An officer's report is required only when force used results in serious harm; not required when no harm.

• A. True
• B. Not required
• C. False
• D. Only when harm occurs

Answer: (C)

Reporting use of force is required in all incidents, not only when harm occurs. In corrections in Canada, a Use of Force Report is filed whenever force is used, providing a formal record of what happened, what force was used, the reasons for using it, and the actions taken to de‑escalate or control the situation. This enables supervision, accountability, and opportunities for review, training, and policy improvement. If harm does occur, the report includes details of injuries and medical treatment; if no harm occurs, it still documents the incident to ensure a complete account and proper oversight. So the statement that reporting is required only when serious harm occurs is not accurate.