Objectively Reasonable Force
What should officers try to do before using force?
Give a warning.
Officers may use _____ reasonable _____ when faced with a _____ or _____ when making an arrest
objectively, force, threat, resistance
What kind of force may officers use?
Reasonable force
I have one head, one foot, and four legs. What am I?
A bed
What type of force should officers use whenever possible
use the least intrusive force option possible
What should officers consider about the subject?
If they can follow commands
Penal Code Section 834a states:
A person who knows they are being arrested must not resist, but may use reasonable force to defend against excessive force
Why may officers use force?
To arrest someone, stop escape, or handle resistance
If you drop me, I will crack, but give me a smile, and I’ll smile right back. What am I?
A mirror
What should officers attempt before using physical force?
Gain voluntary compliance
What should officers look for instead of force?
Safer options
What’s the name of the Supreme Court that confirms the right to defend against excessive force
California Supreme Court People v Curtis (1969)
Do officers always have to step back?
No
I turn once, what is out will not get in. I turn again, what is in will not get out. What am I?
A key
What standard is used to judge an officer's use of force
Objective reasonableness
What can affect a situation like crowds or lighting?
The environment
Name both penal codes
PC 834a and PC 835
Can police departments make stricter rules?
Yes
I have a tail and a head but no body. What am I?
A coin
What do community members expect from peace officers?
Respect officers to act fairly, respectfully, and responsibly.
What condition might affect a person’s behavior?
Injury, mental illness, or intoxication
Penal Code Section 835 states:
Arrests occur by restraint or cooperation, and officers may use only reasonable force necessary for arrest and detention
What must officers follow?
Department rules and legal updates
What three consecutive numbers can you add together to make 300?
99, 100, 101.