Legally defensible Use of Force

Question 1

Fleeing felon rule Tennessee v. Garner

Answer 1

1. May not use deadly force to apprehend non-dangerous fleeing suspects
2. Can use deadly force if probable cause is present that fleeing felon poses threat of death or serious injury.

Question 2

What human factors are involved in use of force?

Answer 2

Perception, processing, and reaction time

Question 3

The decision to shoot

Answer 3

Individuals with the same training will respond differently to lethal force bc of Individual perceptions and responses to lethal force

Question 4

Stop shooting response

Answer 4

Officer must focus on behavior; clarify what they are seeing; make a decision; and stop shooting; additional trigger pulls may occur during the “stop shooting stimulus”

Question 5

Physical exertion

Answer 5

Can cause significant memory impairment; officers are more accurate about suspect info than detection and observation of weapons

Question 6

Rendering aid

Answer 6

Aid must be made available ASAP to all parties injured during use of force

Question 7

What are someOther considerations in the decision to use force?

Answer 7

1. Use of force in mentally ill individuals
2. Civil liability

Question 8

What are the legal implications of continued use of force?