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Use of Force & Defensive Tactics Flashcards

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  1. An OC (oleoresin capsicum) spray deployment is considered which category on a standard force continuum?

    Answer: Less-lethal / intermediate force

    OC spray is classified as an intermediate or less-lethal force option, positioned between physical control techniques and deadly force.

  2. After deploying OC spray, officers should:

    Answer: Allow time for the agent to take effect, then control the subject and provide decontamination

    Officers should allow OC spray to take effect, then move in to control the subject and ensure decontamination is provided as soon as practical.

  3. The term 'totality of circumstances' in use-of-force law means:

    Answer: All facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time of the force decision must be considered

    Courts evaluate use-of-force decisions based on all information available to the officer at the moment force was applied, not selective facts.

  4. Which of the following is a key safety principle when applying ground fighting defensive tactics?

    Answer: Regain a standing position as quickly and safely as possible

    Officers are trained to regain a standing position quickly because being on the ground increases vulnerability to additional attackers and limits mobility.

  5. A conducted energy device (CED) such as a Taser works primarily by:

    Answer: Causing neuromuscular incapacitation through electrical current

    CEDs deliver an electrical charge that disrupts voluntary muscle control, causing neuromuscular incapacitation and temporary loss of muscle function.

  6. An officer responding to a mental health crisis should prioritize which approach when possible?

    Answer: Containment, de-escalation, and waiting for crisis intervention resources

    Best practices and crisis intervention training emphasize containment and de-escalation for mental health calls, using force only when necessary to protect life.

  7. In a use-of-force incident report, an officer must document which of the following?

    Answer: The subject's resistance, the force used, and the justification for each level of force applied

    Complete use-of-force documentation requires capturing the subject's behavior, every force option applied, and the specific justification supporting each decision.