Levels Of Force Flashcards
What is level 1?
Officer presence
What is level 2?
Verbal command
What is level 3?
Control techniques
What is level 4?
Aggressive response techniques
What is level 5?
Intermediate weapons
What is level 6?
Deadly force
What is officer presence?
Appearance, demeanor, and verbal and non-verbal communication that create and atmosphere of compliance.
What is verbal commands?
The form of task direction with consequences aimed at subject.
What is control techniques?
Techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones.
What is aggressive response techniques?
Techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
What is intermediate weapons?
Techniques or actions with high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones.
What is deadly force?
Any force that is likely to cause death or serious physical injury.
How many levels of force are there?
6 levels
