Use of Force Finals

Question 1

What is the highest level of force in the Use of Force Model?

Answer 1

Lethal Deadly Force

Question 2

What are the categories of threat perception?

Answer 2

Assaultive (Serious Bodily Harm, Death), Assaultive (Bodily Harm), Resistant (Active), Resistant (Passive), Compliant

Question 3

What happens when an officer’s response is higher than the risk assessment?

Answer 3

The force response = EXCESSIVE.

Question 4

What happens when an officer’s response is lower than the risk assessment?

Answer 4

The force response = UNSAFE.

Question 5

What are the components of handcuffing?

Answer 5

1. Immobilize 2. Control 3. Handcuff 4. Search 5. Monitor 6. Transport

Question 6

What case is associated with failure to train?

Answer 6

Canton v. Harris

Question 7

What is the most important use of force case?

Answer 7

Graham v. Connor - The Reasonable Man Doctrine

Question 8

What is the Fleeing Felon Case?

Answer 8

Tennessee v. Garner

Question 9

What is the Control Superiority Principle?

Answer 9

Recognized Officer Advantage OVER Recognized Subject Disadvantage

Question 10

When is the application of non-lethal force generally limited?

Answer 10

1. Physical resistance during an encounter 2. Making an arrest 3. When attacked

Question 11

What tactics are Boston Police Officers prohibited from using?

Answer 11

Chokeholds, strangleholds, carotid artery neck restraints, or similar tactics

Question 12

When should incapacitation agents be used?

Answer 12

1. In self-defense 2. When met with active resistance

Question 13

What increases the potential for serious injury when using incapacitating agents?

Answer 13

1. Subject is less than 2 feet away 2. Enclosed area without ventilation 3. Subject lacks normal reflexes

Question 14

What must officers do before using deadly force?

Answer 14

Exhaust all alternatives, including de-escalation and verbal commands.

Question 15

When is the discharge of a firearm permissible?

Answer 15

1. No less drastic means available to defend oneself or another 2. No less drastic means to apprehend a fleeing felon

Question 16

Why are officers prohibited from firing at moving vehicles?

Answer 16

1. Unlikely to stop or disable the vehicle 2. Risk of missing target or ricocheting 3. Risk of crash causing injury

Question 17

What is the target area for OC Spray?

Answer 17

FACE

Question 18

What body parts does OC Spray affect?

Answer 18

1. Eyes 2. Skin 3. Respiratory Tract