Use of Force and Tactics Flashcards

A conducted electrical weapon (CEW/TASER) in probe mode works primarily by:

Answer: Overriding the central nervous system to cause neuromuscular incapacitation

In probe mode, a CEW causes neuromuscular incapacitation by disrupting the body's electrical signals to muscles.

Positional asphyxia is a risk when a subject is:

Answer: Restrained face-down (prone) for a prolonged period, especially after exertion

Prolonged prone restraint can restrict breathing and cause positional asphyxia, so subjects should be moved to a recovery position promptly.

OC (oleoresin capsicum) spray primarily causes:

Answer: Involuntary eye closure, burning, and respiratory irritation

OC spray inflames mucous membranes causing involuntary eye closure, intense burning, and respiratory discomfort.

A baton strike to which area is generally prohibited except in deadly-force situations?

Answer: Head, neck, spine, and groin

Strikes to the head, neck, spine, and groin can cause serious injury or death and are reserved for deadly-force situations.

Before deploying a CEW, an officer should generally consider that it may be less effective against subjects who are:

Answer: Heavily intoxicated, drug-affected, or wearing thick/loose clothing

Thick or loose clothing and certain drug states can reduce probe contact and CEW effectiveness.

The primary purpose of issuing a clear verbal warning before using force when feasible is to:

Answer: Give the subject an opportunity to comply and reduce the need for force

A warning, when feasible, gives the subject a chance to comply and can prevent escalation to force.

Excited delirium presents a medical emergency because affected subjects may:

Answer: Exhibit extreme agitation, high body temperature, and risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Subjects in such crisis can experience hyperthermia, extreme agitation, and sudden death, requiring urgent medical intervention.