Use Of Force

Question 1

What is the COMDTs UoF policy?

Answer 1

Only the force resonant necessary under the circumstances maybe be used. Excessive force maybe never be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties can be discharged without it. Nothing in the application of the CG use of force policy shall be construed As to necessarily require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force. Ch 4

Question 2

Six Levels

Question 3

Officer Presence

Answer 3

Appearance, demeanor, verbal and non verbal communication that creates and atmosphere of compliance.

Question 4

Verbal Commands

Answer 4

Verbal commands in the form of task directions with consequences aimed at the subject

Question 5

Controlled Techniques

Answer 5

Techniques of actions with a low probability of causing connective tissues damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones. These techniques include the proper use 9f restraints devices and pain compliance and strength techniques

Question 6

Aggressive response techniques

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Intermediate Weapons

Answer 7

Techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage lacerations if the skin or broken bones. Including proper use of the expandable baton

Question 8

Deadly force

Answer 8

Any force that is likely to cause death or serious physical injury.

Question 9

What level of force is drawing your PDW

Answer 9

Level 1as long as the tool is not used

Question 10

When are you authorized to place a subject in restraint devices

Question 11

Deadly Force Triangle

Answer 11

Subjects action
Opportunity
Weapons

Question 12

Two Prong Test for opportunity

Answer 12

Maximum effective range of the weapon

Unrestricted access to the weapon

Question 13

Is deadly force authorized for the protection of property

Answer 13

Yes

1. Self defense
2. Lawful arrest and prevention of escape
3. Protection of property
4. Protection of hazardous materials or deadly weapons
5. Vessel on vessel situations
6. Air space security

Question 14

Can you use deadly force on a fleeing felon

Answer 14

Permits the use of force including deadly force against an individual who is suspected of a felony and is in clear flight

If a subject two had committed a felony possesses a weapon and his fleeing deadly force is authorized if there is a clear field of fire

Question 15

Is deadly force authorized to affect arrest

Answer 15

It must be lawful and the person has to be in a situation where they are trying to escape from that or may cause harm to other people

Question 16

If you are involved in a Deadly force situation what are your responsibilities and your rights?

Answer 16

Render first aid place subject and restraint devices call EMS only surrender weapons to cgis and only provide statements to cgis

Question 17

When is the only time you may be authorized to nor follow the COMDTs UofF policy? (secret Service, President)

Answer 17

If you are working under secret service

Question 18

When is a use of force report required

Answer 18

Anything outside of the normal application of hand cuffs

Question 19

What is the reactionary gap

Answer 19

The reaction our gap is the distance between the officer and the subject it’s 4 to 6 feet

Question 20

What is triangulation

Answer 20

Triangulation is the concept of keeping the subject triangulated between the officers

Question 21

Fatal funnel

Answer 21

The fatal funnel is the area in front of a door window or hatch where you are no longer behind cover or concealement this places you in immediate danger

Question 22

Cover and concealment

Answer 22

Cover is an area that the officer could hide behind which may stop a bullet concealment is an area that the officer can hide behind but will not stop a bullet

Question 23

Can you carry a shotgun and a PDW at the same time during a boarding

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

LEAPS

Answer 24

Listen emphasize ask questions paraphrase summarize

Question 25

What is the CG policy on accepting gratuities?

Answer 25

Can I accept gifts with monetary value may except bottle of water may not accept concert tickets

Question 26

Deadly force with Lawful Arrest and prevention of escape

Answer 26

1. There is probable cause that the suspect had committed a felony involving the use or threatened use of deadly force AND;
2. The suspect is armed or otherwise posed and imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to any person AND;
3. The suspect had failed to obey an order to halt (such order shall be given if feasible and would not increase the danger to the officer or others).

Question 27

Passive compliant

Answer 27

Subject that follows officers directions

Question 28

Passive resistor

Answer 28

Does not follow the officers directions but officers no resistance to the officer

Question 29

Active resistor

Answer 29

Subject that does not follow directions
Offers resistance when the officer tries to take control of the situation
But officers no harm to the officer

Question 30

Active aggressor

Answer 30

Subject that is actively trying to cause harm and attack the officer

Question 31

Biased based le

Answer 31

When an officer picks who to board based on religion race gender

Question 32

Serious physical injury

Answer 32

A 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

Question 33

2 prong test to privacy

Answer 33

Does the subject have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the area they control

Is that expectation reasonable