ASO Legal Use of Force & State Laws

Question 1

When is the use of deadly force legally justified?

Accepted Answer

To prevent imminent threat to life

Answer

To detain a shoplifter

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To protect property

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To stop someone fleeing

Question 2

Which law outlines a citizen's right to defend themselves?

Accepted Answer

Castle Doctrine

Answer

Theft Recovery Act

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Patriot Act

Answer

Security Act

Question 3

What is 'reasonable force'?

Accepted Answer

Minimal force necessary

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Any level of force

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Lethal force only

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Force used to punish

Question 4

Why should security officers understand state-specific laws?

Accepted Answer

To ensure lawful actions

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To ignore federal law

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To detain without cause

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To bypass court procedures

Question 5

What is a security officer's responsibility after using force?

Accepted Answer

Submit a written report

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Leave the scene

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Call family

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Confront witnesses

Question 6

When can a private security officer detain someone?

Accepted Answer

With reasonable suspicion and in accordance with state law

Answer

Only with a warrant

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Whenever they choose

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If someone appears suspicious

Question 7

What could happen if force is used unlawfully?

Accepted Answer

Criminal or civil liability

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Promotion

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Commendation

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Nothing

Question 8

How does the 'use-of-force continuum' guide officers?

Accepted Answer

Matches force to threat level

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Dictates all force be deadly

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Allows skipping to final level

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Restricts physical response

Question 9

What must accompany all use-of-force incidents?

Accepted Answer

Written report and supervisor notice

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Verbal apology

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Leave without notice

Answer

Call family of suspect