Use of Force

Question 1

Graham v Connor

Answer 1

The use of force to make an investigatory stop or arrest is a seizure

Question 2

Seizure

Answer 2

Termination of movement by means intently applied:

1. Handcuffing
2. Spray
3. Tasing
4. Hitting
5. Shooting
6. Killing

Question 3

Objective Reasonableness (Graham v Connor)

Answer 3

Reasonableness under the 4th amendment is not capable of precise definition or mechanical application, Whether the officer is reasonable or not is based upon the totality of the circumstances and must be articulated in court

Question 4

Forcible Felony

Answer 4

Any felony which involves the use of threat of physical force or violence against

Question 5

Color of Law

Answer 5

The appearance without the substance of a legal right. Usually implies a misuse of power

Question 6

Officers Response

Answer 6

Presence, Verbal Commands, Physical Control, Non Deadly Force, Deadly force

Question 7

The officer must use only the minimum amount of force

Answer 7

False-No court has ever said this

Question 8

An objective opinion

Answer 8

No influenced by personal feelings, or prejudice based on facts

Question 9

Excessive Force

Answer 9

Force that is not objectively reasonable

Question 10

Authority to Use Force

Answer 10

Subject has no authority to resist if the officer is in the lawful discharge of their official duties

Question 11

Non deadly force

Answer 11

A person reasonably believes force is necessary to defend self or others from the use of unlawful force

Question 12

Use of Force Objective

Answer 12

The objective of the use of force by peace officers in any situations is to gain or maintain control of an individual

Question 13

Continuums don’t work because

Answer 13

Violent history of the suspect, Duration of the action, Size, Age, Condition of the officer and the suspect