Use Of Force

Question 0

Level 1

Answer 0

Officer presence

-Appearance and demeanor verbal and non-verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance.

Question 1

USCG use of force policy

Answer 1

Only that force reasonable necessary under the circumstances may be used. Excessive force shall never be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties can be discharged without it. Nothing in the application of the CG use of force policy shall be construed as to necessarily require personnel to meet force with equal or less force.

Question 2

Level 2

Answer 2

Verbal commands

-Verbal commands in the form of task direction and consequences aimed at a subject

Question 3

Level 3

Answer 3

Control techniques

• Techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, laceration to skin, or broken bones.
• restraint devices
• pain compliance (pressure points)
• strength techniques (escorts)

Question 4

Level 4

Answer 4

Aggressive response techniques

• techniques or actions likely to cause connective tissue damage, lacerations to skin, broken bones, or irritation to the skin, eyes and mucus membranes
• kicks (side angle kick, front snap, superficial peronneal, knee strike)
• punches (front jab, forearm strike, hammer fist, elbow strike)
• stuns
• takes downs
• oc

Question 5

Level 5

Answer 5

Techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin or broken bones.

• expandable baton
• rubber fin stabilizers

Question 6

Level 6

Answer 6

Any force likely to cause death or serious physical injury.

Question 7

Serious physical injury

Answer 7

Actual physical injury to the body that results in unconsciousness, protracted and obvious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ or mental faculty.

Question 8

Six non deadly force situations

Answer 8

1. Individual self defense
2. To compel compliance with an order the CG has authority to use.
3. To prevent a federal crime.
4. To affect a lawful arrest or prevent escape.
5. To prevent theft of, damage to or destruction of property.
6. To enforce an order to evacuate a vessel

Question 9

Types of subjects

Answer 9

Passive compliant
Passive resistor
Active resistor
Active aggressor

Question 10

Post shooting procedures

Answer 10

Secure scene
Handcuff subject
Call for medical help
Injured person must remain in Cg custody until turned over to another authority.
Treat weapon and spent casing as evidence
Contact cgis
Prepare statements to federal officials