551B - Response to Resistance Administrative Order (72- Response To resistance) Flashcards
Officers and supervisors will be required to obtain medical evaluations from (JFRD) or nurse at (PDF), as soon as possible or practical, for individuals:
- Who show signs of any injury as a result of any use of force
- Who complain about any injury as a result of force being applied;
- Who become unconscious either during or following the application of any force; or
- When officer or supervisor reasonably believes an individual is in need of a medical evaluation as a result of the application of force.
Passive Resistance definition:
- subject refuses to comply or respond
- does not make an attempt physically to defeat the actions of the officer but forces the officer to employ physical maneuvers to establish control
List the 6 classifications of Physical control.
- Restraint devices
- Transporters
- Pain compliance
- CEW
- Takedowns
- Counter moves
When MAY FIREARMS BE DISCHARGED AT OR FROM MOVING VEHICLES?
- As a last resort when all other opportunities have been exhausted, to prevent death or GBH to officer or another person
- AS A LAST RESORT TO PREVENT THE ESCAPE OF A FLEEING FELON WHO PRESENTS AN IMMINENT THREAT OF Death/GBH to officer or another person
- When authorized by Watch Commander
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF AN OFFICER ANY TIME HE USES An intermediate weapon?
- RTR report in ARMOR
2. Check back code is “RTR”
Is failure to obey verbal commands an example of “active physical resistance?”
No
Weapons that are primarily used to control a subject are called what type of weapon?
Intermediate weapons
The on scene or officers immediate supervisor will review all incidents in which there is an application of non-deadly force. T/f
True
Can officers intentionally strike subject with baton in head, neck, or clavicle?
No unless deadly force justified
If officer witnesses another officer using intermediate weapon, what report is filed by observing officer?
RTR Witness Report
Does officer need PC to arrest to deploy Chemical munition?
Yes
What is minimum distance to deploy chemical against with Mk-3?
3 feet
What is the minimum distance to deploy Mk-9?
6 feet
Is RTR report done in ARMOR for using chemical agent on subject?
Yes
Is a RTR report required for unholstering CEW?
No
Is RTR report required for red-dot compliance?
No but document in GOR narrative
Normal effective range with 21 foot CEW cartridge is how many feet?
19 feet
Optimal range for CEW is how many feet?
7 to 10 feet
Are officers prohibited from using CEW in all possible circumstances on a pregnant female?
No
Can CEW be used on passively resisting subject ?
No
Is RTR report done even if probes missed suspect?
Yes
Accidental discharge of CEW cartridge without striking person or animal results in what report?
RTR Report
Officers may discharge their firearms to kill seriously injured or dangerous animal when other disposition is impractical or other means have failed. The approving ________ shall respond to the scene and complete the RTR.
Commanding Officer
Supervisor contacts who to arrange for dead animal pick up?
NCIC to call Animal Control
Who responds to accidental discharge of firearm by officer without causing injury to any person?
Watch Commander who completes RTR Report
When an officer discharges firearm at a aggressive animal, the ________ ________ where the incident occurred will respond to conduct the investigation.
watch commander
Is a Crime Scene Detective required to process scene where officer has to shoot an injured animal?
No
To activate a Blue Alert, what 4 criteria must be met?
- LEO seriously injured, killed, or missing
- Offender poses serious risk to public
- Detailed description of suspect vehicle must be available
- Local LE jurisdiction must recommend issuing Blue Alert
If speciality impact weapon is used on suspect and JFRD does not transport the suspect, what does the officer do?
Transport to UF Health for evaluation
Effective CEW 25 foot cartridge is what?
21 feet
If after ____ applications of the CEW and officer does not get needed compliance, they should re-assess.
2
When can CEW be used on animal?
- During pre-planned tactical situation with confined animal,
- Commanding officer or higher approves plan, and
- method to secure animal is in place
Who investigates accidental discharges of firearms ?
Watch Commander
If officer uses chemical agent on animal, do they fill out RTR report?
Yes
Homicide/cold case team supervisor will be responsible for noticing the City’s Deputy or Assistant _______ ______ of incidents in which an officer takes some action against another person that results in death or life threatening injuries.
General Counsel
The “Return to Duty Assessment” is scheduled through JSO ________ __________.
JSO Human Resources Division
Only the ____ or his designee may decide to return the officer to full duty status.
Sheriff
Who owns the RTR Administrative Order?
Chief of Professional Standards
The fact that a subject may have flammable liquid on his person is an absolute bar on the use of the CEW. T/f
False
Can watch Commander delegate responsibility to another person for accidental discharge investigation?
No
At a minimum, the following 6 points must be documented in narrative of watch commanders RTR Report;
- Facts surrounding AD
- Description of damaged property
- Statement from involved officer
- RTR Witness report
- Witness information and statements
- Issues related to training
Accidental Discharge of firearm resulting in person shot will be investigated by who?
Cold Case
Officer shoots at aggressive animal, who responds to conduct investigation?
Watch Commander
When watch Commander is writing RTR for Investigation of Officer shooting aggressive animal, what information will be detailed?
- RTR Witness Report for officer or other Witness information
- Description of shooting backdrop
- Issues related to training
RTR reports for accidental discharge of a firearm without causing injury will Be completed by watch Commander how soon?
By the end of their shift
Will RTR Report Be Written when a ramming maneuver is used on a vehicle?
Yes
If officer deploys CEW at Person or animal and does not strike target, what Report is made?
RTR Report
If CEW use in non routine or serious injury is alleged, what should happen to used cartridge and probes?
Place in Property Room
Can officers use CEW at school during extracurricular events? How about in the parking lot or surrounding property?
Yes to both
Can officers inside school building during school hours use CEW?
Only if justified in using deadly force
Absent exigent circumstances, simultaneous CEW deployment on a single subject should be what?
Avoided
After REACT BAND IT is used, the Control Officer will do the following:
- Call JFRD for evaluation
- Photograph any injuries
- Notify Bailiff Sergeant
- Check back RTR
- Complete RTR Report
RTR incidents are reviewed by who?
- Professional Oversight Unit
- Director of Personnel and Professional Standards
- RTR Review Board
- internal Affairs Unit
