UOF + Levels Of Force

Question 1

Guiding principles to the use of force policy

Answer 1

Only that force reasonably necessary under the circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used; however nothing in the application of the CG use of force policy shall be construed as to require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force

Question 2

Officer presence

Answer 2

Appearance, demeanor, and verbal and non-verbal communication that create and atmosphere of compliance

Question 3

Verbal commands

Answer 3

Commands are in the form of task direction with consequences aimed at the subject

Question 4

Control techniques

Answer 4

Techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones. These techniques include the proper use of restraint devices, pain compliance and strength techniques.

Question 5

Aggressive response techniques

Answer 5

Techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, broken bones, or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or mucous membranes. The techniques include the proper use of kicks, stuns, punches, takedowns, and chemical irritants.

Question 6

Intermediate weapons

Answer 6

Techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones. These techniques include the proper use of the expandable baton and authorized less than lethal munitions.

Question 7

Deadly force

Answer 7

Deadly force is any force that is likely to cause death or seriously physical injury.