Resistance Response SOG 103.5 (SGT/2015)

Question 1

Justification for use of force?

Answer 1

• officer’s control was initiated by subject’s resistance

- officer’s physical response was reasonable

Question 2

Handcuffing procedures.

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

Use of the hobble?

Answer 3

• additional restraints of feet/legs
• can link multiple handcuffed subjects
• temporary securing animals
• no hog tie

Question 4

Levels of Resistance?

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

Levels of Control (level I)?

Answer 5

• Level I – Officer Presence

- badge, uniform

Question 6

Levels of Control (level II)?

Answer 6

-Level II – Verbal Direction

Question 7

Levels of Control (level III)?

Answer 7

• 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

Question 8

Levels of Control (level IV)?

Answer 8

• 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

Question 9

Levels of Control (level V)?

Answer 9

• 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

Question 10

Levels of Control (level VI)?

Answer 10

• 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)

Question 11

Use of improvised weapons?

Answer 11

discouraged from using other items as weapons unless necessary (flashlight) (Deadly Force)

Question 12

Use of weapons on animals?

Answer 12

• 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

Question 13

When is an RCF required to be completed?

Answer 13

• 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

Question 14

Time frame to complete an RCF?

Answer 14

RCF completed as soon as possible, prior to end of shift

Question 15

Notification of supervisor concerning a UOF?

Answer 15

• 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

Question 16

Review process for UOF/RCF?

Answer 16

• supervisor receives RCF and all supporting documentation
• supervisor makes determination if response used was in compliance, if not a recommendation for discipline will be included
• supervisor forwards to IA so they can put into AIM

Question 17

Notification of the Watch Commander/ WC responsibilities?

Answer 17

• must notify Watch Commander if subject sustains injuries requiring going to hospital
• Watch Commander shall determine if subject can be released from custody at the hospital prior to a full evaluation by ER physical
• if injuries are bad enough requiring admitting into hospital, Watch Commander shall immediately notify IA