Documenting the Use of Force (Kiki and Armani)
What must the officer provide justification for?
The type of Force used in the written report or statement
What should the officer describe?
Number, size, gender, clothing, stance
How is use of force judged?
"Objective reasonableness” standard
Unreasonable fear may result from _____ trauma, past experiences, or personal biases
Emotional
Does Law Academy have a banquet?
No
What type of different information may be involved in incidents with use of Force?
Photographs, audio and video recordings, medical records, and witness/subject statements.
Note identification features: ____, gang signs, weapons access
Tattoos
When writing a use of force report, document all ____ and ______ at the moment.
Facts and Circumstances
Can fear cause officers to respond inappropriately?
Yes
Who did Alexia take to prom?
Not Josh or Nick
That the use of force must be determined by balancing the type of force used against the totality of the facts and situation
T or F: Officers should not identify and describe the Use of Force used.
False
T or F: Your report should describe each person involved, including traits, mental state, and weapons.
True
T or F:
Physical sources include personal harm, phobias, and psychological issues like paranoia.
True
Where was Stephany born?
El Salvador
What are Precursory Acts?
Events that led up to the encounter with the subject
When should officers collect witness statements?
How should you start the report?
By setting the scene with call details and known information.
Social sources involve ____, ____, religious contexts, and peer disapproval influencing fear.
Cultural and Racial
How tall is Aliyah?
5 flat.
What is the relevant information that reports should contain?
how the subject and officer responded/behaved
Use of force
Specific orders, commands, or requests
Indirect quotes (If possible)
Should the officer record any injuries or resistance from the subject?
Yes
Provide a clear, step by step account of the force event, highlighting how it achieved ____ or _____.
Control or Compliance
What does unreasonable fear impact?
Impacts decision-making, potentially leading to excessive or insufficient use of force.
How many stars are on the U.S. Flag?
50