Constitutional Law
SOME Case Law
CO Statutes
Resistance / Control
Force Continuum / misc
100

Use of force is a "seizure" under which Amendment?

4th

100

Tennessee v. Garner: Deadly force requires what?

Significant threat of death/injury

100

In Colorado, use of force is classified as a(n)?

Affirmative defense

100

"Trooper Presence" is what level of control?

Low Level

100

Before resorting to physical force, officers shall apply?

Nonviolent means

200

What was the "fleeing felon" rule under English Common Law?

Use any force to stop

200

Which case established the "objective reasonableness" standard?

Graham v. Connor

200

Statute defining deadly force and serious bodily injury?

18-1-901

200

Joint locks and pressure points are examples of?

Soft Techniques
200

Clear verbal warning for deadly force is required unless?

Risk of death/injury to others

300

Does Colorado law require an officer to retreat before force?

No
300

Judge conduct based on Graham v. Connor using?

Facts/circumstances at the time

300

Under C.R.S. 18-1-707, a chokehold is?

Prohibited

300

Pulling an arm away from a Trooper is an example of?

Active Resistance

300

"Excessive force" is physical force that?

Exceeds permitted degree in 18-1-707

400

Requirement for qualified immunity under Harlow v. Fitzgerald?

Good faith/not violating established rights

400

Refusing orders and bladed stance with no resistance is?

Non-Compliant

400

Duty of an officer witnessing another use excessive force?

Intervene and Report

400

Resistance using blunt objects, blades, or firearms is?

Aggravated assaultive

400

Vascular neck restraints and OC spray are generally?

Hard Techniques

500

To overcome qualified immunity, the right must be?

Clearly established in law

500

Force is presumed excessive if it continues after?

Incapable of resisting

500

Failure to report excessive force is a?

Class 1 Misdemeanor

500

What percentage of communication is nonverbal?

60%

500

Using a patrol car to stop immediate death threat is?

Deadly Force