3.110.2 Use of Force Tools and Techniques

Question 1

“__________ have an ongoing obligation to inspect officer equipment and review with officers department directives and training materials on the use of force.”

Answer 1

Supervisors

Question 2

“Officers will not use a baton, ECD or projectile weapons on ________________ unless the subject displays life-threatening resistance.”

Answer 2

A woman who is believed to be pregnant

Question 3

Which force options will NOT be used on a woman who is believed to be pregnant unless the subject displays life-threatening resistance?

Answer 3

Baton, ECD or projectile weapon

Question 4

Which force options will NOT be used on a subject who is in an elevated position where a fall is likely to result in substantial bodily injury or death, unless the subject displays life-threatening resistance?

Answer 4

ECD, projective weapon

Question 5

To effectively de-escalate situations, officers will use ____________ , ___________ and ___________ .

Question 6

What are the reasons officers can use handcuffs on a subject?

Answer 6

1. During an investigative detention, when:
   a. Articulable facts that the subject is physically uncooperative
   b. Articulable facts that a subject’s actions may present physical danger to themselves or others
   c. Reasonable possibility of flight based on the subject’s actions
   d. Information the subject is currently armed
   e. The stop follows a violent crime and the subject matches the suspect description
   f. Articulable facts that a crime of violence is about to occur
2. Suicidal persons
3. During a search warrant service
4. Persons being transported to a detox facility
5. Moving in-custody subjects

Question 7

“When responding to a security officer, where a subject has been placed in handcuffs prior to the officer’s arrival, the officer will not place LVMPD handcuffs on the subject until…”

Answer 7

“…the officer has reasonable suspicion or probable cause based on their independent investigation.”

Question 8

“OC spray will not be used on a handcuffed subject unless…”

Answer 8

“…the subject is displaying assaultive resistance.”

Question 9

“___________ should not be used on a driver of a vehicle or inside a patrol vehicle.”

Answer 9

OC Spray

Question 10

“In a protest or demonstration situation, OC spray may only be used in response to an imminent threat of harm when…”

Answer 10

“…authorized by the Incident Commander.”

Question 11

“The use of a ECD touch stun application is discouraged unless…”

Answer 11

“…used to complete NMI by closing a circuit when probes have already be deployed.”

Question 12

“The ECD will NOT be used under the four (4) following circumstances,

Answer 12

1. On a handcuffed person.
2. When the officer knows a subject has come in contact with flammable liquids or substances.
3. On a fleeing subject (without other known factors).
4. On persons with known heart conditions.”

Question 13

Is “Blocking” a Use of Force?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

When time permits, how many officers will be present for the deployment of a projectile weapon?

Answer 14

Two (2)

Question 15

“Projectile weapons should only be used against persons who…”

Answer 15

“…are armed, or have access to a weapon, and pose an imminent threat to the safety of the officer or others. Examples of these circumstances are an edged weapon, club, pipe, bottle or brick.”

Question 16

“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, the following conditions must be met:

Answer 16

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

Question 17

In a protest or demonstration situation, a projectile weapon may only be used in response to an imminent threat of harm when…

Answer 17

…authorized by the Incident Commander or above.

Question 18

“Officers should not fire the low lethality shotgun through barriers (i.e. glass or chain link fences) because…”

Answer 18

“…the bag may tear and the pellets may be released.”

Question 19

“Officers are responsible for knowing how many rounds are loaded in their firearm and…”

Answer 19

“…each magazine.”

Question 20

Officers are authorized to fire their weapons, when…

Answer 20

…the parameters of deadly force are met.

Question 21

Whenever _________ , officers will identify themselves and state their intention to shoot. Example: “Police! Stop, or I’ll shoot!”

Answer 21

Feasible

Question 22

“Officers are not authorized to discharge a firearm, (2)

Answer 22

1. As warning shots.

2. If it appears likely that a bystander may be injured.”

Question 23

“Officers will use sound tactics and will not place themselves into the path of a moving vehicle or remain standing in the path of a vehicle that is under control of a driver. An officer threatened by an oncoming vehicle will…”

Answer 23

“…make every effort to move out of the way.”

Question 24

“Officers will NOT discharge their firearm at a moving vehicle unless:

Answer 24

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 25

An officer may deploy a rifle based on any of the following: (4)

Answer 25

1. There is a potential for deadly force or the subject is armed with a deadly weapon.
2. Distance the use of cover area considerations due to the suspect’s location.
3. The suspect is barricaded.
4. The deployment has been pre-approved.

Question 26

Officers deploying rifle(s) will: (3)

Answer 26

1. Announce via radio the deployment of the rifle and whether accompanied by a cover officer
2. Whenever possible, a rifle will be deployed using a two-officer team (rifle carrier & cover officer)
3. Advise dispatch of deployment location and update whenever location changes

Question 27

When an officer has deployed a rifle on an incident, what are the responsibilities of the supervisor?

Answer 27

1. Proceed immediately to the incident and assume tactical control.
2. Ensure proper deployment of rifles and address over-deployment and crossfire issues.

Question 28

For reporting purposes, when multiple officers have deployed rifles on an incident, the supervisor will…

Answer 28

…designate one deploying officer to complete the Rifle Deployment Report, listing all officers who deployed a rifle and their locations.