Reasonable vs Excessive Use of Force

Question 1

brutality

Answer 1

knowingly commit wrongful acts. take great pains to conceal misconduct

Question 2

unnecessary force

Answer 2

well-meaning officer, unwisely charges into situation. mistake

Question 3

what is “necessary”?

Answer 3

what is reasonable is “necessary” so reasonableness is standard for police behavior

Question 4

how officer frames confrontation:

Answer 4

1. determines if threat exists
2. determines seriousness of threat
3. controls or removes threat

Question 5

types of threats:

Answer 5

1. escape
2. physical threat

Question 6

perception is more important than….

Answer 6

intent

Question 7

layers of analysis: (ROSIE)

Answer 7

Relationships among participants
Organizational Atmosphere
Situation
Injury
Environment