UoF Flashcards
What are the 5 circumstances where on officer can use Force
- To protect themselves
- To protect others
- To effect a lawful arrest
- To effect a lawful detention
- To conduct a lawful search
T/F. Officers should, if reasonable, make clear their intent to detain, arrest, or search the subject.
T
Legal standards of Tennessee v Garner
- Protect selves or others from imminent death/serious bodily harm
- Prevent escape of fleeing felon who committed violent felony crime and is danger to public
What should officers gather prior to arrival
- Info on incident
- Assess Risks
- Assemble Resources/Equipment
- Slow momentum
- Communicate/coordinate a response
Officers should start to develop a tactical plan prior to arriving at the scene and, when applicable, (fill in blank)
They are mentally ill, or have developmental disabilities
What factors must officers weigh when considering force options?
- Extreme Age (under 13 over 70)
- Physically frail
- Pregnant
- Disabled
In responding as a team, officers should manage the (blank) or (blank) of the subject.
Containment; Isolation
What should officers use as an alternative to higher levels of force? (WHEN FEASIBLE)
- Warnings
- Advisements
- Verbal persuasion
- Other tactics
The use of (blank), building more distance, or withdrawal to a more (blank) should be considered as options to help create time to diffuse a situation.
Cover; tactically secure position
T/F Officers will perform their work in a manner that avoids unduly jeopardizing their safety or the safety of others through poor tactical decisions.
T
T/F The prospect of a favorable outcome is not often enhanced when a supervisor becomes involved in the management of the overall response to a violent encounter
F
Supervisors WILL possess a thorough knowledge of (blank) and ensure their officers perform to a (blank)
Tactics; standard in accordance with LVMPD policy and training)
Supervisors (will/should) respond to a scene where the use of reportable force is probable.
WILL!!!
T/F Supervisors are encouraged to manage the deployment of resources and equipment.
F- they WILL manage
What WILL supervisors provide In dynamic and highly charged incidents?
clear direction and communication to officers regarding their positioning and roles.
What will the supervisor do if they observe an officer making substandard approaches or flawed tactical decisions?
They WILL promptly act to correct deficiencies
Duty to intervene means
That when when an officer, regardless of rank, observed another officer using force beyond what is justified; they must intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable force when in a safe position to do so.
Who will an officer inform that they have observed unreasonable force being used?
They WILL immediately inforM their supervisor; or the next level of supervision if their supervisor is using unjustified force. .
What shall a supervisor do if they observe on officer using unjustifiable force?
They will immediately issue a direct order to stop the violation
How long does an officer have to report in writing any unjustifiable uses of force?
10 days after occurrence.
3 things that need to be included in a report of unjustifiable force being used
- Date/Time/Location of incident
- Identity (if known) and description of participants
- Description of actions taken as a result of the observation.
Nevada assembly bill 3 protects against what?
Retaliation against an officer that reports unjustifiable uses of force
T/F persons who are in a prolonged physical encounter with officers may be at an increased risk of medical distress.
T
An officer WILL summon medical attention and continuously monitor a subject after using force if…
- There are observable signs of injury
- Complaints of injury or;
- Difficulty in breathing.
T/F Officers are not required to monitor for signs of life, but will update medical with condition of subject
F- officers will monitor subject
In terms of people injured as a a result of a use of force:
Incidents involving these persons (will/should) be considered medical emergencies.
SHOULD
In the case of a medical emergency or injury to a suspect, Do officers need to provide only height and weight?
No. Age, gender nature of the injury and any information pertaining to medical care (nature of injury, labored breathing, complain of chest pain, or involvement in foot pursuit)
(Will/should) render medical aid within the scope of their departmental training. Until the next level of care
Should
While handcuffed a suspect (Will not/will) be forcefully bent forward at the waist, and pressure will not be applied to their back, neck, or head.
Will not
Medical attention WILL be summoned for baton/impact weapon strikes to the
head, neck, groin, chest, kidneys or back.
Medical attention WILL be summoned for Canine
All bites!
Medical attention WILL be summoned for ECD probe strikes to:
the head, neck, chest, or groin area
Medical attention WILL be summoned for direct OC Spray exposure to:
The facial area
Medical attention WILL be summoned for use of force by a projectile weapon such as
40mm, LL shotgun
T/F Medical attention WILL be summoned for all handgun/shotgun/rifle strikes
T
Medical attention WILL be summoned for what uses of force with a vehicle?
- Precision Intervention Technique (PIT)
2. Ramming - all
Do officers need to inform detention center personnel and facility medical personnel if reportable force was used
Yes
(Will/should) officers modify their level of control in relationship to the amount of resistance offered by a subject.
Will
Does a subject’s mental capacity, medical conditions have a bearing on how force is used? Explain
Yes, they may not fully understand the scope
Of what is happening but that does not make them any less dangerous.
(Assaultive/obstructive) a subject fleeing officers while on control of a weapon.
Assaultive
What characterizes low level force?
Force that is neither likely nor intended to cause injury.
What level of force is the force control level of a baton being used as an escort tool?
Low level
Intermediate Force is characterized by…
the potential to cause injury or substantial pain.
Is the DSD restraint chair an intermediate force option?
Yes
Deadly Force is likely to result in…
likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury.
At what range is a LL shot gun use considered deadly force
7 yards or less
At what range is the 40mm impact round considered deadly force?
5 yards or less
At what speeds is a PIT considered deadly force?
Speeds of 40mph or greater
What are the elements of deadly force and explain these elements?
- Ability - means or capability to cause deadly force/substantial bodily harm
- Opportunity- exists if a person is in an effective position.to use force or violence on an officer.
- Imminent Jeopardy- imminent threat to the life of an officer or others, and the officer must act immediately to prevent death or substantial bodily harm.
- Preclusion - Lesser alternatives to deadly force have been reasonably exhausted or considered.
Department -approved weapons and trained techniques will be used with (minimal exception/always)
Minimal exception
T/F Non-uniformed commissioned personnel the rank of captain and below are required to carry at least one intermediate force option (baton, oleoresin capsicum [OC] spray, or electronic control device [ECD]) on their person when on-duty.
F - Lieutenant and below
Supervisors are (obligated/required) to inspect officer equipment
obligated
(If feasible/at all times) officers will communicate with other officers in the area and issue a warning to the suspect prior to the use of force.
(If feasible)
Why are warnings important prior to discharging a firearm
To prevent sympathetic firing when deploying an ECD, LL Shotgun or 40mm
T/F. Officers will not use a baton, ECD, or projectile weapon on a woman who is believed to be pregnant unless the subject displays life-threatening resistance.
T
regarding choke holds
What does NRS 289.810 and 193 Sections 4 and 5 prevent an officer from doing?
Utilizing a choke hold or LVNR
T/F. Officers will not use an arm bar across the throat or any technique that encircles the neck,
T
Blood flow being restricted to the brain or the flow of air into the lungs is (blank)
Prohibited.
Can officers deploy an ECD or OC spray on a subject in an elevated position? If there is an exception, please explain?
Yes, but only if the fall would not be likely to cause death or serious bodily harm.
T/F. Officers will use physical force solely to stop a person from swallowing a substance that is in their mouth or to retrieve evidence from a person’s mouth.
F - will not!
What is the preferred tool that officers should use against an aggressive dog?
A. Catch-pole
B. ECD
C. OC Spray as that was the developers original intended use
D. 40mm
A. Catch-pole
If a catch pole is not effective against an aggressive dog what other low lethal options are preferred?
A. ECD or OC Spray
B. Baton
C. 40mm or LL Shotgun
D. None, firearms should be employed if catch poles are ineffective
A
T/F the purpose of drawing and manipulating a department-approved tool is to address a potential conflict or tactical situation at hand.
T
What communication skills will officers use to effectively de-escalate situations?
- Warnings
- Advisements
- Verbal Persuasions