Types of Force
What is the degree of influence an officer must exert over the suspect to take him or her safely into custody?
A) Restraint, B) Deadly Force C) Control
D) Reasonability
C) Control
According to the segment, which of the following is NOT a consideration of law enforcement officers when deciding to use force?
A) How many suspects are involved, B) What is the severity of the crime, C) Does the suspect have a weapon. D) Is the suspect making negative comments about law enforcement
D) Is the suspect making negative comments about law enforcement
Law Enforcement officers are_________entitled by state and federal governments to use appropriate means, including________, to diffuse situations, ________ criminals and protect themselves and others under _________ conditions
Ethically legally dangerous
Force Apprehend Armed
Deadly Arrest
Legally, force, apprehend dangerous
In which year did the US supreme court case of Tennessee v Garner take place?
A) 1983 B) 1984 C) 1985 D) 1986
C) 1985
Which of the following was established by the supreme court case Graham v Connor?
A) Standard of reasonableness. B) Legal authorities for the use of force. C) Ket terminology related to the use of force. D) Force available to peace officers
A) Standard of Reasonableness
Use the word bank:
The Right combination of_______along with________can keep the sitution from_________
Escalating Force Words
Tactics Officer Presence Diffusing
Words, Officer Presence, escalating
I will read you three scenarios. You need to determine which examples would deadly force be justified.
A. 1, B. 1,2 C. 1,3 D. 2,3
A 1
Which of the following cases dealt with fleeing felon rule
A) Texas Vs Brown, B) Tennessee Vs Garner, C) Tennessee Vs. James D) Texas Vs. Johnson
B) Tennessee vs Garner
Which of the following is NOT a circumstance outlined in Tennessee v Garner which justifies the right for an officer to use deadly force.
A) When an officer witnesses firsthand the suspect breaking into private property.
B) When an officer believes the suspect poses a threat of serious harm to the officer or another.
C)When an officer is threatened with a deadly weapon.
D) When the officer believes the suspect has committed a crime involving threatened or actual serious physical harm or death to another
A) When an officer witness firsthand the suspect breaking into private property
A Taser emits_________Volts?
A) 2,500 B) 5,000 C) 25,000 D) 50,000
D) 50,000
Which of the following is an example of less lethal use of Force?
A) Use of Baton B) Soft hand Techniques, C) Officer Presence. D) Use of Firearm
A) Use of Baton
Use the word bank to complete the sentence.
Law enforcement officers should_______a situation and use only the amount of force needed to_______the incident, protect themselves and_______or make an arrest.
Others Environment Force
Mitigate Calm Assess
Assess, mitigate, others
When Possible, an officer should do which of the following prior to using deadly force?
A) Fire a warning shot B) Whether the suspect posed a threat. C) Handcuff the Suspect D) Give a verbal warning
D Give a verbal warning
Match each level of the continuum of force with the appropriate eample.
Officer Presence Do not move
Verbal Restraining an individual Empty Hand without the use of handcuffs
Empty Hand Using pepper spray
Less Lethal Arriving on scene in uniform and in a marked police vehicle
Lethal Using a firearm
Officer Presence -- Arriving on scene in uniform and in a marked police vehicle
Verbal ---- Do not move
Empty Hand--Restraining an individual without the use of handcuffs
Less Lethal --- Using pepper spray
Lethal ------- Using a firearm
Police Tasers are similar in shape and size to a ______. Itis clearly visible being bright _________and black, designed to stand out and be__________as a Taser
Orange Identified Yellow
Pistol Used Baton
Pistol, Yellow, Identified
Put the continuum of force in order from least to greatest force.
__ Less Lethal
__Empty Hand
__Lethal
__Verbal
__Officer Presence
4 Less Lethal
3 Empty hand
5 Lethal
2 Verbal
1Officer Presence
Which of the following situations would a police officer more than likely NOT be justified in using deadly force.
A) When a suspect pulls a gun. B) When a suspect resists arrest. C) When conducting a search D) When protecting a citizen
C) When conducting a search
Which of the following is NOT take into account to determine if an officer was justified to use force?
A) The severity of the crime B) Whether the suspect posed a threat. C) The gender of the suspect. D) Whether the suspect was resisting or attempting to flee
C) The gender of the suspect
Which of the following is a type of aggravated aggression?
A) Staring at an officer. B) Pushing an Officer C) Resisting arrest. D) Hitting the officer with a baseball bat
D) Hitting the officer with a baseball bat
The decision to use force must be based on necessity and___________, not emotions
A) Resistance B) Aggression C) Reasonableness
D) Weaponry
C) Reasonableness
Using Kicking, punching or other striking techniques to control a suspect is an example of which method?
A. Less Lethal, B Hard Hand, C) Soft Hand, D Lethal
B. Hard Hand
Which of the following describes the justified use of force an officer believes is necessary and consistent with the welfare of the individual?
A) Use of force is an escape B) Use of force for special individuals. C) Use of force in making an arrest. D) Use of force for protection of property.
B) Use of Force for special individuals
In what year was Grahm v Connor established?
A 1989 B 1990 C 1991 D. 1992
A. 1989
Which of the following is NOT caused by pepper spray?
A) Nausea B) Permanent paralysis C) Disorientation D) Uncontrollable coughing
B) Permanent Paralysis
Lethal Force is limited to the use of a firearm
A) True
B) False
False