Subject Control and Arrest Techniques

Question 1

What force options are available to officers in NC?

Answer 1

Deadly and non-deadly force, but ALL force must be reasonable and articulable.

Question 2

NCGS 15A 401 (d) (2)
A law enforcement officer is justified in using deadly physical force upon another person for a purpose specified in subdivision (1) of this subjection only when it appears to be reasonably necessary thereby:

Answer 2

a. To defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force;
b. To effect an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody of a person who he reasonably believes is attempting to escape by means of a deadly weapon, or who by his conduct or any other means indicates that he presents an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to others unless apprehended without delay; or
c. To prevent the escape of a person from custody imposed upon him as a result of conviction for a felony.

Question 3

Non-deadly force:

Answer 3

Is justified to prevent the escape from custody or to affect an arrest of someone the officer reasonably believes has committed a crime OR to defend himself or a third (3rd) party from imminent physical force.

Question 4

What are the five (5) pieces of information that should be included in the narrative:

Answer 4

(1) Assessment of initial call.
(2) Observations made during the call.
(3) Actions taken.
(4) Summary of encounter.
(5) Avoid conclusory statements.

Question 5

___________ are based upon the type of call and the provided dispatch information. It’s important to realize that incidents are dynamic.

Answer 5

Assessments

Question 6

What type of information is this an example of:

“What did you observe while on the call? Weather, nature of the call, description of people, drugs, or alcohol?”

Answer 6

Observation

Question 7

What is OC spray?

Answer 7

Oleoresin capsicum or “pepper spray.”

Question 8

Helplessness, panic, anxiousness, and fear are symptoms of what?

Answer 8

Oleoresin capsicum or “pepper spray.”

Question 9

What physiological reaction occurs with Oleoresin capsicum or pepper spray?

Answer 9

Inflammation, irritation, burning, and may feel like they can’t breathe.