1-04_11: Use of Force Against Persons

Question 1

What is Level 1 UOF and its definition?

Answer 1

Officer Presence: the appearance demeanor, verbal, and non-verbal communications that create an atmosphere of compliance, to include drawing of PDW, chemical irritant, expandable baton, or handcuffs.

Question 2

When can a PDW or long gun be drawn (shouldered) as a Level I UOF?

Answer 2

1. When deadly force is authorized
2. When reasonable probability exists that use of deadly force may be required

Question 3

What is UOF level 2 and its definition?

Answer 3

Verbal Commands: used in the form of task direction with consequences aimed at a subject.

Question 4

What is UOF level 3 and its definition?

Answer 4

Control Techniques: techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones.

Question 5

What are examples of UOF level 3 techniques?

Answer 5

Escorts
Pressure Points (Jugular, Mandibular, Hypoglossal)
Strength Techniques
Joint manipulation
Normal application of handcuffs from standing, kneeling, or prone.

Question 6

What is UOF level 4 and its definition?

Answer 6

Aggressive Response Techniques: techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, broken bones, or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or mucous membranes.

Question 7

What are some examples of UOF level 4 techniques?

Answer 7

Kicks
Punches
Stuns
Takedowns
Chemical irritant

Question 8

What is UOF level 5 and it definition?

Answer 8

Intermediate Weapons: techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones.

Question 9

What are examples of UOF level 5 techniques?

Answer 9

Expandable baton
Authorized less than lethal munitions or technologies

Question 10

What is UOF level 6 and its definition?

Answer 10

Deadly Force: force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury; actual physical injury to the body that results in unconsciousness; protracted and obvious disfigurement; or the protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty.

Question 11

What is the deadly force triangle?

Answer 11

Weapon
Opportunity (unrestricted access, within maximum effective range)
Subject’s Actions

Question 12

What are the six deadly force situations?

Answer 12

1. Self Defense
2. Effecting a lawful arrest/prevent escape
3. Protection of HAZMAT/deadly weapons
4. Protection of Property
5. Vessel-on-vessel
6. Airspace security

Question 13

What are the five post-shooting procedures?

Answer 13

1. Ensure scene safety (no threat exists, handcuff subject if possible)
2. Call/start medical
3. Secure scene (don’t move evidence)
4. Escort injured to hospital (or transfer to appropriate LE agency)
5. CG personnel involved only speak with federal officials.