AI-3.110 Use of Force Policy Flashcards
What is the policy of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department regarding the use of force?
Officers hold the highest regard for dignity and liberty, placing minimal reliance on the use of force.
What circumstances justify the application of deadly force according to the policy?
Deadly force is justified to protect from imminent threats of death or substantial bodily injury, or to prevent the escape of a fleeing felon.
What is ‘de-escalation’ in the context of police use of force?
An officer’s actions to slow down, stabilize, and resolve an incident as safely as possible by reducing danger.
Define ‘imminent threat’ as per the use of force policy.
An impending violent act, harm, or resistance that will likely occur if not instantly confronted.
What does ‘objectively reasonable’ mean in the context of use of force?
A standard of force viewed from the perspective of a reasonable officer, based on the totality of circumstances.
What are the ‘levels of control’ in the use of force policy?
Broad categories of force options: low-level force, intermediate force, and deadly force.
What should officers consider when determining the appropriateness of force?
Factors include severity of crime, immediate threat, resistance to arrest, influence of drugs/alcohol, and environmental factors.
True or False: Officers must reassess their use of force continuously.
True
What must officers do if they observe another officer using unreasonable force?
Intervene to prevent the use of unreasonable force and report the observation to a supervisor.
What is the duty of supervisors in relation to officer tactics?
Supervisors must ensure officers perform to a standard and manage resources and equipment during incidents.
What actions should an officer take if a subject shows signs of injury after use of force?
Continuously monitor the subject and summon medical attention immediately.
Fill in the blank: Officers must not restrain subjects in a manner that compromises their ability to _______.
breathe
What types of injuries require medical attention regardless of visible injury?
- Baton strikes to sensitive areas
- Canine bites
- Electronic control device strikes to sensitive areas
- Oleoresin capsicum spray exposure
- All strikes from low lethality shotgun or 40mm specialty impact weapon
- All strikes from handgun/shotgun/rifle
- Precision intervention technique or ramming with a vehicle
What is the primary objective of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s use of force policy?
To ensure impartial policing and build trust within the community.
What is meant by ‘force transitions’?
The movement, progression, or reduction from one type of force to another.
What should officers do prior to arriving at a potentially violent scene?
Develop a tactical plan and gather information about the incident.
What is the significance of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) in the use of force policy?
NRS provides legal standards for the use of force and guides officers in lawful detentions and arrests.
What is the ‘recovery position’?
Placement of a subject’s body to ensure breathing is not restricted, typically on their side or upright.
What should officers do if they recognize flaws in tactical decisions during an incident?
Promptly correct any deficiencies.
True or False: An officer can retaliate against a colleague who intervenes to stop unreasonable force.
False
What must be documented by the reporting officer after observing an incident of force?
- Date, time, and location of the incident
- Identity and description of participants
- Actions taken as a result of the observation
