SOCE Use of Force Principles 2

Question 1

Under the Graham v. Connor (1989) standard, the reasonableness of force is evaluated from the perspective of:

Accepted Answer

A reasonable officer on the scene at the time of the incident

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A judge reviewing the incident after the fact

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The suspect's perception of the force used

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The department's use-of-force policy alone

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the principle of 'proportionality' in use of force?

Accepted Answer

The level of force used must be proportional to the threat presented

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Officers must use the same type of force the suspect uses

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Officers must always use the minimum possible force regardless of threat level

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Officers should use maximum force to end a threat as quickly as possible

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes 'totality of circumstances' in use-of-force analysis?

Accepted Answer

All facts known to the officer at the time of the use of force, considered together

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Only the actions of the suspect immediately prior to force are relevant

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The suspect's entire criminal history determines force justification

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Only the officer's subjective belief about the threat level matters

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Using communication techniques and tactical patience to reduce the need for or level of force

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Removing all force options from the force continuum

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Waiting for backup before taking any enforcement action

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Giving suspects warnings before every use of force

Question 5

A suspect is passively resisting an officer by going limp and refusing to move. The appropriate force level response is:

Accepted Answer

Soft empty-hand control techniques appropriate to passive resistance

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Lethal force to end the standoff quickly

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Deployment of a TASER immediately

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No force of any kind may be used

Question 6

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about warning shots?

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Most law enforcement agencies prohibit warning shots because they are dangerous and legally problematic

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Warning shots are a required step before shooting a fleeing suspect

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Warning shots are an effective de-escalation tool endorsed by most agencies

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Warning shots are required by federal law before lethal force