Fear and Anger Management in the Use of Force
What is the the objective of using force?
to gain control of a person or situation
Trained responses are less...
Less predictable to the subject than instinctual reaction
What is the use of force by an officer is designed to do?
to defend and protect the community from criminal violence
Trained responses can lead...
True or False: Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that a person committed a public offense may use reasonable force to arrest them
True
Trained responses can promote...
Trustworthiness
What does Penal Code Section 835a cover?
Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that a person committed a public offense may use reasonable force to affect the arrest, to prevent escape, or to overcome resistance
Training and practice can help attain
confidence in an officer's abilities.
What factors can influence peace officers actions and outcomes of the event when using force?
Attitude or prejudices toward any party involved
Emotional state
Insensitive or arrogance, creating a negative emotional response
Sincere and courteous behavior, reducing problems and dangers
Life experience, past performance, training, etc.
Lack of training and inadequate practice results in...
lack of confidence and incorrect reactions.