3.110 Use of Force

Question 1

Non-uniformed commissioned personnel the rank of ____________ and below are required to carry at least one intermediate force option (baton, oleoresin capsicum [OC] spray, or electronic control device [ECD]) on their person when on-duty

Answer 1

lieutenant

Question 2

Since the use of patrol dogs may inflame a volatile situation, the department places limitations on their use for crowd control, civil disorders, or riot situations. In such an occurrence, the canine teams may be dispatched in a standby status. Any subsequent use of canine is only authorized by a _______________ or higher for extreme emergencies.

Answer 2

lieutenant

Question 3

Directed Rifle Patrol must be authorized by the Events Planning Lieutenant or _______?

Answer 3

captain assigned as the incident commander

Question 4

When will CIRT complete a UOF report when a low lethality option was used?

Answer 4

At the discretion of the CIRT lieutenant

Question 5

When investigating a use of non-deadly force, a Lieutenant will: Review the supervisor’s investigation and all attached documentation, to include ___________ and evidence in Blue Team to ensure _____________ and completeness.

Answer 5

video footage, accuracy.

Question 6

The FIT lieutenant will coordinate with the Sheriff, _____________ and __________to prepare a formal media release to the general public after the Executive Staff 72-Hour Briefing.

Answer 6

Undersheriff, PIO

Question 7

It is the policy of this department that officers hold the highest regard for the ________ and liberty of all persons and place minimal reliance upon the use of force.

Answer 7

Dignity

Question 8

The department respects the sanctity of every human life, and the application of deadly force is a measure to be employed in the ____________ where lesser means of force have failed or ___________________.

Answer 8

most extreme circumstances, could not be reasonably considered.

Question 9

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is committed to protecting people, their property and rights while providing the best in___________ and service.

Answer 9

public safety

Question 10

The proper use of force is essential for ensuring ___________ and for building trust in the community.

Answer 10

impartial policing

Question 11

Officers must remain mindful that they derive their authority from ____________ and that unreasonable force degrades the legitimacy of that authority.

Answer 11

the community

Question 12

_______________, the appropriate exercise of discretion, and the ______________________________ will always be the foundation of officer decision-making in the broad range of possible use of force situations.

Answer 12

Sound judgment, adherence to department policy

Question 13

An objective standard of force viewed from the perspective of a reasonable officer, without the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, and based on the totality of the circumstances presented at the moment the force is used, is?

Answer 13

Objectively Reasonable

Question 14

Officers may use force to protect themselves or others, ________________, to effect a lawful detention, ___________, or to conduct a lawful search

Answer 14

overcome resistance, a lawful arrest

Question 15

Officers _______ give a warning, if feasible, before the use of deadly force.

Answer 15

will

Question 16

Officers are legally authorized to use deadly force to effect an arrest when in compliance with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and the legal standards under Tennessee v. Garner (1985) to:

Answer 16

1. Protect themselves or others from what is reasonably believed to be an imminent threat of death or substantial bodily injury.
2. Prevent the escape of a fleeing felon who the officer has probable cause to believe has committed a violent felony crime and is an imminent threat to human life if escape should occur.

Question 17

In choosing a force option, officers will consider the ___________ and severity of the crime.

Answer 17

nature

Question 18

An officer’s actions to slow down, stabilize, and resolve an incident as safely as possible by reducing danger through the use of verbal persuasion, tactics, resources, and transitioning through force options defines __________________.

Answer 18

De-escalation

Question 19

It is the policy of this department that officers hold the highest regard for the dignity and liberty of all persons and place _______________ reliance upon the use of force.

Answer 19

Minimal

Question 20

An objective standard of force viewed from the perspective of a reasonable officer, without the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, and based on the totality of the circumstances presented at the moment force was used defines ______________ _______________.

Answer 20

Objectively reasonable

Question 21

Name the 3 things as outlined in the use of force policy 3.110 that will always be the foundation of officers decision-making in the broad range of possible use of force situations.

Answer 21

Sound judgement, the appropriate exercise of discretion, and the adherence to department policy.

Question 22

The level of force administered by an officer must be carefully controlled and should not be more than ______________ _______________ to overcome the physical harm threatened.

Answer 22

Objectively reasonable

Question 23

The movement, progression, or reduction from the application of one force type to another defines?

Answer 23

Force transitions

Question 24

Officers may use force to protect themselves or others, overcome resistance, to effect a lawful detention, a lawful arrest, or to ____________ a ____________ ____________.

Answer 24

Conduct a lawful search

Question 25

The prospect of a favorable outcome is often enhanced when supervisors become involved in the _______________ of the overall response to a potentially violent encounter by coordinating officers’ tactical actions.

Answer 25

Management

Question 26

If an officer observes an incident where they perceive a duty to intervene, that officer will document it in writing no later than ____ days after the occurrence.

Answer 26

10

Question 27

Medical attention will be summoned for a use of force application of the electronic control device (ECD), regardless of visible injury or complaint of injury, when there are probe strikes to the ________, ________, _________, or ___________ areas.

Answer 27

Head, neck, chest, groin

Question 28

A level of control that balances against a subject who is assaultive and has the potential to cause injury or substantial pain.

Answer 28

Intermediate force

Question 29

A level of control that balances against a subject who is compliant or obstructive and is neither likely nor intended to cause injury.

Answer 29

Low level force

Question 30

A degree of force which balances against a subject whose actions are life-threatening and likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury.

Answer 30

Deadly force

Question 31

What level of resistance is required for an officer to use OC spray on a handcuffed subject?

Answer 31

Assaultive

Question 32

What level of resistance is required for an officer to use OC spray on a handcuffed subject?

Answer 32

Assaultive

Question 33

In a protest or demonstration situation, OC spray may only be used when authorized by an ____________ _____________ in response to imminent threat of harm.

Answer 33

Incident commander

Question 34

According to ECD deployment, once a subject has been exposed to __________ cycles, the ECD will be deemed ineffective and another use of force option will be considered unless exigent circumstances exist.

Answer 34

Three

Question 35

_____________ is the positioning of a police vehicle in the path of an occupied subject vehicle where contact between the vehicles is anticipated to be minimal, and potential for injuries is low.

Answer 35

Blocking

Question 36

According to use of force with a vehicle policy, use of VCT is prohibited when a subject vehicle has __________ or more occupants, at least one of whom is not directly associated with the original crime.

Answer 36

Three

Question 37

Under use of force with a projectile weapon, low lethality shotgun when fired at a distance of __________ yards or greater and 40mm specialty impact weapon when fired at a distance of ________ yards or greater is considered intermediate force.

Answer 37

7, 5

Question 38

Projectile weapons may be used against persons who are holding a firearm if it can be utilized to de-escalate and intervene with a potential deadly force situation; however, what two conditions does policy outline must be met?

Answer 38

1. A minimum of two officers are present, one acting as lethal coverage.
2. Officers have considered the use of available cover/concealment.

Question 39

Under discharging a firearm at or from a moving vehicle Department policy gives two circumstances under which officers can discharge their firearm at a moving vehicle, which are?

Answer 39

1. A person in the vehicle is an imminent deadly threat to officers or others by means other than the vehicle (such as an occupant firing a handgun at an officer).
2. The driver is using the vehicle as a weapon to inflict mass casualties (such as a truck driving through a crowd).

Question 40

Under rifle deployment, pre-approval for open carry/overt carry during special events must be approved by who?

Answer 40

Events Planning lieutenant or a captian assigned as the incident commander

Question 41

During an incident where a rifle has been deployed, the bureau/area supervisor will proceed immediately to the incident and assume _____________ ______________.

Answer 41

Tactical control

Question 42

Any use of force which results in injury or complaint of injury, complaint of continuing pain, or any use of force greater then low-level force defines?

Answer 42

Reportable force

Question 43

Use of force reports will be completed by end of shift ( any exceptions must be approved by a supervisor) and reviewed through the chain of command within ____ days.

Answer 43

30

Question 44

Who will complete the use of force report on officer involved shootings or use of deadly force incidents, and when applicable, the pursuit report?

Answer 44

CIRT

Question 45

Who will complete the firearm discharge report on negligent discharge of a firearm whether on or off duty?

Answer 45

IAB

Question 46

If a supervisor is involved in a use of force as a subject officer they will not investigate themselves or other subject officers. Investigative duties will be relinquished to the next level of supervision in the officer’s chain of command. If the next level is unavailable supervisors involved in the use of force will notify who?

Answer 46

The on-duty watch commander

Question 47

Under investigative responsibilities for a use of force, the lieutenant will review the supervisor’s investigation and all attached documentation, to include video footage, and evidence in Blue Team to ensure __________ and ______________.

Answer 47

accuracy, completeness

Question 48

During an incident where an officer has used deadly force, the first arriving supervisor is responsible for ensuring that under no circumstances any representative be allowed to speak to or move the location of any subject or witness officer prior to approval by who?

Answer 48

The FIT supervisor

Question 49

___________ conducts non-criminal, administrative examinations of deadly force, significant bodily injury, or other high-risk police operations.

Answer 49

CIRT

Question 50

FIT will conduct a voluntary interview with the officer whose use of force resulted in death or substantial bodily injury, a minimum of ____ hours after the incident (unless waived by the subject officer. )

Answer 50

48

Question 51

Under investigative responsibilities following an officer’s use of deadly force, the subject officer’s chain of command will complete the Administrative Leave Notice for any incident involving the use of deadly force or substantial bodily injury. Supervisors will place other officers in relief of duty status at the direction of __________.

Answer 51

PEAP