Use Of Force Flashcards
The use of lethal Force must comply with state law. In wichita, there is a preferred standard that allows the use of lethal Force when the focal point of concern has the __________ and the __________ to cause death or great bodily harm and __________ exists.
Ability and Opportunity
Jeopardy exists
__________ necessary force is the __________ lawful Force.
Minimum and Maximum
The US supreme Court decision that ruled that it is unconstitutional to use deadly force to arrest a non-violent felon is the __________v. __________ case.
Tennessee V. Garner
In Graham v. Connor, the Court ruled that an officer would be judged by the reasonable person standard.
True or False?
False
It is not necessary to document the use of force as long as the force was reasonable.
True or False?
False
The force continuum provides the basis for an officer to determine appropriate conduct when using Force to establish control of a resistive subject.
True or False?
True
A subject’s action should not determine the type of forced used.
True or False?
False
A person with any category of private security permit has the arrest authority beyond that of a private citizen.
True or False?
False
What are the six levels of resistance listed in the force continuum?
- Psychological Intimidation
- Verbal Non-compliance
- Passive Resistance
- Defense / Escape Resistance
- Active Aggression
- Aggravated Active Aggression
What are the five levels of control listed in the force continuum?
- Officer Presence
- Verbal Commands
- Empty Hand Control
- Intermediate Weapons
- Lethal Force
Which category would punching someone in the thigh (common perennial) be classified under?
a. Verbal Commands
b. Empty Hand Soft
c. Empty Hand Hard
d. Intermediate Weapons
c. Empty Hand Hard
A private security should give loud verbal commands when applying Force to a resisting subject.
True or False?
True
