501 RESPONSE TO RESISTANCE Flashcards by Bany Rolo

All sworn personnel are required to log in to their Blue Team ____________ and complete any entries requiring corrections, review or approval.

during their tour of duty

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Deadly force will be used with great restraint and as a last resort only when the level of resistance or threats warrants the use of deadly force. The San Antonio Police Department places greater value on human life than on the protection of property; therefore, the use of ________ strictly to protect property interests is not allowed.

deadly force

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illustrates the relationship between a subject’s actions and the officer’s response. As force
options move from lesser to greater levels, the risk of injury to the suspects and/or officers increase. Is designed to assist officers in understanding how force can escalate.

However, an officer is not required to go through each escalation step if a reasonable method can resolve the situation in the ____and ________ fashion.

The force matrix
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safest
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most expedient

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An officer should consider the following factors when assessing the need to exercise force… [including]

the suspect have a previous arrest record or history showing violence

Are there any specific prohibitions or restrictions that may affect the imminent application of force

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A weapon must not displayed or brandished as a threat unless its potential use in the situation would be ____,

or if the circumstances clearly call for the use of a weapon to ________,

or in accordance with____ of the Texas Penal Code.

reasonable
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control a dangerous situation
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Chapter 9

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can be viewed as a direct relationship between an individual’s resistance or threat
level to an officer’s force level.

The de-escalation of force

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Unless there is a ____________ officers shall, identify themselves as a police officer and issue verbal warnings prior to using deadly force.

serious threat of serious harm

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Unless there is a serious threat of serious harm officers shall, ____________________ and issue verbal warnings prior to using deadly force.

identify themselves as a police officer

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Unless there is a serious threat of serious harm officers shall, identify themselves as a police officer and issue verbal warnings prior to using ________.

deadly force

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When attempting to affect an arrest, officers should use verbal communications prior to the use of ________, if possible.

non-deadly force

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If verbal communication has been exhausted or proven ineffective, officers are authorized to use ______________.

open/empty hands
control

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If an open/empty hands control has been exhausted or proven ineffective, officers are authorized to use __________.

physical force

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If physical force has proven ineffective or is not a reasonable option based upon the circumstances, officers are authorized to use ____________________ to affect an arrest.

an intermediate weapon

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Only officers who have successfully completed a ________ and ________ in the use of OC spray/gel and/or an ECD are authorized to carry and use OC spray/gel and/or ECD as an intermediate weapon.

Additionally, only officers who have also successfully completed a ____________________ are authorized
to carry an ECD.

training course
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are certified
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40-hour Crisis Intervention Training course

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OC spray/gel and/or ECD shall not be brandished, displayed, or pointed at a subject in an intimidating manner
unless an officer is____________

attempting to prevent further escalation of force.

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Any time OC Spray/Gel is used to control or subdue an actively resisting or violent subject, the officer will ensure the subject is decontaminated ____________, to reduce the discomfort caused by the OCSpray/Gel. Decontamination consists of the application of water to the subject’s ___________.

as soon as possible
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eyes and face

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Decontaminate prisoners exposed to OC Spray/Gel before they are transported to the Detention Center. Prisoners exposed to OC spray/gel, will be observed by an officer for ____ to ensure the prisoner
does not require medical attention. If, in the ____ or ____ opinion, the prisoner appears to be in severe pain, discomfort, or exhibits unusual symptoms such as unconsciousness, profuse sweating,
chest pain or slow, shallow breathing, the officer shall immediately request EMS to the scene.

45 minutes
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officer
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supervisor’s

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The ____________ and ________ the prisoner was observed will be documented in the officer’s report and in the Summary section of the Blue Team use of force entry.

decontamination process
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amount of time

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The decontamination process and amount of time the prisoner was observed will be documented in the ________ and in the ____________ entry.

officer’s report
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Summary section of the Blue Team use of force

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Justification for the use of deadly force is determined by ____________________ at the time the deadly force is employed.

the facts known or perceived by the officer

At the point when an officer ________________ the potential exists that deadly force may be an outcome of any situation, the officer must use reasonable alternatives, if time and opportunities permit. The reasonableness of the action is based upon the time available, the opportunity of performing the action, and the facts apparent to the officer prior to and during the incident.

should reasonably perceive

At the point when an officer should reasonably perceive the potential exists that deadly force may be an outcome
of any situation, the officer must use reasonable alternatives, if time and opportunities permit. The reasonableness
of the action is based upon the ________, the ________________________, and the ____________ prior to and during the incident.

time available
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opportunity of performing the action
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facts apparent to the officer

is intended to augment primary and approved handguns under circumstances where a handheld weapon is not sufficient to neutralize a perceived threat that may result in serious bodily injury or death.

A shoulder weapon

Officers shall complete a Blue Team Use of Force Entry under the following circumstances:

Any force used on an individual by an officer greater than an open/empty hands control technique, as listed in
Subsection .05C of this procedure;
Any force used by an officer that;
a. Causes injury to an individual;
b. Causes an individual to report injury to the officer, or;
c. Causes an injury that requires medical treatment, or;
d. Causes death to an individual.
Discharging a firearm at an individual to accomplish a lawful police objective. Unholstering, brandishing or
displaying a firearm including the low-ready position without pointing it at a person shall be reported in the
officer’s report but does not require a Blue Team Show of Force entry;
The use of an intermediate weapon on an individual by an officer; and
When a police canine bites an individual.

The discharging of a firearm in order to destroy an animal, in accordance with GM Procedure 605, Subsection .02F, will be documented as a **Blue Team** __________________.

Firearm Discharge entry

Officers shall complete a **Blue Team** ____ entry upon pointing a firearm at an individual to accomplish a lawful police objective.

Show of Force

Each officer using force during an incident which requires them to complete a Blue Team Use of Force entry, Complete SAPD Form #62, Injured Prisoners Report, for those injured prisoners who ______

receive medical treatment at a hospital

The Blue **Team Use** of Force or **Show of Force** entry shall be completed before ________________________, or as otherwise directed by the handling supervisor or as outlined in this procedure.

the officer ends their tour of duty on the day the use of force incident occurred

Request a UEDI to photograph the person who had the force used against them. If a UEDI is unavailable a Crime Scene Unit Investigator shall be requested. In their absence, ________________ will take the photos.

the responding supervisor

The photographs shall include photos of any ____, ____ or ____ injuries.

documented / visible / alleged

If a supervisor from the section is not available to respond to the scene of a Use of Force incident the dispatcher will send ________

any available supervisor.

When an ECD has been utilized and the subject ________, the supervisor relieves the officer of the ECD. The sergeant downloads the ECD’s internal information onto the ECD computer tracking system. Afterward, the supervisor returns the ECD to the officer as soon as possible. The sergeant also issues the officer replacement cartridges when applicable;

received an electrical charge

SUPERVISORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES As soon as possible, but no later than ________ after the force incident, conduct a preliminary review the DME and reports.

5 calendar days

SUPERVISORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES As soon as possible, but no later than **5 calendar days** after the force incident, conduct a __________________________________

preliminary review the DME and reports.

SUPERVISORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES As soon as possible, but no later than ____________ after the Use of Force force incident, forward the Blue Team entry through the Chain of Command for review and approval.

15 calendar days

SUPERVISORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES Supervisors shall duplicate the force entry in Blue Team into a Line or Formal incident and route the ________________ reports or ____________ reports utilizing Blue Team through the chain of command.

line complaint disposition / formal preliminary complaint investigation

**Supervisors** responding to incidents where officers are working **out of their regular assignment** will perform the initial review/approval of the officer’s Blue Team Use of Force force entry. The supervisor will then forward the Blue Team force entry to the responding supervisor’s chain of command and **courtesy copy** the involved officer’s ________ and ________________. The responding supervisor’s chain of command will be responsible for approving the entry and forwarding through the chain of command in Blue Team.

Unit Director / Station/Section Commander

The **Unit/Shift Director** receiving a Blue Team force entry, shall review all reports and DME pertaining to the incident to ensure completeness and accuracy, that all department policies and procedures were followed based on information available. As soon as possible, but no later than ____________ after the force incident, forward the Blue Team entry through the Chain of Command for review and approval.

25 calendar days

The **Station/Section Commander** receiving a Blue Team force entry shall review it and all reports pertaining to the incident to ensure all department policies and procedures were followed based on information available. As soon as possible, but no later than ________ from the force incident, forward the Blue Team entry to ________, **or** the ________ if an **ECD was deployed with contact**.

35 calendar days / Internal Affairs / Division Commander

As a result of a force incident in which multiple officers from **different patrol shifts/units** are required to enter a force incident into Blue Team. The involved officer(s) shall, immediately following the incident and________________, fill out, the Blue Team force incident and forward it to ____________________ or assigned supervisor.

prior to returning back in service / the assigned supervisor who made the scene

As a result of a force incident in which multiple officers from **different patrol shifts/units** are required to enter a force incident into Blue Team. Each involved officer will enter his/her own force entry into Blue Team and an officer shall not add any additional ____ to his/her use of force entry, under any circumstances.

‘involved officer’s’

The assigned supervisor who made the scene is responsible for reviewing and approving the Blue Team **____** incident of **all officers involved** in the Use of Force incident, regardless of unit assignment, prior to forwarding through the chain of command in Blue Team. The officer’s assigned supervisor is responsible for reviewing and approving a Blue Team ________ regardless of where the officer was working when the Show of Force incident occurred.

Use of Force / Show of Force

The supervisor will route the incident in Blue Team through his chain of command and carbon copy the ________ and ________ of the officer’s from the different units/shifts.

Unit Director / Station/Section Commander(s)

The Chief’s Use of Force Review Board will meet monthly and review the monthly reports generated by Blue Team. The board will provide oversight for policy and procedural deficiencies, as well as for training and tactical anomalies. The board chairperson will update the Chief of Police on a ________ basis.

monthly

The Use of Force Review Board will include a ____ as a chairperson and two members from the rank of ____. The members will be empaneled for ____________, following the same schedule as the Complaint and Administrative Review Board.

Captain / Lieutenant / six months (January - June and July - December)

All corrections and/or clarifications will be handled through the Blue Team program and sent to the ____________ and approved the incident.

supervisor who was assigned

The supervisory officer receiving a notification/request for clarification of details or corrections shall ensure the corrections/clarifications are completed within ________ and resubmitted via Blue Team to the ________

5 calendar days / Internal Affairs Unit.

The officer receiving a notification/request for clarification of details or corrections from a supervisor shall complete the corrections prior to ____________, or as otherwise directed by the supervisor. The entry will be resubmitted via Blue Team to that supervisor.

the officer’s end of shift of the day notified

If a policy violation was found during an incident in which an officer was working **outside of his assigned shift** or found during an incident involving **multiple officers from multiple units/shifts**, the supervisory officer assigned to the force incident will conduct the preliminary investigation, duplicate the force entry into the appropriate incident type and forward the new incident with his findings to the ________________ for follow up. The supervisor will copy ____________ for informational purposes only.

officer’s chain of command / his immediate chain of command