UOF

Question 1

UOF POLICY

Answer 1

To use force that is OBJECTIVELY REASONABLE under the

TOTALITY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES

Question 2

Use of Force Equation

Answer 2

TOC/OR = 835 squared

Question 3

835 squared

Answer 3

8 = Officer to Subject Factors

3 = Types of Force

5 = Times LE can use force

5 = Graham Factors

Question 4

8 Officer/ Subject Factors

Answer 4

1. # Officers vs, # Subjects
2. Proximity to Weapons
3. Age, sex, gender, strength
4. Special Knowledge/Skills
5. Injury or Exhaustion
6. Mental Illness/Drug Usage
7. Prior Contacts
8. Environmental Factors

Question 5

3 Levels of Force

Answer 5

Non - Deadly

Intermediate

Deadly

Question 6

Non-Deadly Force

Answer 6

Force with minimal risk of injury

What: Presence, Verbal, Empty hand control, Personal Weapons

When: Cooperative, passive or Active Resistance w/o Threat of Harm

Question 7

Intermediate Force

Answer 7

Force with significant risk of injury

What: Personal Weapons, OC, Impact Weapons, ECD, Less Lethal, K9

When: Active Resistance + Threat of Harm

Question 8

Deadly Force

Answer 8

Force with substantial risk of SBI/Death

What: Firearm or any other available weapon or action likely to cause SBI/Death

When: life Threatening Resistance

Question 9

5 Times Force can be Used

Answer 9

1. Defense of Self
2. Defense of Others
3. Overcome Resistance
4. Prevent Escape
5. Effect Arrest

Question 10

5 Graham Factors

TAPSS

Answer 10

1. Threat to Self/Others
2. Active Resistance
3. Prevent Escape
4. Severity of the Crime
5. Split Second Decision

Question 11

Subject Restrain Levels

Answer 11

• Compliant
• Passive Non-Compliant
• Active Resistance
• Active Resistance w/ Threat of Harm
• Assaultive
• Life Threatening/Deadly