Authority to Use Force
When can you use force during an arrest?
When threatened or they resist.
What do use of force evaluations depend on
Use of force evaluations depend on the specific circumstances faced by the officer at the time of the incident
What helps increase the likelihood of a successful de-escalation?
Good verbal skills
What case is this “a person may use reasonable force to defend life and limb against excessive force.”
People v Curtis
What do split second judgements mean
what is Officers often have to make quick decisions in tense and rapidly changing situations.
Definition of Strategic Communication?
Is the use of verbal and non-verbal techniques to aid in controlling a situation and enhancing officer and community safety
T/F: Agencies can establish stricter use-of-force policies
True
How is Reasonableness is assessed
What is from the viewpoint of the officer on the scene, not with hindsight.
Should Officers sacrifice their safety for another person?
No never
What penal code is this; a person may be subjected to restraint as is reasonable for arrest and detention.
PC835
What are the Graham factors
What is Immediate threat to safety - Severity of the crime - Active resistance to arrest - Attempt to evade arrest
What 2 things should cops focus on to maintain safety?
Focus on maintaining situational awareness and a tactical advantage
T/F: Penal Code Section 835a allows peace officers to use reasonable force for arrests and self-defense without needing to retreat.
True
The primary factor in evaluating use of force is
What is Importance of Immediate Threat whether the individual poses an immediate threat to the officer or public.
What are the benefits of strategic communication?
Deescalation, Maintaining officer and community safety, gaining voluntary compliance, building rapport, decreasing citizen complaints.