Procedure 501 Use of Force

Question 1

The procedure provides officers with guidelines on the use of non-deadly AND deadly force.

Answer 1

Procedure 501 Use of Force (Intro)

Question 2

This procedure also explains the process officers SHALL follow for reporting use of force incidents.

Answer 2

Procedure 501 Use of Force (Intro)

Question 3

The San Antonio Police Department requires its officers to exhibit a sense of prudent judgment derived from departmental training, acquired knowledge, skills, and ability in the exercise or application of any level of force

Answer 3

Policy… Procedure 501 Use of Force

Question 4

Policy … Procedure 501 Use of Force

Answer 4

Officers shall use only the level of force necessary to accomplish a lawful police objective. Any time force is used, the officer shall apply a level of force reasonable for the situation.

Question 5

T/F Officers SHALL use only the level of force necessary to accomplish a lawful police objective.

Answer 5

True, Policy

Question 6

T/F Any time force is used, the officer SHALL apply a level of force reasonable for the situation.

Answer 6

True, Policy

Question 7

The San Antonio Police Department requires all officers to document use of force incidents on _____

Answer 7

SAPD Form #62-UOF, Use of Force Report, in accordance with this procedure. (Policy)

Question 8

The Department also requires _________to respond to the scene of use of force incidents AND to review all Use of Force Reports, to ensure the application of force conforms to established guidelines and departmental policy and procedures

Answer 8

Supervisors (Policy)

Question 9

The San Antonio Police Department requires all officers to document use of force incidents on SAPD Form #62-UOF, Use of Force Report, in accordance with this procedure. The Department also requires supervisors to respond to the scene of use of force incidents and to review all Use of Force Reports, to ensure_____

Answer 9

the application of force conforms to established guidelines and departmental policy and procedures. (Policy)

Question 10

T/F The sanctity of human life AND individual liberties are immeasurable elements of modern society which vests police officers with the responsibility for the preservation and protection of its paramount values. In the pursuit of this responsibility, officers maintain the understanding the protection of property and apprehension of criminal offenders is subservient to the protection of life, including their own.

Answer 10

True (Discussion)

Question 11

…officers maintain the understanding the protection of property AND apprehension of criminal offenders is subservient to the protection of life, including their own.

Answer 11

True (Discussion)

Question 12

…officers maintain the understanding the protection of property OR apprehension of criminal offenders is subservient to the protection of life, including their own

Answer 12

False (Discussion)

Question 13

Read passage (.03 Discussion)

Answer 13

In the course of discharging their duty, police officers are often confronted with situations requiring some degree of force to be exercised in order to effectively maintain public order and safety. This may be achieved on an ascending scale of the officer’s presence, verbal communications, open/empty hands control, physical force, intermediate weapon and deadly force, according to and proportional with the circumstances of the situation. The application of force must be conducted in a manner reasonable and commensurate to achieving a level of control that cannot otherwise be obtained through the use of other alternatives.

Question 14

Although the use of a reasonable amount of force is authorized in appropriate circumstances, such as those involving the protection of the officer or others from bodily harm, officers must be aware…

Answer 14

unnecessary or excessive force violates Federal Statues, the Texas Penal Code and departmental policy. (.03 Discussion)

Question 15

Although the use of a reasonable amount of force is authorized in appropriate circumstances, such as those involving the protection of the officer or others from bodily harm, officers must be aware unnecessary or excessive force violates…

Answer 15

Federal Statues, the Texas Penal Code and departmental policy (.03 Discussion)

Question 16

____is a general term for a grappling hold that critically reduces or prevents either air (choking) or blood (strangling) from passing through the neck of an opponent

Answer 16

The lateral vascular neck restraint (LVNR), commonly known as a sleeper hold, or carotid chokehold

Question 17

LVNR stands for:

Answer 17

Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint

Question 18

Read passage

Answer 18

Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint (LVNR) - The lateral vascular neck restraint (LVNR), commonly known as a sleeper hold, or carotid chokehold, is a general term for a grappling hold that critically reduces or prevents either air (choking) or blood (strangling) from passing through the neck of an opponent. The restriction may be of one or both and depends on the hold used and the reaction of the victim

Question 19

T/F the use of ANY type of force is not justified in response to verbal provocation alone.

Answer 19

True, With the exception of an officer’s presence or verbal communications (.05 Application of Force)

Question 20

T/F the use of ANY type of force is justified in response to verbal provocation alone

Answer 20

False

Question 21

T/F Police officers finding it necessary to use force to achieve a lawful police objective SHALL use a reasonable amount of force to affect the objective

Answer 21

True (.05 Application of Force)

Question 22

Read Passage

Answer 22

Police officers finding it necessary to use force to achieve a lawful police objective shall use a reasonable amount of force to affect the objective. However, nothing in this procedure is interpreted to mean an officer must prolong any combat or struggle in order to satisfy any element of escalation rather than resort to a reasonable method that resolves the situation in the safest and most expedient fashion.(.05 Application of Force)

Question 23

The use of force by an officer can be viewed as a ______ used in response to a subject’s actions and behavior.

Answer 23

matrix of force options (.05 Application of Force)

Question 24

____illustrates the relationship between a subject’s actions and the officer’s response.

Answer 24

The force matrix (.05 Application of Force)

Question 25

As force options move from lesser to greater levels,……

Answer 25

the risk of injury to the suspects and/or officers increase.(.05 Application of Force)

Question 26

T/F As force options move from lesser to greater levels, the risk of injury to the suspects and/or officers Decrease.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

T/F As force options move from lesser to greater levels, the risk of injury to the suspects and/or officers increase.

Answer 27

True .(.05 Application of Force)

Question 28

T/F The matrix is designed to assist officers in understanding how force can escalate.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

The ____is designed to assist officers in understanding how force can escalate.

Answer 29

Matrix

Question 30

D. An officer should consider the following factors when assessing the need to use force:
.(.05 Application of Force)

Answer 30

1. Is the suspect submitting peacefully or resisting?
2. Is the suspect armed?
3. What is the nature of the crime?
4. Does the suspect have a previous arrest record or history showing violence?
5. Number of suspects involved?
6. How much support from other officers is available?