Resistance Response SOG 103.5 (SGT/2015) Flashcards
1
Q
Justification for use of force?
A
- officer’s control was initiated by subject’s resistance
- officer’s physical response was reasonable
2
Q
Handcuffing procedures.
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- handcuffed behind back (except when injured, age, physical condition prevents)
- all subjects will be handcuffed prior to search
- officers should not handcuff to fixed objects unless exceptional circumstances
3
Q
Use of the hobble?
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- additional restraints of feet/legs
- can link multiple handcuffed subjects
- temporary securing animals
- no hog tie
4
Q
Levels of Resistance?
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- Psychological Intimidation
- body language, clenching of fists, widening foot stance, blank expression
- Verbal non-compliance
- boast of fighting skills, his verbal intent to hurt officer
- Passive Resistance
- lowest level of physical resistance
- subject never makes any attempt to defeat physical contact with officer
- Defensive Resistance
- subject attempts to push/pull away that does not let the officer establish control
- Active Aggression
- punching, kicking
- Deadly Force Assaults
- serious physical injury or death
5
Q
Levels of Control (level I)?
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- Level I – Officer Presence
- badge, uniform
6
Q
Levels of Control (level II)?
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-Level II – Verbal Direction
7
Q
Levels of Control (level III)?
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- Level III – Soft Empty Hand Control
- authorized for any level of resistance
- pressure points, wristlocks, straight arm bars
- distraction techniques: knee strike to common peroneal
8
Q
Levels of Control (level IV)?
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- Level IV – Hard Empty Hand Control -require an RCF
- striking techniques: open hand, fist, forearm, leg, or foot
- LVNR
- if unconscious, shall be transported to medical facility
- OC Spray
- all uniformed officers shall carry dept. issued OC
- officer shall not unnecessarily brandish OC
- officer will ensure subject receives decon as soon as practical
- officer should supply medical treatment if requested by suspect
- TASER
- primary goal: create neuromuscular incapacitation- handcuffing under power may minimize the need for multiple cycles
- probes generally removed by officers in the field
- photos taken of impact sites
- on-duty supervisor shall respond as soon as possible when a TASER has been deployed
9
Q
Levels of Control (level V)?
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- Level V – Intermediate Weapons
- baton primary targets: major muscle groups, then minor muscle groups, then joints and bones when primary and secondary are ineffective, then head/neck/throat/clavicle when deadly force is justified
- tear gas: commanders decide when to use
- less lethal extended range impact devices
10
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Levels of Control (level VI)?
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- Level VI – Lethal Force Responses
- may use lethal force to prevent the escape of a violent fleeing felon only if the suspect poses a clear and immediate threat to public safety if not apprehended without delay
- violent felon: murder, rape, sodomy, aggravated assault, kidnapping, armed robbery (MARRKS)
11
Q
Use of improvised weapons?
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discouraged from using other items as weapons unless necessary (flashlight) (Deadly Force)
12
Q
Use of weapons on animals?
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- officers may use weapons to destroy severely injured non-domesticated animals or defend themselves against dangerous animals
- officers will complete an incident report with the call type “Animal Call” to document their use of their weapon
13
Q
When is an RCF required to be completed?
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- Level IV or greater
- evident injury or claim of injury
- in the event it is unknown which officers caused the injury, all officers involved must complete a RCF
- medical treatment is required
- any discharge of a firearm (except for training, or destruction of animal)
- at the direction of a supervisor
14
Q
Time frame to complete an RCF?
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RCF completed as soon as possible, prior to end of shift
15
Q
Notification of supervisor concerning a UOF?
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- Level IV requires officer notify supervisor as soon as possible
- Level V and VI requires employee to immediately notify supervisor
- photographs of any injuries will be taken
- off-duty officers are held to same standards
