Early Intervention System
Definition
A database tracking officer behavior—complaints, use of force, vehicle pursuits, etc.—to identify officers showing warning signs of problems before serious misconduct occurs. When officers exceed thresholds (e.g., three force incidents in six months), supervisors intervene with coaching, retraining, or reassignment. Effective early intervention systems can reduce misconduct by 20-40% and prevent officers from becoming ‘bad apples.’