221 - Tactical Operations Flashcards
What is level 1 force?
Hand strikes, foot strikes, forcible take downs, wrestling of subject to ground, discharge of OC, CEW cartridge mode, use of mesh restraining blanket.
What is level 2 force?
Intentional striking of a person with any object (baton, other equipment, etc.) a police canine bite, use of CEW in drive stun mode.
Investigated by CO/XO/Duty Captain
What is level 3 force?
Use of physical force that is readily capable of causing death or SPI and includes the discharge of a firearm.
Investigated by IAB
What is a physical injury?
Minor swelling, contusions, lacerations, and or abrasions
Complaint of substantial protracted pain
What is substantial physical injury or illness?
- significant lacerations
- lacerations requiring sutures
- any injury or condition requiring treatment at hospital emergency room
What is serious physical injury or illness?
- Broken/fractured bones
- injury requiring hospital admission
- gunshot wound
- heart attack, stroke or other life threatening/serious injury/injury
The immediate supervisor will complete part A of the TRI if
- the allegation of force but member claims no force was used
- no member can be identified
Who does the desk officer precinct of occurrence notify for level 2 and 3 force?
Borough, operations and IAB
Who is the investigating supervisor for CEW discharge?
Lieutenant or above.
ESU personnel will have discharges documented by their immediate supervisor (rank of sergeant or above)
Desk officer/unit supervisor will notify ________ if any CEW is found inoperable or defective.
CO
Distraction device may only be utilized upon specific approval by
COD
What is the minimum zone of safety for an EDP that is recommended?
20 feet
During a car pursuit, the secondary vehicle will allow at least _________ car length distance from primary pursuit vehicle.
5 car lengths
What are the minimum number of department vehicles used in a checkpoint?
2
A vehicle checkpoint should not exceed ________ at a location.
2 hours
