Use of Force
The amount of effort required by police to compel compliance from an unwilling subject.
Force
This is considered the least amount of force used in the use of force continuum
Officer presence
Established the legality of so-called “Stop & Frisk” searches
Terry v Ohio
Considered non-toxic, temporary-lasting self-defense spray
Pepper Spray
To make less severe
Mitigate
(Who) is allowed to use reasonable force to take an individual into custody
Police Officers
Law Enforcement Officers
Known as the levels of force used by law enforcement officers, ranging from least to greatest force
Force continuum
Claims of excessive force are properly analyzed under this standard
Objective Reasonableness
Kicking, punching or other striking techniques to control a suspect is known as this type of force
Hard Hands
Individuals who advocate for extreme measures or views
Extremists
Is examined by courts on a case-by-case basis according to the standard of reasonableness
Reasonable Force
The level of force that involves a physical approach in order to gain control of a situation, without the aid of weapons
Empty Hands
Ruled an officer cannot use deadly force against a fleeing suspect unless the suspect is a significant threat to the officer or others
Tennessee v Garner
The action of obeying an order
Compliance
The degree of influence an officer must exert over the suspect to take him or her safely into custody
Control
These three factors must be present to justify deadly force
Jeopardy, Ability, Opportunity
Known as the greatest level of force likely to cause death or serious injury
Lethal Force
Is a legal principle that grants government officials performing discretionary functions immunity from civil suits
Qualified Immunity
When using this type of force the officer should stay calm and increase intensity as needed
Verbal
The action of showing something to be right
Justification
Force used which is greater than that which is reasonable
Excessive Force
This level of force has a high probability of causing physical damage
Less Lethal
Objective Reasonableness was the result of which Supreme Court Case
Graham v Connor
Are hand-held, single shot weapons which deliver high voltage electrical pulses
Taser
To be aware of your surroundings and any potential hazards
Situational Awareness