Use Of Force

Question 1

What are the 6 levels of resistance?

Answer 1

Psychological intimidation
Verbal non compliance
Passive resistance
Active resistance
Assaultive behavior
Aggravated active aggression

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Complaint of injury or injury that needs medical treatment.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Principles of control per UOF policy addendum F

Answer 5

Deputy presences
Verbal direction or redirection
Display of firearm
Less lethal force
Intermediate force
Lethal force

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Voluntary compliance rather than force or compulsion

Question 7

UOF Policy

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

De-Escalation definition

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

What is the goal of de-escalation?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

When should de-escalation techniques be used?

Answer 10

When safe and feasible

Question 11

Symptoms of excited delirium

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Level of resistance required to used CED?

Answer 13

Assaultive behavior

Question 14

UOF is used when necessary and objectively reasonable to…?

Answer 14

Affect an arrest
Prevent escape
Overcome resistance

Question 15

Exceptions to completing an SO-120

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Event number

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

Statement of refusal of medical treatment (J-223)

Question 18

Carotid restraint is…?

Answer 18

Prohibited

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Photographed and placed into evidence

Question 20

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

Answer 20

24 hours

Question 21

Who is responsible for notifying peer support?

Answer 21

Comm center

Question 22

Reasonable force is defined under which PC section?

Answer 22

835(a)