Use Of Force

Question 1

In the SCOPE of the rule and regulation, the different levels of force are stated as

Answer 1

Verbal commands, physical restraint techniques, less-leathal weapons, and deadly force

Question 2

How often shall all sworn members of the FID read and comprehend this rule and regulation?

Answer 2

No less than once every other year or directly following a substantive change to pertinent NRS or Nevada Administrative Codes

Question 3

the application of deadly force is a measure to be employed in….

Answer 3

the most extreme circumstances where lesser means of force have failed or could not be reasonably considered.

Question 4

From where does a fire investigators authority come from

Answer 4

The community

Question 5

The FID seeks to establish clearer and more specific guidelines for the application of force, building upon….

Answer 5

the Graham v. Connor (1989) standard

Question 6

Under government authorization for use of force:
Investigators may use force to….

Answer 6

protect themselves or others, evercome resistance, effect a lawful detention or arrest, or conduct a lawful search and seizure.

Question 7

Under government authorization for use of force:
Investigators are legally authorized to use deadly force to effect an arrest when in compliance with….

Answer 7

NRS and the legal standards set forth under tennessee v. garner 1985