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According to the Use of Force directive, if an officer _____, is injured as the result of the use of force incident, the officer will seek medical attention as soon as practical. The officer will notify _____.

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If an officer is injured in a use of force incident, they must seek medical attention promptly and notify their supervisor. This protocol aligns with the broader training and ethic of empathy and restraint expected of military police and security personnel, who are even exposed to pepper spray during training to understand its effects.

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According to the Use of Force directive, if an officer is injured as the result of the use of force incident, the officer will seek medical attention as soon as practical. The officer will notify their supervisor or another designated authority within the chain of command. Military police and security personnel are trained to handle various situations that may require the use of force, including the potential need to deploy pepper spray. During their training, they are required to be pepper sprayed to understand and empathize with the effects it has. This experience is intended to foster empathy and restraint when they are in a position to use such measures against others.

The ethic of refraining from the violence of fist, tongue, or heart, and the directive to follow the directions of the movement and of the captain on a demonstration, reflects the broader principles of maintaining good spiritual and bodily health while being disciplined in the use of force. These guidelines aim to ensure that officers act judiciously and maintain professional standards in the face of challenging and potentially violent situations.

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