FiveM CAD Use of Force Reports: Documentation & Accountability

Use of Force Reports in CDE CAD

CDE CAD includes a dedicated Use of Force report template designed specifically for law enforcement roleplay. Officers document any incident where force was used during an arrest or confrontation, creating a permanent record that ensures accountability and transparency within the department. Whether it was verbal commands, physical restraint, taser deployment, or lethal force, every incident gets the same structured documentation treatment. This is not a generic notes field - it is a purpose-built reporting system with structured data fields that capture the complete picture of what happened, why force was used, and what the outcome was. Professional roleplay servers understand that accountability separates serious law enforcement RP from casual gameplay, and proper Use of Force documentation is the foundation of that accountability. Real agencies grade force on a scale that runs from presence and verbal commands up to deadly force, and Wikipedia on use of force describes the common models if your department wants its own written policy.

What the Use of Force Report Captures

The Use of Force report in CDE CAD is not a simple text box. It is a structured form with specific fields that ensure no critical detail is missed. Every report captures the same categories of information, making it possible to compare incidents, identify patterns, and conduct meaningful reviews. Here is what each report documents:

Every field in the Use of Force report uses structured data - dropdown selections, severity scales, and formatted text areas. This means reports are consistent across all officers, searchable by supervisors, and analyzable for department-wide patterns. No more free-form incident notes that vary wildly from officer to officer.

Related Accountability Reports

The Use of Force report does not exist in isolation. CDE CAD includes a suite of accountability-focused report types that work together to create a comprehensive documentation system. Each report type serves a specific accountability purpose within the department:

Supervisor Review Process

All Use of Force reports require supervisor review. This is not optional - the system enforces a mandatory review workflow that mirrors real-world police department procedures. Reports move through a defined status flow, and every transition is logged with timestamps and user identities.

Why Use of Force Documentation Matters

Professional RP servers mirror real-world police accountability through proper documentation. Use of Force reporting is not bureaucratic overhead - it is a critical system that serves multiple purposes within a well-run law enforcement department. Here is why every serious FiveM server needs structured Use of Force documentation: