Law Enforcement Use of Force and Tactics 2

Question 1

Under Graham v. Connor, an officer's use of force is judged by what standard?

Accepted Answer

Objective reasonableness from the perspective of a reasonable officer on scene

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The officer's subjective intent

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Whether the suspect was actually guilty

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20/20 hindsight review by a court

Question 2

Which is NOT one of the Graham factors used to assess reasonableness of force?

Accepted Answer

The suspect's prior criminal record

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Severity of the crime

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Immediate threat to safety of officers or others

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Whether the suspect is actively resisting or fleeing

Question 3

The concept of the 'use of force continuum' primarily helps officers to:

Accepted Answer

Apply force proportional to the level of resistance encountered

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Escalate force as quickly as possible

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Avoid all physical contact

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Document arrests after the fact

Question 4

Tennessee v. Garner limits the use of deadly force against a fleeing suspect to situations where:

Accepted Answer

The suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical harm

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The suspect committed any felony

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The officer simply wants to make the arrest

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The suspect refuses verbal commands

Question 5

Verbal de-escalation techniques are most effective when:

Accepted Answer

Employed early to gain voluntary compliance and reduce tension

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Used only after force has failed

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Combined with raised voice and threats

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Reserved for armed suspects only

Question 6

The '21-foot rule' (Tueller Drill) refers to the principle that:

Accepted Answer

A suspect with an edged weapon can close roughly 21 feet before an officer can draw and fire

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Officers must stand 21 feet from all suspects

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Patrol cars must park 21 feet apart

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Backup must arrive within 21 feet

Question 7

When an officer uses force, the duty to render or summon medical aid arises:

Accepted Answer

Promptly once the scene is safe and the need is apparent

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Only if the suspect requests it

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Only after booking

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Never, that is EMS responsibility alone