UOF Flashcards
A police officer may only use such force as is ______ _____ under all circumstances
OBJECTIVELY REASONABLE
The department examines all uses of force from an ______ ______ rather than an _____ _____
objective standard
subjective standard
Officers ____ modify their level of control in relation to the amount of resistance offered by a subject.
A. WILL
B. SHALL
C. MAY
D. SHOULD
B. SHALL**
Officers may use reasonable force:
1) To protect themselves
2) To protect others
3) To affect a lawful detention
4) To affect a lawful arrest
5) To affect a lawful search
When practical, Officers will ____ and ______ identify themselves as a peace officer prior to using force.
A. clearly and audibly
B. openly and sharply
c. audibly and clearly
A. clearly and audibly
Any commissioned officer present & observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond that which is “objectively reasonable” under the circumstances will, when in a position to do so, safely intercede to prevent the use of excessive force. ** Officer will _____ report these observations to a supervisor *** (snitch)
A. QUICKLY
B. IMMEDIATELY
C. PROMPTLY
D. NONE OF THE ABOVE
C. Promptly
What are the levels of control?
LOW LEVEL
INTERMEDIATE FORCE
DEADLY FORCE
What are the levels of resistance?
compliant
Obstructive
Assaultive
Life-threatening
A subjects ____ __ ____ is what seperates active from aggressive resistance
intent to harm
What are the parameters for deadly force?
an officer may use deadly force only when it is “objectively reasonable” and to protect themselves/others from what is reasonably believed to be imminent threat of death/serious bodily injury and to prevent escape of a fleeing felon who officers has PC to believe has committed a violent felony and is an imminent threat to human life if escaped occurs.
Elements of deadly force
Ability
opportunity
imminent jeopardy
preclusion
T/F
Supervisors shall acknowledge & respond to incidents in a timely manner where LE use of force is probable
False- WILL acknowledge
Non-uniformed personnel the rank of Lt and below are required to carry at least 1 intermediate force option unless the req is waived by their ____ ______.
A. Captain
B. Division Commander
C. Admin Lt.
D. Deputy chief
B. Division Commander
T/F
If officers fail to demonstrate proficiency in training, the employee and/or the employee’s supervisor will contact ODB training as soon as practical for assistance in formulating a remedial training program
True
Officers can restrain a subject in handcuffs for the following reasons:
1) Articulable facts that the subject is physically uncooperative
2) Articulable facts that a subject’s actions may present a physical danger to themselves or others if not restrained
3) Reasonable possibility of flight based on their actions
4) Information the subject is currently armed
5) The stop closely follows a violent crime and subject matches the description
6) Articulable facts that a crime of violence is about to occur.
7) Suicidal person
8) During the service of a search warrant
9) Persons being transported to detox
OC spray ___ _____ be used on a subject inside of a vehicle, unless an officer is attempting to secure an aggressive resistant subject inside a police vehicle.
A. May not
B. shall not
C. will not
D. None of the above
C. Will not
T/F
OC spray may only be used on protestors when authorized by the incident commander in response to imminent threat of harm.
True
T/F
LVNR is only allowed in Intermediate and Deadly Force
True
What are the 3 types of reportable UOF with ECD
1) Spark display
2) Touch stun
3) Probe mode
T/F
Officers WILL give the person a reasonable opportunity to comply when deploying ECD
False- SHALL
The intentional use of of more than __ ECD simultaneously on the same subject is prohibited
1
2
3
0
1
After ____) cycles of the ECD, it will be deemed ineffective and other force options will be considered
1
2
3
4
3
T/F
Notify Supervisor when ECD used
True
___ officers will be present to deploy low lethal
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
2
-It is the ______ responsibility to ensure proper deployment of rifles & address over deployment
A. Officer’s
B. Sergeants
C. Supervisors
D. Lts
C. Supervisor
UOF report will be completed by every member involved in the UOF and will be completed _____. (any exceptions to this must be approved by supervisor of the officer completing the report)
A. Immediately
B. By end of shift
C. Within 24 hours
D. Within 48 hours
B. By the end of shift
All UOF in Blue team will be completely documented & reviewed by the officer’s chain of command within ____ of the event
A. 30 calendar days
B. 7 calendar days
C. 24 hours
D. 15 calendar days
A. 30 calendar days
T/F
Acting Sgts are authorized to complete UOF investigation
False- NOT allowed
T/F
Supervisor will complete a Citizen Contact report in blue team for unfounded, alleged UOF
True
T/F
-CIRT will complete UOF report & Pursuit report when deadly force is used. CIRT will also complete UOF report when low lethal is used in a deadly force incident @ the discretion of the CIRT Lt
True
The following incidents require a firearm discharge report:
1) AD of a firearm during a LE operation
2) A firearm discharge resulting in death/serious bodily injury (CIRT completes)
3) A non-injury or property damage intentional discharge of a FA incident (includes a discharge at anything other than a person, such as a dog)
4) When shots are fired outside the range, excluding off-duty situations such as hunting (when a FA is discharged at a human or animal in self-defense or to humanely euthanize an animal, excluding resident areas, CIRT will complete report.
5) When a resident officer discharges FA at an animal either in self-defense or euthanize it, the resident officer will complete the report
T/F
All reportable UOF on a subject, regardless of visible injury, will be photographed & downloaded into Blue Team
true
If CSI responds to document the injuries, they will be uploaded to ____
A. Blue team
B. OnBase
C. Evidence.com
D. None of the above
B. OnBase
Deadly Force:
-It is the policy of the department to conduct a ___, ____ and _____ investigation on all uses of deadly force.
FAIR
IMPARTIAL
AND THOROUGH
Deadly Force
-FIT detectives ____ be briefed by the first responding supervisor or supervisor in charge of the event
A. Will B. Shall C. May D. Will not E. Shall not
B. Shall
Deadly Force
FIT supervisor will determine if an officer is a witness or involved officer if in question
A. Sgt
B. Lt.
C. FIT Supervisor
D. PPA
C. FIT Supervisor
Deadly Force
T/F
An Involved Officer - is an officer or supervisor who participated in, directed or influenced the application of the UO
True
Deadly Force
Officers or Supervisors involved or arrived on the scene of a deadly force incident will not leave until released by the______ in charge
A. their Sgt
B. FIT Supervisor
C. Watch Commander
D. Lt on scene
B. FIT Supervisor***
Deadly Force
T/F
The supervisor first on scene of a deadly force incident will act as IC until relieved by area Lt or WC and will: ensure medical is provided if needed, coordinate search for outstanding suspects, ensure crime scene is safe and secure
True
Deadly Force
When ______, only the involved officer and a supervisor should be present during the public safety statement. If multiple officers are involved, the PSS will be done separately but with the same supervisor.
A. Practical
b. possible
c. reasonable
d. feasible
A. Practical
