2020 questions review. Flashcards
A MACTAC _________ is a general notification for area commands that are not affected. Patrol squads do not need to respond to their rally point but should orient themselves in the event they are placed on alert or are activated. In any confirmed MACTAC incident, the Communications Bureau should broadcast a valley-wide MACTAC Notification, is the definition of?
Notification
A report of a MACTAC incident occurring or potentially occurring. “In the Box” patrol squads may be placed on alert in preparation or as a reserve to Activated units. “In the Box” patrol squads placed on alert will respond to their rally point, prepare, and await further direction, is the definition of?
MACTAC Alert
A confirmed MACTAC incident is occurring, and the affected area command will respond directly to the incident. The “In the Box” patrol squads who have been activated will respond to their rally point, receive the brief, gear up, and respond as directed (support team, assault team, security team, Rescue Task Force [RTF]). is the definition of?
MACTAC Activation
Compliant with National Incident Management System (NIMS), a strike team is comprised of 4-5 officers brought together as a tactical response team, is the definition of?
strike team
The _________ team will attempt to make sure all teams are not flanked or ambushed by any unforeseen threats as the support and assault teams attempt to neutralize the threat(s). is the definition of?
security team
In MACTAC If one of the first arriving officers has taken IC, determine if a transfer of command needs to occur from the officer to the sergeant. This will be based on_____________.
the size, type, and complexity of the incident.
Any use of force which results in injury or complaint of injury, complaint of continuing pain, or any use of force greater than low-level force , is the definition of?
reportable force
This is the level of resistance in which the subject demonstrates the intent to harm the officer, others or themselves.
Examples include:
a. A subject taking a fighting stance, punching, kicking, striking, or attacking with weapons
b. Other actions which present an imminent threat of physical harm
c. A subject fleeing while in control of weapon (e.g., firearm in a waistband) .
Assaultive

This is the level of control that balances against a subject who is assaultive and has the potential to cause injury or substantial pain ___________.
Intermediate Force

Duty to Intervine:
The officer will promptly report these observations and the efforts made to intervene to a supervisor. If the supervisor is using unjustified force, the officer will report it to the next level of supervision. If the observing officer is a supervisor, they will issue a ______ ______ to stop the violation.
direct order
DUTY TO INTERVENE:
Any officer present, regardless of rank, and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond what is justified or objectively reasonable under the circumstances ______, when in a safe position to do so, intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable force.
will
DUTY TO INTERVENE:
Reporting officer will document in writing no later than __ days after the occurrence:
Date, time, and location of the incident
Identity, if known, and description of the participants
Description of the actions taken as a result of the observation
10
________ (Level of resistance)– the subject demonstrates the intent to harm the officer, others or themselves.
Assaultive
Examples include:
A. a subject taking a fighting stance, punching, kicking, striking, or attacking with weapons
B. Other actions which present an imminent threat of physical harm
C. A subject fleeing while in control of weapon (e.g., firearm in a waistband)

_________ (Level of resistance)– the subject’s actions are likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury to the officer or others.
Life-Threatening
Examples include:
The imminent use of a firearm, blunt, or bladed weapon
Extreme physical force

___________ (Level of control)– a level of control that balances against a subject who is assaultive and has the potential to cause injury or substantial pain.
Intermediate Force

When are Officers legally authorized to use deadly force to effect an arrest when in compliance with Nevada Revised Statues (NRS) and the legal standards under Tennessee v. Garner (1985) to:
- Protect themselves or others from what is reasonably believed to be an imminent threat of death or substantial bodily injury.
- Prevent the escape of a fleeing felon who the officer has probable cause to believe has committed a violent felony crime and is an imminent threat to human life if escape should occur. (Also see NRS 171.1455.)
Officers will give a warning, if feasible, before the use of deadly force.
In a protest or demonstration situation, OC spray may only be used when authorized by an ______ _______ in response to imminent threat of harm.
incident commander
OC spray is not intended to force extraction from an _______area unless utilized in a detention facility.
enclosed
reportable force is:
Any use of force which results in injury or complaint of injury, complaint of continuing pain, or any use of force greater than low-level force.
The ECD disaproved use:
The ECD will be handled in the same manner as a firearm and will be secured before entering any detention facility except Clark County Detention Center (CCDC).
The intentional use of more than one (1) ECD simultaneously on the same subject is prohibited.
The ECD will not be used:
On a handcuffed person.
When the officer knows a subject has come in contact with flammable liquids or substances.
On a fleeing subject (without other known factors). Mere flight from an officer cannot be the sole justification for use of the ECD.
On persons with known heart conditions.
________ – any contact with damage will be reported as a traffic incident on a Vehicle Incident Report (LVMPD 42). A Use of Force Report is not required.
Blocking
When multiple officers have deployed rifles, the supervisor will designate one (1) deploying officer to complete the Rifle Deployment Report, listing ______ who deployed a rifle.
all officers
A Use of Force Report is required by _______ officer who uses reportable force in an incident. A civilian employee who also uses force (empty hand, OC spray, or firearm) is required to complete a Use of Force Report.
each
blocking -The positioning of a police vehicle in the path of an occupied subject vehicle where contact between the vehicles is anticipated to be minimal, and the potential for injuries is low. The intent of blocking is to prevent an avenue of escape by the ____ ______ of a police vehicle. Blocking is not a use of force.
safe placement



