Use of Force

Question 1

Officers May use force to _______________, or others, Overcome resistance, _________________, a lawful arrest, or to__________________

Answer 1

Protect themselves, to effect a lawful detention, conduct a lawful search

Question 2

Officers are legally authorized to use deadly force to effect an arrest when in compliance with NRS and the legal standards under _______________

Answer 2

Tennessee V. Garner

Question 3

Officers will only use a level of force that is ____________ ______________

Answer 3

Objectively Reasonable

Question 4

Supervisors Will ___________ and _______________ to incidents in a ___________ manner when officer Use of reportable force is ___________

Answer 4

Acknowledge, Respond, Timely, Probable

Question 5

Upon observing substandard officer approaches or flaws in ________ _________, the supervisor will __________ act to correct any deficiencies.

Answer 5

Tactical decisions, promptly

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

Justified, objectively reasonable, intercede, unreasonable

Question 7

Duty to intervene
The officer will promptly report these observations to _______________

Answer 7

A Supervisor

Question 8

Duty to intervene (reporting)
Reporting officer will document in writing no later than ____________ after the occurrence

Answer 8

10 Days

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Immediately, seated

Question 10

Medical attention will be summoned for the following use of force applications:

Answer 10

1. Baton/Impact weapons,
2. Canine -all bites,
3. ECD probe strikes to the head, chest, neck, or groin,
4. OC spray (direct exposure to facial area)
5. UOF with a projectile weapon LL Shotgun, 40mm,
6. handgun/shotgun/rifle
7. PIT, Ramming

Question 11

Use of force:
Subjects actions =

Answer 11

Level of Resistance

Question 12

Use of force
Officers response =

Answer 12

Level of control

Question 13

Levels of resistance have four parts with the Subjects intent to do harm in the middle

Answer 13

Compliant, Obstructive, Assaultive, Life threatening

Question 14

Officers levels of control have three parts for their response

Answer 14

Low-Level, Intermediate, Deadly Force

Question 15

Deadly force for the Low Lethality shotgun

Answer 15

Fired at a distance less than 7 yards

Question 16

Deadly Force for the 40mm Specialty impact weapon

Answer 16

Fired at a distance less than 5 yards

Question 17

Elements of deadly force

Answer 17

Ability, Opportunity, Imminent Jeopardy, Preclusion

Question 18

An officer will not use deadly force against a person based on the treat that the person poses solely __ _________

Answer 18

To themselves

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

1. Articulable facts the subject is physically uncooperative
2. Subjects actions may present physical danger to themselves or others if not restrained.
3. Reasonable possibility of flight based on the actions of the subject.
4. Information that the subject is currently armed.
5. The stop closely follows a violent crime, and the subject matches specific parts of a description.
6. Articulable facts that a crime of violence is about to occur.
7. Suicidal persons, during search warrant service, by officers moving in custody subjects, persons being transported to detoxification facilites.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Reasonable Suspicion or Probable Cause.

Question 21

ECD spark display, touch stun, and probe mode are ______________

Answer 21

Reportable force in blue team

Question 22

In a protest or demonstration situation, OC spray may only be used when authorized by an __________ ___________ in response to _____________ ___________ of harm.

Answer 22

Incident commander, imminent threat

Question 23

Use of force for K9
Low Level is

Answer 23

Dog on Leash

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

Blocking

Question 25

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.

Answer 25

Precision Intervention Technique (PIT)

Question 26

The Utilization of a police vehicle to intentionally hit another vehicle

Answer 26

Ramming

Question 27

Use of PIT in deadly force

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

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.

Answer 28

Vehicle Containment Technique (VCT)

Question 29

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:

Answer 29

1. A minimum of two officers are present, one acting as Lethal coverage.
2. Officers have considered the use of available cover/concealment

Question 30

Impact munitions will be aimed at the the abdomen and target the large muscle groups of the ______, _________, and the ________ of the subject

Answer 30

Buttocks, thigh, and the knees

Question 31

Shooting at or from a moving vehicle is __________, ___________, and _________

Answer 31

Ineffective, dangerous, and Unpredictable

Question 32

Officers will not discharge their firearm at a moving vehicle unless

Answer 32

1. A person in the vehicle is an imminent deadly threat to officers or others by means other than the vehicle.
2. The driver is using the vehicle as a weapon to inflict mass casualties

Question 33

A civilian employee who uses force is ____________ to complete a use of force report

Answer 33

Required

Question 34

Investigative responsibilities - Non use of deadly force

Non deadly force requiring a Use of force report will be investigated by the Officers ___________ __ ____________

Answer 34

Chain Of Command

Question 35

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.

Answer 35

On duty Watch Commander

Question 36

Non deadly force UOF investigations
A Supervisor will

Answer 36

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.

Question 37

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 ______

Answer 37

Public Safety Statement (PSS)

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Senior Officer

Question 39

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.

Answer 39

Supervisor, 30