Audit of the Department of Justice’s Law Enforcement and Corrections Components’ Use-of-Force Policies

Date Issued

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Submitting OIG

Department of Justice OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Department of Justice OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Justice

Components

United States Marshals Service

Other DOJ Components

Office on Violence Against Women

Office of Justice Programs

Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Drug Enforcement Administration

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Report Number

23-108

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use	Additional Details
2	No	$0	$0	Status as of July 31, 2025
In coordination with the BOP and USMS: (a) evaluate what use-of-force requirements and restrictions should apply to custodial situations, and (b) ensure these requirements are incorporated into DOJ, BOP, and USMS policies.
3	No	$0	$0	Status as of July 31, 2025
Evaluate components' determination on the applicability of DOJ's 2021 Restraint and "No Knock" Guidance and 2022 Use-of-Force Policy to task force officers and contractors acting in a law enforcement capacity to ensure that legal and operational risks are adequately mitigated.