Use of Force & Defensive Tactics Flashcards
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Under Tennessee v. Garner, deadly force to prevent a fleeing suspect's escape is justified when:
Answer: The officer has probable cause the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious bodily harm
Tennessee v. Garner limits deadly force on fleeing suspects to situations where the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officer or others.
Which of the following best describes 'de-escalation' in a use-of-force context?
Answer: Using tactics and communication to reduce the intensity of a conflict before force becomes necessary
De-escalation involves verbal and tactical strategies aimed at reducing tensions and resolving situations without or with minimal force.
An officer observes a subject actively pointing a firearm at bystanders. The officer is legally justified in using which level of force?
Answer: Deadly force
A subject actively pointing a firearm at bystanders presents an imminent deadly threat, justifying the use of deadly force.
The primary purpose of a use-of-force continuum or matrix is to:
Answer: Provide a framework matching appropriate force options to levels of resistance
A use-of-force continuum provides a structured framework that guides officers in selecting force proportional to the subject's resistance level.
When an officer applies a wrist lock or arm bar, it is classified as which type of force?
Answer: Hard empty-hand control
Wrist locks and arm bars are hard empty-hand techniques because they use pain or leverage to overcome resistance, risking minor injury.
Which of the following actions best demonstrates 'tactical repositioning' during a use-of-force encounter?
Answer: Moving to a position of cover or advantage while maintaining control of the situation
Tactical repositioning means moving to a tactically superior position — such as cover — to reduce the officer's vulnerability while managing the threat.
Which condition must exist for an officer to legally use force in defense of a third party?
Answer: The officer must reasonably believe the third party faces imminent unlawful force
Officers may use force to defend third parties when they have a reasonable belief that the third party faces an imminent unlawful threat of force.