Use of Force Flashcards
Where can the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy be found?
Chapter 4 of the MLEM
Coast Guard Use of Force Guiding Principals.
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, nothin in the application of the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy shall be construed as to require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force.
What are the 3 types of self defense?
Individual
Unit
National
Individual Self Defense
The act of defending oneself or other persons from imminent danger.
Unit Self Defense
The act of defending a particular unit of U.S. military forces or law enforcement agency assets from imminent danger.
National Self Defense
Defense of the U.S. U.S. Forces, and, in certain circumstances, U.S. persons and their property, and/or U.S. commercial assets from hostile act or demonstration of hostile intent.
Explain the Use of Force Continuum.
A model that organizes levels of force into a graduated seal of risks and outcomes, and provides the officer with a system for determining appropriate levels of force to be applied when governed by the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy, except for those situations to compel a vessel to stop.
Level One
Officer Presence:
Appearance, demeanor, verbal, and non-verbal communication that creates an atmosphere of compliance.
Level Two
Verbal Commands:
Verbal commands in the form of task direction with consequences aimed at the subject.
Define L.E.A.P.S.
Listen Empathize Ask questions Paraphrase Summarize
Level Three
Control Techniques:
Techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, or broken bones.
Examples of Level Three
Normal application of handcuffs
Pressure points
Escorts
Bar Hammer Control
Examples of Level One
Drawing of PDW
Drawing of OC, baton, or handcuffs
Long gun loaded and shouldered
Level Four
Aggressive Response Techniques:
Techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, or broken bones, or that will produce irritation to the skin, eyes, or mucus membranes.
Examples of Level Four
Kicks Punches Stuns Takedowns Chemical Irritants
Characteristics of Oleoresin Capsicum
No greater than 10% and no less than 5% concentration Shall not exceed 0.2% capsacinoids Water based Non-flammable Non-toxic Straight stream 3 oz. Thumb activated Safety
Takedowns
Arm Bar
Head Control
Teamwork
Takedown Transition
Ground Officer Defense
Low Tackle Response
Grounded Officer Escapes
Level Five
Intermediate Weapons:
Techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, or broken bones.
Examples of Level Five
Baton
Less Lethal Munitions
Characteristics of baton
Steel shaft Silver in color Corrosion resistant No knurled or sharp edges Non-slip grip Rigid when deployed 15-22 inches when expanded Not spring loaded or trigger activated
Level Six
Deadly Force:
Any force that is likely to cause death or serious physical injury.
Serious Physical Injury
Actual physical injury to the body that results in unconsciousness, protracted and obvious disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty.
Six Situations When Deadly Force is Authorized
- Self defense
- Lawful arrest and prevention of escape
- Protection of property
- Protection of hazardous materials or deadly weapons
- Vessel on vessel situations
- Air space security
