BTM 1 Flashcards

1
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14 USC 522

A

The CG may make searches, examinations, arrests, seizures, inquiries and inspections on the high seas and waters the U.S. has jurisdiction, for the prevention, suppression and detection of violations to U.S. laws.

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2
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14 USC 101

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Establishes the CG

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3
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14 USC 102

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The CG SHALL, enforce and assist in the enforcement of all applicable federal laws and regulations on over and under the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S.

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4
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Define Authority

A

The governments legal power to act.

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5
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Define jurisdiction

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Governments power to exercise legal authority over its persons, vessels and territories.

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6
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Jurisdictional Triangle

A
  • location
  • vessel flag/status
  • substantive law
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7
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What is substantive law?

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A set of laws that governs how members of a society are to behave. Requires affirmative conduct. Prohibits certain actions.

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8
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Internal waters

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Baseline- shoreward

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9
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Territorial Sea

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Baseline - 12 NM

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10
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Custom Waters

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Inland - 12NM

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11
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Contiguous Zone

A
12 - 24 NM
Can conduct FISC there
Fiscal (tax)
Immigration 
Sanitary
Customs
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12
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High Seas

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200 - 12NM

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13
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What are the types of vessels

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U.S. vessel
Foreign vessel
No nationality
Assimilated to no nationality

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14
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What is the congressional UOF policy?

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Use all force necessary to gain compliance.

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15
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What is the commandants UOF policy

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Only that force reasonably necessary under the circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used; however, nothing in the application of the UOF policy shall be construed as to require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force.

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16
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Types of subjects

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Passive compliant- follows officers request/task direction
Passive resistor- does not follow officers request but offers no physical resistance
Active resistor- does not follow requests. Offers physical resistance but does not attempt to harm the officer
Active aggressor- attempts to harm the officer

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17
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UOF continuum

Level 1

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Officer presence

Appearance, demeanor, verbal and nonverbal communication that creates an atmosphere of compliance.

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18
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UOF continuum

Level 2

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Verbal commands

Commands in the form of task direction with consequence aimed at the subject.

19
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UOF continuum

Level 3

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Control techniques

Techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones.
These include: normal application of handcuffs, pain compliance and strength techniques.

20
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UOF continuum

Level 4

A

Aggressive response techniques

Techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, broken bones or irritation of the eyes, skin or mucous membrane.

These include kicks, punches, stuns and OC.

21
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UOF Continuum

Level 5

A

Intermediate Weapons

Techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin or broken bones.

These include: expandable baton or any authorized less than lethal ammo.

22
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UOF policy

Level 6

A

Deadly force

Any force likely to cause death or serious physical injury.

23
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Deadly force triangle.

A

Subjects actions
Weapon
Opportunity (unrestricted access/max effective range)

24
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When is deadly force authorized?

A

When imminent death or serious physical injury exists to the….
Individual,unit or national self defense.
Vessel on vessel
Lawful arrest or prevent escape
Protection of property
Protection of hazmat/weapons
Airspace security

25
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Define search

A

Entry or intrusion by a government agent, on a quest for evidence into an area where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy

26
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Define probable cause

A

A level of suspicion that would lead a reasonable and prudent person, given the overall circumstances, to believe that a crime has been committed.

27
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Define reasonable suspicion.

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A belief by a reasonable and prudent person based on articulable facts that something has happened.

28
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Basic Initial Safety Sweep

A

Quick and limited. Identifying potential safety hazards and determining vessels seaworthiness.

29
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Extended initial safety sweep

A

Unaccounted for personnel
Known hazards
Known weapon

30
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4th amendment

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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Inspections are limited in scope. Not searching for evidence.

31
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5th amendment

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No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury. No person shall be subject for the same offense. Nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against themselves.

32
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Custodial situation

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When a person feels the restraint on their freedom of movement approaches a formal arrest. Must be for a reasonable amount of time.

33
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Frisk search

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Reasonable suspicion must exists that the subject has a weapon on their person. Crushing and passing over the outer layer of clothing searching for weapons. Transporting anywhere also includes searching for means of escape.

34
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SIA

A

Detailed crush and feel
Arrest must be lawful
Searching for weapons, evidence and means of escape.

35
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SMAC levels

A

4500 urem/hr (gamma)

20 cps neutron

Stop. Move away. Alert. Close off.

36
Q

What is the inverse square law?

A

Doubling distance from radiation source reduces exposure by 75%

37
Q

What is the reactionary gap?

A

4-6 ft.

38
Q

OC characteristics

A

1.33% OC
6-12ft range
Water based
ballistic needle effect - 4 ft or less

39
Q

Expandable baton characteristics

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Cannot be spring loaded
8” closed
15-22” expanded

40
Q

What is the 2- prong test

A

Unrestricted access to a weapon and that weapons range

41
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Define weapon of opportunity

A

Any weapon with unrestricted access.

42
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Define line of fire

A

Everything from the muzzle to the target and beyond.

43
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Parts/characteristics of our handcuffs

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Single bale
Double bale
Key lock
Window lock
Chain (2-3 links)
Stainless steel