6/002.00 USE OF FORCE POLICY

Question 1

The Department respects the sanctity of every human life, and the application of deadly force is a measure to be employed in the most extreme circumstances where lesser means of force have failed or could not be ________ considered

Answer 1

• reasonably

Question 2

will always be the foundation of officer decision-making in the broad range of possible use of force situations.

Answer 2

• Sound judgment,
• the appropriate exercise of discretion, and
• the adherence to Department policy

Question 3

de-escalation

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,
• • *

Answer 3

• verbal persuasion,
• tactics,
• resources, and
• transitioning through force options.

Question 4

substantial bodily injury

An injury that creates a

• substantial risk of death,
• causes serious permanent disfigurement, or
• results in a __________________

Answer 4

• results in a prolonged loss or impairment of the functioning of any body part.

Question 5

Officers may use force to:

• protect themselves or others,
• overcome resistance,
  *

Answer 5

• to effect a lawful detention, a lawful arrest, or to conduct a lawful search.

Question 6

Officers are legally authorized to use deadly force to effect an arrest when in compliance with (NRS) andl standards under Tennessee v. Garner (1985) to:

1. Protect themselves or others from what is reasonably believed to be an imminent threat of death or substantial bodily injury.
   2.

Answer 6

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 i_mminent threat to human life_ if escape should occur

Question 7

The reasonableness of a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of a _________ officer on the scene, rather than with 20/20 vision of hindsight

Answer 7

judicious

Question 8

Objective factors that affect the reasonableness of the force include:

1. The severity of the crime
2. Whether the subject poses an immediate threat to the safety of officers or others
3. Whether the subject is actively resisting arrest or attempting to evade arrest by flight
4. The influence of drugs/alcohol or the mental capacity of the subject
5. The time available to an officer to make a decision
6. 7. 8.

Answer 8

6. The availability of officers or resources (including the number of officers present at the time) to de-escalate the situation
7. The proximity or access of weapons to the subject
8. The environmental factors and/or other exigent circumstances

Question 9

In de-escalation, When reasonable, officers should

• gather information about the incident,
• assess the risks,
• assemble resources and equipment,

Officers should start to develop a tactical plan prior to arriving at the scene

Answer 9

• attempt to slow momentum, and
• communicate and coordinate a response.

Question 10

Any officer present, regardless of rank, and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond what is justified or objectively reasonable under the circumstances will, when in a safe position to do so, intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable force. The officer will __________ report these observations and the efforts made to intervene to a supervisor.

If the supervisor is using unjustified force, the officer will report it to the next level of supervision. If the observing officer is a supervisor, they will issue a d_irect order to stop the violation_

Answer 10

promptly

Question 11

Reporting officer will document in writing no later than ___ days after the occurrence:

1. Date, time, and location of the incident
2. Identity, if known, and description of the participants
3. Description of the actions taken as a result of the observation

Answer 11

10

Question 12

Whenever an officer applies a use of force option upon a subject that results in either

the officer will continuously monitor the subject and immediately summon medical attention.

Answer 12

• observable signs or complaints of injury or
• difficulty in breathing,

Question 13

Medical attention will be summoned for the following use of force applications, regardless of visible injury or complaint of injury:

1. Baton/Impact weapons – any strikes to the head, neck, chest, spine, kidneys, or groin area
2. Canine – all bites
3. Electronic control device (ECD) – probe strikes to the head, neck, chest, or groin area
4. Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray – direct exposure to the facial area
5. Use of Force with a Projectile Weapon:
   
   1. Low lethality shotgun – all strikes
   2. 40mm specialty impact weapon – all strikes
6. Handgun/Shotgun/Rifle – all strikes
7. Use of Force with a Vehicle:
   
   1. 2.

Answer 13

1. Precision intervention technique (PIT)
2. Ramming – all