use of force Flashcards
s505
s505
use of force
all security staff shall be trained in self-defense and ____to control inmates
use of force
officers must utilize a ____ of force in performance of their duties when it is necessary ____ and ___ to use force
continuum
reasonable
suitable
officers shall use only ___ approved weapons and techniques
department
the use of force must not continue after the purpose for which it was ____ has been ___
applied
achieved
officer shall not ___ or ___ any weapons and techniques and only in the manner in which they have been trained
alter
modify
use of physical power or any weapon or chemical agent to overcome compel or restrain a person
force
an appropriate level in the use of force continuum in consideration of the total circumstances including but not limited to the nature of the offense the behavior of the subject and physical odds against the officer and the feasibility or availability of alternatives
reasonable force
use of ___ power or any ___ or chemical agent to ____ compel or restrain a person
physical
weapon
overcome
force that exceeds reasonable force as defined in this policy
excessive force
force that is intended to or likely to result in serious bodily injury or death
deadly or lethal force
force that is not indented or not likely to result in death or serious bodily injury
non-deadly or non-deadly force
a degree of injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that is likely to cause permanent disfigurement or loss or extended impairment
serious bodily injury
a pre-authorized removal by force of an uncooperative resisting inmate from a cell authorized by the shift commander
force cell move
prevent commission of a felony and escape, prevent an act that can result in death or serious injury
reasons to use force
defend against physical assaults, prevent serious damage to property, prevent or quell a riot
reasons to use force
move a non-compliment inmate, apprehend an escaped inmate, effect a search of an inmate who refuses to submit, preserve overall order
reasons to use force
overcome passive and violent resistance inmates
reasons to use force
prior authorization for the use of force is ___ always required
not
if time permits and no danger to get prior authorization officers may seek prior authorization from a ____
supervisors
when prior authorization for force is given it should be ____ by a supervisor
witnessed
prior authorization from the ___ is required for the continued application of restraints while confined to a cell
shift commander
the continuum of force will include
presence
verbalization
oc
empty hand techniques
baton
specialty impact munitions
k-9
firearms
being there in uniform neat maintaining proper stance
presence
clear concise orders
verbalization
an inflammatory agent which temporality incapacitates an individual and effects the eyes nose moth and throat
oc
palm heel, forearm/knee strikes, arm bars, wrist locks
empty hand techniques
non-lethal impact instrument
baton
direct impact or beanbag round
specialty impact munitions
deadly force
firearms
the use of deadly force is permitted only as a ____ when all other means have failed or would not reasonably be effective and only in the ____
last resort
defense of life
deadly force may be used to protect ___either the officer’s own or the ___ of another
life
life
the subject has the ability
opportunity to cause death or serious bodily injury and the treat to life is imminent and the officer believes that use of deadly force creates no substantial risk to innocent persons
reasons to use deadly force
use of weaponless techniques, physical skills, and use of authorized weapons
the application of force
weapons should not be ____ unless it is reasonable to believe that it may be necessary to use the weapon
brandished
if the use of a weapon is anticipated you may carry it in a ___ and ___ condition
safe
ready
oc and chemical agents will be issued only to officers who within the previous ___ months received documented training
24
oc and chemical agents are not allowed in the secure perimeter unless its an ____situation
emergency
oc and chemical agents may be used inside the facility with prior approval from the
shift commander
if oc or a chemical agent is discharged in any instance a written report will be submitted to the ___ excluding ____
shift commander
approved training
batons
shields
pepper ball launcher
stinger rubber balls
distraction device
40 mm rubber and foam batons
40mm exact impact oc
drag-stabilized beanbag
specialty impact munitions
use of SIM inside the facility is restricted and only permitted only with the prior authorization of the ___
superintendent
what are designed for the delivery of force that is not intended to result in death or serious bodily injury, but more likely to result in serious bodily injury that non-lethal force options
SIM
the discharge or a firearm at any time other then ____will be considered an application of deadly force
authorized practice
application or restraints are considered a use of force except when
routine transportation outside the facility or movement within the facility
if application of restraints other than routine movement inside and out the ____ will notified as soon as possible and a ____ will be submitted to the _____
supervisor
written report
shift commander
medical examination and treatment is ___ for every person against whom physical force is used, and shall be documented by the ___
required
medical staff
all refusals or medical treatment by inmates can only be made to and documented by ___
medical staff
the completed use of force report and narrative must be submitted to the ___
shift commander
the shift commander will forward all forms of use of force to ____
as/ops
photographs will be taken under the direction of the ___as soon as practical following the use of force events
area supervisor
why would photos be taken of any who force was used on
injury is apparent
whenever a claim of exec excessive force
ina use of force incident additional photos can be requested by ___
sid
FCM and putting an inmate into a restraint chair is recorded to ___
clearly identify staff and inmate
document and describe the nature of the incident
enable a critique of the tactical response
who conducts an initial inquiry regarding the use of force
lieutenant or captain
the ___ will brief the shift commander of their findings after the initial inquiry
area supervisor
if the shift commander suspects any violation of the law or excessive use of force they will forward all documents to ___ for further review
SID
officers must utilize a continuum of force in the performance of their duties when it is necessary__ and ___ to use force
reasonable
suitable
officers shall only use department approved weapons or restraints until they are ___ and ___
trained
qualified
an officer present and observing another officer using force beyond that is unecessary the officer shall ___ regardless of the ___ of that officer
intervene
rank
application of non-deadly force an officer should avoid areas of the body which are particularly susceptible
temples
eyes
throat
spine
kidneys
testicles
officers should not use a___
chokeholds
during an extremely violent attack no alternative available the officer can ___ to a degree and type of force ___ than that which is normally used
escalate
greater
if a weapon is discharged other than practice then a written report will be submitted to the ___ by the end of the shift
shift commander
whenever an officer uses force in the performance of their duties a ___ will be ___ notified as soon as possible
supervisor
verbally
when notifying a supervisor of use of force it must include
5 things
names of person involved
witnesses
reason for force
degree and type of force
description of apparent injuries
use of force report must contain
8items
events leading up to force
precise description of incident
purpose of using force
description of degree and type of force
if weapons involved
time medical was notified and arrival on scene
description of injuries and treatment given
id of all participants
the __ assigned to the area where force occurred will conduct an ___ inquiry and collect all reports
area supervisor (captain lieutenant)
initial
a complete set of use of force report documents will include
all use of force reports
all use of force narratives
all d reports
all medical reports
all photos and videos
shift commander coversheet
any other relevant reports(accident reports)
