(AMB 8600) OAM Intro to Officer Safety & Survival

Question 1

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The Application of any level of “Force” is considered __________ under the Forth Admendment?

Answer 1

A “Seizure”

Question 2

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Use of Force must be ___________ and ___________?

Answer 2

“Reasonable” and “Necessary”

Question 3

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In regards to Use of Force, “Reasonableness” and “Necessity” are judged how?

Answer 3

From the perspective of a “reasonable officer” in the same circumstance.

Question 4

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Knowing that 99% of our encounters are reactive in nature. You must constantly be in what kinda of mindset to ensure your Safety & Survival?

Answer 4

You must be ready to action the moment you perceive a threat.

Question 5

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What are the 5 levels of the “Use of Force Contimuum”?

(in ascending order)

Answer 5

1.) Cooperative Controls

2.) Contact Controls

3.) Compliance Techniques

4.) Defensive Tactics

5.) Deadly Force

Question 6

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What is the definition of “Intermediate Force”?

Answer 6

A force that is neither likely nor intended to cause death or serious physcial injury.

Question 7

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When may an Agent use Intermediate Force?

Answer 7

Agents may use intermediate force when reasonable and necessary to:

1.) Protect themselves and others from bodily harm

2.) Restrain or subdue a resisting detainee or suspect

3.) Make an arrest

4.) Prevent escape

5.) Enforce compliance with a lawful order

Question 8

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What is the definition of “Deadly Force”?

Answer 8

Force is that which is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury.

Question 9

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When may an Agent use Deadly Force?

Answer 9

Only when the suspect poses an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death to the Agent or others.

Question 10

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What is the difference between “Imminent” vs. “Immediate” threats?

Answer 10

1. ) Imminent= About to happen, or Threatening to happen.
2. ) Immediate= Happening or done at once

Question 11

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A 10-year FBI study of Officers Killed revealed what?

Answer 11

1.) Their killers characterized them as unprepared

2.) Only 15% were wearing body armor

3.) 85% failed to fire their weapon

Question 12

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The Offender’s mindset in today’s world is what?

Answer 12

To KILL, not to escape or wound!

Question 13

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Offenders in today’s younger generation are what?

Answer 13

1.) Cold-blooded

2.) Have been exposed to multiple killings

3.) Fully expect to be killed themselves

4.) Do not hesitate to shoot anyone, including LEO’s

Question 14

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What does the current statistical data show about modern day offenders?

Answer 14

1.) Nearly 40% have had some form of formal firearms training, mostly from the military

2.) 80% practice with handguns on average 23 times a year.

3.) More than 40% have been involved in actual shootings before their assult on an Officer.