OIC Use of Force Policies 3

Question 1

Which of the following is generally considered the FIRST step in any use-of-force encounter?

Accepted Answer

Verbal commands and de-escalation

Answer

Verbal commands and de-escalation should be the first response in any potential use-of-force encounter when tactically feasible.

Question 2

Which type of force is classified as 'less-lethal' rather than 'non-lethal'?

Accepted Answer

Conducted energy device (e.g., TASER)

Answer

Conducted energy devices are classified as 'less-lethal' because they can cause death under certain conditions, unlike truly non-injurious controls.

Question 3

Under Oregon law, correctional officers may use physical force against inmates when:

Accepted Answer

Force is necessary to prevent escape, injury, or maintain order

Answer

Oregon statutes and DOC policy authorize correctional officers to use physical force when necessary to prevent escape, protect persons from injury, or maintain institutional order.

Question 4

What does 'de-escalation' mean in the context of use-of-force policy?

Accepted Answer

Using tactics to reduce the intensity of a confrontation and avoid or minimize force

Answer

De-escalation involves using communication, distance, and tactics to reduce tension and resolve situations with little or no force when it is safe to do so.

Question 5

Which restraint position is prohibited in most Oregon agency policies because of the risk of positional asphyxia?

Accepted Answer

Prone hobble restraint with weight on back

Answer

Placing a restrained subject prone and applying weight to the back can restrict breathing and cause positional asphyxia, which is why most agencies prohibit this technique.

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OIC Use of Force Policies 3