The U.S. Department of the Interior Can Improve Its Oversight of Tasers

Submitting OIG:

Report Description:

We found the DOI can improve its oversight of tasers to reduce the risk of injury to the public and law enforcement officers.

Short / Alternative Report Title:

The DOI Can Improve Its Oversight of Tasers

Date Issued:

Monday, March 13, 2023

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

2019–WR–026

Component, if applicable:

Departmentwide

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Inspection / Evaluation

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

Number of Recommendations:

View Document:

Attachment	Size
Final-Evaluation-ReportDOI-Tasers.pdf	3.93 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
2019-WR-026-02	Open	Yes
We recommend that the DOI ensure bureaus finalize their taser policies within a reasonable timeframe to comply with the DOI policy.
2019-WR-026-04	Open	No
We recommend that the DOI update its policy to establish and implement standards for supervisory review of incident reports, including appropriate steps for supervisors to take pursuant to those reviews.
2019-WR-026-05	Open	No
We recommend that the DOI establish and implement training on how to use required incident report systems and require all supervisors to attend.
2019-WR-026-10	Open	No
We recommend that the DOI implement and require training for supervisors on how to review and analyze taser activity reports.

Recommendation Number

Recommendation Status

Significant Recommendation

Additional Details

2019-WR-026-02

Open

Yes

2019-WR-026-04

Open

2019-WR-026-05