Use of Force Flashcards
Officers May use force to _______________, or others, Overcome resistance, _________________, a lawful arrest, or to__________________
Protect themselves, to effect a lawful detention, conduct a lawful search
Officers are legally authorized to use deadly force to effect an arrest when in compliance with NRS and the legal standards under _______________
Tennessee V. Garner
Officers will only use a level of force that is ____________ ______________
Objectively Reasonable
Supervisors Will ___________ and _______________ to incidents in a ___________ manner when officer Use of reportable force is ___________
Acknowledge, Respond, Timely, Probable
Upon observing substandard officer approaches or flaws in ________ _________, the supervisor will __________ act to correct any deficiencies.
Tactical decisions, promptly
Duty to Intervene- any officer present, regardless of rank, and observing another officer using force that is clearly behind what is ____________ or __________ _____________, under the circumstances will, when in a safe position to do so, ___________ to prevent the use of ___________ Force.
Justified, objectively reasonable, intercede, unreasonable
Duty to intervene
The officer will promptly report these observations to _______________
A Supervisor
Duty to intervene (reporting)
Reporting officer will document in writing no later than ____________ after the occurrence
10 Days
Officers will not restrain subjects who are in custody and under control in a manner that compromises their ability to breathe. Proned Handcuffed subjects will be ___________placed in a recovery or ________ position
Immediately, seated
Medical attention will be summoned for the following use of force applications:
- Baton/Impact weapons,
- Canine -all bites,
- ECD probe strikes to the head, chest, neck, or groin,
- OC spray (direct exposure to facial area)
- UOF with a projectile weapon LL Shotgun, 40mm,
- handgun/shotgun/rifle
- PIT, Ramming
Use of force:
Subjects actions =
Level of Resistance
Use of force
Officers response =
Level of control
Levels of resistance have four parts with the Subjects intent to do harm in the middle
Compliant, Obstructive, Assaultive, Life threatening
Officers levels of control have three parts for their response
Low-Level, Intermediate, Deadly Force
Deadly force for the Low Lethality shotgun
Fired at a distance less than 7 yards
Deadly Force for the 40mm Specialty impact weapon
Fired at a distance less than 5 yards
Elements of deadly force
Ability, Opportunity, Imminent Jeopardy, Preclusion
An officer will not use deadly force against a person based on the treat that the person poses solely __ _________
To themselves
Handcuffs are approved for use during investigative detentions where one or more of the following factors are present and only for as long as the circumstances exist, not to exceed 60 minutes:
What are the reason you may place someone in handcuffs?
- Articulable facts the subject is physically uncooperative
- Subjects actions may present physical danger to themselves or others if not restrained.
- Reasonable possibility of flight based on the actions of the subject.
- Information that the subject is currently armed.
- The stop closely follows a violent crime, and the subject matches specific parts of a description.
- Articulable facts that a crime of violence is about to occur.
- Suicidal persons, during search warrant service, by officers moving in custody subjects, persons being transported to detoxification facilites.
When responding to a security office where a subject has been placed in handcuffs prior to the officers arrival, the officer will not Place LVMPD handcuffs on the subject until the officer has ______ or ________ based on their independent investigation
Reasonable Suspicion or Probable Cause.
ECD spark display, touch stun, and probe mode are ______________
Reportable force in blue team
In a protest or demonstration situation, OC spray may only be used when authorized by an __________ ___________ in response to _____________ ___________ of harm.
Incident commander, imminent threat
Use of force for K9
Low Level is
Dog on Leash
The positioning of a police vehicle in the path of an occupied subject vehicle where contact between the vehicles is anticipated to be MINIMAL, and the potential for injuries is low. The intent of __________ is to prevent an avenue of escape by the safe placement of a police vehicle. _______
Is not a use of force.
Blocking
A specific manner of intentional contact using a police vehicle against a fleeing vehicle during a pursuit to cause the fleeing vehicle to come to an abrupt stop, rendering it immobile.
Precision Intervention Technique (PIT)
The Utilization of a police vehicle to intentionally hit another vehicle
Ramming
Use of PIT in deadly force
At speeds of more than 40 MPH. When used on high center of gravity vehicle likely to roll over such as vans, suvs, and jeeps.
A pre planned containment tactic for use only by units in the SWAT bureau and the Major Violator Section. It employs extremely low speed and intentional vehicle contact with a subjects vehicle. The purpose is to prevent a Vehicle pursuit and render a vehicle immobile.
Vehicle Containment Technique (VCT)
Projectile weapons may be used against persons who are holding a firearm if it can be utilized to de escalate and intervene with a potentially deadly force situation; however, the following conditions must be met:
- A minimum of two officers are present, one acting as Lethal coverage.
- Officers have considered the use of available cover/concealment
Impact munitions will be aimed at the the abdomen and target the large muscle groups of the ______, _________, and the ________ of the subject
Buttocks, thigh, and the knees
Shooting at or from a moving vehicle is __________, ___________, and _________
Ineffective, dangerous, and Unpredictable
Officers will not discharge their firearm at a moving vehicle unless
- A person in the vehicle is an imminent deadly threat to officers or others by means other than the vehicle.
- The driver is using the vehicle as a weapon to inflict mass casualties
A civilian employee who uses force is ____________ to complete a use of force report
Required
Investigative responsibilities - Non use of deadly force
Non deadly force requiring a Use of force report will be investigated by the Officers ___________ __ ____________
Chain Of Command
If th next level of supervision in the officers chain of command is unavailable, the supervisor involved in the use of force incident will notify the _________________. The _______________ will delegate the next level of supervision responsible for the use of force investigative duties.
On duty Watch Commander
Non deadly force UOF investigations
A Supervisor will
Respond without delay to an incident where reportable force was used.
Determine the level of force
Conduct an investigation by interviewing the subjects, officers, medical personnel, and witnesses
Ensure photographs are taken and uploaded into blue team, to include the subjects, the scene, officers involved, and collect any evidence.
Review body worn camera
Check surrounding area for any video surveillance, obtain a copy, and ensure third party video is impounded as evidence and noted in blue team.
The ____________ is a series of questions asked of the shooting officer to obtain information to determine if an immediate threat to public safety exists. The _______ must be taken in a timely manner and appropriate action conducted based on the information received from the ______
Public Safety Statement (PSS)
In the event where the supervisor is involved in an officer involved shooting and no other supervisor is immediately available to take the PSS, the _________ ___________ on scene will conduct the PSS
Senior Officer
Use of force reports will be completed by the end of the shift ( any exceptions must be approved by a ______) and reviewed through the chain of command within ____ days.
Supervisor, 30
