Officer Safety

Question 1

Why is Use of Force training important?

Answer 1

Liability, legality
Quality of training
Builds trust with the medical staff, patients, public
Safety for our team and AHS

Question 2

As a law enforcement officer, you are trusted to maintain ____ and ____.

Answer 2

You are trusted as a law enforcement officer to maintain public peace and security

Question 3

There will be situations where the use of force is both….

Answer 3

The use of force is authorized and required

Question 4

What section provides an officer the authority to use as much force as necessary to stop the undesired behaviour if you have reasonable grounds to do so?

Answer 4

Section 25

Question 5

What does Section 26 state regarding the use of force?

Answer 5

Everyone who is authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess thereof according to the nature and quality of the act that constitutes the excess.

Question 6

What are the consequences of exceeding the permitted force according to Section 26?

Answer 6

You will be held responsible for your actions.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: Section 26 holds you accountable for your actions if you exceed the force permitted in Sections _______ and _______.

Answer 7

25, 27

Question 8

What does Section 27 justify?

Answer 8

Using as much force as is reasonably necessary to prevent certain offences

Section 27 refers to the justification of force in relation to preventing offences that could lead to serious injury.

Question 9

What type of offences does Section 27 specifically address?

Answer 9

Offences for which a person might be arrested without warrant and likely to cause immediate and serious injury

This includes offences that threaten the person or property of anyone.

Question 10

What is the standard used to determine if the amount of force is reasonable under Section 27?

Answer 10

An objective reasonable test

The test examines if the actions taken were reasonably necessary.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Section 27 allows force to be used to prevent the commission of an offence that could lead to _______.

Answer 11

immediate and serious injury

This injury can be to a person or property.

Question 12

True or False: Section 27 allows for the use of any amount of force regardless of necessity.

Answer 12

False

The use of force must be reasonably necessary.

Question 13

What must a person believe to justify the use of force under Section 27?

Answer 13

That an action, if done, would likely be an offence mentioned in paragraph (a)

This belief must be based on reasonable grounds.

Question 14

What is the first question to determine objective reasonableness in law enforcement?

Answer 14

Was the officer lawfully placed?

This question assesses the legality of the officer’s position during the incident.

Question 15

What is the second question regarding an officer’s use of force?

Answer 15

Did the officer subjectively believe the amount of force used was reasonable?

This question examines the officer’s personal perception of the force applied.

Question 16

What is the third question to evaluate the reasonableness of force used by an officer?

Answer 16

Would a reasonable person believe the level of force used was reasonable?

This question considers how an average person would perceive the necessity of the force used.

Question 17

What dictates an officer’s authority?

Answer 17

Your appointment

The appointment indicates if the officer was lawfully placed.

Question 18

What happens if an officer is not lawfully placed?

Answer 18

Anything they do will not be justified or considered lawful

Lawfulness is contingent upon lawful placement.

Question 19

What is one factor in determining if the use of force was reasonable?

Answer 19

Subjective belief of the officer

The officer must assess if the level of force was reasonable and appropriate.

Question 20

What should assist in the decision-making process regarding the use of force?

Answer 20

Impact factors and tactical considerations

These elements help evaluate the appropriateness of force used.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: If you are not lawfully placed, anything you do will not be _______.

Answer 21

justified or considered lawful

Question 22

True or False: An officer’s subjective belief about the reasonableness of force used is irrelevant.

Answer 22

False

The officer’s belief is crucial in evaluating the force’s reasonableness.

Question 23

What is the definition of a reasonable person in the context of assessing the use of force?

Answer 23

A reasonable person is someone who can relate to the officer and make an informed judgement after listening to the articulation of the incident.

Question 24

What characteristics might a reasonable person share with the officer?

Answer 24

A reasonable person may share the same level of training, experience, skill set, and possibly the same size, age, and sex as the officer.

Question 25

What must an officer consider when using force to control an incident?

Answer 25

An officer must consider the facts and circumstances perceived at the time of the incident.

Question 26

What does Section 25 of the Criminal Code provide?

Answer 26

Section 25 provides guidelines for using force and the corresponding case law used to interpret the law.

Question 27

What are impact factors in the context of using force?

Answer 27

Impact factors are the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident that must be considered.

Question 28

What does Section 34 of the Criminal Code address?

Answer 28

Section 34 addresses the use of force in the defense of oneself or others.

Question 29

In what situations might peace officers use force without making an arrest?

Answer 29

Peace officers may use force to defend an individual or themselves in situations such as fights between inmates or protecting a government dignitary from an attack.

Question 30

True or False: A reasonable person must have the same physical characteristics as the officer.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

Fill in the blank: In assessing the reasonableness of force, an officer must consider the _______.

Answer 31

facts and circumstances perceived at the time of the incident.

Question 32

What are the 4 Use of Force Principles ?

Answer 32

Public Safety Officer Safety Continuous Risk Assessment Best Strategy