probation Violation

Involved Employees

 Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards - ACSO\CORPUS:
Assignment at time of incident: Title: Deputy Sheriff II LES/Eden Township Substation/C-Team/Mids

Video Footage: [No Response]
Role
•
Force used by this employee against the citizen
• K9 - Was force effective: Yes

Force Used
K9

Effective?
Yes

Regions
1, 12, 5, 7, I

Points of contact
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Injuries sustained by this officer
Injury

Regions

No injuries noted or visible

Employee Witnesses
Deputy Sheriff II Michael Ella - ACSO\CORPUS:
Video Footage: [No Response]

Injury Locations

 Role
•

Deputy Sheriff II Alberto-Andres Holmes - ACSO\CORPUS:
Video Footage: [No Response]
Role
•

Deputy Sheriff II Melissa McNeil - ACSO\CORPUS:
Video Footage: [No Response]
Role
•

Deputy Sheriff II Daniel Murphy - ACSO\CORPUS:
Video Footage: [No Response]
Role
•

Deputy Sheriff II Kernan Ng - ACSO\CORPUS:
Video Footage: [No Response]
Role
•

Deputy Sheriff II Thomas Sterling - ACSO\CORPUS:
Video Footage: [No Response]
Role
•

Tasks
No tasks to show

Running Sheet Entries
No running sheet entries to show

Attachments
No attachments

Assignment History
Sent Dt
From
12/20/2016
Secretary II Sylvia Thompson
Assignment notes
Released back to IAPro
Email sent to receiver
No email sent

Chain of Command History
Routing #1
Sent From:

Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards

To
(None Specified)

 Sent To:

Sergeant Robert Young

CC:

(none)

Sent Date/Time:

12/3/2016 6:13 PM

Instructions from Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards to Sergeant Robert Young:
let me know if you want changes
Comments/Response from Sergeant Robert Young:
Comments:
per conversation and corrections
Routing #2
Sent From:

Sergeant Robert Young

Sent To:

Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards

CC:

(none)

Sent Date/Time:

12/3/2016 6:37 PM

Instructions from Sergeant Robert Young to Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards:
corrections needed
Comments/Response from Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards:
Comments:
Let me know about other changes
Routing #3
Sent From:

Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards

Sent To:

Sergeant Robert Young

CC:

(none)

Sent Date/Time:

12/3/2016 6:55 PM

Instructions from Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards to Sergeant Robert Young:
for review
Comments/Response from Sergeant Robert Young:
Comments:
Cap name of

street

Routing #4
Sent From:

Sergeant Robert Young

Sent To:

Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards

CC:

(none)

Sent Date/Time:

12/3/2016 7:00 PM

Instructions from Sergeant Robert Young to Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards:
see corrections
Comments/Response from Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards:
Comments:
changes made
Routing #5
Sent From:

Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards

Sent To:

Sergeant Robert Young

CC:

(none)

Sent Date/Time:

12/3/2016 7:08 PM

Instructions from Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards to Sergeant Robert Young:
for review
Comments/Response from Sergeant Robert Young:
Comments:
The probable cause for the contact was multiple vehicle code violations coupled with a short vehicle pursuit.
The Use Of Force was prompted by the suspect’s furtive hand movements and his failure to comply with
lawful verbal orders. Several Vie Vu personal body cameras were activated during the Use Of Force and the
cameras captured the incident. The apprehension was debriefed in the field and the following day in muster.
Although the Use Of Force was in compliance with General Order 1.05 the following training issues were
discussed. Radio Communication and the necessity to provide critical updates for inbound units. The
importance of identifying and substantiating a Felony want under time constraints and pressure. Determining

 why the suspect was not complying i.e. intoxication, possibility of an ambush, injury to the suspect, W&I
5150, combative behavior, resisting arrest or attempting to flee. Proper personnel and vehicle positioning for
high risk car stops. Maximizing our ability to create tactical advantages and observe different angles. Sheriff’s
Office P&P 5.34 in regards to K-9 announcements and time of deployment. The availability of less lethal
munitions and the requirement for utilizing them. Clearing vehicles high risk vehicles. Exigent circumstances
vs officer safety.
Routing #6
Sent From:

Sergeant Robert Young

Sent To:

Lieutenant Anthony De Sousa

CC:

(none)

Sent Date/Time:

12/3/2016 7:33 PM

Instructions from Sergeant Robert Young to Lieutenant Anthony De Sousa:
please review
Comments/Response from Lieutenant Anthony De Sousa:
Comments:
[Forwarded by Lieutenant Anthony De Sousa]
Routing #7
Sent From:

Lieutenant Anthony De Sousa

Sent To:

Division Commander Colby Staysa

CC:

(none)

Sent Date/Time:

12/3/2016 9:57 PM

Instructions from Lieutenant Anthony De Sousa to Division Commander Colby Staysa:
for your review
Comments/Response from Division Commander Colby Staysa:
Comments:
This K-9 deployment was within General Order 1.05. There was a felony want, non-compliance, and K-9
advisement prior to deployment. However, I spoke with Sergeant Jones (K-9 Supervisor) regarding this
deployment. I believe there were other options available to staff that were safe and less severe. I asked
Sergeant Jones to retrain his K-9 handlers regarding the mindset of "I can deploy" versus "I should deploy".
This was the K-9's first bite, which may have contributed to the deployment based on handler experience
level.
Routing #8
Sent From:

Division Commander Colby Staysa

Sent To:

Division Commander Kelly Miles

CC:

(none)

Sent Date/Time:

12/15/2016 10:16 AM

Instructions from Division Commander Colby Staysa to Division Commander Kelly Miles:
For Approval
Comments/Response from Division Commander Kelly Miles:
Comments:
[Forwarded by Division Commander Kelly Miles]
Routing #9
Sent From:

Division Commander Kelly Miles

Sent To:

Retired Annuitant - Safety II Charles Nice

CC:

(none)

Sent Date/Time:

12/15/2016 5:11 PM

Instructions from Division Commander Kelly Miles to Retired Annuitant - Safety II Charles Nice:
For your review. Canine deployment of suspect who was involved in a pursuit and then collided with several
parked vehicles. Suspect refused to follow directions of deputies at the end of pursuit and canine was
deployed. UOF within policy but I concur with Captain Staysa's comments. Retraining recommended.
Comments/Response from Retired Annuitant - Safety II Charles Nice:
Comments:
Agree. I like the recommendations of Captain Staysa. Training will be implemented. I will discuss with
Commander Amaral

 Assigned Investigator Signature Line
______________________________________________________
[Incident pending assignment]
Chain of Command Signature Lines
______________________________________________________
Sergeant Robert Young
______________________________________________________
Deputy Sheriff II Jeffery Edwards
______________________________________________________
Lieutenant Anthony De Sousa
______________________________________________________
Division Commander Colby Staysa
______________________________________________________
Division Commander Kelly Miles
______________________________________________________
Retired Annuitant - Safety II Charles Nice