Civil Liability and Use of Force Flashcards
1
Q
What 4 factors determine if FORCE was RESONABLE?
A
SEVERITY of crime
Is suspect and immediate THREAT to officer/others
Is suspect actively RESISTING?
Is suspect attempting evade arrest by FLIGHT
2
Q
What is PASSIVE RESISTANCE?
A
NO RESISTIVE MOVEMENT in response to VERBAL or OTHER COMMANDS
3
Q
What is ACTIVE RESISTANCE?
A
RESISTIVE MOVEMENT to AVOID PHYSICAL CONTROL or CREDIBLE THREAT to OFFICER
4
Q
When can DEADLY FORCE BE USED in a SEIZURE?
A
To PROTECT OFFICER or OTHERS from IMMEDIATE THREAT of SERIOUS PHYSICAL HARM or DEATH
and
To PREVENT the ESCAPE of FLEEING DANGEROUS suspect
