Use of Force & Defensive Tactics Flashcards
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Under New Jersey's use of force policy, an officer may use deadly force to prevent a fleeing suspect's escape only if the suspect:
Answer: Poses a significant threat of death or serious bodily harm to others
Per Graham v. Connor and NJ Attorney General guidelines, deadly force to stop a fleeing suspect is justified only when the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious bodily injury to officers or others.
Which of the following best describes the 'objective reasonableness' standard applied to use of force incidents?
Answer: What a reasonable officer in the same situation would have done
The objective reasonableness standard, established in Graham v. Connor (1989), evaluates force from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene, not with 20/20 hindsight.
When applying a carotid restraint hold, the primary risk to be aware of is:
Answer: Interruption of blood flow to the brain causing loss of consciousness
The carotid restraint compresses the carotid arteries, reducing blood flow to the brain and causing rapid loss of consciousness; improper application can result in death.
An officer is attempting to handcuff a resisting subject who is actively pulling away. According to NJ use of force guidelines, which level of force is most appropriate as a first escalation?
Answer: Takedown techniques and pain compliance
When a subject is actively resisting (pulling away), the force continuum supports escalating to physical control techniques such as takedowns or pain compliance before employing chemical agents.
Which of the following actions must an officer take AFTER using force that results in injury?
Answer: Ensure medical attention is provided to the injured person
NJ Attorney General guidelines require that after force resulting in injury, officers must ensure the injured person receives prompt medical attention.
The concept of 'totality of circumstances' in use of force evaluation means:
Answer: All facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time are considered
Courts evaluate use of force by considering all facts and circumstances known to the officer at the moment force was applied, not just isolated elements.
When an officer draws a firearm and points it at a subject without firing, this is classified as:
Answer: Deadly force
Under NJ use of force policy, pointing a firearm at a person is classified as deadly force even if the weapon is not discharged.