Use Of Force

Question 1

Officers are legally authorized to use deadly force to effect an arrest when in compliance with Nevada Revised Statue and the legal standards under ______ v _____

Answer 1

Tennessee v. Garner (1985)

Question 2

The U. S. Supreme Court’s decision and interpretations of the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states an officer shall only use such force as is “_________ _______” under all of the circumstances.

Answer 2

Objectively Reasonable

Question 3

The reasonableness of a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of a ________ _________ on the scene, rather than with 20/20 vision of hindsight.

Answer 3

judicious officer

Question 4

Supervisors will acknowledge and respond to incidents in a _____ ______ when officer use of reportable force is probable.

Answer 4

timely manner

Question 5

Any officer present, regardless of rank, and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond what is justified or objectively under the circumstances will, when in a safe position to do so, ______ to prevent the use of unreasonable force.

Answer 5

intercede

Question 6

The officer will _______ report these observations and the efforts made to intervene to a supervisor.

Answer 6

promptly

Question 7

Subjects Actions

Answer 7

Compliant
Obstructive
Assaultive
Life-Threatening

Question 8

Levels of Control

Answer 8

Low-Level
Intermediate
Deadly Force

Question 9

Elements of Deadly Force

Answer 9

Ability
Opportunity
Imminent Jeopardy
Preclusion

Question 10

Non-uniform commissioned personnel the rank of lieutenant and below are required to carry at least ____ intermediate force option (baton, oleoresin capsicum spray, or electronic control device) on their person when on-duty.

Answer 10

one

Question 11

Officers must conduct a ________ _______, outside the public view, at the beginning of shift to ensure the ECD will function properly.

Answer 11

spark check

Question 12

A Use of Force is required by _____ ______ who uses reportable force in an incident.

Answer 12

each officer

Question 13

A civilian employee who also uses force (empty hand, OC spray, or firearm) is required to complete a ______ ___ _______ report.

Answer 13

Use Of Force

Question 14

Use of Force reports will be completed by end of shift and reviewed through the chain of command within __ days.

Answer 14

30

Question 15

A supervisor responding to a use of force will ensure __________ are taken and placed into Blue Team, to include the subjects, the scene officers involved, and collect any evidence.

Answer 15

Photographs