Use of Force

Question 1

conduct which would otherwise constitute an offense is ______ when it is required or authorized by law or by a judicial decree or is performed by a public servant in the reasonable exercise of official powers, duties and functions

Answer 1

justifiable/ justification

Question 2

what is the foundation of the use of force?

Answer 2

justification

Question 3

The ______ trigger _______ during an arrest or use of force

Answer 3

laws/ justification

Question 4

Reasonable Belief

Answer 4

A reasonable belief in facts or circumstances which, if true, would constitute an offense

Question 5

ORS 133.310

Answer 5

Arresting without a warrant

Question 6

ORS 131.615

Answer 6

stopping of persons

Question 7

ORS 133.235(4)

Answer 7

while making an arrest a police officer may use justifiable force

Question 8

Graham Factors

Answer 8

1. the nature of the crime or other circumstances
2. 3.

Question 9

Physical force that does not cause pain or injury

Answer 9

Administrative force

Question 10

What are the Oregon categories of force?

Answer 10

Physical force and deadly physical force

Question 11

Force capable of causing physical pain or injury to another person. Includes but is not limited to the use of electrical stun gun, tear gas or mace

Answer 11

Physical force

Question 12

physical force that under the circumstances in which it is used is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury

Answer 12

Deadly physical force

Question 13

Force that, under the circumstances in which it is used, is readily capable of causing high levels of pain and/or foreseeable risk of physical injury

Answer 13

Intermediate Force

Question 14

A person demonstrating the intent, having the ability and opportunity to attack the officer, and under the circumstances, is readily capable of causing serious physical injury or death

Answer 14

Deadly immediate threat

Question 15

A person demonstrating the intent, having the ability and the opportunity to attack the officer, and, under the circumstances, is readily capable of inflicting physical injury

Answer 15

Physical Immediate Threat

Question 16

what are the elements of an unlawful arrest?

Answer 16

• the officer knows there is no probable cause
• the officer incorrectly believes certain acts are unlawful

Question 17

a suspect physically tries to break contact by pulling, yanking, etc. when the officer attempts to arrest

Answer 17

Actively resisting

Question 18

a suspect physically tries to stop the officer by sitting or lying down or something similar

Answer 18

Passively resisting

Question 19

What are the response measures for an agitated chaotic event?

Answer 19

• identify
• control
• sedate
• transport