Uof Flashcards
Level 1
Officer Presence
Is appearance, demeanor, and verbal and non verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance and a positive image of the Coast Guard
Level 2
Verbal commands
Verbal commands in the form of task direction with consequences aimed at the subject (LEAPS, SAFER)
Level 3
Control techniques
Techniques or actions with low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones
Level 4
Aggressive response techniques
Techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, laceration of the skin, or broken bones or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, or mucus membrane
Level 5
Intermediate weapons
Techniques or actions with high probability of causing connective tissue damage, laceration of the skin, or broken bones
Level 6
Deadly force
Any force that is likely to cause death or serious physical injury
Serious physical injury
Injury to the body that results in unconsciousness, protracted and obvious disfigurment or protracted loss of impairment of the function of the bodily member, organ, or mental faculty