Use Of Force Flashcards
What is the Use of Continuum
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 Coast Guards use of force policy shall be construed as to require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force
Deadly Force Triangle
Weapon, Opportunity, Subjects Actions
Define Weapon
Physical means to cause death
Define Opportunity
Unrestricted access and effective range
Two prong test for opportunity
Maximum effective range (type of weapon and distance it can be used) Unrestricted access (is it in a cabinet or on the table)
Define Subject Actions
The movement made by a subject through this action a reasonable law enforcement officer would believe the subject intends to do harm
Attack Triangle
Weapon, Delivery System, Subjects Actions
Define Delivery System
Means to deliver the weapon to target
Three Types of Self Defense
Individual, Unit, National
Four Types of Subjects
Passive Compliant, Passive Resistor, Active Resistor, Active Aggressor
Define Passive Compliant
A subject who follows the officer’s requests or verbal direction
Define Passive Resistor
A subject who does not follow the officer’s request or verbal direction but offers no resistance to the officers attempt to gain control
Define Active Resistor
A subject who does not follow to officer’s request or verbal direction, offers physical resistance that prevents the officer from gaining control, but does not attempt to harm the officer
Define Active Aggressor
A subject who attempts to harm the officer
Two reasons you are allowed to draw your weapon
- Deadly force is authorized
2. There is a reasonable possibility that the use of deadly force may be required
