Police Test Use of Force

Question 1

What legal standard established by the U.S. Supreme Court in Graham v. Connor (1989) governs police use of force?

Accepted Answer

Objective reasonableness

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Subjective reasonableness

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Probable cause standard

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Beyond reasonable doubt

Question 2

The use of force continuum typically begins at which level?

Accepted Answer

Officer presence

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Verbal commands

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Physical restraint

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Less-lethal weapons

Question 3

Under Tennessee v. Garner (1985), an officer may use deadly force to stop a fleeing felon ONLY if:

Accepted Answer

The suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others

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The suspect is charged with any felony offense

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The officer has a supervisor's approval

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The suspect has an active warrant

Question 4

Which of the following factors is NOT considered when evaluating whether an officer's use of force was reasonable?

Accepted Answer

The racial background of the suspect

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Severity of the crime at issue

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Whether the suspect posed an immediate threat

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Whether the suspect was actively resisting

Question 5

Deadly force is generally justified when an officer reasonably believes the subject presents:

Accepted Answer

An imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm to the officer or others

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A risk of property damage

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The intent to flee the jurisdiction

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Evidence of prior violent offenses

Question 6

De-escalation is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Tactics and communication strategies used to reduce the intensity of a situation and minimize the need for force

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The process of documenting a use of force incident

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The legal review of an officer's use of force

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The process of requesting backup before engaging a suspect

Question 7

Which of the following is generally classified as a 'less-lethal' weapon?

Accepted Answer

Conducted Energy Device (Taser)

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Standard duty firearm

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Baton strike to the head or neck

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Firearm loaded with standard ammunition