CBP Officer Firearms & Use of Force Flashcards

During a vehicle pursuit, a CBP officer's authority to use deadly force applies under which condition?

Answer: When the fleeing vehicle poses an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death to officers or the public

Deadly force during a vehicle pursuit is only justified when the vehicle itself poses an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.

CBP firearms qualification standards require officers to qualify with their issued duty weapon at minimum how often?

Answer: Semi-annually

CBP officers are required to qualify with their duty weapon semi-annually to maintain firearms proficiency certification.

Which CBP policy concept requires that force options be considered across a continuum from verbal commands to deadly force?

Answer: Use-of-force continuum

The use-of-force continuum provides officers a framework matching their response level to the subject's behavior.

A CBP officer witnesses a fellow officer using clearly excessive force. What is the officer's obligation?

Answer: Intervene to stop the excessive force and report it

CBP policy requires officers to intervene when witnessing clearly excessive force and to report it through proper channels.

What is the standard CBP-issued duty pistol caliber for most officers?

Answer: 9mm

CBP transitioned its standard duty sidearm to the 9mm caliber, consistent with most U.S. federal law enforcement agencies.

When is a CBP officer permitted to use a chokehold or neck restraint?

Answer: Only in exigent circumstances where deadly force is justified

CBP policy restricts neck restraints to situations where deadly force would be justified, given their potential to cause death or serious injury.