Use Of Force

Question 1

What is section 3 of Criminal Law Act?

Answer 1

A person may use such FORCE as is REASONABLE in the circumstances in the PREVENTION OF CRIME or in effecting or assisting in the lawful arrest of offenders or suspected offenders or of persons unlawfully at large.

Question 2

Section 117 PACE

Answer 2

Permits the use of reasonable force in exercising any power under PACE unless it specifically requires the consent of a person who is not a police officer

Question 3

Definition of common law

Answer 3

Entitles the person to defend themselves from ‘attack’ using reasonable force

Question 4

Section 76 criminal justice and immigration act 2008

Answer 4

The test on wether the force used is reasonable

Question 5

Profiled offender behaviour

Answer 5

Level 1 - complaint
Level 2 - verbal resistance
Level 3 - passive
Level 4- aggressive resistant
Level 5 - aggressive assaultive
Level 6 - serious aggravated assaultive

Question 6

5 step appeal

Answer 6

Simple appeal
Reasonable appeal
Personal appeal
Final
Action

Question 7

Impact factors

Answer 7

Person
Object
Place

Question 8

Safe operating distance for PAVA

Answer 8

1 -3.5 meters (3-11feet)