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When is an officer permitted to use lethal force?
Only when the officer reasonably believes it is necessary to protect human life.
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What does the "totality of the circumstances" refer to?
All information known to the officer at the moment force is used.
3
What term is used for strength or physical power exerted by a person on another or thing to compel compliance?
Force
4
Within the Unified Training Principles, "response" specifically refers to an officer's ability to:
React appropriately to the level of threat perceived
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What is the goal of using force according to the general policy?
To gain control of the subject(s).
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Which of the following best describes the psychological effect of force?
Long-term emotional trauma or stress
7
Which type of control involves using escort techniques due to suspect's resistant behavior?
Contact Controls
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The term ________ Resistance refers to a subject using physically evasive movements to defeat an officer's attempt at control.
Active Physical
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What concept did the United States Supreme Court introduce to determine the reasonableness of force used by an officer?
Objective Reasonableness
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What is the required paperwork for documenting the use of force?
CP-315
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What is defined as any weapon that expels a projectile by the action of an explosive?
Firearm
12
When a subject becomes actively resistant, what level of force tactics should an officer use according to the Department's policy?
Compliance Techniques
13
What is the primary objective of the USCP Use of Force policy?
To effectively accomplish their lawful objectives and protect lives
14
An officer may use lethal force only when they reasonably believe the action is in defense of human life, including the officer’s own life, or in the defense of any person in ________ danger of serious physical injury.
imminent
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How is Lethal Force defined?
Force reasonably likely to cause death or serious physical injury.
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Which of the following is not an authorized means of less-lethal force as outlined by the Department's policy?
Rifles
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What implication does Graham vs. Connor have on use of force?
It establishes guidelines for determining the reasonableness of force
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Which court case is associated with the use of “Deadly force”?
Tennessee vs. Garner
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Which level of force involves officers using baton techniques?
Defensive Tactics
20
What describes an individual completely disregarding an officer’s commands, going limp, or showing indifference?
Passive Resistance
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What are the effects of force categorized into?
Physiological and Psychological
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In the context of the Use of Force policy, what does "position of advantage" primarily refer to?
Maintaining a tactical position that minimizes risk
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What are officers required to do when using force according to USCP policy?
Justify their actions
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of legal sanction for misuse of force?
Financial
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What is the purpose of the CP-315?
To document a use of force and review instances of such uses.
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What is the emphasis of Compliance Tactics within the Use of Force continuum?
Physical take downs due to active resistance
27
According to Tennessee v. Garner, lethal force may not be used to prevent the escape of:
An unarmed and non-dangerous fleeing suspect.
28
Under what criteria should OC Spray be used according to the Department's policy on less-lethal force?
In accordance with established training
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Which report is used by supervisors to document all incidents involving a use of force?
CP-316
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In the objective reasonableness standard introduced by the United States Supreme Court, the appropriateness of an officer’s use of force is judged upon the “totality of the ________” as known to the officer at the moment the force is used.
circumstances
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The Unified Training Principles include all of the following EXCEPT:
Maximum force
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In the context of use of force, what does "Reasonable Belief" imply?
The facts or circumstances the officer knows, or should know, leading to action or thought.
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According to USCP policy, when using force, what levels are recognized in ascending order of severity?
Cooperative, Contact, Compliance, Defensive, Lethal
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________ is defined as strength or physical power exerted by a person to enforce compliance or control.
Force
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Contact Controls are used when a subject displays what type of behavior?
Actively resistant behavior
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Which factor is NOT considered when evaluating the reasonableness of a use of force?
The officer’s subjective intent.
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Which court case is identified with establishing what is “Objectively reasonable” in terms of using force?
Graham vs. Connor
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What legal sanctions can be applied for inappropriate use of force?
Criminal, Civil, Constitutional, Administrative
39
What are some examples of cooperative controls as recognized by the Department in their use of force policy?
Officer presence and communication skills
40
________ Force is any use of force (other than lethal force) that is applied to effect an arrest or to protect the officer or others from death or physical injury.
Less-Lethal
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How does Tennessee vs. Garner impact the rules regarding the use of deadly force?
It defines the conditions under which deadly force may be used
42
Which of the following best defines Excessive Force?
An amount of force greater than the reasonable amount needed to control a subject.
43
What is Condition Red?
An unauthorized vehicle shows malicious intent and does not stop for an officer
44
The Truck/Unauthorized Vehicle Interdiction Program (TIPs) is one of the Department’s methods in combating threats through the use of ________ and physical barriers.
vehicles
45
The authority to use force carries with it the need for what?
Accountability
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What is the primary goal when an officer uses any level of force?
To gain control of the situation or subject.
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Which is an improper consideration in determining use of force?
The suspect's race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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The CP-315, ________ Report, is an internal Department after-action report used to document a use of force.
Use of Force
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According to the USCP Use of Force, which is NOT a goal of using force?
To assert dominance
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Which type of force is applied to effect an arrest or protect from death or physical injury, other than lethal force?
Less-Lethal Force