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Use Of Force Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 levels of resistance?

A

Passive noncompliance
Active resistance
Assaultive behavior
Life-threatening behavior

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2
Q

Pointing firearms or any weapons designed to fire a projectile considered use of force?

A

Yes

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3
Q

When force is used, when should you notify supervisor immediately?

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Complaint of injury or injury that needs medical treatment.

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4
Q

Do deputies who witness force resulting in serious injury document their observations in writing?

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Yes

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5
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Principles of control per UOF policy 11.10

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Deputy presences
Verbal control
Physical control
Restraint devices
Pointing of weapons
Chemical agents
Impact weapons
Less lethal munitions/projectiles
Conducted energy devices (CED)
Cainines
Firearms
Deadly force
Improvised weapons or techniques

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6
Q

The preservation of order and observance of law are best achieved through…?

A

Voluntary compliance rather than force or compulsion

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7
Q

UOF Policy

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In the performance of his/her official LE duties, who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use objectively reasonable force to effect the arrest, to prevent escape, or to overcome resistance.

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8
Q

De-Escalation definition

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Actions taken in an attempt to stabilize an incident in order to try and reduce the immediacy of a threat by obtaining more time, tactical options or resources to resolve an incident.

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9
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What is the goal of de-escalation?

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Gain voluntary compliance
Reduce or eliminate the need to use force.

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10
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When should de-escalation techniques be used?

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When safe and feasible

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11
Q

Symptoms of excited delirium

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Tremors
Convulsions
Seizures
Delirium
Hallucinations
Assaultive behavior
Superhuman strength
Dilated pupils
Paranoia
Meaningless acts
Rapid/slow irregular pulse
Hyperthermia
Confusion
Yelling and screaming incoherently
Thrashing after being restrained

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12
Q

Factors that will affect a deputy’s choice of force options

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Subjects age
Physical stature
Demonstration of pugilistic intent
Physical condition and or injuries to susp
Dep knowledge of other factors representing imminent danger
Number of subjects/deputies
Subjects state of sobriety
Subjects proximity to weapons
Availability of options for deps
Pregnant
Physical, mental, or developmental disabilities

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13
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Level of resistance required to used CED?

A

Assaultive behavior

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14
Q

UOF is used when necessary and objectively reasonable to…?

A

Affect an arrest
Prevent escape
Overcome resistance

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15
Q

Exceptions to completing an SO-120

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OIS (for involved dep/witnesses)
Weapons pointing only. Primary deputy documents
High risk/tax operations, SED will document after action report and one SO-120

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16
Q

If no case number, what can be used to substitute?

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Event number

17
Q

Adult prisoner in field arrest requiring medical treatment as a result of UOF and prisoner refuses, what will be completed, given to nurse and attached to report?

A

Statement of refusal of medical treatment (J-223)

18
Q

Carotid restraint is…?

A

Prohibited

19
Q

The saturated, damaged, or ineffective spit sock shall be…?

A

Photographed and placed into evidence

20
Q

After an OIS the involved deputies are placed on admin leave for at least…?

A

24 hours

21
Q

Who is responsible for notifying peer support?

A

Comm center

22
Q

Reasonable force is defined under which PC section?

A

835(a)

23
Q

Non-deadly force definition

A

Force which creates a minimal risk of injury.

24
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Intermediate force definition

A

Force which has a significant risk of injury.

25
Q

Deadly force definition

A

Force which has a substantial risk of causing death or serious bloody injury.

26
Q

What is excessive force?

A

A level of force that violates California state law or the United States constitution.

27
Q

What is the objective for the use of force?

A

Gain and/or maintain control of an individual(s) and the situation.

28
Q

Graham v. Conner

A

The “reasonableness” test in analyzing the use of force is not capable of precise definition or mechanical application. Requires evaluation of facts and circumstances.

29
Q

Vulnerable populations?

A

Children
Elderly
Pregnant
People with physical, mental and developmental disabilities.

30
Q

Specific de-escalation strategies and techniques.

A

Self control
Effective communication
Scene assessment and management
Force options

31
Q

Time where CED may increase risk if injury or death

A

More than 15 seconds.

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