Policy Flashcards
Force
Any physical effort used to control or restrain another, or to overcome the resistance of another
Foot Pursuit
An effort by a deputy to pursue on foot a fleeing suspect attempting to avoid arrest, detention or observation
Partner splitting
Partner splitting occurs when more than a brief loss of visual contact, distance, or obstacle separates partners to a degree that they cannot immediately assist each other should a confrontation take place
Prohibited force
The following uses of force are prohibited unless circumstances justify the use of deadly force:
-head strikes wit an impact weapon
-deliberately or recklessly striking an individuals head against a hard, fixed object
-from a standing position kicking an individual in the head with a shod foot while the individual is lying on the ground/floor
-kneeing an individual in the head, deliberately or recklessly causing their head to strike the ground, floor, or other hard, fixed object
Authorized use of force
Department members are authorized to use only that amount of force that is objectively reasonable to perform their duties
Force prevention principles
Department members shall o my use that level of force which is objectively reasonable, and force should be used as a last resort
Force options
Cooperative
Resistive
Assaultive/ high risk
Life threatening or serious bodily injury
Cooperative force
Verbal
Non-verbal
Professional presence
Control, search and handcuff
Resistive force
Intermediate weapons control techniques
O/C spray
Control holds
Hobble
Firm grip
Defensive tactics
When is someone hobbled?
A person is considered hobbled when they are handcuffed, their ankles are held together with a “Ripp Hobble” restraint device and the clip end of that device is not connected to the handcuffs.
The ripp hobble is the only department approved hobble restraint device
Assaultive or high risk
Less lethal weapons
Taser
Impact weapons
K-9
TARP
Carotid restraint
Personal weapons
What is TARP?
Total appendage restraint procedure
It consist of simultaneously securing all of a person’s limbs (arms and legs). The individual’s arms (wrists) are immobilized with handcuffs, and their legs are immobilized with the Ripp Hobble restraint device. The clip end of the hobble restraint is then connected to the chain on the handcuffs
Life threatening or serious bodily injury
Firearms
Impact vital areas
Be
The following uses of force are prohibited unless circumstances justify the use of deadly force:
-Head strikes with an impact weapon
-Deliberately or recklessly striking an imdividuals
Passive Resistive
If the resistance is passive, the individual has refused to follow orders given by the deputy, however, he/she has not made any physical overt actions to deter the deputy’s lawful order or actions
Active Resistive
Active resistive can include the individual running away, flailing their arms, pulling away or obscene gestures directed towards law enforcement. These actions are taken in an effort to resist the law enforcement officials efforts to secure, handcuff or control the individual
Vehicle pursuit
An active attempt by the driver of a departmental vehicle to stop a moving vehicle whose driver is attempting to avoid apprehension through evasive driving tactics, or after a reasonably short period of time, fails to stop after red lights and sirens have been activated
What to pursue in vehicle
Known or suspected serious felonies
- Mayhem, Arson, Burglary, Robbery, Kidnapping, Carjacking, Assault with deadly weapon, Murder, Terrorist Acts, Serious/Violent sex crimes, Major narcotic violations
Confirmed stolen vehicles
Displaying a firearm in a menacing manner
Reckless DUI
Single man foot pursuit
If a lone deputy initiates a foot pursuit, the objective of the foot pursuit shall be to apprehend by use of containment, subject to valid emergency exceptions
Lone deputy foot pursuit guidelines
- Do not attempt to close and apprehend, but maintain visual contact only
- Do not pursue if visual confirmation is compromised
- Do not chase into a building
- Once containment is set up and suspect is within the containment, foot pursuit shall be terminated
- In communication with SCC is lost, pursuing deputy shall immediately terminate pursuit
