Use of Force Theory Flashcards
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Define Section 25 of the Criminal Code?
Everyone (Peace Officer) is authorized to use force in the commission of their duties. As much force as necessary to generate compliance.
Define Section 26 of the Criminal Code?
Everyone is responsible for use of force and excess thereof.
Define Section 27 of the Criminal Code?
Peace Officer utilizing as much force as necessary to stop or prevent the commission of an offense.
List 3 questions to determine objective reasonable test.
1) Was the officer lawfully placed?
2) Did the officer subjectively believe that the force was necessary?
3) Would a reasonable person believe that the forced used was reasonable?
What are the 4 Use of Force Principles?
1) Public Safety
2) Officer Safety
3) Continuous Risk-Assessment
4) Best Strategy (prevent death / injury / property damage)
What are the 3 types of impact factors and provide 2 examples for each?
1) Subject (Size / Mental State)
2) Officer (Size / Experience)
3) Environment (Time of Day / Weather)
List 5 subject categories (Use of Force Continuum)
1) Cooperative
2)Passive Resistance
3) Active Resistance
4) Assaultive
5) GBH
List 5 officer response options
1) Officer presence
2) Communication
3) Physical Control
4) Intermediate Weapons
5) Deadly Force
Define ‘AIM’
1) Ability - able bodied
2) Intent - verbal / physical cues
3) Means - mechanism of delivery
List the 7 tactical principles.
1) Winning Mentality
2) Cover & Concealment
3) Time / Distance Ratio
4) 1 + 1 Rule
5) Threats Cues
6) De-escalation
7) Verbal Commands
what are 5 areas of risk?
*HWFEE
1) Hands
2) Weapons
3) Friends / Associates
4) Escape Routes
5) Environment
What is the reactionary gap distance?
6 Feet
What are 4 types of resistance?
*PEAR
1) Passive actions - will not voluntarily comply
2) Escort Position - intent is to prevent officer from gaining control
3) Assaultive - to physically harm officer
4) Resistance during cuffing - impaired by drugs or alcohol
What are 3 types of subjects that you will cuff? which of those 3 is the most dangerous?
1) Totally Cooperative
2) Potentially Uncooperative (Most dangerous)
3) Totally Uncooperative
Tactical considerations to handcuffing?
*ACS
1) Approach to contact
2) Control upon first touch (3 points of contact)
3) Speed of Application
Reasons for putting someone in handcuffs?
1) Officer / Public Safety
2) Committed a Crime
3) Escape Risk
When should you double-lock handcuffs?
When tactically safe to do so
Define DSALPS
Double-lock / Search / Ask / Look / Pat / Squeeze
What are 5 control principles?
*BDSMP (How to get control of subjecto)
1) Balance Displacement
2) Distraction technique
3) Stunning
4) Motor Dysfunction
5) Pain Compliance
5 steps to PSA application
1) Stabilize
2) Apply Pressure / Counter Pressure
3) Use Digital Tip
4) Loud repetitive commands
5) Alleviate Pressure when compliance is achieved
What is the minimum distance to use OC spray?
3 Feet