Policy

Question 1

It is the policy of this department that officers hold the highest regard for the _______ and _________ of all persons and place minimal reliance upon the use of force

Answer 1

Dignity, liberty

Question 2

The department respects the _______ of every human life, and the application of deadly force is a measure to be employed in the ___________ where lesser means a force have failed or ________________

Answer 2

Sanctity, most extreme circumstances, could not be reasonably considered

Question 3

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is committed to protecting __________, their property and _________ while providing the best in _______ ________ and ________

Answer 3

People, rights, public safety, service

Question 4

The proper use of force is essential for ensuring ________ _________ and for _________ __________ in the community

Answer 4

Impartial policing, building trust

Question 5

There are circumstances were individuals will not comply with the law unless __________ or __________ by police officers through the use of force

Answer 5

Compelled, controlled

Question 6

Officers must remain mindful that they derive their _________ from the community, and that unreasonable force _________ the _________ of that authority

Answer 6

Authority, degrades, legitimacy

Question 7

The department seeks to manage use of force beyond the Graham V Connor (1989) standard and its minimum requirements by establishing further _________ for the application of force and to offer ________ direction to officers

Answer 7

Parameters, explicit

Question 8

What three things will always be the foundation of Officer decision-making in the broad range of possible use of force situations?

Answer 8

Sound judgment, the appropriate exercise of discretion, and the adherence to department policy