What is the first level of the Use of Force Continuum?
Officer Presence
What is the second level of the Use of Force Continuum?
Verbal (Commands)
What is the third level of the Use of Force Continuum?
Empty Hands (Hands-On to diffuse)
What is the fourth level of the Use of Force Continuum?
Less Lethal (Weapons)
What is the fifth and last level of the Use of Force Continuum?
Lethal (Deadly) Force
________ are used as impact tools to strike, jab, and block.
Batons
_______ ______ is designed to inflame the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.
_______ are hand-held single-shot weapons which deliver high-voltage electrical pulses.
Tasers
______ _____ are specifically trained to assist law enforcement officers using several hand and verbal commands.
Police Dogs (K-9)
_________ ______ is a physical example of abuse of authority?
Excessive Force
Avoid. Deny. _______.
Defend
Should you assume 911 has already been notified or call 911 yourself if it is safe to do so?
No, you should try calling when it is safe to do so.
In the event of an active shooter, how should you run away from a building near the suspect?
towards the side
in between barricades (such as walls etc.)
In the event of an active shooter, deny means to _____ ____ ________ ______.
Deny the shooter (or suspect) entry.
Which is the older slogan before Avoid. Deny. Defend.?
Run. Hide. Fight.
What does Officer discretion mean?
The Officer has the authority to decide whether or not to continue with (depending on the situation) a consequence or not.
In the event that you are an Officer and you observe a group of kids cursing in the mall food court where families are eating with their children, which level alone may deter their presence and behavior?
The first level of the Use of Force continuum is Officer Presence.
In the event that you are a Police Officer and you encounter a hostile suspect who is rushing at you and attempting to punch you in the face, what level of Use of Force would you resort to?
The fourth level, is Less Lethal (weapons).
When an Officer must tell you what to do it is?
The second level of the Use of Force Continuum is verbal (Commands).
In the event that you a Police Officer and your partner make a domestic violence call and the suspect comes out of his or her house and begins shooting at you, what level of the Use of Force is justifiable
The fifth level of the Use of Force Continuum is Lethal (Deadly) force.
What are we covering this week?
Use of Force
Who was our first presenter of the year?
The Marines
Who was our second presenter of the year?
The Army
Who is our next presenter of the year?
The Navy
Where are you not allowed to have tattoos on your person if you would like to be accepted into the military?
Hands, neck, and face.