Use of Force Flashcards
The Ontario Use of Force Model (Model) is an aid to promote continuous critical assessment and evaluation of every situation, and can assist members to understand and make use of a variety of force options to respond to potentially violent situations. It is _________ to serve as a justification for a member’s use of force, nor does it prescribe specific response options appropriate to any given situation. However, the Model does provide a valuable framework for understanding and articulating the events associated with an incident involving a member’s use of force.
not intended
The _______ empowers __________ who is required or authorized to do anything in the administration or enforcement of the law, when acting on reasonable grounds, to use as much force as necessary for that purpose. Every person is liable, both criminally and civilly, for any unjustified or excessive force used.
Training
Criminal Code (CC) , every person
Ontario Regulation 926/90 (O.Reg. 926/90) made under the ________ prohibits a member of a police service from using force on another person, unless the member has successfully completed the prescribed training course on the use of force, and that at least once every __ months, members who may be required to use force on other persons receive a training course on the use of force. When a use of force option is employed, its application shall be in keeping with the training received.
Police Services Act (PSA), 12
Ontario Regulation 3/99 provides that, at minimum, police officers are
issued a handgun
issued oleoresin capsicum (OC) aerosol spray
issued a baton, and
______________
___________________
_____________
trained in officer safety, communication and physical control techniques
Weapons of Opportunity
Despite the foregoing, nothing in O.Reg. 926/90 or this Procedure prohibits a member from the reasonable use of weapons of opportunity when none of the approved options are available or appropriate to defend themselves or members of the public.
True or False
True
Authorized Restraining Devices
Handcuffs, leg irons, spit shields and other restraints authorized by the____________ (e.g. plastic flexi-cuffs) may be used
to control the violent activities of a person in custody
when prisoners are being transferred from one place to another
to prevent a prisoner from escaping
Chief of Police
A peace officer, and ________ lawfully assisting the peace officer, is justified in using force that is intended or is likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm to a person to be arrested, if
a) the peace officer is proceeding lawfully to arrest, with or without warrant, the person to be arrested;
b) the offence for which the person is to be arrested is one for which that person may be arrested without warrant;
c) the person to be arrested takes flight to avoid arrest;
d) the peace officer or other person using the force believes on reasonable grounds that the force is necessary for the purpose of protecting the peace officer, the person lawfully assisting the peace officer or any other person from imminent or future death or grievous bodily harm; and
e) the flight cannot be prevented by reasonable means in a less violent manner.
every person
Police officers ____________ from discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle for the sole purpose of disabling the vehicle.
are prohibited
Ontario Regulation 926/90 compels members to submit a Use of Force Report to the Chief of Police when a member
uses physical force on another person that results in an injury that requires medical attention
draws a handgun in ____________ excluding a member of the police force while on duty
discharges a firearm
points a firearm regardless if the firearm is a handgun or a long gun
uses a weapon other than a firearm on another person
the presence of a member of the public,
For the purpose of reporting a use of force incident, the definition of a weapon includes a _______ or _______ that comes into direct physical contact with a person
police dog or police horse
Additionally, officers are required to submit a Use of Force Report and a TPS 584 to the Chief of Police when the officer uses a CEW _________
_____________
as a “demonstrated force presence”
in drive stun mode or full deployment, whether intentionally or otherwise.
When officers are required to complete a Use of Force in accordance with this Procedure, they shall record their ________ of the individual(s) about whom the report is completed in the designated section of the report.
perceived race
Where a court order, subpoena, or prosecutors request for disclosure of the Use of Force Report is received, such request shall be directed to __________
Legal Services
The Unit Commander of a member who has been identified with a training issue shall submit a TPS 649 to the __________ detailing the issue. The ________ shall be responsible for liaising with a Unit Commander recommending individual training for a member, and shall schedule the required training in accordance with unit specific guidelines.
Unit Commander Toronto Police College (TPC) , TPC
When a Service firearm has been discharged, the __________ shall be notified forthwith.
Senior Duty Officer
