use of force

Question 1

The reasonableness of force will be judged from?

Answer 1

the perspective of a reasonable officer on scene

Question 2

When can improvised device or method be used?

Answer 2

when it would impractical or ineffective to use any tools, weapons, or methods provided by the department.

Question 3

Does the policy require that an officer retreat or be exposed to physical injury before applying force?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

Any officer may use reasonable force to

Answer 4

effect an arrest, prevent escape, or overcome resistance

Question 5

Pain compliance techniques shall be discontinued

Answer 5

when compliance from the suspect has been achieved.

Question 6

Application of the Carotid Hold on the following individuals should be avoided unless other available options reasonably appear ineffective or would present a greater danger to the subject, officer, or others, and the need to control the subject outweighs the risk of applying a carotid hold

Answer 6

Pregnant females, elderly, obvious juveniles.

Question 7

Any individual placed on a Carotid Hold, whether or not rendered unconscious, shall be

Answer 7

examined by paramedics or other qualified medical personel

Question 8

An officer may use deadly force to protect himself/herself or others

Answer 8

from imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.

Question 9

Deadly force may be used to stop a fleeing subject if

Answer 9

the person has committed or intends to commit a felony involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious bodily injury or death and imminent risk thereof if the subject is not immediately apprehended.

Question 10

Officers should only shoot at a moving vehicle if

Answer 10

there are not other means to avert the threat of the vehicle or if deadly force other than the vehicle is directed at the officer or others.

Question 11

Supervisor should be notified of a use of force if any of the following exists:

Answer 11

visible injury or complaint of injury, threat of litigation, application of taser or other tools, application of restraint device, subject rendered unconscious, subject struck or kicked, use or attempted use of Carotid Hold, subject alleges any of the above occurred, K9 bite.

Question 12

Supervisor’s use of force report should include:

Answer 12

synopsis, suspect info/statements, injuries, property damage, involved officer(s) and roles, investigation, attachments, opinions and conclusions

Question 13

The supervisor’s use of force report should be turned in at the end of shift unless

Answer 13

the watch commander approves that it can be turned in at a later time.

Question 14

The final review of the use of force shall be conducted by

Answer 14

the division captain, assistant chief, and chief.

Question 15

Medical assistance shall be provided if the suspect

Answer 15

has visible injuries or complaint of injury, ongoing physical stress, or rendered unconscious, excited delirium

Question 16

If the suspect refuses medical assistance

Answer 16

document the refusal in related reports, if practical have another officer or medical personel witness the refusal, and record the refusal if possible.

Question 17

Supervisor responsibility

Answer 17

obtain basic facts from the involved officers, injured parties are examined and treated, obtain a recorded interview with the suspect, photographs of injured/noninjured areas, identify any witnesses, review and approve all related reports, determine if the suspect wants to pursue litigation, initiate administrative investigation if there is a possible violatio of policy.

Question 18

Watch commander responsibility

Answer 18

ensure proper notification, consult with IA team supervisor,

Question 19

The supervisor’s report on use of force will be retained for

Answer 19

5 years