CH 6 UOF

Question 1

The use of force is governed both by case law interpreting the U.S. Constitution
and Chapter___of the Florida Statutes

Answer 1

776

Question 2

Deputies are faced with use of force
decisions in three main circumstances:
1.
2.
3.

Answer 2

1. The arrest or detention of a suspect
2. To prevent escape or return an individual to custody
3. To defend oneself or another

Question 3

It is the duty of the individual deputy to determine the appropriate use of
force based upon the facts and circumstances of each situation. In
_____v______

Answer 3

Graham v. Connor,

Question 4

Objective reasonableness requires the deputy’s action to be ______ and _______

Answer 4

reasonable
and necessary

Question 5

Objective reasonableness test

Answer 5

a. The severity of the crime
b. Whether the suspect posed an immediate threat to the safety of
deputies or others
c. Whether the suspect was actively resisting arrest or attempting to
evade arrest by flight

Question 6

_________ - A physical maneuver that restricts an individual’s ability to breathe
for the purposes of incapacitation

Answer 6

Chokeholds

Question 7

__________ - Taking action or communicating verbally or nonverbally
during a potential force encounter in an attempt to stabilize the situation
and reduce the immediacy of the threat so that more time, options, and
resources can be called upon to resolve the situation without the use of force or
with a reduction in the force necessary

Answer 7

De-escalation Techniques

Question 8

_________– A subject’s attempt to prevent a deputy from exercising lawful
control over him/her. This can be non-verbal, verbal, or physical in nature.

Answer 8

Resistance

Question 9

_______ - A defensive or controlling response by a deputy to overcome a
person’s threatened or actual resistance to the deputy’s legal performance of
duty; to protect a deputy or another person from physical resistance or acts of
aggression that are likely to cause harm. This shall include deadly force

Answer 9

Use of Force

Question 10

_______ – A technique that can be used to incapacitate
individuals by restricting the flow of blood to their brain

Answer 10

Vascular Neck Restraint

Question 11

_________ is the
verbal and/or physical yielding to a deputy’s authority without apparent threat of
resistance or violence.

Answer 11

Compliance

Question 12

Once the deputy achieves control or compliance, ________

Answer 12

the use of force
must de-escalate

Question 13

__________ refers to all facts and circumstances reasonably
perceived by the deputy as the basis for a use of force decision. ___________ includes subject factors, deputy factors, and environmental
factors.

Answer 13

Totality of circumstances

Question 14

____________ is a subject’s verbal and/or physical refusal to comply with a
deputy’s lawful direction causing the deputy to use physical techniques to
establish control.

Answer 14

Passive Resistance

Question 15

____________ is a subject’s use of physically evasive movements directed
toward the deputy such as preparing to or attempting to flee, bracing, tensing,
pushing, or pulling to prevent the deputy from establishing control over the
subject

Answer 15

Active Resistance

Question 16

___________ is a subject’s pre-attack posture and/or attacking
movements toward a deputy that may cause injury but are not likely to cause
death or great bodily harm to the deputy or others

Answer 16

Aggressive Resistance

Question 17

_________ is a subject’s hostile, attacking movements with or
without a weapon that create a reasonable perception by the deputy that the
subject intends to cause and has the capability of causing death or great bodily
harm to the deputy or others.

Answer 17

Deadly Force Resistance

Question 18

____________ is achieving compliance or custody through the use of
empty-hand or leverage-enhanced techniques, such as pain compliance,
transporters, restraint devices, takedowns, and striking techniques

Answer 18

Physical Control

Question 19

___________is a weapon that is not designed fundamentally to
cause death or great bodily harm. Some examples of less-lethal weapons
include conducted electrical weapon (CEW), batons, flashlights, oleoresin
capsicum (OC) spray, impact munitions, and chemical agents.

Answer 19

Less-Lethal Weapon

Question 20

Use of Force, F.S. §______

Answer 20

776.05

Question 21

Deadly Force Prohibitions - Deputies are prohibited from:
1.
2.
3.

Answer 21

1. Using deadly force against unarmed, non-dangerous fleeing felons
2. Using deadly force to effect an arrest or prevent escape of any person
   charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor, traffic offense, or violation of
   city or county ordinance
3. Firing warning shots

Question 22

Deputies are prohibited from the use of _____ and _________
unless applied in a justified deadly force situation

Answer 22

chokeholds and vascular neck restraints

Question 23

Deputies will not shoot from moving vehicles, unless______

Answer 23

exigent
circumstances exist.

Question 24

The deputy will not be released to
full duty until the completion of an administrative review and approved by
the _____________

Answer 24

Undersheriff/designee.

Question 25

How many days to send supervisor review of UOF?

Answer 25

5 days from initiated date

Question 26

The reviewing authority will send all original Use of Force Reports,
photographs and statements to Internal Affairs within _______ of
receipt from the supervisor

Answer 26

five (5) days

Question 27

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Training Division will be responsible for instructing
Use of Force tactics, techniques, and procedures _____during DOD/DLE inservice
or at new hire orientation.

Answer 27

annually

Question 28

The board is responsible for conducting an inquiry into use of
firearms by an employee in a firearms discharge incident. The board determines,
by majority vote, if the response was:
1.
2.
3.

Answer 28

1. Proper under applicable Florida Statutes
2. In compliance with policies and procedures
3. Objectively reasonable and appropriate under the given facts,
   circumstances, testimony, or evidence presented

Question 29

Based on the SHOOTING board’s findings, the chair will recommend, in writing, to the
Executive Director of the Department of Professional Standards if:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Answer 29

a. Further action is warranted
b. Further internal investigation is recommended
c. No further action is needed
d. Training issue needs addressing

Question 30

Use of Force Review Board members will serve for a term of ________

Answer 30

one year, or
at the will of the Sheriff

Question 31

Can the review board recommend discipline

Answer 31

No

Question 32

The UOF board shall make one of the following recommended actions specific
to each employee involved in the use of force incident under review:
a.
b.
c.

Answer 32

a. The use of force warrants further investigation by Internal Affairs.
b. The use of force was in compliance with Policy and Procedure
c. Additional training: The board will identify the specific training that is
recommended

Question 33

_______shall evaluate the recommendation and make a
final determination as to whether or not to accept the boards
recommendations

Answer 33

The Sheriff or designee

Question 34

The Chairperson of the Use of Force Review Board will conduct a ______ analysis of the findings of the board. The Chairperson will review all
incidents brought before the board to determine any patterns or trends, which
indicate a need for training and/or policy modifications.

Answer 34

semi-annual
and annual

Question 35

Deputies have a__________; to prevent or stop another deputy’s use of
excessive force

Answer 35

duty to intervene

Question 36

“Grandfather” or “grandfathered” refers to deputies employed _______
or earlier, and authorized to carry firearms.

Answer 36

June 1, 2004

Question 37

Laser aiming devices are not authorized

Answer 37

T

Question 38

Trigger shoes and trigger accessories on firearms
are prohibited

Answer 38

T

Question 39

Where will supervisors conduct inspections of firearms?

Answer 39

Inspecting supervisors will only conduct inspections at a firearm-clearing
barrel.

Question 40

Authorized Shotguns: Authorized shotguns must be selected from the approved
list available in Training and equipped with the following standards:
1. Chambered for 12-gauge 2.75” shells
2. Pump action or Semi-Auto.
3. Shoulder stock
4.______________
5. A sling which facilitates control of the shotgun while the hands are
otherwise engaged
6. A side saddle or stock saddle to hold issued slugs (if the Deputy meets the
slug qualification option)

Answer 40

A barrel no less than 14.5 (with National Firearms Act Stamp) and no
greater than 22” long

Question 41

3. Equipped with:
   a. Barrel length minimum:______
   (1) Barrels less than 16 inches are classified as short barreled
   rifles and require a federal registration. It is the responsibility
   of the deputy to acquire the required registration which will be
   at the deputy’s expense

Answer 41

11.5 inches, maximum: 20 inches

Question 42

Single point sling or two point tactical sling, at the operator’s
discretion. (Note: A standard _____ parade sling is
not permitted).

Answer 42

military two point

Question 43

Deputies must pass remedial patrol rifle training by qualifying with _
consecutive qualifying scores.

Answer 43

two (2)

Question 44

Supervisors will complete the applicable Blueteam Use of Force Review for all CEW deployments, except ____ or ___

Answer 44

during training
or accidental discharges.