Use of Force Theory Flashcards

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1
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Define Section 25 of the Criminal Code?

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Everyone (Peace Officer) is authorized to use force in the commission of their duties. As much force as necessary to generate compliance.

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Define Section 26 of the Criminal Code?

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Everyone is responsible for use of force and excess thereof.

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Define Section 27 of the Criminal Code?

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Peace Officer utilizing as much force as necessary to stop or prevent the commission of an offense.

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4
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List 3 questions to determine objective reasonable test.

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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?

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What are the 4 Use of Force Principles?

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1) Public Safety
2) Officer Safety
3) Continuous Risk-Assessment
4) Best Strategy (prevent death / injury / property damage)

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What are the 3 types of impact factors and provide 2 examples for each?

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1) Subject (Size / Mental State)
2) Officer (Size / Experience)
3) Environment (Time of Day / Weather)

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7
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List 5 subject categories (Use of Force Continuum)

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1) Cooperative
2)Passive Resistance
3) Active Resistance
4) Assaultive
5) GBH

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8
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List 5 officer response options

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1) Officer presence
2) Communication
3) Physical Control
4) Intermediate Weapons
5) Deadly Force

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Define ‘AIM’

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1) Ability - able bodied
2) Intent - verbal / physical cues
3) Means - mechanism of delivery

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10
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List the 7 tactical principles.

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1) Winning Mentality
2) Cover & Concealment
3) Time / Distance Ratio
4) 1 + 1 Rule
5) Threats Cues
6) De-escalation
7) Verbal Commands

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11
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what are 5 areas of risk?
*HWFEE

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1) Hands
2) Weapons
3) Friends / Associates
4) Escape Routes
5) Environment

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12
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What is the reactionary gap distance?

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6 Feet

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13
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What are 4 types of resistance?
*PEAR

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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

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14
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What are 3 types of subjects that you will cuff? which of those 3 is the most dangerous?

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1) Totally Cooperative
2) Potentially Uncooperative (Most dangerous)
3) Totally Uncooperative

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15
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Tactical considerations to handcuffing?
*ACS

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1) Approach to contact
2) Control upon first touch (3 points of contact)
3) Speed of Application

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16
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Reasons for putting someone in handcuffs?

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1) Officer / Public Safety
2) Committed a Crime
3) Escape Risk

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17
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When should you double-lock handcuffs?

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When tactically safe to do so

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18
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Define DSALPS

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Double-lock / Search / Ask / Look / Pat / Squeeze

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What are 5 control principles?
*BDSMP (How to get control of subjecto)

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1) Balance Displacement
2) Distraction technique
3) Stunning
4) Motor Dysfunction
5) Pain Compliance

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20
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5 steps to PSA application

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1) Stabilize
2) Apply Pressure / Counter Pressure
3) Use Digital Tip
4) Loud repetitive commands
5) Alleviate Pressure when compliance is achieved

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21
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What is the minimum distance to use OC spray?

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3 Feet

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22
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What are physiological effects of OC?

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Targets respiratory system, eyes and skin.

23
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What is positional asphyxia?

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a. Occurs when the position of the body contributes to the restriction of adequate air exchange.

24
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Define ballistic needling effect?

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When OC particles get embedded in the eye/cornea

25
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List 3 advantages of OC

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1) Able to engage at distance
2) Effects are only temporary
3) Can prevent escalation of force

26
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List 3 disadvantages of OC

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1) trajectory affected by wind/rain
2) may increase aggression
3) Cross-contamination

27
Q

What subject category can a baton be utilized

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Assaultive

28
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What are the primary target zones for baton strikes?

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Big meaty parts of the body - Upper thigh / Arms

29
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What are secondary target zones for baton stirkes?

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Joints/hard areas of the body - shoulder /collarbone / wrist / shins

30
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What are lethal target zones?

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Head / Neck / Spine

31
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What are 2 types of neck restraints?

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Vascular (Blood flow to brain) / Respiratory (oxygen)

32
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What are 4 physiological factors to the shoulder pin restraint? (Latin words)

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1) Venous Compression
2) Vagus Stimulation
3) Carotid compression
4) Valsalva maneuver

33
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How long should it take a subject to regain consciousness after the shoulder pin?

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5-30 seconds

34
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3 level of shoulder pin restraint? (must be able to recite verbatim for practical exam)

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  • Level 1 “Rear neck lock no compression.”
  • Level 2 “Mechanical compression till conscious compliance”
  • Level 3 “Compression till unconscious”
35
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What are 5 characteristics of an edged weapon attack?

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1) begin at close range
2) weapon not shown prior to assault (hidden)
3) majority of people are right-handed
4) off hand grab (used to gauge distance)
5) repetitive strikes

36
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Define excited delirium

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A state of extreme mental and physiological excitement, characterized by increased agitation, hyperthermia, hostility, exceptional strength and endurance without apparent fatigue.

37
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What are some characteristics of excited delirium?

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1) Increased pain tolerance
2) Sweating
3) Agitation
4) Increased strength
5) shedding clothing
6) non-compliance to police

38
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What is ANS?

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Includes both Sympathetic (SNS) and Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) - Regulates BP / Body Temp / Organ Functions and will stimulate or regulate.

39
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What is SNS?

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Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) - Fight / Flight / Freeze response - Survival threat perception

40
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What triggers SNS activation? (POOS)

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1) Physical Exhaustion
2) Objective Threat Perception
3) Object Fear Perception
4) Startle Response

41
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What are Physiological changes during SNS activation?

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a. Vasoconstriction
b. Auditory Exclusion
c. Perceptualnarrowing
d. Increased HR
e. Hyper Vigilance
f. Cognitive Processing

42
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What are symptoms of SNS activation?

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1) Rapid breathing
2) Cotton Mouth
3) Muscle Tremors
4) Increased HR
5) sweaty Palms
6) Difficulty with vision
7) Loss of bowel movement

43
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As per the inverted U law, how long does an officer have at 100% performance?

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0-15 seconds

44
Q

How can someone manage SNS?

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Fitness / Diet / Belief System / Confidence / Imaginary Drills / Tact Breathing

45
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What is PNS?

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Parasympathetic Nervous System - Rest / Digest, Decrease HR, Relax Muscles / Constrict Pupils / Increase Saliva

45
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What are symptoms of PNS backlash?

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Dizziness / Excessive Bleeding / Shock / Exhaustion / Muscle Tremors

46
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What triggers PNS backlash?

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1)Perception that the treat has diminished
2) Perception of an injury
3) Trauma to vital organs
4) Exhaustion

47
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How can someone recover from PNS backlash?

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1) Lay horizontally
2) Ingest Carbohydrates

48
Q

define homeostasis?

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The balance of SNS / PNS

49
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define objective threat perception.

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Proximity of threat / Time it takes to control the threat / Confidence in your abilities. / Amount of experience with the threat

50
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define objective fear perception.

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a.Death
b. Injury
c. Killing
d. Incorrect decision making
e. Failure
f. Fear itself

51
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define startle response.

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When threat is spontaneous or unexpected.

52
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Advantages of baton

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1) Easy to carry/transport
2) Psychological deterrent
3) Ability to engage at distance

53
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Disadvantages of baton

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1) Needs maintenance
2) Higher risk of injury
3) Method of deployment (friction lock vs disc)