551 Response to Resistance (V14)

Question 1

3. When the situation allows, ________________and __________________ shall ensure a plan is developed and discussed prior to officers taking any action that could lead to a response to resistance.
   A./B. Rank

Answer 1

3. When the situation allows, supervisors and officers shall ensure a plan is developed and
   discussed prior to officers taking any action that could lead to a response to resistance.

Question 2

4. Any officer who observes another officer, to include those from other agencies, using force
   that is beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances shall safely intervene, within their scope of authority and training, to prevent the further use of such unnecessary force. These observations shall promptly be reported to a __________________________ or the _________________________. [CALEA 1.2.10, CFA 4.01]
   A. Rank
   B. Unit

Answer 2

4. Any officer who observes another officer, to include those from other agencies, using force
   that is beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances shall safely intervene, within their scope of authority and training, to prevent the further use of such unnecessary force. These observations shall promptly be reported to a supervisor or the Internal Affairs Unit. [CALEA 1.2.10, CFA 4.01]

Question 3

5. Based on the guidelines established in Order 572 (Professional Oversight), all RTR incidents
   are reviewed by the ________________________ and are subject to further review by __________________________________, the __________________________, and/or the ____________________________, to ensure compliance with JSO policy and training. [CALEA 4.2.2, CFA 4.07]
   A./B./C./D. Units/Boards

Answer 3

5. Based on the guidelines established in Order 572 (Professional Oversight), all RTR incidents
   are reviewed by the Professional Oversight Unit and are subject to further review by the Director of Personnel & Professional Standards, the RTR Review Board, and/or the Internal Affairs Unit, to ensure compliance with JSO policy and training. [CALEA 4.2.2, CFA 4.07]

Question 4

6. Medical Evaluation – ________________ and ____________________ shall be required to obtain medical evaluations from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) or a nurse at any detention facility, as soon as possible or practical, for individuals: [CALEA 4.1.5, CFA 4.08]
   a.
   b.
   c.
   d.
   ____________________________________________________
   A./B. Rank

Answer 4

6. Medical Evaluation – Officers and supervisors shall be required to obtain medical evaluations
   from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) or a nurse at any detention facility,
   as soon as possible or practical, for individuals: [CALEA 4.1.5, CFA 4.08]
   a. Who show signs of any injury as a result of any use of force being applied;
   b. Who complain about any injury as a result of force being applied;
   c. Who become unconscious either during or following the application of any force; or
   d. When the officer or supervisor reasonably believes an individual needs a medical
   evaluation as a result of the application of force.

Question 5

Who is responsible to ensure a plan as well as being accountable for controlling the actions of the officers engaged in the application of force?
A. Rank

Answer 5

D. Supervisory Responsibilities for RTR Incidents
1. When the situation allows, supervisors shall ensure a plan is developed and discussed prior
to officers taking any action that could lead to a response to resistance. If a supervisor is at
the scene when a response to resistance is required, he shall be held accountable for
controlling the actions of the officers engaged in the application of force.

Question 6

When must a supervisor respond to the scene of a use of force situation?

Answer 6

2. When an officer uses any force that requires the completion of an RTR Report, he shall request
   a supervisor to respond to the scene. All RTR Reports shall be submitted to the responding
   supervisor

Question 7

The responding supervisor to a use of force incident which requires an RTR report will do what 3 things?
1.
2.
3.

Answer 7

3. The responding supervisor shall:
   a. Ensure a RTR Report is completed by any member who used force during the incident;
   b. Use all available resources (e.g., statements from witness officers, body-worn camera
   recordings, surveillance video, etc.) to ensure the RTR incident is documented properly and all potential violations of policy are handled appropriately; and
   c. Notify the involved officer’s chain of command of all training opportunities and/or minor
   misconduct identified on-scene.

Question 8

In an RTR incident, the responding supervisor will notify the Professional OVersight Unit under what circumstance?

Answer 8

4. The involved officer’s supervisor shall notify the Professional Oversight Unit of notable training opportunities and/or minor misconduct, and any corrective action(s) taken in accordance with Orders 501 (Code of Conduct) and 502 (Direction and Supervision).

Question 9

What areas are considered deadly force when using intermediate weapons?
1.
2.
3.

Answer 9

F. Intermediate Weapons (Batons and Flashlights)
1. Consistent with training, officers shall not intentionally strike anyone with an intermediate
weapon on the head, neck, or clavicle unless the circumstance justifies the use of deadly force.

Question 10

3. Only under extreme conditions should a handheld aerosol chemical munition be used at less than __________ for the MK-3 and ________ for the MK-9.
   A./B. Distance

Answer 10

3. Only under extreme conditions should a handheld aerosol chemical munition be used at less than 3 feet for the MK-3 and 6 feet for the MK-9.

Question 11

6. When an officer uses a chemical agent on a ____________ or _____________, he shall check back on the original call for service using the disposition code “RTR” in the primary disposition block and any other applicable codes in the subsequent disposition blocks. The officer shall complete an RTR Report in ARMS and submit it to the responding supervisor.

Answer 11

6. When an officer uses a chemical agent on a person or animal, he shall check back on the
   original call for service using the disposition code “RTR” in the primary disposition block and
   any other applicable codes in the subsequent disposition blocks. The officer shall complete an
   RTR Report in ARMS and submit it to the responding supervisor.

Question 12

7. In cases when chemical agents have been used on an inmate or on a person arrested, what details must be included in the Arrest & Booking Report?
   1.
   2.
   3.
   4.

Answer 12

7. In cases when chemical agents have been used on an inmate or on a person arrested, the details of the circumstances surrounding the use of a chemical agent, including the time of exposure, and if the contaminated body areas have been flushed with water,shall be included in the narrative of the Arrest & Booking Report and the RTR Report. Personnel at the Pretrial Detention Facility (PDF) shall be advised in every instance when a chemical agent has been used on an arrestee/inmate in order to allow the arrestee/inmate to shower if so desired.

Question 13

4. Officers deploying specialty weapons shall not intentionally target what part of a subject’s body?

Answer 13

4. Officers deploying specialty weapons shall not intentionally target a subject’s head or neck,
   unless the circumstances justify the use of deadly force.

Question 14

All injuries to a person struck by specialty impact munitions shall have their injuries photographed by who?

Answer 14

5. Photographs shall be taken by the Crime Scene Unit (CSU) detective or on-duty supervisor of
   all injuries to persons struck by specialty impact munitions.

Question 15

e. CEW Distance
(1) The X26P CEW in Probe Deployment mode has a normal effective range of _____________ feet with a 21-foot cartridge and ______________ feet with a 25-foot cartridge; however, optimal range is __________to __________ feet from the tip of the CEW cartridge.

Answer 15

e. CEW Distance
(1) The X26P CEW in Probe Deployment mode has a normal effective range of 19 feet with a 21-foot cartridge and 21 feet with a 25-foot cartridge; however, optimal range is seven to 10 feet from the tip of the CEW cartridge.

Question 16

e. CEW Distance
(1) The X26P CEW in Probe Deployment mode has a normal effective range of 19 feet with a __-foot cartridge and 21 feet with a ____-foot cartridge; however, optimal range is __________to __________ feet from the tip of the CEW cartridge.

Answer 16

e. CEW Distance
(1) The X26P CEW in Probe Deployment mode has a normal effective range of 19 feet with a 21-foot cartridge and 21 feet with a 25-foot cartridge; however, optimal range is seven to 10 feet from the tip of the CEW cartridge.

Question 17

(2) The Taser 7 CEW in probe deployment mode has an effective range of up to ___ feet
with the 12-degree cartridge (close-quarter battle [CQB]) and ____ feet with the 3.5-degree cartridge (stand-off); however, optimal ranges are ___ to ___feet and ____ to _____ feet respectively from the tip of the CEW.

Answer 17

(2) The Taser 7 CEW in probe deployment mode has an effective range of up to 22 feet
with the 12-degree cartridge (close-quarter battle [CQB]) and 24 feet with the 3.5-degree cartridge (stand-off); however, optimal ranges are 4 to 10 feet and 10 to 20 feet respectively from the tip of the CEW.

Question 18

(2) The Taser 7 CEW in probe deployment mode has an effective range of up to 22 feet
with the ____-degree cartridge (close-quarter battle [CQB]) and 24 feet with the _____-degree cartridge (stand-off); however, optimal ranges are 4 to 10 feet and 10 to 20 feet respectively from the tip of the CEW.

Answer 18

(2) The Taser 7 CEW in probe deployment mode has an effective range of up to 22 feet
with the 12-degree cartridge (close-quarter battle [CQB]) and 24 feet with the 3.5-degree cartridge (stand-off); however, optimal ranges are 4 to 10 feet and 10 to 20 feet respectively from the tip of the CEW.

Question 19

Taser 7
(3) Probe deployment ranges of less than ____ feet or point-blank probe deployment may not provide adequate distribution of the probes to allow the CEW to function to its full effectiveness of incapacitating the subject without drive stun follow up; however, it does not create an unreasonable additional risk of injury to the subject with either cartridge.

Answer 19

(3) Probe deployment ranges of less than 3 feet or point-blank probe deployment may not provide adequate distribution of the probes to allow the CEW to function to its full effectiveness of incapacitating the subject without drive stun follow up; however, it does not create an unreasonable additional risk of injury to the subject with either cartridge.

Question 20

4. If an officer is alone and submission/compliance cannot be achieved through a minimal number of activation cycles, the officer shall attempt to secure the non-compliant person using an escalation of force consistent with federal and/or state laws, JSO policy, and the officer’s training. If after __________ attempted applications of the CEW, the officer does not gain the needed compliance, the officer should consider the following:
   A. Number

Answer 20

4. If an officer is alone and submission/compliance cannot be achieved through a minimal
   number of activation cycles, the officer shall attempt to secure the non-compliant person
   using an escalation of force consistent with federal and/or state laws, JSO policy, and the officer’s training. If after three attempted applications of the CEW, the officer does not gain the needed compliance, the officer should consider the following:

Question 21

When may a CEW be used against an animal?

Answer 21

8. A CEW shall only be used against an animal during preplanned tactical situations, as outlined
   in this order.

Question 22

1. After an officer has deployed the CEW, the following procedures shall apply:
   a. Once the person who has been impacted by the CEW is handcuffed and in custody, the officer shall advise his immediate supervisor, or an on-duty supervisor, who shall respond to the scene;
   Once on scene the supervisor will do what?

Answer 22

1. After an officer has deployed the CEW, the following procedures shall apply:
   a. Once the person who has been impacted by the CEW is handcuffed and in custody, the
   officer shall advise his immediate supervisor, or an on-duty supervisor, who shall respond
   to the scene;
   c. The supervisor shall respond and review with the officer the circumstances under which
   the CEW was used;

Question 23

When an officer unintentionally deploys a CEW air cartridge outside of approved training, he shall notify his supervisor of the unintentional deployment. The responding supervisor will be responsible for what things?
(a)
(b)
(2)

Answer 23

b. When an officer unintentionally deploys a CEW air cartridge outside of approved training, he shall notify his supervisor of the unintentional deployment.
(1) If the unintentional deployment occurred during an interaction with a citizen or if the
unintentional deployment resulted in someone being struck by the CEW probes, the supervisor shall:
a) Ensure the deploying officer follows the same checkback and reporting procedures used for an intentional discharge; and
(b) Handles all policy violations and training issues appropriately.
(2) For all other unintentional deployments outside of training, the officer’s supervisor
shall ensure the discharge is documented on a Form P-0004 (Intradepartmental
Correspondence).

Question 24

M. Officer-Involved Shootings, Deadly Force Incidents, and In-custody Deaths
1. The Cold Case Unit is responsible for conducting a criminal investigation when any member, acting in his official JSO capacity: [CALEA 4.2.1,
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Answer 24

M. Officer-Involved Shootings, Deadly Force Incidents, and In-custody Deaths
1. The Cold Case Unit is responsible for conducting a criminal investigation when any member,
acting in his official JSO capacity: [CALEA 4.2.1, 11.3.4]
a. Intentionally discharges a firearm at a person;
b. Unintentionally discharges a firearm that results in a person being shot;
c. Takes any action against another person that results in the death or life-threatening injury
of that person;
d. Is involved in any in-custody death; or
e. Is killed, shot, or the victim of a life-threatening injury inflicted by criminal means (applies
to JSO canines as well).

Question 25

For RTR incidents requiring a criminal investigation by the Homicide Unit, who will notify the unit to respond and who will manage the scene?
A. Rank

Answer 25

2. For RTR incidents requiring a criminal investigation by the Homicide Unit:
   a. The Patrol commanding officer shall:
   (1) Ensure the Homicide Unit has been notified of the incident via the Investigative Police
   Emergency Communications Officer (PECO);

Question 26

The commanding officer on scene of an OIS where Homicide responds shall manage the scene how?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Answer 26

(2) Manage the scene in the same manner as any other major case crime scene, which
would include:
(a) Establishing an outer perimeter, an inner perimeter with an investigative staging
area, and a media staging area;
(b) Ensuring witnesses are separated until they can be interviewed by the Homicide Unit;
(c) Ensuring a neighborhood canvass is conducted outside the inner perimeter to identify any potential witnesses and locations with surveillance video; and
(d) Not disturbing the scene or handling any potential evidence without being
directed to do so by the Homicide Unit.

Question 27

2. For RTR incidents requiring a criminal investigation by the Homicide Unit:
   a. The Patrol commanding officer shall:
   (3) Request information from the involved officer(s) that is specifically, narrowly, and
   directly related to:
   (a)
   (b)
   (c)

Answer 27

2. For RTR incidents requiring a criminal investigation by the Homicide Unit:
   a. The Patrol commanding officer shall:
   (3) Request information from the involved officer(s) that is specifically, narrowly, and
   directly related to:
   (a) The officer’s physical and mental condition, including the location of all injuries;
   (b) All potential outstanding suspects, including their physical description and last known direction of travel; and
   (c) The location of any evidence pertinent to the investigation so that it can be
   preserved.

Question 28

2. For RTR incidents requiring a criminal investigation by the Homicide Unit:
   e. All responding personnel (excluding any officer who used deadly force) shall, within no more than _____________ of the incident, complete a major case addendum to document their involvement. The Homicide Unit may extend this deadline for any officer based on his physical and/or mental condition following the incident. [CALEA 11.3.4]
   A. Time Frame

Answer 28

2. For RTR incidents requiring a criminal investigation by the Homicide Unit:
   e. All responding personnel (excluding any officer who used deadly force) shall, within no more than 24 hours of the incident, complete a major case addendum to document their involvement. The Homicide Unit may extend this deadline for any officer based on his physical and/or mental condition following the incident. [CALEA 11.3.4]

Question 29

2. For RTR incidents requiring a criminal investigation by the Homicide Unit:
   Who is responsible for providing a handgun and/or rifle to an officer involved in a shooting?

Answer 29

2. For RTR incidents requiring a criminal investigation by the Homicide Unit:
   a. Replacements for seized issued handguns shall be provided by the Homicide Unit at the
   scene. Prior to returning to duty, the officer shall report to the JSO Gun Range to test fire
   the weapon.
   b. Replacements for seized issued rifles shall be provided by the JSO Gun Range. The officer
   is responsible for making arrangements to obtain a replacement rifle.

Question 30

At the discretion of _________________________, specialty weapons may be returned
prior to the conclusion of the investigation.
A. Rank/Position

Answer 30

2. For RTR incidents requiring a criminal investigation by the Homicide Unit:
   e. At the discretion of the Assistant Chief of Major Case, specialty weapons may be returned
   prior to the conclusion of the investigation.

Question 31

4. Once the Homicide Unit and SAO OICI Team have concluded their criminal investigations, the
   Homicide Unit shall notify the ____________________, who shall coordinate the administrative review of the incident by the ______________________, in accordance with Order 572 (Professional Oversight). [CALEA 11.3.4]
   A. Unit
   B. Board

Answer 31

4. Once the Homicide Unit and SAO OICI Team have concluded their criminal investigations, the
   Homicide Unit shall notify the Professional Oversight Unit, who shall coordinate the
   administrative review of the incident by the RTR Review Board, in accordance with Order 572
   (Professional Oversight). [CALEA 11.3.4]

Question 32

N. Unintentional Firearm Discharges
1. An unintentional discharge of a firearm that results in a person being shot shall be investigated as an officer-involved shooting, as outlined in this order. [CALEA 4.2.1]
2. An unintentional discharge of a firearm that occurs during approved training at the JSO Gun
Range shall be handled by ____________________.
3. All other unintentional discharges of firearms shall be investigated by the _____________________. The __________________________________________ shall respond to the scene to conduct the administrative investigation.
A. Unit
B. Unit
C. Rank/Position

Answer 32

N. Unintentional Firearm Discharges
1. An unintentional discharge of a firearm that results in a person being shot shall be investigated as an officer-involved shooting, as outlined in this order. [CALEA 4.2.1]
2. An unintentional discharge of a firearm that occurs during approved training at the JSO Gun
Range shall be handled by JSO Gun Range personnel.
3. All other unintentional discharges of firearms shall be investigated by the Professional
Oversight Unit. The Supervisor of Professional Oversight Unit shall respond to the scene to
conduct the administrative investigation.

Question 33

Due to the extreme difficulty in hitting a small, fast moving target with both probes from a
CEW, the CEW shall not be deployed against an animal, except during a preplanned tactical
situation when:
a.
b.
c.

Answer 33

2. Due to the extreme difficulty in hitting a small, fast moving target with both probes from a
   CEW, the CEW shall not be deployed against an animal, except during a preplanned tactical
   situation when:
   a. A confined animal poses a danger to officers (e.g., an aggressive dog in a fenced back yard);
   b. A commanding officer has approved the use of the CEW on the animal; and
   c. A plan to safely secure the animal has been established to limit the energy exposure to
   the animal.

Question 34

When feasible, an officer shall request approval from a ________________ to use deadly force on an animal.
A.

Answer 34

O. Animal RTR Incidents
3. When feasible, an officer shall request approval from a commanding officer to use deadly force on an animal.

Question 35

After an officer uses deadly force on an animal, the commanding officer who authorized the
use of deadly force or the most appropriate Patrol commanding officer shall immediately respond to the scene and conduct an administrative investigation. [CALEA 4.2.1, CFA 4.07]
a. The investigating commanding officer shall:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Answer 35

4. After an officer uses deadly force on an animal, the commanding officer who authorized the
   use of deadly force or the most appropriate Patrol commanding officer shall immediately respond to the scene and conduct an administrative investigation. [CALEA 4.2.1, CFA 4.07]
   a. The investigating commanding officer shall:
   (1) Ensure the scene is processed by a CSU detective, which shall include photographs
   being taken and a diagram being completed;
   (2) If the animal’s owner does not take possession of the dead animal, ensure the animal cremation contractor is notified, via the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) PECO, to remove the dead animal and cremate the remains;
   (3) Identify and review any video that potentially captured the incident, including BWC footage and surveillance footage from nearby locations;
   (4) Interview all witnesses to the incident;
   (5) Ensure an Animal Investigation Report is completed in ARMS; and
   (6) Place the disposition code “RTR” in the MCAD primary disposition block and all other
   applicable disposition codes in the subsequent blocks.

Question 36

When will the investigating commanding officer interview the involved officer of the animal RTR incident?

Answer 36

O. Animal RTR Incidents
b. After all evidence has been collected and all witnesses have been interviewed, the
investigating commanding officer shall interview the involved officer in accordance with
the provisions for administrative investigations outlined in Order 571 (Internal Affairs).

Question 37

O. Animal RTR Incidents
c. Using the original CCR number, within __________ of the incident, the commanding officer shall complete an RTR Report and submit it to the appropriate _________________. At a minimum, this initial RTR Report shall include: [CFA 4.07]
A. Time Frame
B. Rank

Answer 37

O. Animal RTR Incidents
c. Using the original CCR number, within 30 days of the incident, the commanding officer shall complete an RTR Report and submit it to the appropriate assistant chief. At a minimum, this initial RTR Report shall include: [CFA 4.07]

Question 38

b. Members are required to complete RTR Reports after engaging in any of the following
RTRs: [CALEA 4.2.1, CFA 4.07]
(4) A CEW was intentionally deployed at a person or animal in Probe or Touch-Stun mode;
(7) Physical force was used on a subject and the force resulted, or was alleged to have
resulted, in any injury, regardless of the severity;
(8) An injury was observed on a subject following the use of any RTR, to include loss of consciousness;
(9) An arrestee was rejected admission to the PDF and directed to the hospital due to
alleged injuries sustained from a member’s RTR;
(10)After an arrestee was granted admission to the PDF, the arrestee alleged an injury was sustained from a member’s RTR (in these cases, the PDF shall notify __________________ listed on the Arrest & Booking Report about the allegation); or
A. Rank

Answer 38

b. Members are required to complete RTR Reports after engaging in any of the following
RTRs: [CALEA 4.2.1, CFA 4.07]
(4) A CEW was intentionally deployed at a person or animal in Probe or Touch-Stun mode;
(7) Physical force was used on a subject and the force resulted, or was alleged to have
resulted, in any injury, regardless of the severity;
(8) An injury was observed on a subject following the use of any RTR, to include loss of consciousness;
(9) An arrestee was rejected admission to the PDF and directed to the hospital due to
alleged injuries sustained from a member’s RTR;
(10)After an arrestee was granted admission to the PDF, the arrestee alleged an injury was sustained from a member’s RTR (in these cases, the PDF shall notify the approving supervisor listed on the Arrest & Booking Report about the allegation); or

Question 39

Members shall submit all RTR Reports to the responding supervisor within ____________ of the
RTR incident.
A. Time Frame

Answer 39

c. Members shall submit all RTR Reports to the responding supervisor within 24 hours of the
RTR incident.

Question 40

e. Except for ______________________________ and ___________________ incidents, all RTR Reports shall be written using the CCR number of the original incident and routed through the ______________________. [CFA 4.07]
A./B. Types of Incidents
C. Rank/Position

Answer 40

e. Except for officer-involved shootings and deadly force incidents, all RTR Reports shall be written using the CCR number of the original incident and routed through the on-scene supervisor’s chain of command or designee. [CFA 4.07]

Question 41

2. Other Reporting Requirements [CALEA 82.2.1]
   When dealing with reporting requirements for RTR incidents, when would a CEW to gain compliance be listed in the reporting document?

Answer 41

2. Other Reporting Requirements [CALEA 82.2.1]
   a. In addition to being included in an RTR Report, any injury resulting from, or that was
   alleged to have resulted from, a JSO member must be included in the narrative of the
   report being used to document the incident.
   b. When a CEW is used to gain compliance by activating the laser and pointing it in the
   direction of a subject, details of such compliance shall be articulated in the report being
   completed to document the incident.