Law Enforcement Use of Force Principles 3

Question 1

De-escalation techniques are best described as:

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Tactics to reduce the intensity of a conflict without using physical force

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Methods to quickly subdue a suspect with strikes

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Procedures for filing a use-of-force report

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Ways to increase the show of force to gain compliance

Question 2

Creating distance, using cover, and slowing down an encounter to allow time for de-escalation is known as:

Accepted Answer

Tactical repositioning and time-distance-cover

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Contact and cover doctrine

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The fleeing felon rule

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Pursuit intervention technique

Question 3

When dealing with a person in mental health crisis, the recommended first approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Slow down, communicate calmly, and request specialized resources like a CIT officer

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Immediately deploy a Taser to gain control

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Use loud, repeated commands to assert dominance

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Handcuff first and ask questions later

Question 4

An officer deploys a conducted electrical weapon (Taser). This is generally classified on the force continuum as:

Accepted Answer

An intermediate or less-lethal force option

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Deadly force in all circumstances

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Officer presence

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Soft empty-hand control

Question 5

Positional asphyxia is a risk most associated with:

Accepted Answer

Prolonged prone restraint with pressure on the back

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Verbal commands from a distance

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Use of officer presence alone

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Deploying OC spray outdoors

Question 6

After a use-of-force incident where a subject is injured, the officer's immediate priority should be to:

Accepted Answer

Render or summon medical aid as soon as it is safe

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Complete paperwork before anything else

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Move the subject to the patrol car

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Interview witnesses first

Question 7

OC (oleoresin capsicum) spray is most appropriately used against a subject who is:

Accepted Answer

Actively resisting but not posing a lethal threat

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Fully compliant and handcuffed

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A passive observer

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Already incapacitated on the ground