Ops Orders 1.5 (Use of Force) Flashcards

1
Q

Use of force policies of the department are set forth as follows: (name all 4)

1.5.1

A
  1. Physical force
  2. Deadly force
  3. Non-deadly force
  4. Lethal weapons and equipment
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Use of Force

Sworn employees __1___ be instructed in these policies before employing any of the __2____, __3_____ or___4___.

1.5.1

A
  1. Will
  2. weapons
  3. tactics
  4. techniques
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3
Q

Use of force

Only Department __1___or ___2__ weapons, equipment and chemical agents__3__ be authorized

1.5.1

A
  1. issued
  2. approved
  3. will
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4
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Use of force

Reasonable belief

1.5.1

A

Facts and circumstances cause a reasonable and prudent officer to act or think in a similar way under the circumstances

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5
Q

Use of force

Non-Deadly Force

1.5.1

A

Tactic when properly applied has minimal risk of causing death

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Use of force

Deadly Force

1.5.1

A

Tactic or use of force with a substantial risk of death or serious injury

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Use of force

Serious Physical Injury

1.5.1

A

Injury that creates a reasonable risk of death, serious and permanent disfigurement, or long term loss of bodily member or organ

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8
Q

Use of force

Excessive Force

1.5.1

A

Application of an unreasonable amount of force in a given incident based on the totality of the circumstances

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9
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Use of force

Types of Resistance (name all 6)

1.5.1

A
  1. Psychological intimidation (non-verbal cues),
  2. Verbal Non-compliance
  3. Passive resistance
  4. Defensive Resistance
  5. Active Aggression
  6. Aggravated Active Aggression
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10
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Use of force

Response Options (name all 8)

1.5.1

A
  1. Presence (ID of authority)
  2. Verbal Direction
  3. Soft Empty Hand Control and Restraining devices
  4. Chemical weapons
  5. Electronic control device (ECD) Taser
  6. Intermediate Control Techniques
  7. Carotid Control Technique
  8. Deadly force
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11
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Use of force

Use of force Restrictions

1.5.2

A

Handcuffed/Restrained prisoners

Employees will not use any type of force on a handcuffed prisoner unless it is necessary to prevent imminent serious bodily injury or death or is reasonable based on the totality of the circumstances.

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Employees___1___ use any type of force on a handcuffed prisoner unless it is necessary to prevent ___2____ serious bodily injury or death or is reasonable based on the ______3____________,

1.5.2

A
  1. Will Not
  2. imminent
  3. totality of the circumstances
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13
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The “General Policy” for Use of force is:

1.5.2

A

It is the policy of the Department to use a reasonable amount of force to conduct lawful public safety activities.

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14
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Use of force

The response option__1__ be __2___ and based on the _________3_________

1.5.2

A
  1. Will
  2. reasonable
  3. totality of the circumstances
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15
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Officers involved have the _____1_____ to provide the facts and circumstances they believe ____2___ the use of force. Also, they must complete all reports and memos

1.5.2

A
  1. responsibility

2. Justified

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16
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Circumstances that may govern which force option include but are not limited to (name 3)

1.5.2

A
  1. severity of the crime
  2. suspect poses an immediate threat to the safety of officer or others
  3. Suspect is actively resisting arrest or attempting to evade arrest by flight
17
Q

Elements of force (name 3)

1.5.2

A

Ability – suspect has the reasonable ability to carry out the act

Opportunity – Suspect has the reasonable opportunity to carry out the act

Jeopardy – Suspect creates jeopardy to the officers or others

18
Q

All sworn employees ___1___ ___2___, if a reasonable opportunity exists, when they __3__ or ___4____another employee is using unreasonable force.

1.5.2

A
  1. will
  2. intervene
  3. know
  4. should know
19
Q

All sworn employees __1__ __2__ report excessive force __3___ to a supervisor

1.5.2

A
  1. will
  2. immediately
  3. verbally
20
Q

Use of force

Medical treatment for subjects

1.5.2

A

Officers are responsible for requesting medical treatment for suspects against whom force was used.

21
Q

Any time there is an injury, or an alleged injury, as a result of force used by department personnel, employees will: (3 things)

1.5.2

A
  1. Examine any person claiming injury and render first aid, if necessary
  2. Request paramedics, if appropriate
  3. Immediately notify a supervisor
22
Q

The __1__taught by the department __2__ skills instructors will be used when __3___.

1.5.3

A
  1. techniques
  2. proficiency
  3. practical
23
Q

How is “Presence” established?

1.5.3

A

Identification of authority

Presence of a canine at a scene

24
Q

What is Verbal Persuasion, Negotiation or Command?

1.5.3

A

Instruction or direction by verbal statements or commands

25
Q

What are “Soft Empty Hand Techniques and Restraining Devices”

1.5.3

A

these techniques have a minimal chance of injury

26
Q

List various “Soft Empty Hand Techniques and Restraining Devices”

1.5.3

A

Wrist locks
Joint locks
Pressure points

Handcuffing
Restraining device (rip, ankle cuffs and shackles)
27
Q

Employees __1__restrain suspects with their legs behind their back ( __2__)

1.5.3

A
  1. will not

2. hog-tying

28
Q

Chemical agents are considered a:

1.5.3

A

use of authorized chemical agents is considered a non-deadly tactic

29
Q

The full name of .OC Spray

1.5.3

A

(Oleoresin Capsicum)

30
Q

OC spray may be used:

1.5.3

A
  1. Prevent possible injury to an officer or another person
  2. ward off threatening dogs
  3. in tactical entries (search warrants)
  4. to subdue a person who is:
    A. Threating or attempting physical harm to himself or another
    B. Resisting an arrest
    C. Rioting
    D. Interfering with an arrest
31
Q

Who must carry OC spray?

1.5.3

A
  1. All uniformed employees
  2. plainclothes employees under the rank of commander
  3. undercover -optional
  4. only civilian employees who are trained and then only for defense
32
Q

Directions for use of OC spray are:

1.5.4

A

1.6 oz –1 second burst to the face 12-15 feet
3/4 oz– 1 second burst to the face 10-12 feet

do not use within 3 feet

call fire if they complain of or display abnormal reaction

33
Q

Post care for OC spray:

1.5.4

A
Warm water 
fire if needed
should recover in 45 min
burning for 60-90 min
continue care until subject recovers
34
Q

Post care for OC spray you will not:

1.5.4

A

be left unattended

lay subject on their stomach in the back of the car

35
Q

Size of Mark-9?

1.5.4

A

18.34 oz canister

36
Q

Authorized people to use Mark-9:

1.5.4

A
  1. Supervisors
  2. SAU, MOB, DOU, TRU
  3. Canine officers
  4. Officer (Supervisor may direct when reasonable to do so)
37
Q

Directions for use of Mark-9:

1.5.5

A

1 second in the face, min 15 feet
effective range 20-25 feet
Riots (face level, min 15, until desired effect)
non-lethal
detailed trained in appropriate bureau manual

38
Q

2 types of “Tactical chemical agents”

A
  1. Isper Jet

2. 37mm gas Delivery System

39
Q

When are you not to use the “Tactical chemical agents” ferret rounds?

A

They are not to be used against people or moving vehicles